Barlow mod for Tideknife

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Barlow mod for Tideknife

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Bobby (Tideknife) sent me this Kabar barlow to mod for him.

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Other than the marigold bone, he let me have a free run at it. Once again, forgot to take in-progress pics... ::facepalm::

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It was a fun, quick project!
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I'm not a big fan of yellow but WOW on that one. Very nice
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Glenn, you just continue to crank 'em out. Another beauty.
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Thanks again Glenn! I haven't put this one down since I have gotten it. It is a beauty!
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All at once I have a craving for a slice of lemon pie. ::drool::


That's a great looking knife now. Good job Glenn. ::tu::
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Excellent work Glenn!
I have come to expect nothing less from you! ::tu::
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Glenn you have a job very well done there my friend! ::nod:: I'd be proud to carry it. ::tu::
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Glenn, you may have 'splained this already, but how did you put the grooves in the bolsters?
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I just used some jewelers files. Easy enough to do, just takes patience.


Thanks guys! I've got to start making a few of these for myself. :lol:
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