Thanks to the Muskrat Man

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:03 pm

Just want to give a big thanks to Kaleb for doing such a fine job rehandling my knife with elephant ivory scales. He did an excellent job, and was even able to replace the shield. What a talented individual who stands by his work.

muskrat man · Post by **muskrat man** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:16 pm

I'm glad I could be of service Jim

sunburst · Post by **sunburst** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:30 pm

Wow that is a beauty!!! Was this handled with stag before the ivory Jim? I have one in stag and ivory but it was bought that way, I am amazed at MM once again..

Was the ivory hard to work with Kaleb, I've heard folks talking about how brittle it can be at times...? Is there a difference between elephant ivory and the wart hog ivory you worked with on another knife?

Sunburst

muskrat man · Post by **muskrat man** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:37 pm

Ralph, actually the warthog was more brittle, the elephant was softer and less prone to chipping/breaking, very easy to work with, as easy if not easier than bone.

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 8:31 pm

Ralph, This was actually handled in bone previously. When I told Northwoods I wanted it, I thought I was getting an Ivory knife. But the price was about two thirds less of what the ivory handled knives would have sold for which should have been my first clue. Kaleb brought it to my attention that it was in fact bone. When I checked my invoice, that's what it said also. Still, I am absolutely head over heels about this knife.

Hukk · Post by **Hukk** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:36 pm

muskrat man wrote:Ralph, actually the warthog was more brittle, the elephant was softer and less prone to chipping/breaking, very easy to work with, as easy if not easier than bone.

My guess is that there is still a layer of dentin over the ivory on the wathog. I can see that layer on my hippo tusks, harder to see on my warthog tusks. Just a shot in the dark.

woseyjales · Post by **woseyjales** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:57 pm

Mr. Kaleb, looks like an appropriate place to thank you for the fine work on revitalizing this ole Kent Jack knife. At least the blades were full, right?

I'm not sure we made it from sow's ear to silk purse, but I'd say you at least made it SuEdE ! Which considering the limited appropriation$ for this project is close enough to silk for me. I appreciate you taking on this Kent Caper, your excellant communications and quick turnaround. I hope we have an opportunity to salvage another one. Maybe we will be able to do Flying Tiger teeth backsprings!

Sauconian · Post by **Sauconian** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:48 pm

Ya know what really Tees me off, about seeing all the knives Kaleb works on ?

They give me the " wants its " !!

Fran

Sqg1 · Post by **Sqg1** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:03 pm

Great looking knife Jim.

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:29 pm

Man is that one nice looking knife!

muskrat man · Post by **muskrat man** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:18 am

I'm glad I could be of service, it was a fun project. I liked the figure in the ironwood on that one.

woseyjales · Post by **woseyjales** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:21 am

Thanks one & all. The Kredit of course belongs to Kent, Kaleb, and whomever didn't destroy it beyond repair before I got it. I was fortunate just to be the facilitator that brought Kaleb & the Kent together.
Kaleb, both sides are loverly but I have to favor the pile side. Some color definitely helped instead of going back with ebony.
I figured from the estimated age, an early WWll backdrop be appropriate. Plus it was closest thing I could grab

That did get me thinking on which would be possible or the greater challenge-shark teeth backsprings or air cooled machine gun barrel style backsprings?

And Fran, the only cure I found for WantOneitis is GET one!
It is an honor and a privilege to have an MM-07 edition in my
temporary custody. Dun good MM!

richied · Post by **richied** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:53 am

Great job MM. Everytime I see a knife with dsert ironwood handles I think of your knives

woseyjales · Post by **woseyjales** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:28 pm

I had this pen made by Hartkopf & Co in Solingen that needed
some refurbishing. Kaleb was kind enough to take on the assignment.
Thanks for the fine workmanship & top notch customer service to go with it.
Desert ironwood was my final choice & Kaleb didn't try very hard to convince me otherwise. Case Bros knife pouch came in handy too.

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