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Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2025 9:29 pm**

This topic has been quiet

I have added a few more tools and organized my setup some. I have 6 paying knife orders to finish before next spring, thus the investment.
Left to right:
- Built a small rack for small tools, scribes, etc.
- Installed my $5 large vise for RR spike knives, etc.
- Grizzly bandsaw with a fence dedicated to handles/scales
- Dust collection system using a shop vac
- Harbor Freight hang-alls for the belts
- And a custom stamp
The knife making area of my shop is 15' x 15', setup where I have 1-5 steps to any given area.

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:14 pm**

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 9:29 pm - Installed my $5 large vise for RR spike knives, etc.

The organization of a person's things is a reflection of their mind. Or something like that. Your mind looks process driven and efficient

Seems like you're already booked until spring, but if you'd like a 7th knife order in exchange for cold hard cash, I'd sign up for a RR spike knife. Have always wanted one, but when I see them in the wild they're often surrounded by "damascus" "knives" with "exotic" wood handles from parts unknown.

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:35 pm**

ThatWeirdKnifeGuy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:14 pm
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 9:29 pm - Installed my $5 large vise for RR spike knives, etc.
The organization of a person's things is a reflection of their mind. Or something like that. Your mind looks process driven and efficient

Seems like you're already booked until spring, but if you'd like a 7th knife order in exchange for cold hard cash, I'd sign up for a RR spike knife. Have always wanted one, but when I see them in the wild they're often surrounded by "damascus" "knives" with "exotic" wood handles from parts unknown.

You are correct Zach ... I am very much into details and doing anything I set my hands to, to the the best of my ability. Tools, organization, and a willingness to keep learning, all go into that mindset.

You have been on my list, but not the paying list. All I would like in return is a good honest review of the knife you receive.
Been waiting to see what you would like, and now you have spilled the beans.

A friend gave me some RR spikes to work with. I will make you one when time allows, or sooner if I get inspired to do a RR spike.

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:50 pm**

Awesome work area, Tony! Be sure and post pics of the knife orders before you send them out!

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2025 11:00 pm**

tvic wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:50 pm Awesome work area, Tony! Be sure and post pics of the knife orders before you send them out!

Thank you Tim

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:19 pm**

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:35 pm
ThatWeirdKnifeGuy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:14 pm
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 9:29 pm - Installed my $5 large vise for RR spike knives, etc.
The organization of a person's things is a reflection of their mind. Or something like that. Your mind looks process driven and efficient

Seems like you're already booked until spring, but if you'd like a 7th knife order in exchange for cold hard cash, I'd sign up for a RR spike knife. Have always wanted one, but when I see them in the wild they're often surrounded by "damascus" "knives" with "exotic" wood handles from parts unknown.
You are correct Zach ... I am very much into details and doing anything I set my hands to, to the the best of my ability. Tools, organization, and a willingness to keep learning, all go into that mindset.

You have been on my list, but not the paying list. All I would like in return is a good honest review of the knife you receive.
Been waiting to see what you would like, and now you have spilled the beans.
A friend gave me some RR spikes to work with. I will make you one when time allows, or sooner if I get inspired to do a RR spike.

Have been excited about the prospect of owning a knife of yours, but forgot to respond to this post

I'm a patient guy

I'd say I can't wait to see what you come up with, but Im perfectly content to wait while envisioning the possibilities.

Posted: **Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:52 am**

Most recent work shop project before delivery to client.

Posted: **Fri Nov 21, 2025 12:16 pm**

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:52 am Most recent work shop project before delivery to client.

Nice work, my dentist had an exact color and style couch in his office in back when I was a kid.

Posted: **Fri Nov 21, 2025 12:22 pm**

That is some fantastic work Tony. Now I know who to tell Cheryl to call the next time she wants to recover her recliner....

Posted: **Fri Nov 21, 2025 12:22 pm**

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:52 am Most recent work shop project before delivery to client.

EXCELLENT!!

Posted: **Fri Nov 21, 2025 2:06 pm**

Many thanks C-Wade, David, & Woodwalker!

Two more upholstery projects to do before end of year, then back to making knives for the winter.

Posted: **Fri Nov 21, 2025 2:54 pm**

Great work, Tony! That one looks comfy!

Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2025 1:56 am**

tvic wrote: ↑Fri Nov 21, 2025 2:54 pm Great work, Tony! That one looks comfy!

Many thanks Tim!

Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2025 2:18 am**

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:52 am Most recent work shop project before delivery to client.

fantastic work.

You have a few strings to your bow.

Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2025 10:42 am**

cudgee wrote: ↑Sat Nov 22, 2025 2:18 am
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:52 am Most recent work shop project before delivery to client.
fantastic work. You have a few strings to your bow.

Thank you Cudgee!

Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2025 10:42 pm**

Another update...
Transformed my knife shipping station into a shipping/sheath making station, just around the corner from my drill press, etc., but can't use it yet.
All is ready for my wintertime knife work now

but after 4-5 more weeks of upholstery

Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2025 11:47 pm**

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat Nov 22, 2025 10:42 pm Another update...
Transformed my knife shipping station into a shipping/sheath making station, just around the corner from my drill press, etc., but can't use it yet.
All is ready for my wintertime knife work now but after 4-5 more weeks of upholstery

That is one tidy set-up. Very shmick.

Posted: **Sun Nov 23, 2025 11:22 am**

cudgee wrote: ↑Sat Nov 22, 2025 11:47 pm
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat Nov 22, 2025 10:42 pm Another update...
Transformed my knife shipping station into a shipping/sheath making station, just around the corner from my drill press, etc., but can't use it yet.
All is ready for my wintertime knife work now but after 4-5 more weeks of upholstery
That is one tidy set-up. Very shmick.

Thanks Cudgee! I had to look up "schmick"

It is a

word!

Posted: **Sun Nov 23, 2025 9:38 pm**

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:52 am Most recent work shop project before delivery to client.

Holy cow, Tony!! What aren't you good at? AMAZING work!

Posted: **Mon Nov 24, 2025 4:24 am**

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat Nov 22, 2025 10:42 pm Another update...
Transformed my knife shipping station into a shipping/sheath making station, just around the corner from my drill press, etc., but can't use it yet.
All is ready for my wintertime knife work now but after 4-5 more weeks of upholstery

Your shop looks Fantastic, Tony! Very impressive organizational skills....

Posted: **Mon Nov 24, 2025 10:36 am**

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sun Nov 23, 2025 9:38 pm
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:52 am Most recent work shop project before delivery to client.
Holy cow, Tony!! What aren't you good at? AMAZING work!

Appreciate it Kerry!

A lifetime of experience is in that sofa. Started upholstering at age 16 ... long time ago now.

Posted: **Mon Nov 24, 2025 10:47 am**

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 24, 2025 4:24 am
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat Nov 22, 2025 10:42 pm Another update...
Transformed my knife shipping station into a shipping/sheath making station, just around the corner from my drill press, etc., but can't use it yet.
All is ready for my wintertime knife work now but after 4-5 more weeks of upholstery
Your shop looks Fantastic, Tony! Very impressive organizational skills....

Many thanks Kevin!

About 4 steps to the right of this station is our upholstery cutting table (60" x 10 ft),
now doubling as a table for cutting out sheath patterns. Organization is always a work in progress, as things change.

Posted: **Wed Nov 26, 2025 8:22 pm**

Latest from my shop .... have made my first sheath.
This summer, I picked up this 1933-46 Case knife ... best I can date it ... most of the info was found here on AAPK. It did not have a sheath, so I made one. Happy with it for a first, but the strap is a little too narrow and too short. The knife fits tight, but not too tight, with a 3/8" welt. The color is mahogany and hand stitched.

Posted: **Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:47 pm**

Real nice work station there, Tony, and I LIKE that fixed blade. Awesome work on that sheath, too!

Posted: **Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:25 am**

tvic wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:47 pm Real nice work station there, Tony, and I LIKE that fixed blade. Awesome work on that sheath, too!

Thank you Tim! I bought this old Case to resell, but think I will keep it.

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