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New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:55 pm
by tbark44
Here is Mostly what I been working on for a week now (GURRR) but it is a Monster bad dude , 154-cm Blade razor sharp 4 3/4 in long 10 3/4 in OAL Inner cut Walrus ivory look like some sort of Burl wood but its Ivory , Having surface imperfections that make it look really cool to me ,I have never seen this type of material in Ivory before an thought it to be very unique All Stainless Liners /Blade, Nickel silver bolsters , there is a discoloration in the front bolster from using a high grade hi heat silver solder kindd of a light copper color soldering the 2 peace front bolster togather like My master (Picloc Pat) taught me ,I hate building these things , I would rather build 2 Case copy's as 1 of these ,, Blade is Hollow Ground Bayo Wicked sharp ,Spring hits like a gilloteen the picloc is very tight an Hard to lift but STRONG it aint accidently closing very solid Locking NO Movement in any direction extra wide tab for leverage in closing Streaght in all directions open ,Enjoy it is sold though for those of you who like poppers T

Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:10 pm
by philco
Welcome Tbark44. Glad to have you join us here at AAPK.
That is one fine looking knife.
I look forward to seeing more of your artistry.
Phil
Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:36 pm
by Owd Wullie
Hey Mike!!
Glad you found your way back.
As usual some more of your brilliant work.
Folks, I've known this little feller for goin on 20 years now. He's straight up.
Willie
Oh I was just kiddin' about the "little" part. He craps bigger than me.

He is a straight shooter and a good hand.
Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:42 pm
by philco
Owd Wullie wrote: He craps bigger than me.
TMI Wullie, TMI.

Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:03 pm
by Owd Wullie
He ain't exactly what you'd classify as diminutive.
He's got heart bigger than he is though.

Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:17 pm
by tbark44
Thanks For the Kind words Folks , I love the knife business an antique knife restoration , I work on alot of automatics american an itallian as well as build my own , Old Willie an I have been friends many moons , I registered here awhile back but havent had alot of time to play ,T
Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:47 pm
by orvet
Someone said Wullie was a little fart.
Welcome aboard Mike!
This here is the friendliest knife forum on the web.
Nice lookin' knife BTW.
Dale
Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:33 pm
by tbark44
yep thanks He aint that large in stature but more than makes up for it in charicter , Glad to be here t
Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:59 pm
by Curtis Wilson
Hello Tank, Hope thst you are doing fine as well as the rest of the family. The knife is a real looker thanks for sharing.
Curtis Wilson

Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:00 am
by Desktop
Nice to see you here, Tank!
AND great work as usual!

Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:27 pm
by tbark44
Thanks guys , I appreciate it , Curtis , I was up by your house last night at a graphics shop on blackjack we had a Friends of the NRA meeting on our Dinner on the 17th of sept , but it was after 8;00 when I left an I didnt want to disturb you , The Dinner will be at beaumont Ranch in grandview at 30. per ticket , they will have 50 guns to give away over various games an door prizes , T
Re: New here at T bar K Custom knives
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:37 pm
by muskrat man
welcome Tank
