All About Pocket Knives

First a little background. Then the knife! I am a middle aged man raising a granddaughter by my self. And recently we hit a milestone. Ruby, my granddaughter, just turned 17. It seems like just yesterday I was awarded guardianship. She was 9 years old when I brought her home to live with me. I tried real hard to think of something special I could get her for her 17th birthday, but I am really out of touch when comes to modern teenagers.... I,m starting to sound like my old man.... since she already has a small knife collection I decided to give her a SAK, The Officers model. Of course I had to mod it!
I used the old covers for templates and cut out some slabs of Manzanita. After shaping and sanding and oiling and buffing it, I think it came out pretty nice!
Even though she got some other neat things for her birthday she likes this the best! What could be more special than a custom from your grandpa?

Randy

looks great RANDY

Something tells me she'll treasure that knife for years to come.

Nice job on the knife......... and on being "Grandpa".

Randy, She sounds pretty special. Nice job!!

Harold

The knife is beautiful and I'm sure your granddaughter is too. She's a lucky girl in many ways.
Good job.

Cool.
Mark

VERY COOL,BRO!!!

YER A GOOD MAN.......
HAPPY B-DAY TO RUBY

Awesome Randy!
And the knife is cool too but I love the story about the granddaughter.
I have not had to raise a g-daughter alone, but my wife and I have helped raise about 3 of ours.
The youngest is about 15 now and loves to come back to our house (where she used to live) and clean my shop for me. Granddaughters are great!

Thanks guys! And yes granddaughters are the greatest! She gives my life purpose for sure!. Always has good grades. Stays away from trouble and has a black belt in Tai Kwon Do as well. He he... she my body guard dont ya know

Knife projects like this are special. Looks great!