05-29-2004, 16:34
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Twins!!
At the request of the owner of the twin to my A-F, he wanted to see the two together here.
He may identify himself if he so desires.
Will try to keep this down to a few pics, but it really is hard to do.
In honor of Memorial Day and our brothers in arms....
TR
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05-29-2004, 17:33
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Very Nice.
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05-29-2004, 18:14
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Thank you!
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05-29-2004, 19:08
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You guys are just testing me to see if I can make them the same by all free hand grinding. With all possible respect to Memorial Day, I salute all who both served and serve. I will do so by spending the weekend building something to be given to the Special Warfare Museum as discussed with Reaper..
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05-29-2004, 19:15
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I will do so by spending the weekend building something to be given to the Special Warfare Museum as discussed with Reaper..
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Hell, Bill, I just left them in the same room last night, and now we have four!
They MUST be SF Knives. Or maybe we had a wee too much to drink.
Hmm....
TR
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05-29-2004, 19:19
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Great image for testing to see if the grinds match both sides! Must be the SF explanation, other one isn't possible.
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05-29-2004, 19:21
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Mmm, wonder who that 2nd could belong to? I wonder....
MINE!
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
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05-29-2004, 19:25
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Thanks NDD, now I can go drink some beer!
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05-29-2004, 19:25
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Beautiful
Those are simply beautiful knives and excellent photographs to showcase them.
Thank you Sirs
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05-29-2004, 19:32
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Why stop now?
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05-29-2004, 19:47
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Alright then, turn them on their sides.....
Great pics TR.
Great knives Mr Harsey.
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05-29-2004, 19:49
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Those are simply a masterpiece of design and workmanship. Incredible photography also, Sir.
Mr. Harsey I now see why your work is so revered and in demand. It is very difficult to do to steel what you have done, by hand.
I have never seen anything like it.
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05-29-2004, 19:51
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Almost done.
He is a master of his craft isn't he?
I wish that I could make something that perfect and stamp my name on it.
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05-30-2004, 07:20
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I wish that I could make something that perfect and stamp my name on it.
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I know of a couple A Teams that came pretty close.
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He knows only The Cause.
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05-30-2004, 07:30
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I know of a couple A Teams that came pretty close.
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You are very kind, my brother.
One last pic, in memory of the boys who fell in America's bloodiest conflict.
TR
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