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Offline Hawken

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My Iron Mistress
« on: December 23, 2016, 06:01:08 PM »
Got a buddy 82 years old that is a certified knife maker! I asked him 15 years ago to make me a Bowie and yesterday he walked in with this one as a gift! I've taken him untold miles to various doctor appointments with some as far off as 90 miles and I never asked him for fuel money or anything else! I just figured it was the right thing to do. Lives north of me two miles, a Korean War Vet and basically just a broken down old cowboy! Tuff as all get out! Deer hunter and shooter and although he shuffles when he walks.....he's still active and always got a 'project' underway! Knife has 14" blade and I guarantee it's SHARP! Every now and then we sit outside on cold days by a pit fire and partake of a little scotch!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR to all you folks!
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Offline amm1851

Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2016, 08:13:29 PM »
Wicked looking blade! Thanks for sharing and for helping out a vet.
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Offline Hawken

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Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2016, 08:43:33 PM »
Quote from: "amm1851"
Wicked looking blade! Thanks for sharing and for helping out a vet.

He and I....both Vets! Got to look out for each other!! :USA
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Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2016, 10:02:32 PM »
Beautiful knife.  :hairy
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Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2016, 10:22:44 PM »
Very nice! :hairy
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Offline amm1851

Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2016, 01:21:58 AM »
Quote from: "Hawken"
Quote from: "amm1851"
Wicked looking blade! Thanks for sharing and for helping out a vet.

He and I....both Vets! Got to look out for each other!! :USA
Thank you both for your service!
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Offline Hanshi

Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2016, 09:30:13 AM »
That knife is exceptional, gorgeous.  He obviously hasn't lost any of his skills.
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Offline B62+

Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2016, 02:07:53 PM »
Very Nice.  Thank you both for your service and Merry Christmas
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Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2016, 03:34:04 PM »
Thank you both for your service!
Beautiful knife, and a really great friend, it just don't get no mo betta than that!

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Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2016, 04:08:31 PM »
That is one beautiful knife.
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Offline PetahW

Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2016, 07:49:08 PM »
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Yep - That's a pretty fair rib-tickler !  .  :hairy

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Online Winter Hawk

Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2017, 10:37:45 PM »
Oh, Poo!  The picture done went away.  Rats.

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It's Back!   :applaud
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Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2017, 10:54:48 PM »
I buried Jack Walker two months back! Military funeral, covered casket, honor guard, etc.....buried in Vet cemetery, Rayville, La.

I have no more reloading tools or problems to clear up for him.

I'll miss him! :o
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Offline amm1851

Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2017, 11:32:12 PM »
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.
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Re: My Iron Mistress
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2017, 09:43:27 PM »
That's tough; stay strong.  Losing a friend makes a big adjustment in life, I'll be holding you up in prayer for consolation.

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