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by Thunderwood
Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:01 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: Mail Call, Post Your New GECs.
Replies: 4798
Views: 445455

Re: Mail Call, Post Your New GECs.

35 Churchill in Clawed Cougar Bone.
by Thunderwood
Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:11 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: The infamous 72 Spear.
Replies: 7
Views: 3098

Re: The infamous 72 Spear.

I have a 72 that was made for the Badger Knife Club in 2012, 1 of 55. It is a Northfield UN-X-LD with that shield on one side, and the Badger Knife club shield opposite. Copperhead Jib Brown Bone handle. It is a beauty. I too was a bit put off by the bulbous blade, but it grew on my and now I reall...
by Thunderwood
Sat Jul 20, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: The infamous 72 Spear.
Replies: 7
Views: 3098

Re: The infamous 72 Spear.

It's my holy grail knife. The one GEC that I must own one day. Absolutely perfect. How hard are these to come by? I watch FB groups, have ebay set up to notify me, I check on here...and i dont see them for sale. Post up any pics if you have one, is love to see it! These knives are branded Tuna Vall...
by Thunderwood
Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:25 am
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: The infamous 72 Spear.
Replies: 7
Views: 3098

Re: The infamous 72 Spear.

kamagong wrote:I had one of these. Beautiful well-matched stag. Even better, the lockwork was flawlessly executed. No vertical or lateral play at all.

I should have kept it. Couldn't get into the bulbous blade at all though.

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Gorgeous knife!
by Thunderwood
Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum
Topic: The infamous 72 Spear.
Replies: 7
Views: 3098

The infamous 72 Spear.

It's my holy grail knife. The one GEC that I must own one day. Absolutely perfect.

How hard are these to come by? I watch FB groups, have ebay set up to notify me, I check on here...and i dont see them for sale.

Post up any pics if you have one, is love to see it!
by Thunderwood
Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Central AL
Replies: 17
Views: 6675

Re: Hello from Central AL

Howdy neighbor !! and welcome back. What part of central AL? I'm stuck here in good ol' Coosa county. Hope to see some pictures of your custom work ::tu:: Not far! I'm in Clay County... Ashland more specifically. Good hunting in Coosa!!! Shoot man, we're practically neighbors. ... I'm just outside ...
by Thunderwood
Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:27 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: First Cup Diner!
Replies: 50658
Views: 1732948

Re: First Cup Diner!

Good morning! Making some Red Diamond Coffee in the French Press. About to start getting ready for Church. Hope everyone had a lazy Sunday!
by Thunderwood
Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:29 am
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Some of my work....
Replies: 19
Views: 4838

Re: Some of my work....

Sharpnshinyknives wrote:Is Fortis your name or something else? I know a big utility in Canada called Fortis, in fact I own stock in it.
Fortis is latin for bold. I would have used my name but there are 2 makers already with my exact name.
by Thunderwood
Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:27 am
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Some of my work....
Replies: 19
Views: 4838

Re: Some of my work....

I was asked to post up some of the blades I make. Although I didn't join aapk to peddle my wares, here is a taste of my work.20190620_190231.jpgreceived_381687879120803.jpegreceived_891865887836211.jpegIMG_20190413_190550_583.jpgIMG_20190225_092239_344.jpg Thunderwood, welcome to the forum. Nice kn...
by Thunderwood
Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:25 am
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Some of my work....
Replies: 19
Views: 4838

Re: Some of my work....

Doc B wrote:Those are really nice! Do you make your own blades, too? What type of steel are you using? ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
I do make my blades. Occasionally I will have blanks waterjet but most are cut out by hand.

I've worked with 1095, D2, S30V, and 80crv2. Most of what I use is 80crv2.
by Thunderwood
Sun Jun 30, 2019 12:30 am
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Some of my work....
Replies: 19
Views: 4838

Re: Some of my work....

TripleF wrote:Have mercy :shock: :shock: Love them!! Especially #2! ::tu::
Thank you sir!
by Thunderwood
Sun Jun 30, 2019 12:28 am
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Some of my work....
Replies: 19
Views: 4838

Re: Some of my work....

Nice work, TWood. I like the removable scales. Do you ever use Masecraft? They are one of my favorite providers. Do you make sheaths? Those look like good working knives in need of kydex pants. I have not used masecraft. I will be checking them out. I have a leather worker and I do my own kydex as ...
by Thunderwood
Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:23 pm
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Some of my work....
Replies: 19
Views: 4838

Re: Some of my work....

samb1955 wrote:Those are nice, you do really good work.
Thank you!
by Thunderwood
Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:08 pm
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Some of my work....
Replies: 19
Views: 4838

Some of my work....

I was asked to post up some of the blades I make. Although I didn't join aapk to peddle my wares, here is a taste of my work.
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by Thunderwood
Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Newest Case Pick-Ups
Replies: 5582
Views: 534150

Re: Newest Case Pick-Ups

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by Thunderwood
Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Central AL
Replies: 17
Views: 6675

Re: Hello from Central AL

royal0014 wrote:Howdy neighbor !! and welcome back.

What part of central AL? I'm stuck here in good ol' Coosa county.
Hope to see some pictures of your custom work
::tu::

Not far! I'm in Clay County... Ashland more specifically.

Good hunting in Coosa!!!
by Thunderwood
Sat Jun 29, 2019 5:50 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Central AL
Replies: 17
Views: 6675

Hello from Central AL

Hello! My name is Justin and I hale from Central Alabama. I am a maker of custom fixed blades as a part time job. I was a member here many years ago. Got away from traditional folders but I find myself coming back to them. I'm hoping to get back into collecting. I like carbon steel blades. Jack kniv...

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