Page 9 of 13
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Fri May 01, 2026 4:11 pm
by Corn Creek Cutlery
A much anticipated AAPK Family Member came this morning for a visit, while I was at the sewing machine.
She is a L@@ker brimming with the hospitality given by everyone in her travels! 
She has a great edge and cuts like a champ. Thank you Lyle for sending her my way. 
Today, I will keep her close in case I need her to cut a seam apart.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Fri May 01, 2026 9:33 pm
by knifeaddict1965
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri May 01, 2026 4:11 pm
A much anticipated AAPK Family Member came this morning for a visit, while I was at the sewing machine.
She is a L@@ker brimming with the hospitality given by everyone in her travels!
She has a great edge and cuts like a champ. Thank you Lyle for sending her my way.
Today, I will keep her close in case I need her to cut a seam apart.
She's looking good, Tony!
Enjoy your time with her.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Fri May 01, 2026 9:51 pm
by QTCut5
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri May 01, 2026 4:11 pm
A much anticipated AAPK Family Member came this morning for a visit, while I was at the sewing machine.
She is a L@@ker brimming with the hospitality given by everyone in her travels!
She has a great edge and cuts like a champ. Thank you Lyle for sending her my way.
Today, I will keep her close in case I need her to cut a seam apart.
Glad to see Amber has arrived at her next destination in tip top shape
That patina is looking pretty good too
but unlikely to continue to develop much further with sewing duties. Which is fine, of course....it's interesting to see the many different tasks & variety of chores each caretaker finds for her to do. You're off to a good start, Tony
Mahalo for the photo and keeping us updated
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Sat May 02, 2026 11:14 am
by Corn Creek Cutlery
Gave Amber a Bad Boy ride many laps around the homestead yesterday afternoon in Tom's knife slip and a buttoned down pocket for security.
Today, we are traveling to see relatives and hunt for some knives.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Sat May 02, 2026 2:20 pm
by Sasquach
Amber is on the next leg of her journey without incident. Excellent!! From WV into Tennessee she's traveling through some beautiful country.
Thanks Lyle for all of your reports I'm sure parting with Amber was "sweet sorrow". You did a fine job.
Tony, you get to enjoy Amber's company for a while now. Hope you two have a great time.
Ivoryman would be pleased I'm sure.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Mon May 04, 2026 4:55 pm
by wlf
Doing good Tony , I procrastinated the journal, but I enjoyed it when I got started.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Mon May 04, 2026 11:44 pm
by Corn Creek Cutlery
wlf wrote: ↑Mon May 04, 2026 4:55 pm
Doing good Tony , I procrastinated the journal, but I enjoyed it when I got started.
Thanks Lyle ... I haven't gotten to the journal yet. Might ought to before getting behind.
Amber's travels yesterday at church, and at the lake working on a custom houseboat enclosure today...
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Tue May 05, 2026 2:59 am
by QTCut5
Great pics, Tony
Especially the flower shot....As Ivoryman would say, "Calendar shot!" Very nice
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Tue May 05, 2026 12:23 pm
by glennbad
Good job Lyle. Doesn't matter what Amber is doing, the companionship is the most important thing!
Looks like you put Amber right to work,Tony! Have fun!
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 11:46 am
by Corn Creek Cutlery
Thanks 'Q' and Glenn ... it is a great honor to participate in this journey! Yesterday was homestead weed eating and chainsaw day. Amber rested all day. Hurricane Helene took down some hickory and oak trees year and a half back ... perfect for cooking pig.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 12:02 pm
by 1967redrider
Awesome pictures, Tony. Amber is having a great tour.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Thu May 07, 2026 5:34 pm
by rea1eye
Last 2 posts with pictures are really nice. Amber is having
a time of her life. The stories she can tell when she goes
back home
Bob
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 1:51 am
by knifeaddict1965
Great shots, Tony! Looks like you and Amber are really enjoying your time together.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 7:11 am
by Corn Creek Cutlery
Thanks John, Bob, and Kevin ... Amber and I are getting along well!
Today, we are off to the Tarheel Cutlery Club Show in Asheboro NC ... try to post some pics later.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Sat May 09, 2026 12:01 am
by Corn Creek Cutlery
First day at the Asheboro N C Knife Show...
Amber with a few lnives I had for sale ... Brent (Luvstag) and me with his club knife and Amber. We are the only two AAPK members here.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Sun May 10, 2026 12:28 pm
by rea1eye
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2026 12:01 am
First day at the Asheboro N C Knife Show...
Amber with a few lnives I had for sale ... Brent (Luvstag) and me with his club knife and Amber. We are the only two AAPK members here.
Don’t know what I like better. The guys enjoyment holding the knives
or the knives themselves.
Bob
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Tue May 12, 2026 12:17 am
by Corn Creek Cutlery
rea1eye wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2026 12:28 pm
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2026 12:01 am
First day at the Asheboro N C Knife Show...
Amber with a few lnives I had for sale ... Brent (Luvstag) and me with his club knife and Amber. We are the only two AAPK members here.
Don’t know what I like better. The guys enjoyment holding the knives
or the knives themselves.
Bob
Thanks Bob! We were having a great time!
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Tue May 12, 2026 12:24 am
by Corn Creek Cutlery
Went to see Mom who is 90 years young, for Mother's Day, and brought Amber along.
After the photo, I used her to trim the flowers to fit in a vase, while sharing who Brian was, and Amber's journey thus far.
Mom says we are doing a very honorable thing with this tribute.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Tue May 12, 2026 12:30 am
by bestgear
Simply amazing, I thank you Tony, I’m all choked up.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Tue May 12, 2026 12:39 am
by QTCut5
Wow, man.....that is just beautiful. Well done, Tony
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Tue May 12, 2026 3:00 am
by knifeaddict1965
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2026 12:24 am
Went to see Mom who is 90 years young, for Mother's Day, and brought Amber along.
After the photo, I used her to trim the flowers to fit in a vase, while sharing who Brian was, and Amber's journey thus far.
Mom says we are doing a very honorable thing with this tribute.
Great shot of you and Brent in Asheboro, Tony!
Hope you had a Great show!
And an absolutely Awesome shot with your beautiful mom! Great to see you and Amber got to share this special day with her.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Tue May 12, 2026 10:21 am
by Corn Creek Cutlery
Many thanks Tom, 'Q', & Kevin ... both were goooood days!
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 5:02 pm
by bestgear
When the last of Ivoryman’s knives were sold, Brian’s widow Cindy knew I wouldn’t take any money for helping her rehome Brian‘s Knives so instead she sent me a subscription to Harry & David ‘s 12-Month Fruit and Cheese Club. So as Amber makes her way across America, I get a friendly reminder every month that good deeds do get rewarded. I thought some of the regulars to this topic would enjoy seeing what I’ve received since October of last year;
October 2025
* Approx. 6 Royal Riviera® Pears (2 lb 13 oz)
* El Hidalgo Quesos Manchego cheese (6 oz)
November 2025
* Approx. 6 seasonal apples (2 lb 8 oz)
* Face Rock Creamery Aged Cheddar Cheese (8 oz)
December 2025
* Approx. 6 Royal Riviera® Pears (2 lb 13 oz)
* Royal Riviera® Pear Balsamic Vinaigrette (12 oz)
* Rogue Creamery® Crater Lake Blue® cheese (3.5 oz)
January 2026
* Approx. 6 Royal Beurre® Bosc Pears (2 lb 13 oz)
* Rogue Creamery® TouVelle® cheese (4 oz)
February 2026
* Approx. 6 HoneyBells (3 lb 4 oz)
* Wood River Creamery Cheddar Gruyère cheese (8 oz)
March 2026
* Approx. 5 Cara Cara oranges (2 lb 4 oz)
* Laura Chenel Grapefruit Fig Goat cheese (4 oz)
April 2026
* 1 pineapple (3 lb)
* Beehive Cheese Co. SeaHive cheese (6 oz)
May 2026
* Approx. 14 strawberries (1 lb 4 oz)
* English double Devonshire cream (6 oz)
* Double chocolate dipping sauce (10 oz)
June 2026
* Approx. 3 mangoes
* San Joaquin Gold Cheese (8 oz)
July 2026
* Approx. 44-55 Plump-Sweet Cherries (1 lb)
* Triple Crème Brie cheese (8 oz)
August 2026
* Approx. 5 Oregold® Peaches (2 lb)
* Laura Chenel Honey Goat cheese (4 oz)
September 2026
* Approx. 6 plums (2 lb 1 oz)
* Beehive Cheese Co. Promontory cheese (6 oz)
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 7:52 pm
by Sasquach
bestgear wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2026 5:02 pm
When the last of Ivoryman’s knives were sold, Brian’s widow Cindy knew I wouldn’t take any money for helping her rehome Brian‘s Knives so instead she sent me a subscription to Harry & David ‘s 12-Month Fruit and Cheese Club. So as Amber makes her way across America, I get a friendly reminder every month that good deeds do get rewarded. I thought some of the regulars to this topic would enjoy seeing what I’ve received since October of last year;
October 2025
* Approx. 6 Royal Riviera® Pears (2 lb 13 oz)
* El Hidalgo Quesos Manchego cheese (6 oz)
November 2025
* Approx. 6 seasonal apples (2 lb 8 oz)
* Face Rock Creamery Aged Cheddar Cheese (8 oz)
December 2025
* Approx. 6 Royal Riviera® Pears (2 lb 13 oz)
* Royal Riviera® Pear Balsamic Vinaigrette (12 oz)
* Rogue Creamery® Crater Lake Blue® cheese (3.5 oz)
January 2026
* Approx. 6 Royal Beurre® Bosc Pears (2 lb 13 oz)
* Rogue Creamery® TouVelle® cheese (4 oz)
February 2026
* Approx. 6 HoneyBells (3 lb 4 oz)
* Wood River Creamery Cheddar Gruyère cheese (8 oz)
March 2026
* Approx. 5 Cara Cara oranges (2 lb 4 oz)
* Laura Chenel Grapefruit Fig Goat cheese (4 oz)
April 2026
* 1 pineapple (3 lb)
* Beehive Cheese Co. SeaHive cheese (6 oz)
May 2026
* Approx. 14 strawberries (1 lb 4 oz)
* English double Devonshire cream (6 oz)
* Double chocolate dipping sauce (10 oz)
June 2026
* Approx. 3 mangoes
* San Joaquin Gold Cheese (8 oz)
July 2026
* Approx. 44-55 Plump-Sweet Cherries (1 lb)
* Triple Crème Brie cheese (8 oz)
August 2026
* Approx. 5 Oregold® Peaches (2 lb)
* Laura Chenel Honey Goat cheese (4 oz)
September 2026
* Approx. 6 plums (2 lb 1 oz)
* Beehive Cheese Co. Promontory cheese (6 oz)
And you haven't been sharing???? I feel left out! Oh wait, that's my stomach growling I feel .....never mind.
That is very thoughtful of Ms. Cindy, I hope you enjoy every bite. She obviously knows that friends like you are rare and should be acknowledged.
Re: Amber Across America (AAA) – A Fitting Tribute To Ivoryman
Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 8:15 pm
by orvet
Great tribute to a great AAPKer!
