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[quote name='jcj' timestamp='1352263187' post='840767'] Yup, that's where I'm at. I'll be looking for your PM! Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 [/quote] I'll send it first thing tomorrow.

[quote name='jcj' timestamp='1352261024' post='840706'] I happen to have access to a good camera and the aforementioned lens. I'm not a pro, but I can take some decent shots. If you're not too far away maybe I could come out and shoot a few for you? Like I said, I'm no pro, but I'm willing to help if we can work out the logistics. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 [/quote] If your in La Follette just north of lake city then your about 20 min out from my old mans shop. You'll have a pm incoming about some pictures. Thanks man

So now ohio is illegal voting. Get ready for a long damn night. They were allowing non registered voters to vote and got caught

[quote name='G27ATT' timestamp='1352250816' post='840478'] The knife in that second picture is amazing. Do you have a website? Thanks Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2 [/quote] Yes here it is http://flatwoodsforge.webs.com/. For now I also sell through a local knife shop, and online through this forum. Thanks for the compliment

[quote name='DaveTN' timestamp='1352249402' post='840464'] He answered the question “Do you have any weapons” with the statement “I do not consent to any searches”. That is not the answer of a normal citizen. To have someone answer like that and then the Officer see the gun; I wouldn’t have had a problem with it if the Officer put him on the pavement at gun point until his back-up arrived. The guy wanted a problem… he found it. Luckily no one had to die. [/quote] What if that was your wife facedown at gun point, for LEGALLY carrying a firearm, and simple answering that she wouldn't consent to a search? I'm just sick of [u][b]SOME[/b][/u] police officers feeling that they can stomp all over someone elses rights because the person is a smartass. Guess what, not everyone in this world is a nice person, but last time I checked there is nothing illegal about being a ***** to a police officer. I didn't say it was smart, but its not illegal. The cop was in the wrong, period. He hand cuffed someone without having any reasonable need. He felt that he would prove whos **** was bigger on the side of the road by putting a "smart mouthed gunowner" in his place. That was proved by the fact that the supervisor turned the man loose and sent him on his way. Maybe that police officer should remember that they work for US. We pay their bills, we put food on their tables, and we elect their bosses. They are citizens just like we are. I'm not like most people on this forum. I think that the law enforcement profession is 90% power tripping wanna be heros, and 10% decent people.

[quote name='TrickyNicky' timestamp='1352247196' post='840437'] OIC, wasn't able to quite make them out on the phone. Anyway keep up the good work and we'll be seeing them in SMKW next! [/quote] Lord I wish lol. I'm gonna talk to my local CO-OP tomorrow and see about getting knives and some homewares there.

[quote name='TrickyNicky' timestamp='1352237109' post='840299'] Way cool! What are those on top of the blades, dimes? I like the way they look regardless. [/quote] Thanks for all the compliments guys. It gives me the warm and fuzzy to know that people do like my knives lol. And gjohnson was right nicky. They are small price stickers, thats the same style on everything there.

Ill be turning in applications, still trying to find a job that isn't construction labor. Doesnt really matter who wins or loses this time, all we are doing is voting the lesser of two evils.

I'll have to wait on spending the cash on the camera and on the software. We are a one income family right now, with to many bills to count due to a stupid youth. I'm loving the advice though. All of this stuff will help. I don't really plan to make photography even a hobby, right now I just need to be able to produce quality photos that make my products look as good as possible. All of this is a lil overwhelming, I had no idea there was so much to it. Looks like I'll have to start saving for a camera, software, and a light box setup.

Camera and software..... I'm using a cheap camera, and those pics are straight off the SD card. So it would seem I need some serious help. Heres my camera specs http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/camera/specification/566/show.html Is light room a good software thats not going to overwhelm a beginner?

I'm googling light box plans now..... that picture is awesome, thats what I need to be able to show my customers....

Ok so one side of making and selling knives is obviously being able to make a quality product. But the other side is advertising. This is a set I'm thinking about making into an ad, but I need to know if the pictures are decent, and how to tweak my techniques and backgrounds for better ones. Thanks guys This is a set I'm calling "The Johnny Reb" collection [img]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/Jess%20pics/knivesandsuch035.jpg[/img] [img]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/Jess%20pics/knivesandsuch033.jpg[/img] [img]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/Jess%20pics/knivesandsuch032.jpg[/img] [img]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/Jess%20pics/knivesandsuch028.jpg[/img]

[quote name='DaddyO' timestamp='1352227194' post='840138'] Those of you who think both were at fault, exactly what did the marine pilot do wrong? [/quote] He argued with the gestapo on the most dangerous of all black ops missions....the traffic stop

Sorry I know this won't interest some of you, but I went into Kinney Sharpening today, and this really put a smile on my face to see this. [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-06_09-56-15_299.jpg[/IMG]

Bumping it up. All it takes is a pm and you guys can come up almost anytime you would like.

[quote name='maroonandwhite' timestamp='1352210247' post='839947'] Knife is headed to BJB today. [/quote] Cool cool. Im really enjoying the reviews so far. Thanks to everyone who is helping out.

I hope those cops are unemployed very soon.

This is what Maroonandwhite sent me in a pm. Talk about a great guy, he didn't want to post a review that mentioned the handle was cracked to make sure I didn't look bad. Thanks man. [quote name='maroonandwhite' timestamp='1352127091'] Hey man. Just getting ready to ship the knife out to the next guy tomorrow. Thanks for letting me participate in this. I LOVED the knife. It feels good in the hand, has plenty of weight in the right spots and just looks cool! The only thing I noticed that may be worth looking at is the handle itself. It had a few cracks in it when I received it. It didn't look like it was caused by use but rather just the wood naturally expanding or contracting. Don't get me wrong it's not broken or even close. The handle is sturdy I could just see it possibly being a problem on down the road as it ages. On the other hand though it added to the old timey look of the knife so maybe that is what you were going for. Either way great job on a great knife![/quote] And this is what has caused the handle to crack: [quote name='flatwoods forge' timestamp='1352127091'] As for the handle, that was actually my fault, and wasn't intentional. ITs very well seasoned oak, and after we first made it, I got it home, and decided the handle was to large. Well the tang in that knife is 1 1/8" wide, and after I rasped and sanded like crazy it made the handle thin. Then to get the worn in handle look I soaked it in vinegar for a couple hours, then tong oiled it. So after the vinegar soaked the moisture out it developed a crack in the thin spot. So a lot of this test is for me to find out if the handle is up to par. Thanks for helping me out. Jordan[/quote]

Thanks for all the compliments guys. There are still a few things Im gonna change with the next one Mainly centering tge tang to the point, and putting less sweep into the point

This is one I built last weekend and hated. So I decided to drag it out of the scrap heap, throw away half the design and do something different. This is my favorite one so far. Its incredibly quick in the hand and as built as a combat quality bowie. The blade is hand forged 1084 steel, with a hidden tang design, a mild steel guard, and a seasoned oak handle. I plan to tong oil the handle this week. This one is for sale, but right now Im gonna spend the money to have an everyday carry style sheath built for it. Let me know what you think. Before the redesign [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-10-28_20-05-40_894.jpg[/IMG] Finished knife [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-03_11-17-52_594.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='DaveS' timestamp='1351997339' post='838651'] Name your poison mate! Dave S [/quote] As far as price goes I don't know, if thats what your asking. Btw awesome videos maroon.

3/8" thick, 2.5" wide, and 13" long. It was a chunk of leaf spring from a pickup truck. We actually cut a full spring into pieces.

[quote name='DaveS' timestamp='1351989934' post='838560'] Man, from what I'm seeing, Spot's knife would make one hell of a camp/utility knife! Dave S [/quote] Thanks Dave. It'll be for sale after this and should make someone a dandy camp tool.

[quote name='TheBisch' timestamp='1351871942' post='837788'] Gosh, I'd like to play, but I don't have the 150 post count... been on TGO for years, but rarely post... I'm a lurker... is there a 12 step program for that? [/quote] I don't care to wave that part. I waved it for BJB also. That is to keep people from joining up posting an intro, asking for the knife then disappearing. You've been a member since 09 I think thats plenty of time. If you want added to the list then let me know here and I'll add ya.

Either up load to youtube or photobucket. If you dont edit and just upload off a phone then photobucket is easier