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Yep, I'd be proud to carry that. 'Cept ya kant, here in the great state of Texas... YinTx

That is a lot of knotwork. No small feat, and came out really nice! YinTx

Night and day difference in skill and craftsmanship. Awesome work! YinTx

Can you show a photo of what you mean? I didn't have an issue with it when I used it, but now I tend to use linens. YinTx

Astounding detail. Wish I could watch you do this. YinTx

I did this with an Atoma 1200 diamond plate, and a 1000/4000 water stone, followed by a leather strop. It started with a pretty rough edge that I reprofiled on the diamond plate. I don't think you need to be fancy, just steady and persistent. YinTx

This came in the mail. Couldn't resist. YinTx

I have used Fiebing's dyes on this section myself, with a bit of dubbin or oil after it dries. You could seal it if you are concerned. I would think it a bit much for Edge Kote or paint. Interested to see what others have done as well. YinTx

Awesome! YinTx

You absolutely should recondition the leather with neatsfoot oil after applying dye. Dubbin is good too, it usually has NFO in it. If you don't it may also tend to crack over time. Also, purchase high quality harness or bridle leather helps too, as well as using thinner leathers as mentioned when going round bends. YinTx

Pretty dang good one then. still watching... YinTx

Thanks! Hahah I try to differ from my original statement also, but alas, here I am with too many and looking at others! YinTx

Definitely nice. Feel free to link your instagram page in your signature! And welcome! YinTx

this is fun... and looking like you know what you are doing, so far...but then, I've never made a shoe so...I'm here to learn and admire! YinTx

Those are pretty unique. I don't see how you could make them any "prettier." I rather like the look. YinTx

Hope it suits you well. The more I look at it, the more I like it. Even the wood grain in the handle is fantastic. Worked up a prototype sheath today, will finish stitching and send a photo tomorrow to see if you like it! YinTx

Those are really cool! What about the backs? YinTx

Thank you and yes, a lot of patience and steady hands - along with a lot of practice. I am sure there are others that do it faster, but I do mine on a 1200 grit diamond plate, followed up with Japanese water stones at up to 4000 grit, then stropping for the final polish. Depending on the condition of the blade, it can take me up to 4 or 5 hours to get a good edge that I am happy with. YinTx

Sometimes. Usually, I get to work on one when someone is looking for one. Usually takes several days to get one dialed in like this. YinTx

Top notch! Thread color on the left one is cool. YinTx

Awesome, I am glad it is working well for you! YinTx

Oddly no one commented after a year, but I'd say your set up is quite neat and seems pretty functional. YinTx

Thanks! These older knives really perform when you dial them in. Presuming it is pre 1906 when CS Osborne moved from Newark to Harrison, it would be 115 years old at least. Rings like a bell when tapped, cuts really nice. I have several of these that I have been working over, and selling off one at a time - I can only use so many myself! Do wish I could keep them all tho, this one is pretty nice. YinTx

Just wanted to show off a round knife I just refurbished. Lighting wasn't the best, but it gets the point across ok I think. Let me know what you think!

I have often pondered this topic myself. I believe it is too obfuscated and full of grey areas to succinctly define. So for my own purposes, I let my customers know what my definition of hand made or hand crafted is, thus addressing what I believe to be the true crux of the matter: avoiding deception. Items made en masse overseas and imprinted with a stamp here by hand and dropped into an Etsy shop as "handmade" are imho deceptive. I want my customers to know what I do by hand, the types of tools I use, and where I use a production style machine when I sell an item as "hand crafted." Or, I don't tell them anything and just sell an item and let my craftsmanship compete directly with everything else out there. Doesn't always work - Clayton English Bridle leather belts with solid stainless steel buckles I made - not selling at $39. Meh. Maybe I need to price it like a Veblen good. YinTx