Johanna Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Paul Zalesak (pabloz) and his Leather Wranglers company (makers of the special swivel knives that come in pretty colors!) sponsored a contest at Wickenburg this year. Hidepounder got the prizes, but all of the entries were pretty special. Take a look: http://www.leatherwranglers.com/contest.html Congratualtions to everyone who entered- and wow, just wow, HP! I enjoy looking at your work! The second place bird is my favorite. Johanna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyWest Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Great stuff Bob. Way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyDingus Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Beautiful HP. Can't imagine how many carvings you must have done to get to this level of work. Wow! Thanks for the inspiration. Johnny Dingus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobocat Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Very good, familiar bird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Great work Bob, loved all of them but the birds were my favorites Dave Theobald Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 All of those are awsome some day I strive to be creative enough to learn how to lay out a finger cut pattern like hidepunders. again VERY good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dually Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Thank gosh you won Bob, I was worried you didn't have enough swivel knives. LOL When I grow up, I wanna carve like you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RustyMelton Report post Posted March 26, 2009 That's some nice work, way to go Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly Report post Posted March 26, 2009 All hail Hidepounder! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elwood Turner Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Congratualtions Bob, very nice carvings. Elwood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyriggin Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Congrats Bob!! Ever since your first post, I always look forward to seeing what you put out next. Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted March 27, 2009 Bob- Wonderful job on all the pieces. Crystal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted March 27, 2009 Stunning! ...and humbling. Another thing on my list of things to learn to do better. Hmmm... it's getting to be a pretty long list. Kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talfuchre Report post Posted March 27, 2009 That is really amazing. Was all of the work done with JUST a swivel knife? Amazing. I think I like the design on #2 more - but #1 has such a perfect technique. I have no clue how he did it! TF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted March 27, 2009 That's some pretty impressive swivel knife work Bob!!! Wonder how many more years of practice it will take till I am anywhere near that good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted March 27, 2009 Bob's work is always absolutely top notch. Looking at all the pictures from both contests, his entries are STILL the top ones. As always a Bob-fan Regards, Ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted March 28, 2009 Thanks everybody for all your kind words! Your comments and enthusiasm is inspiring! Thanks Paul and Rosa for putting on a fun contest...I'm really enjoying the new swivel knife...I've been anxious to try one! Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted March 29, 2009 Well Bob smokes the competition and sweeps all the top awards!! Yet another swivel knife is added to his already huge collection and once again I am left speechless by his incredible skill and finesse. The man is AWESOME. What is a body to do?? I think I am going down to the shop and turn a wooden pen!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RocknBLeather Report post Posted March 29, 2009 Thanks everybody for all your kind words! Your comments and enthusiasm is inspiring! Thanks Paul and Rosa for putting on a fun contest...I'm really enjoying the new swivel knife...I've been anxious to try one!Bob If you don't mind me asking, what brand knife and blade style do you like to use?? I have one of Pauls and really like it, but I seam to have a swivel knife fetish Yes, I need help. Thanks, Tina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted March 29, 2009 Ditto all of the above. Very fine work. It must have been hard to pick the winner with so many good pieces. I have one of Paul's knives and I use it everyday and love it. My biggest problem is trying to decide which blade to use! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) If you don't mind me asking, what brand knife and blade style do you like to use??I have one of Pauls and really like it, but I seam to have a swivel knife fetish Yes, I need help. Thanks, Tina Tina, Sorry for taking so long to answer you...I was out of town for a week. the knives I use the most are...a 3/8" Henley with a Bob Beard 1/4" angled HG blade...a Bob Beard 1/2" custom made knife with a 1/2" HG straight blade...a 5/8" custom made Bob Beard with a 5/8" straight HG blade...a 3/8" Henley with a 1/4" low angle, shallow bevel blade by Peter Main...and a 1/2" Henley with a 3/8" HG straight Henley blade. I am very impressed with the 1/4" angled blade from Paul also. Bob Edited April 6, 2009 by hidepounder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) That is really amazing. Was all of the work done with JUST a swivel knife? Amazing. I think I like the design on #2 more - but #1 has such a perfect technique. I have no clue how he did it! TF Thanks TF, Sorry to be slow replying...been out of town. They allowed us to use a smooth beveler, a mules foot and a veiner. All the shadiing you see on the skull, such as in the eye sockets, etc., is done by cross hatching with very fine cuts to create the illusion of shadow. Bob Well Bob smokes the competition and sweeps all the top awards!! Yet another swivel knife is added to his already huge collection and once again I am left speechless by his incredible skill and finesse. The man is AWESOME.What is a body to do?? I think I am going down to the shop and turn a wooden pen!! That's funny Bree! And thanks! Bob Ditto all of the above. Very fine work. It must have been hard to pick the winner with so many good pieces. I have one of Paul's knives and I use it everyday and love it. My biggest problem is trying to decide which blade to use! Thanks Brent! Edited April 6, 2009 by hidepounder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Thank You! Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
