There's no hiding it Bob, I love you buddy. From your first post all you've exhibited was class, kindness and positive, sincerity:thumbup::thumbup:
We've only spoken a couple of times by phone and mostly by PM. The conversation was never odd or awkward, it was always easy. Aside from our passion for knives we share a connection with our NFL team the Patriots. In fact Bob kept me in the loop on the last pre-season game via texts as it wasn't broadcast locally.
If memory serves our first communication consisted of knife modifications as we feel there's a very natural need for the ez open notch
they seemed so natural on 15's, 85's and #77's I mean why would they leave the factory without them
Bob and I have sold knives and bought from each other...the three below are treasured knives not only for what they are but who they came from and will never be sold or traded. If the occasion is worthy of gifting then that's a given when the deserving person comes along, I believe Bob and I share that sentiment:thumbup:
These are three that I truly treasure that I bought from Bob. The #68 Bob had rehandled in ebony from Glenn, the HJ reflects Bob's skill in a wonderful patina which I've added to since acquiring it. Bob reground the Workhorse main blade (in addition to a patina) to more of a vintage Remington blade shape.
Thanks Bob, all three are in my favorite category and I'm honored to own them.
Ron and Duncan, you guys are such terrific forum members and are the same caliber as Bob:thumbup: I'm proud to know all of you as I'm so proud to know all who frequent the porch. People such a Charlie, Sarah, Lyle, Jeff's, James, Bob's, Mark's, Gev, Erik's/Eric's, Shawn/Shaun's, Rachael, Jennifer, Drew, Ryan, Darien, John/Jon's, Randy, Jake, Gary, Albert, Tim, Dean, Harry, Barry, Barrett, Will, Thom, Brett, Rob, Ted, Ed and Jack's and so so many that I unfortunately only know by forum names and not first names, my goal is to change that.
As Duncan, Ron, Albert and myself have done already, I'm going to continue selling knives which I will donate 100% to Bob. So PLEASE keep an eye on the for sale thread as I hope to post in the next day or so.
I can only imagine in addition to the fight Bob has in front of him all the intangibles that must exist so I hope to help with those:thumbup:
Thanks for your friendship Bob, I am lucky for that and have benefited do to it
God Bless Bob:thumbup: