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Camper The Traveling Muk (aka: Pass The Muk)
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Long as you're both above ground it's all good. I would love to see the church though.
I watched a thing on NOVA a while back about the cathedral churches in Europe, that was awesome.
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Hello everyone!
Sorry for the delay. I have been trying to get the traveling Muk over to LT Wright knives to check to check out its place of origin. Life and circumstances got in the way but I was finally able to make the trek, two states over, to LT Wright Knives in Wintersville Ohio!
It's not far from home, a rather nice drive actually. 38 miles and about 40-50 min.
The WV/Ohio line is the Ohio river here and the bridge across the Ohio is always cool to see. The Veterans Memorial Bridge has been around since 1990 and I just think it's one of the coolest bridges around second only to the Smithfield st bridge in downtown Pittsburgh. My opinion only of course.
On to the good stuff, here is the entrance to the shop! LT Wright stopped what he was doing and took the time to give a tour of the shop and show off the machines and various processes. Everything is done on site from start to finish.
He picked up the Muk and said... somebody modified this. So... Jon, if your ears were burning today you know why
He asked if it needed sharpened and it sure did. It was super loud in the shop and I can't for the life of me remember the knifemakers name. If you are reading this sir please feel free to say hello. He sharpened it on a platen first to set the edge, then slack belt, then a hard buffing wheel with some green compound. It's ready for anything now! He was also nice enough to touch up my newer Buck knife , which I thought was sharp before but now it's actually sharp! They keep an old phone book next to the machine to test the sharpness on the thin paper.
A tour through the facility went through the grinders, cutters, lazers, band saws, heat treating ovens, forges and anything else you could think of. The shop is in the process of moving into another building right next door. Mr. Wright explained how material would come in and work it's way around the new shop in a logical order.
I was able to snap a few shots on the way around. It was a busy place for sure. There are a dozen employees including LT making knives plus the crews involved in the shop moving.
Lazer engraving (cutting?) machines
I think this photo might have been a misfire but you can see heat treating ovens and tanks for the forge.
A stack getting ready for their handles and some in process.
Along with their awesome knives, Wrights also has a nice kydex operation. They will make Kydex for any knife you send them as well as for their own knives. They were in the process of making Esee Kydex for TKC. Very cool room here.
Sorry for the delay. I have been trying to get the traveling Muk over to LT Wright knives to check to check out its place of origin. Life and circumstances got in the way but I was finally able to make the trek, two states over, to LT Wright Knives in Wintersville Ohio!
It's not far from home, a rather nice drive actually. 38 miles and about 40-50 min.
The WV/Ohio line is the Ohio river here and the bridge across the Ohio is always cool to see. The Veterans Memorial Bridge has been around since 1990 and I just think it's one of the coolest bridges around second only to the Smithfield st bridge in downtown Pittsburgh. My opinion only of course.
On to the good stuff, here is the entrance to the shop! LT Wright stopped what he was doing and took the time to give a tour of the shop and show off the machines and various processes. Everything is done on site from start to finish.
He picked up the Muk and said... somebody modified this. So... Jon, if your ears were burning today you know why
He asked if it needed sharpened and it sure did. It was super loud in the shop and I can't for the life of me remember the knifemakers name. If you are reading this sir please feel free to say hello. He sharpened it on a platen first to set the edge, then slack belt, then a hard buffing wheel with some green compound. It's ready for anything now! He was also nice enough to touch up my newer Buck knife , which I thought was sharp before but now it's actually sharp! They keep an old phone book next to the machine to test the sharpness on the thin paper.
A tour through the facility went through the grinders, cutters, lazers, band saws, heat treating ovens, forges and anything else you could think of. The shop is in the process of moving into another building right next door. Mr. Wright explained how material would come in and work it's way around the new shop in a logical order.
I was able to snap a few shots on the way around. It was a busy place for sure. There are a dozen employees including LT making knives plus the crews involved in the shop moving.
Lazer engraving (cutting?) machines
I think this photo might have been a misfire but you can see heat treating ovens and tanks for the forge.
A stack getting ready for their handles and some in process.
Along with their awesome knives, Wrights also has a nice kydex operation. They will make Kydex for any knife you send them as well as for their own knives. They were in the process of making Esee Kydex for TKC. Very cool room here.
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Here is a batch that just got done with their heat treat and are waiting for the next step
It was a very cool visit! I was a bit leary when initially writing an email to them, but they were very receptive to the idea of the pass around!
Before I left LT asked about some "swag" and they gave me a shirt, patch, stickers and stuff. Very nice!
I'll keep the shirt since it's my size and won't fit in the box with the knife... But will move the smaller items along with the knife.
LT Wrights has a very nice website. They also have a "Pout house" forum and I definitely think I'll be checking it out. For more information on the pout house or their forum, and of course their knives, check out the website. I know links are not allowed but a Google search and it pops right up.
A Million thanks to LT Wright and the crew for a great visit and for being so nice about the pass around!
Now I have to decide which one I want for myself. That regulator is a mighty fine looking blade... Or one of the genesis varieties... Or the pouter... Lol
It was a very cool visit! I was a bit leary when initially writing an email to them, but they were very receptive to the idea of the pass around!
Before I left LT asked about some "swag" and they gave me a shirt, patch, stickers and stuff. Very nice!
I'll keep the shirt since it's my size and won't fit in the box with the knife... But will move the smaller items along with the knife.
LT Wrights has a very nice website. They also have a "Pout house" forum and I definitely think I'll be checking it out. For more information on the pout house or their forum, and of course their knives, check out the website. I know links are not allowed but a Google search and it pops right up.
A Million thanks to LT Wright and the crew for a great visit and for being so nice about the pass around!
Now I have to decide which one I want for myself. That regulator is a mighty fine looking blade... Or one of the genesis varieties... Or the pouter... Lol
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That’s Scott that took care of the knife and in the picture with LT!!
Scooter Sharp is what you got!!
John
Scott! I thought so but my brain didn't want to cooperate!
Sorry Scott, you are the man!
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Ok Jon here are some photos from around the churches since you were curious. There are two here.
I was working on some emergency lighting in another building. You think that battery still works. Lol! 1999. Oh geez .. I included this because it felt weird walking inside/around the church brandishing a knife for photos!
Anyways... Built right after the turn of the century. They were building churches like crazy at the time. Now they're shutting them down. This was four parishes combined in 2016 and we are down to two campuses. This Church was remodeled in the 50's and while it's nice that the electric and everything was updated then..... The old sanctuary was really something. The way it is now is nice but it's modern style.
Choir loft and organ in front of the rose window.
The bell tower. I can make it up to the red dots. The last bit of makeshift wooden ladder wasn't meant for a 6'2 250lb dude. The bell dude laughed at me but there is no way I'm climbing out onto shaky old wood 50' in the air. Lol
There is a door where those dots are that gets you up into the attic.
I was working on some emergency lighting in another building. You think that battery still works. Lol! 1999. Oh geez .. I included this because it felt weird walking inside/around the church brandishing a knife for photos!
Anyways... Built right after the turn of the century. They were building churches like crazy at the time. Now they're shutting them down. This was four parishes combined in 2016 and we are down to two campuses. This Church was remodeled in the 50's and while it's nice that the electric and everything was updated then..... The old sanctuary was really something. The way it is now is nice but it's modern style.
Choir loft and organ in front of the rose window.
The bell tower. I can make it up to the red dots. The last bit of makeshift wooden ladder wasn't meant for a 6'2 250lb dude. The bell dude laughed at me but there is no way I'm climbing out onto shaky old wood 50' in the air. Lol
There is a door where those dots are that gets you up into the attic.
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Beautiful
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Thanks
Lol he didn't say anything about the modifications, just kinda gave the eye... Ya know? Haha
I'll have this on its way to Kentucky today, hopefully. Stay tuned. Just gotta get to the post office and I'll send a pic of the receipt and tracking info.
Lol he didn't say anything about the modifications, just kinda gave the eye... Ya know? Haha
I'll have this on its way to Kentucky today, hopefully. Stay tuned. Just gotta get to the post office and I'll send a pic of the receipt and tracking info.
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Well camper is on its way to Louisville.
I personally have only been there once. Went to a college football game on a bus trip with my pop and great uncle and a slew of local characters.
Thanks for the opportunity to check out that great knife. The visit to LT Wrights was a lot of fun and I'm excited to see what else they offer.
Sorry for stalling it for a couple weeks, life kinda went nuts in September and my camping trip didnt go very well. I did manage to get a good photo though, which I haven't shared yet.
Lake Erie has some of the best sunsets ever .. or so I'm told... So here is camper on the north coast.
I personally have only been there once. Went to a college football game on a bus trip with my pop and great uncle and a slew of local characters.
Thanks for the opportunity to check out that great knife. The visit to LT Wrights was a lot of fun and I'm excited to see what else they offer.
Sorry for stalling it for a couple weeks, life kinda went nuts in September and my camping trip didnt go very well. I did manage to get a good photo though, which I haven't shared yet.
Lake Erie has some of the best sunsets ever .. or so I'm told... So here is camper on the north coast.
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Okay, will do.JM2
I see I am the only one in the international participants. I will humbly bow out at this time so as to save some folks the shipping costs.
I have very much enjoyed following this thread and will continue to follow the adventures forward.
Thank you for being willing to ship to Canada.
S&F
If you like though, I will keep you in on a conditional basis - that being, if more international participants join would you like to be back in?
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Hey ya'll,
Just a quick note to let you know that Muk and the swag has arrived safe and sound.
RickHuf
introduced Muk to his maker; now Muk has met some Winklers. Let me just say that
Horsewright
makes damn fine leather... WOW!!! More to come.
Just a quick note to let you know that Muk and the swag has arrived safe and sound.
RickHuf
introduced Muk to his maker; now Muk has met some Winklers. Let me just say that
Horsewright
makes damn fine leather... WOW!!! More to come.Attachments
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Thank you sir for the kind words! There was a while seemed like every batch of sheaths I did I was doing one for a Winkler. Nice line up!Hey ya'll,
Just a quick note to let you know that Muk and the swag has arrived safe and sound.
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I have a commercial sign installation company and I Took Muk to the next level today... The Next Level gun range that is... It is under construction and due to open mid December. Muk and I spent most of the day in the platform. He opened a few boxes, stripped some insulation, and posed for a few pictures, but mostly just hung out with the other tools. Muk is not afraid of heights.
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Good deal,
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Thank you for sharing. I had not heard of the new range. Looks like it'll be a place I'll need to check out. I don't make it that far north often though.
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That is some great photography!