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The latest example of why Glenn is a Baaaad Man!
In early December '17 a friend acquired two knives from A. Wright for me. These were the large model Lambsfoot pattern. One was in Pere David Stag and one was Buffalo Horn. The Stag was a noted second with a repaired crack in one end of the mark side handle. That was totally acceptable with me. The horn model was obviously a first quality knife and it had had some of the most beautiful horn I have ever saw on the mark side. The pile side was nice but nothing like the mark side. To make a long story short, the horn model developed a horrible case of warpage. It was worse than anything I could have imagined. I took pictures and Jack showed them to Wright's but they didn't really have any answers. I loved the horn knife because it had excellent fit and finish and the fact that my friend was so kind to pick it out for me. I decided to have it fixed where I could enjoy it to the fullest! I contacted our friend
glennbad
and we decided to rehaft the Lambsfoot with some Ironwood that Glenn had on hand. I think the results speak for themselves in the photos. I know that Ironwood can be difficult to photo because of the orange and brown tones that show up in different angles of the light. These photos really do not show the beautiful grain to the fullest. I really appreciate Glenn's work and the skill he exhibited in making this into one of my most cherished Lambsfoot knives.
The beautiful horn as it left the factory or before photo. The severe warpage developed in the end next to the bolsters. I had some photos that showed the warpage but I believe I have misplaced them on another device for now.
These are the photos that were taken this morning. Thanks Glenn for a terrific job!
The beautiful horn as it left the factory or before photo. The severe warpage developed in the end next to the bolsters. I had some photos that showed the warpage but I believe I have misplaced them on another device for now.
These are the photos that were taken this morning. Thanks Glenn for a terrific job!
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