Meh... Not thick enough.
Ha!
I'm trying to find in-progress photos but it took me so damn long to make, that I can't locate them in the archives.
Here is the backstory, folks...
Lorien, and I have a history of trades... bikes-n-knives. We also did a D-Duard Bowie, which currently resides in Dudley's collection. He definitely understands my aesthetic and the Pulled Pork is no exception. This last project didn't go as smoothly as the others, though, and I'm a big enough man to admit I messed up. Lorien didn't make mention that he has waited 4+ years for this blade. Shortly after making the deal, my life got really busy. Building my new shop was a crazy ordeal that I did not expect. Add to that, personal issues weighed heavily on my mind. Long story, short... my brain short circuited and I completely overlooked the fact that Lorien had already made good on his end of the deal... I mean I COMPLETELY rewrote history in my head. It wasn't until just before the Holidays that I was exposed to the truth... and it hit me like a 5.5lb rounding hammer. HOLY BAWLZ!! HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? There might have been some valid trauma to explain it but what I want to focus on is Lorien's composure during what I now refer to as "The Darkening".
Did Lorien, complain? Nope.
Did he, badmouth me? Nope.
Did he, light a fire under my ass? Nope.
Did he even come out and tell me there was something wrong? Nope.
He simply waited, patiently. Watching post after post, picture after picture of other projects I was doing, all the while, commenting and giving thumbs up. That is politeness, beyond standard issue, in Canada, folks. We aren't obligated to go that far... sorry. What was his response after I snapped to my senses and owned up to my mistake? "Don't worry, man. Shit happens." I don't even....??? … how can... ??? Who just... ???....
Anywho… That wrong, has been made right!
Regarding the knife, itself. I normally do NOT work from client drawings. I find it claustrophobic, if that makes sense. I don't measure... I fit, then adjust, or just go by what looks and feels right. People ask what length or thickness a blade is and I am usually measuring for the first time... well after the piece is done. Lorien's interpretation just worked for me. I honestly couldn't tell you if I nailed his dimensional values or balance point but I think it ended up close. Pulled Pork, like it's portly uncle, The PIG (Purposefully Inflated Geometry) is an overengineered big knife, squashed into small package. The Lorien Arnold, of bush knives.
You are a good person, my friend... no refunds... and the warranty expired this morning.