Its really rewarding to see these pics and hear (read) the replies. Yes, I did reach out to IWHF. Yes I did provide guidance and materials. My reasoning for it was just because even though I did not know Zach, I admired his enthusiasm about the craft, so, I decided to see what he was made of. Having not many tools, I knew if he took me up on the offer, that he was going to work his ass off. There would be a good chance he would get frustrated and give up. So, in my quest to have better faith in mankind, I gave him a opportunity to impress me, and boy did he ever.
This experience for me was not one of teacher and student, it was one of two people, strangers in this case, on different levels but joined buy a common interest. Low and behold, over the years time, not only was a knife made, but so was a friendship, and all it took was for one person to offer to help someone, thats all I want to take credit for folks. Zach did all of the work..........
Zach, this is the first time I have ever done anything like this, I just want you to know, that the pleasure was mine. I am so happy with what you accomplished for yourself. I hope it is a great tool for you for many years to come and a constant reminder to you that you can accomplish anything you decide to set your mind to. Now that you know how to do it. I expect great things from you. Lol. Who knows, I might be buying stuff from you someday.
Let me know if I can help you out on any future projects!
