waynorth
Dealer / Materials Provider
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- Nov 19, 2005
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Usually I am reluctant to start new threads, so that we don't waste bandwidth, etc. And there are so many redundant threads, I prefer to search a while to see if I can add to an existing one.
But this recent series of ongoing events is very exciting to me.
It's the birth of some innovative techniques and designs!!
Radio is a big part of my life - I do not own a TV, and have not for over 15 years. I read a lot, and I listen to Radio!
We are lucky to have Radio Canada here, so we have virtually no advertisements. It means we don't have to listen to Bad Bob touting his latest Guzzlemobile at top volume, 12 times per hour!!
Instead we get great Jazz, thoughtful talk shows, Massey lectures, Ted talks, and many educational and political discussions. And we get Opera, Gospel, and you name it!
I don't much need a screwdriver to do this, but I sure enjoy having a caplifter! And this leads us to the real reason for this thread - the new Diamond version of the Radio Knife!
Production is gearing up, and there are some amazing developments, so I thought I would chronicle the production, as these babies slowy appear on the scene!
Today I will start with the Bone Handles: Behold!!
GEC has developed a special version of Peachseed jigging for this event, and I am amazed, at the very least! Bill surprised me with this one!
I am always grousing to him about modern knifery paying tribute to the old ways and techniques, or not. He understands these things, albeit with groans and complaints!! Most of my remarks mean extra work, straining the resources, and generally work and headaches!
Bill is an amazingly capable guy. He takes great satisfaction in being able to interpret all he has heard from all the old knife guys, historical people in the cutlery business, many of who have passed on while Bill has grown up in the business.
My hat is off to him!
Watch for more as production ramps up!!
But this recent series of ongoing events is very exciting to me.
It's the birth of some innovative techniques and designs!!
Radio is a big part of my life - I do not own a TV, and have not for over 15 years. I read a lot, and I listen to Radio!
We are lucky to have Radio Canada here, so we have virtually no advertisements. It means we don't have to listen to Bad Bob touting his latest Guzzlemobile at top volume, 12 times per hour!!
Instead we get great Jazz, thoughtful talk shows, Massey lectures, Ted talks, and many educational and political discussions. And we get Opera, Gospel, and you name it!
I don't much need a screwdriver to do this, but I sure enjoy having a caplifter! And this leads us to the real reason for this thread - the new Diamond version of the Radio Knife!
Production is gearing up, and there are some amazing developments, so I thought I would chronicle the production, as these babies slowy appear on the scene!
Today I will start with the Bone Handles: Behold!!
GEC has developed a special version of Peachseed jigging for this event, and I am amazed, at the very least! Bill surprised me with this one!
I am always grousing to him about modern knifery paying tribute to the old ways and techniques, or not. He understands these things, albeit with groans and complaints!! Most of my remarks mean extra work, straining the resources, and generally work and headaches!
Bill is an amazingly capable guy. He takes great satisfaction in being able to interpret all he has heard from all the old knife guys, historical people in the cutlery business, many of who have passed on while Bill has grown up in the business.
My hat is off to him!
Watch for more as production ramps up!!
