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Kilted Carver


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Donnie, from Wyvern Leatherworks ( AKA "My Sporran Guy") sent me a blade and a hunk or black walnut to make a handle out of. The wood was from a tree that was cut from his dads yard, which in a way, made me nervous. We worked out a trade in which he is making a new type of sporran, which he said should be complete this week.....I'm giddy.
I LOVE black walnut!! Very nice to work with and it is soooo beautiful when finished. Heres the pics:
This set is after the carving and sanding,



And here it is finished:



Mating with me axe,

Thanks for looking......

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Luckey


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Not only are you well armed, but you are well armed with style!
Nice work Eric.

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Oh that is sweet!

Jim

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Thanks Jim,
Thats a heck of a compliment coming from you!!

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I wish I had a talent for crafts. I admire both the beauty and patience it takes to make. maybe in my next life I can come back as a knife maker or wood carver.

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Me too!! ;)
I think the key to having a good run as a woodcarver has alot to do with the tools. Don't go down to the local hardware store and get woodcarving tools. Go to a woodcarving store and get the sharpest tools you can. I use Flexcut tools,and Helvie knives and swear by them! I am working on my patience.

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