#166170 - 11/09/17 08:30 PM
Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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While I was getting this outrageous FWI tusk at Blade, Chief was busy looking for Kit blades. I think Tune had a hand in that part, LOL. It didn't take long and we both agreed this was a project we wanted to do together as brothers. Here's a first look at the finished rehandled RMK Smithsonian blades. Neither of us can decide which we like more. We'll get back after leather at Warlander. Gotta really thank Grant and James once again entertaining us through this process. You can't imagine the amount of behind the scenes stuff that makes it come together. Job well done BMK!
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#166173 - 11/09/17 08:47 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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OoF... Beauties!
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#166179 - 11/09/17 09:34 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Alias Smith & Jones.......2 Smiths I'm just jonesing over! Lots of help on this one! Thanks to Tune & Duke for the blades. Rick Ward for the tusk. As always the Crew of BMK for making our thoughts reality!
Now time for leather......we Haven't decided on anything yet on that.
Thanks agin to all!!!
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#166184 - 11/10/17 12:13 AM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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I'm getting dizzy. Speechless.
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#166193 - 11/10/17 08:25 AM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
[Re: W Polidori]
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Fantastic Smiths
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#166206 - 11/10/17 03:55 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Thanks fellas, we're stoked.
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#166215 - 11/10/17 07:14 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
[Re: W Polidori]
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Talked with James & Grant about the 2 kit blades. They are different time periods for sure, it's not a photo illusion the grinds and size are different on these 2 blades.
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#166220 - 11/10/17 07:50 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Thanks for posting it Tune.
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#166222 - 11/10/17 08:21 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
[Re: W Polidori]
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Time frame?
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#166224 - 11/10/17 08:33 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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James and Grant said the nut on the butt was glued on.
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#166226 - 11/10/17 09:04 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Collar, hilt and Butt are way old school.
Edited by W Polidori (11/10/17 09:05 PM) Edit Reason: Sp
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#166711 - 11/29/17 07:21 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Back from Warlander. Amy hit it. Chocolate leather & Diamondback Rattlesnake, basket weave belt loop, canteen snap, not shown back side, leg tie loop. Chief and I had a hard time deciding which one but I'm taking the tip and he's getting the copper butt. Both have incredible color. Of course we both have visitation rights Thanks once again to James and Grant for making it happen.
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#166713 - 11/29/17 08:05 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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NICE!!!!!!
I need to see about doing something like that for my new cleaver.
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#166714 - 11/29/17 08:21 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Coach,
Amy could make it happen. Grant would be happy to help set it up. For a heavy blade, the canteen snap is the way to go.
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#166715 - 11/29/17 09:44 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Warren & Chief,
Matching Chocolate leather & Diamondback Rattlesnake Boots & Stetson Trims and you guys would look like Butch & Sundance (you guys pick who's who!).
Really great Brother's Project.
Tom Flynn
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#166716 - 11/29/17 11:15 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Thanks Warren.
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#166717 - 11/29/17 11:56 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Warren & Chief,
Matching Chocolate leather & Diamondback Rattlesnake Boots & Stetson Trims and you guys would look like Butch & Sundance (you guys pick who's who!).
Really great Brother's Project.
Tom Flynn LOL cool thought.....since Warren isn't very Butch he's Sundance!
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#166718 - 11/29/17 11:59 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
[Re: Chief]
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The Tip got the 60s blade The full handled blade more like current production.
Also like I told Warren I think he has a better chance where he lives with tip than the full handle.
Edited by Chief (11/30/17 12:01 AM)
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#166720 - 11/30/17 06:22 AM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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What a pair of beauties.
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#166723 - 11/30/17 10:34 AM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Warren & Chief,
Matching Chocolate leather & Diamondback Rattlesnake Boots & Stetson Trims and you guys would look like Butch & Sundance (you guys pick who's who!).
Really great Brother's Project.
Tom Flynn LOL cool thought.....since Warren isn't very Butch he's Sundance! I don't mind being Sundance. He had the girl
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#166725 - 11/30/17 10:59 AM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Warren & Chief,
Matching Chocolate leather & Diamondback Rattlesnake Boots & Stetson Trims and you guys would look like Butch & Sundance (you guys pick who's who!).
Really great Brother's Project.
Tom Flynn LOL cool thought.....since Warren isn't very Butch he's Sundance! Butch's leftovers I don't mind being Sundance. He had the girl
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#166726 - 11/30/17 11:01 AM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Ouch!
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#166748 - 12/02/17 09:40 AM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Whew... simply outstanding!!! What a great project. The makers mark on the butt plate is a bonus, I have not seen that before. Enjoy the set guys!
Big day for football...
Go Tigers,
Jay
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#166754 - 12/02/17 12:20 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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didn't know you were a LSU Tiger fan! LOL
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#166797 - 12/03/17 01:21 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Haha, Clemson Tiger here... we just drew Alabama in the Sugar Bowl... we'll see if we can take down Saban 2 years in a row...
Have a good Sunday,
Jay
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#167641 - 01/04/18 08:13 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
[Re: Jay G]
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Well I gotta give credit where it's due. Chief had a great idea for zippered cases for this pair and Amy at Warlander delivered. Snake inlays to match the sheathes. These pics from Missoula and more to come down the road. Great idea Bro and thanks again Amy for seeing it through.
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#167642 - 01/04/18 08:29 PM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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I'm so happy with these. Was surprised at how well they match! I really enjoyed this project! Time for another any ideas folks?
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#167672 - 01/06/18 12:40 AM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Nice.
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#167674 - 01/06/18 07:40 AM
Re: Two brothers and Rehandled "Smitty's"
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Warren & Chief,
Well done-great idea and Amy did a fantastic job. The rattlesnake panes and basketweave leather is awesome! Overall one of the best projects we've seen.
Tom Flynn
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