One of my coworkers / friends recently passed away unexpectedly. He was a young outdoors man with a wife and 2 kids . Pete loved to hunt and fish . He was our company safety rep and I wanted to fashion / craft something for his family from things that reminded me of him . I got a pair of old steel toe safety boots , a 20 gage shotgun shell , deer antler and a penny from the year he was born . I decided to make a knife . Now I'm not a knife maker and this was the 3rd knife I made in my life . I also made a little wire kick stand to display the knife . I know it's not as good as Gary's but hey he's older than me.plus I don't think he's ever use " obtainium " before .
I will miss him and hope you enjoy the project !

Thanks
Kurt

That's Art Kurt.

It's perfect. I know it's going to be treasured forever.

It takes the Soul of an Artist to think of those particular components, and use them as you have done.

You were a solid friend to this young man. I will pray for his family. They will need all their friends as time goes on.

Thank you for sharing this Kurt. I tip my hat.

Gary

Kurt, Thatis a beautiful tribute to a lost friend ! Which means you were a great friend indeed ! We'll pray for the loss to the family and also the great loss to you.
My condolences to the family and you,
Bob

Those are the best gifts IMO.

Good job!

Lon

Kurt,

Very new but looks old in a great and simple way. His family will love it for generations. A great gift.

Larry

Sorry about your friend. Wonderful tribute Kurt.

Kurt,
You can't buy that kind of love.
Well done,
Jeff

Thank guys
It was very sudden and he will be missed . Pete liked to cook and they did catering on the side so he always had me making little things for him for the grill . The best ( easiest )was a jalapeño pepper holder . A plate with a bunch of 3/4 holes & 1" legs . He would stuff the peppers and stand them up in the holes and set the whole plate on the grill . The knife was just the right thing to do . He would have loved it too !
Anyhow thanks again

Thanks
Kurt