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   dkellernc | Apr 19, 2009 07:15pm | #1

   Derek - Much improved.  That's a knife that I think you'll be proud to give as a gift.

   If you can afford it, you might choose to have the blade laser-engraved.  I'm not sure what it would cost to have someone do a one-off laser engraving, but because you're essentially printing a picture on steel with the laser, you could do something very nice with acanthus leaves & a cartouche for the name by just drawing it or lifting it from a pattern book.  Getting "real" engraving by traditional means done on that level would cost thousands.

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   RalphBarker | Apr 19, 2009 07:53pm | #2

   Nicely executed, Mr. C.

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   nazard | Apr 19, 2009 08:52pm | #3

   Derek,

   I like the way that the conical handle directs your sight towards the blade.  Nice.  Don't use that knife to commit murder: the cops would take it away.

   -Jerry

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   KiddervilleAcres | Apr 20, 2009 05:56am | #4

   derek,

   I dunno but I just think that box would lose something if you add anything to it - just me I guess.  As far a some sort of cradle, again I think maybe a slight depression kinda shaped for just the handle but kept simple.  If the top opens easily the knife probably won't rolll out and across his desk anyway if that's what you are concerned about.

   As to engraving well I'd suggest you do it.  That way it's all from you.  That coopered top adds just the right umph to the whole ensemble (sp?).  Just my thoughts.  I really like it a lot just the way it is.

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   shakychisel | Apr 20, 2009 08:02am | #5

   Again,beautifully done. The only problem I see is that the stationary to be opened would need to be of superior quality to most!

   I agree with Bob K. re the box.

   As for  an inscription,I think I'd go for a brass plaque with its own wee mount on your brother's side of the blade.[front?]

   Robin

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   derekcohen | Apr 20, 2009 04:50pm | #6

   Many thanks for all your comments so far. They are much appreciated.Well, for better or worse, the box is completed and the knife is inscribed. Here's the box (again) ...View ImageAnd here is the presentation ...View ImageView ImageRegards from PerthDerek

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   RalphBarker | Apr 20, 2009 08:45pm | #7

   Derek, once again, you've proven your brilliance. You completed the box just as I would have done. ;-)

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   shakychisel | Apr 22, 2009 04:27am | #9

   Derek,he's got to love that!

   Great work.

   Robin

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   WillGeorge | Apr 22, 2009 05:24am | #10

   And you as Mac the Knife..

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjSvEzR1_Z4&feature=related

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   shakychisel | Apr 22, 2009 11:39am | #11

   Hey,WG.

   Thank you for that link. Isn't that just the most brilliant version of that old song?

   I smiled [broadly,I rather fancy,had I been able to see myself] to see the old shellac disc spin.I have that version on a 45 rpm vinyl,so you're older than I..!!! [I know it's not your disc,but nobody knows that!]  :-)

   There's ANOTHER use for shellac,too,that I'd forgotten about when it appeared in these and related threads recently.Is there no end to that little critter's usefullness?

   No doubt about DC tho', some sort of craftsman,is he not?

   R.

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   WillGeorge | Apr 22, 2009 06:36pm | #12

   And if you liked that one.. My favorite is..

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A2lbzRnAMQ

   AND Etta James is also good..

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMjaVkxnLpg&feature=related

   Edited 4/22/2009 11:38 am by WillGeorge

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   WillGeorge | Apr 22, 2009 04:13am | #8

   OK so no Gold inlay initials but just about perfect otherwise... I loved my little brother that was way bigger en' me just he same!