tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post3027225146785815778..comments2024-03-29T06:30:37.772-05:00Comments on Bayou Renaissance Man: More tool-making goodnessPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-73424639822247183352016-08-06T15:19:00.873-05:002016-08-06T15:19:00.873-05:00Those are things of beauty. And good Lord, did you...Those are things of beauty. And good Lord, did you see their puukkos?<br /><br />Nosebleed prices, but durable goods in every sense of the term.<br />Nahum Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-15974868567857834502016-08-06T12:29:05.892-05:002016-08-06T12:29:05.892-05:00These are works of art and examples of true crafts...These are works of art and examples of true craftsmanship. <br />Were I to buy one I think I would have to use it at least once, but then it would find a home in a prominent location on my wall and only be taken down periodically to clean and fondle.<br />For ordinary use I will mention that an Estwing Black Eagle double bit hand axe with full metal shank can be had for around $70. <br />In general most axe damage I've seen other than flagrant abuse stems from misjudging the swing and striking the handle just back from the cutting edge. There a metal shank is a real asset.Uncle Larhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008207593205949098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-14313990945483581672016-08-06T05:50:42.286-05:002016-08-06T05:50:42.286-05:00The Craftmanship.
The photography.
The music.
Beau...The Craftmanship.<br />The photography.<br />The music.<br />Beautiful.<br />Chas Clifton, I see your point, but, for me, to possess one of these would not be about physically 'using' it, but more to admire it, and think of the years of learning, discipline, dedication, to develop and master the skill and craft, that produces this implement.<br />To inspire me to be as good as I can be, and better.<br /> <br /><br />Stu Garfath. Sydney, OZ.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-29038549048800520872016-08-05T17:40:48.857-05:002016-08-05T17:40:48.857-05:00drjim - you are doing it wrong. What's her we...drjim - you are doing it wrong. What's her weakness? Mine would be a gift certificate/cash for the local quilt shop or yarn shop. ;>)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-38438640461841969742016-08-05T16:39:36.313-05:002016-08-05T16:39:36.313-05:00If I bought one of those, my wife would use it on ...If I bought one of those, my wife would use it on me if she found out how much it cost!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-63003850262943850872016-08-05T16:36:01.836-05:002016-08-05T16:36:01.836-05:00Lovely stuff there. But I sort of question the nee...Lovely stuff there. But I sort of question the need for a hand-crafted fireman's ax -- and I speak as a volunteer firefighter. We have some of them, of course, but they are really more "smashing" tools than "cutting" tools. They don't have to be pretty!Chas S. Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00923547685265741325noreply@blogger.com