Best effort so far

[dmoye]

I started on my knife making journey the first Monday in August ,2011, at John Costa's shop in Watkinsville. Here is what I think is my best effort so far. OAL 13.25, blade 8, handle 5.25.
Blade steel O-1, guard 416 stainless, Handle is stabilized black ash burl, stacked leather and mosaic pins. Thanks for looking and all the help from the guild. Dan

[john costa]

It's been my honor to share our craft with Dan. He has learned well and his talent will take him as far as he wants to go. Well done buddy. JC

[trav]

Very nice work Dan

[Sandy Morrissey]

Dan, my friend, you did yourself (and my son, John) worthy of being student and teacher with that excellent knife. You are welcome to come to my home and shop for help with your sheathing. ---Sandy---

[RICK LOWE]

Dan, that's a really good job! The blade and handle are well matched with the overall effect very pleasing. That handle style is not easy for an experienced maker and you've pulled it off nicely. It reminds me of one I did years back that gave me fits. Guess I got the tang in the quench and forgot to anneal before placing the pins. Broke a drill bit, cussed a bunch, but finally over came the problem. Anyway, this one is well done. Kudos to you and your mentor (my LB)! Be sure and take Dad up on his leather offer.

[dmoye]

Thank you Sandy, that means a lot to me. Your" son" has truly changed my life for the better as have all the people I've met since August. Can't wait to see you at at The Hammer In. Rick, it is like you were there with me. It is funny how 2 people can have the same experience, but of course I wouldn't cuss---just ask John. All problems end up teaching me something Thank you for all the help and lessons you gave me last fall and see you in a month
Thanks to all in the Guild. Dan Moye

[joe sangster]

Beautiful knife , Dan ! You have been holding out on some of us. Keep up the good work. You really know how to make a teacher proud !

Joe

[john costa]

Amen to all the above.

[Doug Adams]

very nice dan, great job. i'm looking forward to see you at track rock.
doug
john 3:16

[Crex]

Looks like Fido's butt!
Guess he's turning into a "show dog".
Nice work Dan.
RLo's right those type handle applications are wrought with problems even if the tang is annealed.
What's next?
LB's pretty puffed up like a proud daddy, of course he's kind of emotional anyhow. Should of heard him on the phone the other day when he was standing in a nest of anvils.........

[dmoye]

Thank you Doug and Travis. Looking forward ti seeing you at Track Rock. Dr.S, it is a pleasure and honor knowing you. Carl all your comments and critics are appreciated. I hope to continue learning from you and thanks for the instruction and hand filing last fall---love it. John is sappy, but has tolerated me fairly well and has taught me a lot, as have you all. Thanks to all. Come see me and John

[Crex]

>"Come see me and John"<

If you go to see these two guys wear shades!
(They both married pretty so they could to go out in public.)

[Scott Davidson]

Lookin good Dan , very nice work sir. Scott

[jbrooker]

Nice work Dan, hopefully we can meet up at Trackrock

[Fiddleback]

Dan your work improves every time I see it. Keep it up. You're progressing fast!