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Shawn's forging shed
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It's not the smallest handle I've ever made on one for sure, but when I did the twist I made sure everything was oriented so that it was the easiest to grab.
I put the large section on the "bottom" so it acted like a handle to pull if you use the hook, and be a little more out of the way when pushing.
Don't be afraid to tell me if it's not what you want. I've got more stock and it's nothing to make changes or another at this point. I want you to be happy with it.
That's pretty cool. Only 7 legs though ......................just kidding 
I'm assuming you grip the poker below the spider and scroll?
I'm assuming you grip the poker below the spider and scroll?
Sorry, my reply crossed paths with your last post.
No worries Mike. I type very slowly.
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
'Tis a pointy/weaponized walking stick! Woot! Good for spearing backyard squirrels as well!
I like your thinking Woodpusher!
Just wanted to give an update. I just received my fire poker from Shawn. I could not be more pleased. It’s very comfortable in the hand and I can’t wait to try it out. I know Shawn had some delays, but I told him to take his time as I was in no hurry. Even when I ordered it, I doubted I would be able to use it this year at all, anyway. But here is how it turned out. If you need/want a fire poker, I highly recommend Shawn’s work!
My only request was for Shawn to make mine “spidery”, I love it!
My only request was for Shawn to make mine “spidery”, I love it!
Very Nice.. the spider is a nice touch for you......
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
That turned out awesome Shawn! Sounds like a happy customer. Now we need to see a poker/knife collaboration. Poke the fire with one end and slice a piece of pig off the spit with the other end
bluesman
Shave Enthusiast
This post cleared up my question of why I wasn't seeing pictures in the earlier posts. Stuff happens.
Yeah, we had an upgrade that was good for the site, but unfortunately we lost some of the old photos and such.
Here are a few more for you.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Call me crazy...but this one is still the best of the lot!
I think that opinion may be just a tad bias though.Call me crazy...but this one is still the best of the lot!
bluesman
Shave Enthusiast
Nice Shawn.
I see that many of your knives have sharpening choils. I used to think that these were a must and filed them into many of my knives that did not have them.
Lately I've gone the other way on them as they can be problematic when cutting cord if you're in a rush. I'm going to try going without them for a while and assess. What got me going on this is seeing Howard Clark's knives. Many of his, including the one of his that I own, do not have choils.
I see that many of your knives have sharpening choils. I used to think that these were a must and filed them into many of my knives that did not have them.
Lately I've gone the other way on them as they can be problematic when cutting cord if you're in a rush. I'm going to try going without them for a while and assess. What got me going on this is seeing Howard Clark's knives. Many of his, including the one of his that I own, do not have choils.
