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man_of_tanith
23-11-2009, 22:23
right all you lovely people.
my grandfather has given me a budget of £50 to buy a chrimbo present for myself.
slight problem i have absolutely no idea what to ask for.
so any suggestions?
Sam
EDIT i have so many sharp pointy things it is silly so something other than sharp pointy no matter how pretty
I'd put it towards a decent bit of kit that will last you a lifetime and will always remind you of your granpa whenever you use it.
Something like a knife, axe or maybe a piece of carved wood like a kuksa or noggin ?
launditch1
23-11-2009, 22:31
A fancy bit 'o leatherwork prehaps?..
man_of_tanith
23-11-2009, 22:43
hmmm kuska noggin or fancy bit of leather sounds good
any links Shewie? as you seem to be a link maestro
Sam
Sam,
What about aproaching one of the makers on here about making you something especially for you. That way you'll not only have something unique, but everytime either you or some other person looks at it your grandfathers spirit will live on... even after you've gone too... as depending what you choose it may outlast you.
I've a couple of my great great ( may be another great in there ) grandfathers apprentice pieces when he was learning to be a blacksmith. It's a simple telescopic toasting fork. ( Will have to learn to post pics on the site ). Every time I use it I think of the family history. I've a few family pieces from down the years and they always give me so much joy to still use to this day.
Sorry If it seems soppy - but it works for me.
Colin.
man_of_tanith
24-11-2009, 04:18
Sorry If it seems soppy - but it works for me.
That doesnt sound at all Soppy mate i really like that idea.
time to have a think and a nose at some makers methinks.
be a nice way to have my grandad with me on my adventures too at 87 he is a bit too old to want to come out camping with me.
Sam
PS i have a telescopic toasting fork my grandmother made on night shifts when they were meant to be building spitfires. little unique heirlooms are a lovely thing aint they
Our own Robin Wood makes some pretty special pieces Sam
http://www.robin-wood.co.uk/index.htm
John Fenna
24-11-2009, 09:16
Check out my threads in Makers Market....:D
man_of_tanith
24-11-2009, 15:24
Thanks for the link Shewie
Mr Fenna i have perused you makers threads regularly and so far avoided temptation
Cheers
Sam
John Fenna
24-11-2009, 16:19
Oh - go on - give in!:D
MartinK9
24-11-2009, 16:26
How about something of Firecrests?
fred gordon
24-11-2009, 21:03
What about a large crook knife? Every time you sit carving something you can let your thoughts drift to your grandfather:)
See if you can acquire a good condition Stanley military compass (*bay, but go with care). I got a perfect M72 which will become a family heirloom and would be a wonderful thing to spend your money on
NS
That doesnt sound at all Soppy mate i really like that idea.
time to have a think and a nose at some makers methinks.
be a nice way to have my grandad with me on my adventures too at 87 he is a bit too old to want to come out camping with me.
Sam
PS i have a telescopic toasting fork my grandmother made on night shifts when they were meant to be building spitfires. little unique heirlooms are a lovely thing aint they
Hi Sam,
Cheers for not thinking me an old sop. I love that toasting fork and the mini plough he made. Really will have to learn to put pics on the sight as they are a joy these little gems.
I do love Fred Gordons idea about the "crook knife" not only would the idea be nice... and a certain maker is making some mighty purty ones on the makers forums right now... but think, every spoon, axe handle, kuska and whittled bit of wood would have your grand-dads soul in there too.
Sounds like an heirloom to me.
Colin
man_of_tanith
25-11-2009, 09:22
i have decided to go for either a commisioned sheath or a personalised possibles pouch
i have had some unpleasent experinces with crook knives in the past (i still have the scars!)so not keen on that idea at the moment
Cheers
Sam