A Young Soldier's Commemorative Hunting Knife, with Elk Antler Handle and Scrimshaw Artwork

Nice Job, Buddy. The reason I didn’t ask his name is because then I’d have to kill myself.

-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/

Very cool and a great gift for one of our best. Thanks.

-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3

excellent commemorative knife.
I especially like how you have it mounted.
( I too won’t ask “who”.. I want to see tomorrow)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Sweet! Can you make me one? Ya. I know it’s always about the $$$$$$.
Bet he’ll be very proud of it.

-- Marty Ohio

Hey Marty, it really isn’t that many ”$” signs. Knives are one of the least expensive things I make.

I could always swap you for one of those cool bedroom dressers you made.

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

Hey Mark,
that sounds fair, But I’m sure your quality is far better than mine. And the $$$’s aren’t and issue for quality. hope I didn’t offend, I admire all the projects you share, Wish I had your skill. We will talk later about one of those knives or a set for my brothers cabin, his birthday is coming up. these would be perfect, if I don’t keep them myself.

-- Marty Ohio

I wish I could do just some of the free hand carving you have displayed on some of your work. Another inspiring piece, very nice

-- DocK, WV

Sharp!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

I hope the knife is sharp. What good is a dull hunting knife.

Great job Mark. Great idea to blank out the kitchen table cloth.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

It seems all my comments are WOW, or AWESOME!!! I have never seen so many talented people before that inspire you the way the fellow woodworkers here at Lumberjocks do.

This knife and all the knives I saw on your website Mark are beautiful. You are very talented.

-- Kirk H. -- http://www.kjwoodworking.com

Mark -

Beautiful! Your work is so wonderful. I did check the attached links and must say they are all true works of art. Thanks Mark!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

Makes me want to pick it up and just hold it. Wonderful knife.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

Mark, I nearly missed this one. Glad I didn’t. Very nice workmanship.

-- Thos. Angle

Very nice work Mark, up to your usual perfect standards. Unbelievable. mike ps. thanks for the kind email.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Very nice! Looks like it fit the hand perfect.

Gary

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Thanks guys. I’ve got a few more knives to post once I get the photos all sorted out.

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

Hey Mark;

First off, Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Once again great work, and an excellent cause.

Your a “class act”.

The image you have created to me, about yourself. (recently re-read your post about image).

Lee

p.s. in spite of my image, I’m not nuts!

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

The things you do for just plain fun!!! Yea right! LOL!!! I’m glade, and we are so honored to have you along with us LJ”s to inspire us to push for excellence like you do.

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

A great looking knife, an exquisite display, and a worthy recipient. Nice combination. Please thank him for his service and sacrifice for the country.

A piece of Art this is.Nice work Mark.Andy

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon