[TheForge] Fw: [kl] Fw: [EKMetalsmiths] THL Rock...Rocks the Knife World!

[Phlip]

Bloody stupid spam filter...

> Pardon me guys, but a friend of mine in SCA did good, and I just hafta
share
> ;-) Some of you may know him, although he's not on this or any List,and I
> hope you're as happy for him as I am ;-) Not only is he a talented
> bladesmith, but he's a super nice guy as well, and I'm just thrilled ;-)
>
>
> Ene bichizh ogsen baina shuu...
>
> > Today at the Knife Expo in Pasadena, CA (Canton of the Canyons, Barony
> > of Angels, Caid) the results of the professional knife making
> > competitions were announced. Caid's own THL Rock of Wintermist (known at
> > the Knife show by the name of Rocky Lemon) captured the coveted trophy
> > for the "Best Sword".
> >
> > Rock's take on a type XII sword with a pattern welded blade, cross guard
> > and scent-stopper pommel fitted out with a shaped and dyed bone (known
> > in the industry by the honorific of bovine ivory) handle, was an
> > absolutely stunning piece of work. It beat out a powerful field
> > including a wonderful pattern welded Mainz style Gladius.
> >
> >
> > Brother and teacher, Master Oso, was heard to say he could not prouder
> > of  Rock's solo victory.
> >
> > Your Roving Knife Reporter
> > Njall
>
> Saint Phlip,
> CoD
>
> "When in doubt, heat it up and hit it with a hammer."
>  Blacksmith's credo.
>
>  If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it is probably not a
> cat.
>
> Never a horse that cain't be rode,
> And never a rider who cain't be throwed....



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