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Offline Marcruger

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Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« on: June 17, 2020, 05:43:32 PM »
ALR members Walter and Robert Hill have been industrious lately producing some gorgeous knives.  You saw one in my post on the sheath I made. 

I thought you all might enjoy seeing a small sample of their recent production, and I went for variety with these selections.  I put a number under each in case folks wanted to comment or ask questions.
 
God Bless,  Marc


The forge at work.



No. 5271



No. 5275



No. 5276



No. 5280 Hunting Bowies made for local friends



No. 5282 a stunning rifleman's knife I saw being built by Robert



No. 6018



No. 6032



No. 68a



No. 76a   A fascinating boot knife and leg sheath by Robert. 



No. 79a



No. 85a  Robert's personal knife.



No. 145a



No. 6058a  A set of steak knives and holder


No. 144a  Steak knives

Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2020, 09:54:45 PM »
 What can I say...will "Over the Top" work. Good stuff Guys.
 
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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2020, 11:44:24 PM »
Those boys have made good use of the extra time Covid 19 gave them for sure.
Bob
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2020, 01:02:17 AM »
Wow. That’s an impressive body of work, for sure!  Great job, guys!

Greg
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Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2020, 02:07:40 AM »
Wow!

Offline hillr

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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2020, 04:08:20 AM »
Thanks for posting these Marc. And thanks for the compliments folks. Robert has made great strides in knife making this summer. I am proud of his turn out and he keeps getting better.

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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2020, 04:21:40 AM »


Here is another. Inspired by other member’s work.

Offline Marcruger

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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2020, 05:53:31 PM »
That last knife with the bone handle is a documented Colonial/Rev War style, as opposed to some knives I've seen in the past that are based on conjecture.  A fine looking bit of work Walter.   Best wishes,   Marc

Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2020, 07:00:27 PM »
I really like the first knife, the last knife, and everything in between. Did I miss anything?

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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2020, 09:08:18 PM »
We will keep up the work.
     -Robert W. Hill V

Offline Bull Shannon

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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2020, 11:11:18 PM »
Wow! I'd be thrilled to have half of the talent needed to make just one of those knives. Great job!
You can't kill a man who is born to hang!

Offline Marcruger

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Re: Walter and Robert Hill Knives from the forge
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2020, 09:24:06 PM »
"Wow! I'd be thrilled to have half of the talent needed to make just one of those knives."

A lot of it is practice and hard work too.  Here's Robert working on the guard for that rifleman's knife.  A lot of hours with a file. 

God Bless,   Marc