Looks like this swap is getting bigger.    <><

I'm in as well and I am looking forward to it.

Well, last year I watched from afar, and wished I could get in but didn't know how to "make" knives. This year (thanks to others) I have succesfully assembled a couple. So, I decided:

I'm in (if I can get one done in time, of course)

Last night, I PayPalled a Helle blade blank from Dryad Bows (Helle Knives section - so easy to do)and will probably put an antler handle on it (as I did the other two knives I did). Nothing fancy but I hope someone will like it. It'll be fun (if I don't have a trauma from nervousness -    :D   )

Bernie, if it turns out anything like you bows have I'm sure anybody will be tickled to snatch it up. Cool having all the "new" makers and the more experienced guys participating.
     

Bernie,  I want it...just be sure and sign it    Dang I shudda traded that knife to Killy when she offered you as the trade bait  

If even a fraction of the "I'm in" guys participate, this year is gonna be BIG!  :D

That means a lot coming from you, Doug. You too, Tippit (I think - LOL - not sure about that trade part with Killie). How would I sign it? I guess on the handle, huh? DUH!  

I feel if someone takes the time to make a knife, bow, turkey call   ...whatever and they are proud of it!  Then they should put their mark or signature on it.  That way all who see it will know it is special...one of a kind.  

Some of our most prized artifacts from the past are very simple and primitive.  Wouldn't you love to know the maker of an old Indian artifact...Doc

Yep, when yer right, yer right! ......... and I learned that too,  early on in my art and craft work and started preaching it to all my "crafty" relatives/friends - "Sign yer werks!" All of my "art" (on my web site), all my shell and/or wood crafts from years back, all my WB Turkey Calls, and bows are signed with B.S.Dunn, B.S.D., or ber643 - depending on when I did them. My knives will be too, now that you remind me of my own fervent preaching, Doc. Thank you, my friend. I'll get right to 'er, by practicing on the two I have here -        

Y'all pay 'tention to this, now - it's im-pot-tant! For everyone working with they own handbones - and headbones - and heartbones too , fer that matter!!!

Well, why not?? I'm in too!

Count me in also.
I'll shoot for making three.
Tim

Yeah Man, this is gonna be a good un this year for sure.  I can't wait to start seeing some of the blades that will be traded this year.  Don't forget guys...Pics pics pics

There's a question, Jeremy - who should take the pic(s), the builder before he sends it, or the receiver after they get it? And when should it/they be posted (ideally)?

Bernie, whatever you prefer.  Cleared that right up, didn't I?  :D
Last year we had some of each and a few build-alongs as well.  Personally, I'd like to see the pics as early as possible!     It gets people excited about the swap and gives 'em ideas they may not have had otherwise.
It won't be a secret who you get a knife from.  It'll be a surprise when the package arrives, but at the end of it all I want to know who's knife is getting added to my collection  :D

Speaking of which, there was a package in my mailbox this morning from **** with something sharp in it...  

I'm in.......

Question here! I have a friend who has taken on the task of teaching me to build a knife. If I finish before the deadline can I join in? Is there a spot on here that explains terminology?
Thanks in advance.

Well where are the pics of the new knife Jeremy??? LOL

owlbait, anyone who finishes a knife by the deadline (May 30) is more than welcome to play along  

LB III, look in the "Thanks Doug" thread  :D

Oh I saw that awesome knife. I thought the four letter astericks word meant you just got a knife that you bought off the four letter auction site.

Put me down for two this year please Jeremy! And please don't pick me to send to Doug again (or Lin, Karl or Jerry!), talk about nerve-wracking!  :eek:   :D