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ChazInAz

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11. I used to be a knifemaker

Reply to GoneOffShore (Original post)

Tue Jul 22, 2025, 11:53 AM

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And blackpowder gunsmith. It was my experience that here in Arizona, most of us metal wallopers are decidedly left of center. The same cannot be said for gunsmiths!
Exhibiting at knife shows was like being at a happy family reunion.
Gun shows were like being at the Beer Hall Putsch.

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From a knife maker I know here in France [View all] GoneOffShore Monday OP

Worth repeating- constantly biophile Monday #1

Couldn't agree more, my dear GoneOffShore! Very appropriate. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Monday #2

From a knife maker, huh? I like the imagery. Gaugamela Monday #3

On-line options? Only half-kidding... I have my grandfather's WW1 trench knife. Should be adequate for defense. Evolve Dammit Monday #4

He's up in Thiers, in the middle of France. GoneOffShore Tuesday #8

Sipping mezcal with a Frenchman in France. Way cool, what brand of mezcal? nt Hotler Tuesday #10

... orangecrush Monday #5

Zero Tolerance. BurnDoubt Monday #6

Oh absolutely PatSeg Monday #7

"Guns for a show. Knives for a pro." Kid Berwyn Tuesday #9

I used to be a knifemaker ChazInAz Tuesday #11

One would think we've already seen MORE than enough evidence in this score. calimary Tuesday #12

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