Dec Pith pen for Jyreene

[edstreet]

As promised.

Question came up when I found out that Jyreene was being deployed was "what to send with the pen", we signed up on the 'kitless pith' so after several questions the choice was clear what to send.

I do have some cleanup work still to do on the knife before I ship it out.

 

[mikellem]

Ed, you work is so amazing, I thoroughly enjoy
seeing the pens etc. that you post.

Mike

 

[Russknan]

Beautiful, beautiful work. And, I love the sentiment! Proud of you! Russ

 

[keithbyrd]

Superb execution and motive - thank you!

 

[Jim15]

Awesome work.

 

[jyreene]

That all looks amazing. Can't wait Ed. You humble me.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Wow..

 

[Teeball]

Ed , beautiful work all around, and for a worthy recipient. Bravo :highfive:

 

[ossaguy]

Great work, I especially like the cool knife!

Way to go,Ed!






Steve

 

[OZturner]

Fantastic Ed,
Beautiful Thought, Sentiment, and Exercution.
Outstanding and Generous.
A true Craftsman's work.
Brian.

 

[edstreet]

After a date with a buffer.

Shipping out today. Not sure how long it will take to reach Afghanistan but likely to long

 

[jyreene]

That looks amazing Ed. Should take anywhere from 10 days to 4 weeks....no particular reason just depends on flights.

 

[mark james]

Wonderful inspiration and sentiment with the work - it has added meaning now!

Ty - Thanks for your service and be safe.

 

[Brooks803]

looks great Ed! I can't wait to see it in person when Tyson comes home next year.

 

[edstreet]

Epic bump!!

8:01 am. Arrival at Military Post Office. Guess this mean it's going to be picked up today?

 

[jyreene]

I so wish that were the case! That just means it is now in the APO system overseas. But it should mean it will be here in the next 10 days. Would be sooner if I were at a major base.

 

[jyreene]

Looks like it was probably scanned in at the parent command. Now it will all depend on flights and mail delivery space. I can't wait though!

 

[BSea]

That is an awesome knife. And the pen is no slouch either.

 

[edstreet]

That is an awesome knife. And the pen is no slouch either.

Yea he came close to not getting it, the more I worked on it the better it looked and I am very envious that he's getting it but it's going to a fantastic home, plus I can make more.

Started off as a larger slab.

Lock mechanics, the weakest link in lockback construction.

Oh and it's stabilized and all that jazz. In case anyone was wondering.

 

[BSea]

Ok, I get it (I think). The elk antler was stabilized with black dye, right? That really sets it off. Kinda looks like fossil ivory.

 

[edstreet]

Something like that yes, very very close. I am not 100% certain what the filler material is after it was stabilized.

End grain is always tricky on things like antler, bone, etc. ..

This is another knife that I did and it's not stabilized or filled.

 

[BSea]

My biggest complaint on elk antler is that it has so much pith. This may be a way to take advantage of it. I might have to get some cactus juice & try this with some elk antler.

 

[Marko50]

I love the fact that you did this for one of our beloved warriors fighting for our liberty! May many blessings come your way and may the good Lord protect our fighting men and women.

 

[jyreene]

I'm even more amazed seeing these maker photos. Again great looking work Ed. I can't wait to get them in person. I've got more clarification on what "Arrived at the Military Post Office" meant. It means it is at HQ. So like I mentioned now it's a matter of them transporting it to me. That could mean today, or a month from now. But likely means in two or three days I will be able to have these awesome items in hand!

 

[jyreene]

Ed, it arrived today. Guess they were letting mail pile up there because we got quite the haul. I do have my iPhone camera so while they won't compare to your pics I will post a few of the absolutely beautiful pen, well balanced, amazingly sharp (thank you! someone that truly knows how to put an edge on something), and stunning knife, and worthy second amendmant coin of me with them and Afghanistan in the background. Well the walls of my room room, in the barracks, on the base, in Afghanistan. Can't thank you enough Ed. Truly works of art and you went above and beyond. I am humbled by your patriotism and support. Semper Fidelis.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Very nice work

 

[edstreet]

Ed, it arrived today. Guess they were letting mail pile up there because we got quite the haul. I do have my iPhone camera so while they won't compare to your pics I will post a few of the absolutely beautiful pen, well balanced, amazingly sharp (thank you! someone that truly knows how to put an edge on something), and stunning knife, and worthy second amendmant coin of me with them and Afghanistan in the background. Well the walls of my room room, in the barracks, on the base, in Afghanistan. Can't thank you enough Ed. Truly works of art and you went above and beyond. I am humbled by your patriotism and support. Semper Fidelis.

Glad to hear that it arrived and it's all there. Did they give you any grief about the box? I had to do some customs papers to ship it and that I felt was way wrong to do but that's another topic for another day.

 

[jyreene]

Ed, it arrived today. Guess they were letting mail pile up there because we got quite the haul. I do have my iPhone camera so while they won't compare to your pics I will post a few of the absolutely beautiful pen, well balanced, amazingly sharp (thank you! someone that truly knows how to put an edge on something), and stunning knife, and worthy second amendmant coin of me with them and Afghanistan in the background. Well the walls of my room room, in the barracks, on the base, in Afghanistan. Can't thank you enough Ed. Truly works of art and you went above and beyond. I am humbled by your patriotism and support. Semper Fidelis.

Glad to hear that it arrived and it's all there. Did they give you any grief about the box? I had to do some customs papers to ship it and that I felt was way wrong to do but that's another topic for another day.

I did not get any grief about the box. Usually the once it gets in the APO/FPO system there are pretty limited inspections. Yes, it should not have needed customs papers because technically the APO system is in New York.

 

[jyreene]

And here's the few I took. Nothing like tots but I figure these will do since I have no plans to build a light box nor do I have a nice camera.