Mike Turner Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hello my friends my wife and I have been having a terrible year and I now have time to get back to making knives and my friends here. Those that do not know my wife almost died in February, she had 35 blood clots in her lungs and is lucky to still be with us. She has fought a long hard battle to get better. She is doing great now almost back to normal. I too have been plagued with injuries from my day job as a farrier and I too am finally feeling pretty good and glad I can start getting back in the shop. Well it is great to be back and will take me a long time to catch up on what I have missed. Here is a skinner with a gut hook I finished yesterday for a customer. It is 5/32" ATS-34 with a flat grind, heat treated and cryoed by my good friend Gene Martin. Has 304 stainless steel bolsters and stabilized birds eye pine scales with stainless steel pins. Custom sheath by Sally Martin. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Mike its great to have you back and good to hear that your wife and you are doing better. OUTSTANDING job on the knife by the way. Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Great to see you back! I'm real glad things are looking better out that way. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Turner Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks Mike and Finnr, I thought we both were down for the count it is very good to be back at anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying-it Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Welcome back Mike, missed you pal. Sure glad you and the wife are getting better. Another fine looking knife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 It's great to hear you and your wife are doing better, welcome back. It looks like you havn't had too much trouble getting back into the saddle, the knife looks great. welder19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Mike, I sure missed your presence and input to the site. I am relieved to know that you are back and still kicking!!! I have been concerned enough that I even tried to contact you, but understandably with no response. If that knife is a reflection of how you are doing, then you must be doing much better! That knife is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. I am glad to know that you both are on the improve. Please say hello to your wife for me! Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Turner Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Stan my friend I missed you to buddy how are you doing? Welder I feel as good as that knife looks well OK maybe half as good Ted my friend I too have missed you and everyone else here. How did you try and get a hold of me? if by email I apologize as I have had no time to get on the computer if by phone I never got a message, I would have gladly taken the call or called you back. I just hope things stay good but you know how it is you just take life's punches and keep going. How are you doing Ted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 welcome back, mike, best wishes to you and your wife Now get to Work....:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Turner Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks Richard :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Beautiful work Mike. Good to hear things are on the up swing for you and your wife. I am new enough to the site not to know you but hopefully that will change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 very nice, Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Glad to hear wife and you are doing well! It looks like you have not lost your touch at the knife bench, Mike :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thats a fine looking knife, Welcome back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candidquality Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Beautiful job as always. Glad to have you back and running again. Good to know Things have worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Welcome back, now get going. Lol. Excellent knife btw. Goo to hear that things got worked out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Turner Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thanks Guys for the very warm welcome back and the kind remarks on the knife . I will have a few new ones to post in a day or so . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Like everyone else has said, I'm glad you and your wife are doing well. Beautiful knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhunter Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Glad your doing better . Your knife looks great ! can I borrow it just for till hunting season is over them rabbits are big ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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