Post by: jackelope on January 31, 2018, 02:49:18 PM
If you haven't heard Keegan's story, here is a bit of background from Karl Blanchard
"Keegan Wilder is not your typical 7th grader. He's a hardened mountain mule deer hunter. Though he's a little small in stature, he has the heart of a lion and is just as fierce! He had been feeling a faint pain for a few months but nothing that would have caused concern. Almost felt like a pulled muscle. He asked to be taken into the urgent care because he was having a hard time breathing without any pain. He was immediately referred to Seattle Children's where the family was given the devasting news after several blood tests, xray, and ultrasounds that he indeed had cancer. The mass is quite large behind his rib cage growing towards his lung. He had surgery within one day where they biopsied the mass to determine the exact kind of cancer (so they know what appropriate treatment to provide for that type of cancer) and also placed a port for his chemotherapy.
He recently had to have his port moved which involved a second surgery. He is having a difficult time keeping weight on so a feeding tube has been placed to help him get the calories he needs.
Keegan is the toughest kid you will ever meet. From the age of 5 he has been chasing his dad and I into some of the toughest mule deer country the west has to offer. His first deer at age 10 was over 7 miles into the Idaho backcountry. Even though he is on round 5 of chemo and very weak, he is always smiling.
Keegan and family still have a tough road ahead of them and can use our support. Life can be so cruel and no child should ever have to go through what Keegan has. Let's help make this dark time a little brighter."
Steve Tormala, aka Rainshadow1 here, has donated a really nice custom knife from his shop.
Website here:
http://www.rain-shadow.com/
Bidding starts now and will run until 5:00pm tomorrow Thursday 2/1/18.
Happy bidding and may the winner not cut himself!!
Post by: jackelope on January 31, 2018, 02:50:06 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 31, 2018, 02:54:32 PM
Post by: grundy53 on January 31, 2018, 03:48:28 PM
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Post by: Goldeneye on January 31, 2018, 04:02:38 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 31, 2018, 05:23:57 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on January 31, 2018, 05:44:41 PM
This blade is a full foot long, razor sharp, super durable and tough D2 planer blade, hardened around 62rc. I made the blade reminiscent of the Buck General 120. Antler grip handles really well right or left, but it favors right hip.
Ask any questions!
(Holding it in my hand right now, I will get some more pics posted by tomorrow...)
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2018, 07:46:28 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 01, 2018, 09:01:56 AM
https://www.facebook.com/RainShadowGameCallsAndCustomKnives/
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2018, 09:04:53 AM
Posted a few more pics on my FB page but I'm not figuring out how to post them here... they've made that harder lately!
https://www.facebook.com/RainShadowGameCallsAndCustomKnives/
I'll post them here.
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 01, 2018, 09:06:48 AM
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2018, 09:09:35 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180201/1b4324fbcd599474b8d2397c0dee1319.jpg)
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Post by: h20hunter on February 01, 2018, 09:11:53 AM
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2018, 09:35:37 AM
Now that's a KNIFE!
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 01, 2018, 10:59:20 AM
Post by: Gringo31 on February 01, 2018, 11:24:32 AM
Post by: coachcw on February 01, 2018, 11:40:56 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on February 01, 2018, 11:49:22 AM
$225.00coach is here, I have a feeling stuff got real. :tup:
Post by: grundy53 on February 01, 2018, 01:18:13 PM
:yeah:$225.00coach is here, I have a feeling stuff got real. :tup:
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Post by: Goldeneye on February 01, 2018, 04:12:20 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2018, 04:20:45 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2018, 04:20:57 PM
$226Just kidding! $250...
Thanks sir!!
Post by: Pinetar on February 01, 2018, 04:27:07 PM
Post by: coachcw on February 01, 2018, 06:59:35 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on February 01, 2018, 08:16:26 PM
Post by: h20hunter on February 01, 2018, 08:18:25 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2018, 08:47:18 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 02, 2018, 05:00:46 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 15, 2018, 04:38:35 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on February 15, 2018, 07:28:12 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on February 15, 2018, 08:27:45 PM
Post by: tlbradford on February 16, 2018, 08:36:50 AM
I have two of Steve's knives that I use. The craftsmanship is great and he has a great sense of making a knife that is balanced, functional, and beautiful. I have had a lot of blood on my two skinners and I wouldn't trade them for anything.
Good luck everyone.
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 16, 2018, 09:56:22 AM
Dang Steve, that's beautiful. I look forward to getting it. Also keeping Keegan in my thoughts...
Turned out nice! The snap strap is very tight, but on purpose, they always loosen up. Enjoy! (Be careful, it's scary sharp!)
Post by: Dan-o on February 16, 2018, 09:57:52 AM