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Title: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 22, 2025, 09:08:15 PM
Alden Cole, custom knifemaker and Hunt Washington forum sponsor, is donating one of his custom knives, valued up to $245.

You can view Alden's available knives at his website:    
https://aldgracole.wixsite.com/aldencoleknives

100% of the proceeds from the winning bidder will be donated to the GENESIS PROJECT.

ABOUT THE GENESIS PROJECT:
The Genesis Project exists to help girls and women out of prostitution and sex trafficking.   It was started about 15 years ago by a King County Sheriff's Deputy who wanted to help rather than just arrest girls.

A Founding video:

2018 The Genesis Project's Fund-their-Future

A Glimpse into the life:

2016 Night of Hope Fund-their-Future

Our Website:
https://www.genesisnow.org/

I've been involved with this organization since near it's inception, and can attest to the need and value of their work.   Bid with confidence knowing that you are making a difference.......  OH YEAH, AND THAT YOU'LL GET  REALLY SWEET CUSTOM KNIFE FROM ALDEN!!!!!

Alden has a really nice selection of Bowie, Paring, skinners, chef's knives, etc. right now.
Just think how happy your significant other and you would be with a new knife for the kitchen.  :-)   

This auction ends August 3, at 5:00 PM.
Alden will mail the knife after the payment to Genesis Project is verified.
*Knives are available until sold.    Each knife is a unique creation.
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 22, 2025, 09:18:58 PM
$100
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: wadu1 on July 22, 2025, 09:35:23 PM
$150
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Rainier10 on July 22, 2025, 09:47:32 PM
$175
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: teanawayslayer on July 22, 2025, 10:04:12 PM
Good cause and a great knife! 200
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: hiway_99 on July 23, 2025, 06:42:35 AM
$225

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Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: teanawayslayer on July 23, 2025, 09:29:24 AM
250 :tup:
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 23, 2025, 05:59:44 PM
Geez.....

I went to work for a day and you all managed to blow this up pretty good!!!

Thank you all!!!!
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: HntnFsh on July 23, 2025, 06:04:32 PM
Geez.....

I went to work for a day and you all managed to blow this up pretty good!!!

Thank you all!!!!

You really wouldnt think an incredible  Alden Cole knife up for auction for a great cause would sit stagnant would you? :dunno: :chuckle:
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 23, 2025, 07:29:06 PM
Geez.....

I went to work for a day and you all managed to blow this up pretty good!!!

Thank you all!!!!

You really wouldnt think an incredible  Alden Cole knife up for auction for a great cause would sit stagnant would you? :dunno: :chuckle:

Fair point!    :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: teanawayslayer on July 24, 2025, 07:01:32 AM
He makes really nice knives. My son has been bugging me for one  :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: b0bbyg on July 24, 2025, 03:50:20 PM
$300
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 24, 2025, 10:19:21 PM
BOOM!

Thanks all!!
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: b0bbyg on July 24, 2025, 11:26:07 PM
Not really expecting this to be the top, but good cause and good knives it deserves a push.
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 25, 2025, 08:43:32 AM
Indeed!      :tup:
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 26, 2025, 07:15:25 AM
Be sure to check out Alden's website.
He has a lot of custom knives to choose from.
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: jrebel on July 26, 2025, 03:20:07 PM
@Dan-o

I'm assuming if we get a knife worth more than $225, we could also make up the difference with the Cole?  Does that sound reasonable and acceptable? 

Basically....winning bid gets a knife worth $300 - $225 = $75 additional payed to cole. 

Does that make sense? 
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 26, 2025, 04:06:15 PM
@Dan-o

I'm assuming if we get a knife worth more than $225, we could also make up the difference with the Cole?  Does that sound reasonable and acceptable? 

Basically....winning bid gets a knife worth $300 - $225 = $75 additional payed to cole. 

Does that make sense?

@jrebel
Hey Johnny!    :hello:

Alden Cole had suggested any knife up to $245 (not $225).

Knowing Alden, I'm confident that he'd be happy to donate a more expensive knife with the differential (over $245) being paid to him.

Thanks for asking!
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: jrebel on July 26, 2025, 04:55:00 PM
$350
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: b0bbyg on July 26, 2025, 10:51:49 PM
@Dan-o

I'm assuming if we get a knife worth more than $225, we could also make up the difference with the Cole?  Does that sound reasonable and acceptable? 

Basically....winning bid gets a knife worth $300 - $225 = $75 additional payed to cole. 

Does that make sense?

This was how I thinking it would work.
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 27, 2025, 05:55:33 PM
@Dan-o

I'm assuming if we get a knife worth more than $225, we could also make up the difference with the Cole?  Does that sound reasonable and acceptable? 

Basically....winning bid gets a knife worth $300 - $225 = $75 additional payed to cole. 

Does that make sense?

This was how I thinking it would work.

 :tup:
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 27, 2025, 05:58:33 PM
In the original post, I copy/pasted from a previous auction.
Unfortunately, the hyperlinks didn't transfer as hyperlinks.

so, for anyone wanting to learn a little about the genesis
project, these are the links I had intended to paste in.




Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 27, 2025, 05:59:26 PM
$350

Well played, sir!
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: A. Cole on July 28, 2025, 07:44:36 AM
@Dan-o

I'm assuming if we get a knife worth more than $225, we could also make up the difference with the Cole?  Does that sound reasonable and acceptable? 

Basically....winning bid gets a knife worth $300 - $225 = $75 additional payed to cole. 

Does that make sense?

Sounds good to me! Lots of action on this auction, which is encouraging to see.  :tup:
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: jrebel on July 28, 2025, 11:53:45 AM
$350

Well played, sir!


 :tup:
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on July 31, 2025, 01:03:07 PM
Alright ya'll..................   3 days and counting.
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on August 02, 2025, 01:33:48 PM
The auction ends tomorrow at 5 :00 PM.

Thanks to all who have watched or participated so far!

Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on August 03, 2025, 02:38:53 PM
Coming down to the wire, folks. 

Auction ends today at 5.
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: jrebel on August 03, 2025, 03:01:41 PM
I'm working and we have been busy as all get out.  If I win the bid.....I will square up as time permits tonight or tomorrow morning. 

Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on August 03, 2025, 05:51:29 PM
I'm working and we have been busy as all get out.  If I win the bid.....I will square up as time permits tonight or tomorrow morning.

@jrebel
You, sir, are the winner.

And your credit is good with me.   You've always upheld your end of the bargain, and been very generous on these kind of charity auctions.

I'd love to see what knife you select.

Thanks to all who helped, bid, donated, and encouraged!

Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: jrebel on August 03, 2025, 06:11:33 PM
@Dan-o

Here is the proof of donation.  I will also email you the official donation confirmation. 

jrebel
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on August 03, 2025, 07:12:45 PM
Outstanding!

I connected you to Alden via E-Mail.

I hope you post which knife you select.

Thank you isn't enough, but...........   THANK YOU.
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: b0bbyg on August 03, 2025, 08:45:18 PM
OK guys, this does not end here!
I think we can raise the same or more in straight donations.

Dan-o  post how you would like donations made.  I am in for $150 to get us started.
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on August 03, 2025, 09:31:48 PM
OK guys, this does not end here!
I think we can raise the same or more in straight donations.

Dan-o  post how you would like donations made.  I am in for $150 to get us started.

@bobbyg
That's mighty kind of you, Bobby!

Donations can be made direct to the Genesis Project.  Go to this website and hit the DONATE button.
https://www.genesisnow.org/


If you post them up here, and we can keep track of what Hunt Wa raises.
Cheers!
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: b0bbyg on August 04, 2025, 10:12:34 PM
OK guys, this does not end here!
I think we can raise the same or more in straight donations.

Dan-o  post how you would like donations made.  I am in for $150 to get us started.

@bobbyg
That's mighty kind of you, Bobby!

Donations can be made direct to the Genesis Project.  Go to this website and hit the DONATE button.
https://www.genesisnow.org/


If you post them up here, and we can keep track of what Hunt Wa raises.
Cheers!

I am a little slow on follow through but 150 given online.

Thanks Dan-o and Alden for a great auction!
Title: Re: AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole
Post by: Dan-o on August 05, 2025, 03:10:35 PM
@bobbyg

Thanks so much for keeping this rolling.
Have a great day!
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