As ABS Websmaster, I receive a lot of emails every day. I want to share an email and photo that I received today from Journeyman Smith Candidate Sam Lurquin of Belgium. Sam's native language is French. The attached photo of the sand paper pile was part of Sam's email. Looks like he has been working very hard to prepare for the JS Judging at the 2013 Atlanta Blade Show.
From: SamuelLurquin [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 9:49 AM
Subject: FW: You said : consumable !!!
hello friends
hey .... well try making knives consideration JS, it's really not easy ... but it's also alot alot principally made of sandpaper and rub, rub,rub, always froter. ... and rub hehehehe.
SamLurquin [email protected]
Dan Cassidy
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Wow, I have sanding belt pile envy. My pile of belts is nothing compared to that. Go Sam go.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
Wow!
If that is what it takes to get your five knives ready for JS test, I need to go back to the shop!
Russell
Wow, Sam must have the rawest finger tips in France! Hope you're using good lung protection Sam. Good luck with your pursuits. Any photos of your knives?
All the best, Phil
Sam,
They told us in school to use them like they are free, lol <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Hope you're not stuck in there!
Good Luck on Your Testing!
Bob
I just received this email and JS Presentation knife photo from Sam Lurquin.
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Hello Friends
Well, I think it's time you showed knives. I am very anxious to here and for the first time in my life, tremble, and wait verdict.
I hope you like them. It is one of my baby "Hurak fighter". The blade it been forged steel W2, custody and shock reinuré its stainless steel and wood handle iron Arizona at the desert. Thank you all for your expert opinion that m 'always helps a lot.
Sam
Dan Cassidy
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Wow...beautiful!
Wow ! Looking at all that sandpaper makes my arms tired <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//blink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> Good luck with your 5 Sam !
Cheers Keith
Beautiful knife! By the size of that pile of belts and paper, it looks like Sam has been practicing his knifemaking quite a bit! Looking forward to seeing his knives in Atlanta.
Sam Lurquin has been busy and sent this second JS Presentation Knife photo to me today.
Dan Cassidy
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That's quite the pile of sandpaper! Nice looking knives as well.
Boy Sam those knives are clean. Excellent work. I look forward to seeing them in person.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
I know this post is old but impressive work.
God has given me all that I have, how can I not give him all that I have.
Pitt
Pit and Hammer Forgeworks
Walker La
I just received this email with a link to a photo of one of Véronique Laurent's JS Presentation knives for Atlanta.
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 4:51 PM
Subject: Re: ATLANTA BLADE SHOW, testing JS - Véronique Laurent
Hello Mr Cassidy, I send you a picture of the last véronique knife, a " lady bowie " made in O2 and ironwood;;;
Thanks for all and we see you with pleasure in atlanta in few days..
Have a good day
Véro
Dan Cassidy
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