English Cutler competition -- myArmoury.com

Julien M · Posted: Mon 24 Oct, 2011 11:58 am Post subject:

Very tempting indeed!

J

Josh MacNeil · Posted: Mon 24 Oct, 2011 5:31 pm Post subject:

Should the two of us happened to be picked, Sean Flynt shall be my nemesis. Laughing Out Loud

I mean that with the utmost respect and good humor, of course. I'm stoked for this one no matter how it plays out. The way I look at it is worst case scenario, I get to see how all the kits turn out for all the contestants picked. It's a win no matter what. Good luck to all who entered, and thanks again to Tod for the opportunity! Cheers guys!!! Big Grin

Johan Gemvik · Posted: Tue 25 Oct, 2011 6:50 am Post subject:

I'm already researching historical originals for eating utensils.
If I get to participate I aim to win that most drool-worthy dagger and purse! Happy

Sean Flynt · Posted: Tue 25 Oct, 2011 7:12 am Post subject:

Sean Flynt · Posted: Tue 25 Oct, 2011 7:17 am Post subject:

Here's a thought: Few of us clamoring for a chance in this contest will get that chance, but many of us are already researching ideas. Those of us who aren't selected should resolve to buy one of Tod's kits this year, finish it with the same time restrictions, then send photos to Tod and post in this or another thread. That serves Tod's purpose, creates content for this site and pushes folks to the workbench.

Aleksei Sosnovski · Posted: Tue 25 Oct, 2011 7:34 am Post subject:

Since I like working with metal more than working with other materials if I am not chosen for this contest I will make the entire knife myself Razz

This contest indeed pushes people to the workbench. I am a little busy with my pollaxe right now, but this contest inspired me to finally fix the handle that started to come off on one of my self-made knives (which also happens to be my favorite knife for wood working).

Leo Todeschini · Industry Professional

Sean Flynt wrote

Leo Todeschini · Industry Professional

40 entries so far..............

Keep them coming

Sean Flynt · Posted: Tue 25 Oct, 2011 12:43 pm Post subject:

Colt Reeves · Posted: Tue 25 Oct, 2011 1:01 pm Post subject:

That many? I was hoping most people didn't have Facebook accounts and couldn't enter...

S. Jansone · Posted: Wed 26 Oct, 2011 12:19 am Post subject:

Entered competition...

Leo Todeschini · Industry Professional

Hi all,

Thanks for the response, it has been great.

I wil not be able to draw the winners of the kits tomorrow, so I will in fact make the draw tonight and will post up the names of thefirst stage winners later on.

Good luck

Tod

Leo Todeschini · Industry Professional

It turns out I have a rather busy day today too; so I will layout some of the details now with the name draw later.

The 5 winners of this stage should email me and choose one of the blade types from my kit page http://www.todsstuff.co.uk/theenglishcutler/k...knives.htm I will try to supply a blade as close to their prefference as possible. They can also choose from wood scales (name type), bone or light or dark horn. Wood will be easier to use. The wood available is box, blackthorn, holly, lace wood, elm, ash, pear, walnut

They can also specify, copper, brass or steel rivet material and whether they want any other bits of material for bolsters etc.

This level of customisation is not generally available for the kits, but this is a special occassion!

I will need the full addresses of the winners and I will post the kits out early next week. I will be happy to answer questions as they work, but please bear in mind I will also have to get on with my work.

Good luck to you all and I will let you know toward the end of the day.

Tod

Benjamin Floyd II · Posted: Fri 28 Oct, 2011 8:58 am Post subject:

Leo Todeschini · Industry Professional

And the winners of the eating knife kits are............................................................

Tiffany Parkinson, L.Clark, Tim Eagling, Jerry Otahal, David Smith

Congratulations and please send me a mail letting me know, your blade choice, handle choice and address and I will get them off to you early next week.

Tod

Josh MacNeil · Posted: Fri 28 Oct, 2011 11:02 am Post subject:

But...but.......me......... Sad

Seriously, a BIG congratz to all the winners!!! I look forward to seeing the end results!

Lloyd Clark · Posted: Fri 28 Oct, 2011 11:11 am Post subject:

Mike Capanelli · Posted: Fri 28 Oct, 2011 11:17 am Post subject:

This is going to be fun to watch. Congrats to the chosen and let the games begin!

Blaz Berlec · Posted: Fri 28 Oct, 2011 11:17 am Post subject:

It figures! 1 in 8 chance of winning, and no luck. I'd have better chance if there were millions of contestants (since Discworld magicians have calculated that million-to-one chances crop up nine times out of ten)...

Sean Flynt · Posted: Fri 28 Oct, 2011 11:17 am Post subject:

Congratulations to the winners! I was not among them, of course, but I've just put in my order for kit #3 and a buckle, which offsets 1/5 of the initial prize. Big Grin

I've wanted to do this for awhile but the contest pushed me over the edge. Thanks for an inspiring challenge, Tod!