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The Ultimate Irish Hunting Knife

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  • #802
    bunny shooter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭bunny shooter


    No
    Nice job Davey ;)


  • #803
    Smokeyskelton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭Smokeyskelton


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    Hi Davy,

    I've been away for a while, but it looks like you were well able to cope in my absence ;).

    Seriously, the "family" looks great. Congratulations.

    Smokey


  • #804
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    Any update on the get together to draw for the Sealgaire ?

    Davy


  • #805
    lordarpad
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭lordarpad


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    is there anybody in charge of it? Mods, I think this might be your job? ;o)


  • #806
    wicklow newbie
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭wicklow newbie


    Yes, Sun 23rd only
    How about at the game fair in august?


  • #807
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    Sounds like a good idea, I know it's in Birr so it's very central for everyone, but when is it on ?


  • #808
    mallards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 973 ✭✭✭mallards


    Yes, Sun 23rd only
    22nd/23rd August.

    http://www.irishgameandcountryfair.com/

    Mallards.


  • #809
    lordarpad
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭lordarpad


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    I won't be in country but it sounds like a good plan :)


  • #810
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    Looks like a great event and I wouldn't mind having a small stand or table but @ €300 for the smallest available I dunno...

    It is a good idea though and we would probably have a fair few members there for the weekend.

    How would we logistically hold the draw there ?

    Anyone got any ideas ?

    Davy


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  • #811
    mallards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 973 ✭✭✭mallards


    Yes, Sun 23rd only
    It has a bar..;)


  • #812
    dwighet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭dwighet


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    mallards wrote: »
    It has a bar..;)

    its getting better all the time...Ill be there


  • #813
    droc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 236 ✭✭droc


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    What a beautiful family, every time I look at those knives they look better. Really something spectacular.

    I think a get together is a great idea, even if I couldn't be there (I live in France you see). Not that I expect to be in the draw, since I only came in for the closing stages, but I would really like to get a closer look at those knives.

    DROC


  • #814
    macadam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭macadam


    Yes, Sun 23rd only
    Will all who took part in the designing of the knife be in the draw or just those present at the fair, I have planned to go but all depends on the weather, we shall wait and see.


  • #815
    J.R.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,366 ✭✭✭J.R.


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    lordarpad wrote: »
    I won't be in country but it sounds like a good plan :)

    same here!


  • #816
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,601 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    macadam wrote: »
    Will all who took part in the designing of the knife be in the draw or just those present at the fair, I have planned to go but all depends on the weather, we shall wait and see.
    I imagine its at Davy's discretion.
    Personnaly I think a list should formed from this thread and used as a basis for the raffle.
    Reasoning being, it's not fair if somebody who helped alot can't make it.
    Nor it is fair if somebody who didn't help at all turns up and sticks his name in.

    Above all, i'm sure what ever Davy chooses will be fair and transparent


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  • #817
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    Who's in the draw?
    Each person who participates in the design thread is entered into a Raffle. I will draw a name from a hat at the end of the build and the winner will receive the original knife.

    davymoore wrote: »
    I said that I would come up with a couple of rules for this competition so here they are.
    1. All normal forum rules apply
    2. Try to enjoy it. At the end of the day it's only a project to try to design a good useable knife. We may fail miserably but let's give it a fair and proper go.
    3. If you are lucky enough to win the knife then it is automatically assumed that you are capable of owning and using it.
    4. By taking part in the competition you agree that I, anyone associated with this competition or any member or affiliate of Boards.ie will not be responsible or held liable for any damage or injury caused while using the knife.
    5. Anyone can take part in the design thread but you MUST be over 18 years of age to win the knife. You will be asked to prove this if you win.
    6. Try to stay on topic
    7. Do not post negative comments about other members ideas or suggestions. They won't help with the build and you will find yourself eliminated from the competition.
    8. Try to keep it real, I have only 2 hands and a limited number of supplies and tools. I will do my best to build a quality knife but I'm not capable of building a light sabre.
    9. Each person who posts a valid post in the thread is automatically entered in the competition. I decide wich posts are valid.
    10. Each valid post constitutes an additional entry. So the more you contribute the more chances you have of winning.
    11. Flooding of posts just to increase your chances of winning will get you eliminated so don't bother (Also see rule 6)
    12. Names of contributors wil be put in a hat at the end of the build and one lucky winner will be drawn. The winner receives the original knife.
    13. There will probably be more rules :D but I hope it's straight forward enough.
    Enjoy youselves

    Regards

    Davy


  • #818
    rrpc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭rrpc


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    I didn't want to comment on the design part of this thread as I don't really have a use for a knife like this (at least not as much as the guys here could claim) so I've stayed quiet and read with interest as things progressed.

    I would just like to thank Davy for involving everyone in what is (to my mind) thread of the year if not the decade on this hunting and shooting forum.

    The knives are quite spectacular and the process was fascinating. Thanks Davy for dedicating so much time and effort to this.

    And good luck lads with the draw. :D


  • #819
    clivej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,061 ✭✭✭clivej


    No

    This thread should be made a STICKY

    This is too good a thread to slip into the bowls of the forum.


  • #820
    pajero2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 315 ✭✭pajero2005


    +1 with clivej. This one HAS to be kept front and center:D


  • #821
    wicklow newbie
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭wicklow newbie


    Yes, Sun 23rd only
    + 1 again on that lads.


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  • #822
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,601 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    Yeah, it deserves it


  • #823
    droc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 236 ✭✭droc


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    I agree, it's a fantastic thread and it would be a shame to lose it

    DROC


  • #824
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    The only thing that should be sticky about this thread is my fingers ...

    Wheres the BBQ ?:D


  • #825
    Sparks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,038 ✭✭✭✭Sparks


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    I think this thread won't be sinking anytime soon anyway, and from what I hear of the publicity it's generated (go on Davy, tell 'em :D ), it's going to be remembered for quite a long time!


  • #826
    pajero2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 315 ✭✭pajero2005


    Do tell Davy.......

    P.S. I've a nice rib-eye steak with your name on it for the BBQ;)


  • #827
    dwighet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭dwighet


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    Sparks wrote: »
    I think this thread won't be sinking anytime soon anyway, and from what I hear of the publicity it's generated (go on Davy, tell 'em :D ), it's going to be remembered for quite a long time!
    go on Davey...Dont be shy;);)


  • #828
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    cant yet


  • #829
    pajero2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 315 ✭✭pajero2005


    davymoore wrote: »
    cant yet

    Sure we are all like one big family here. Nobody will know;)

    Only messing, whatever it is (hopefully good) you have earned it.:D


  • #830
    Sparks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,038 ✭✭✭✭Sparks


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    Doh. Sorry Davy, didn't realise there was an embargo. Nonetheless, well earned, and when the time's right...


  • #831
    droc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 236 ✭✭droc


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    Sparks wrote: »
    I think this thread won't be sinking anytime soon anyway, and from what I hear of the publicity it's generated (go on Davy, tell 'em :D ), it's going to be remembered for quite a long time!

    Very curious. If it means something good for Davy (big business, publicity, whatever) then it's well deserved.

    It would be even more well deserved though if you would answer my PM Davy :)

    Thanks

    DROC


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  • #832
    macadam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭macadam


    Yes, Sun 23rd only
    Im all set for Birr , have the digs organised with a mate outside tullamore all I need is time off and a bit of good weather :p:p


  • #833
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    Folks
    Just trying to get an idea of who is heading to Birr this year. What days you wil be there etc. so that I can try to organize the draw for the knife.

    Quote this message if you are going to be there, and add your name to the list.

    • davymoore - Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd


  • #834
    IRLConor
    Subscribers Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭IRLConor


    To save having to quote the list and add names, I've added a new poll. Your username will be visible to all, so that davy can count you all in.


  • #835
    macadam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭macadam


    Yes, Sun 23rd only
    davymoore wrote: »
    Folks
    Just trying to get an idea of who is heading to Birr this year. What days you wil be there etc. so that I can try to organize the draw for the knife.

    Quote this message if you are going to be there, and add your name to the list.

    • davymoore - Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd

    Hi Davy,

    planning on getting to Birr on the sat, hope to get a look and good feel of the knives.

    Maca

    Irl conor your post wasnt up, but I have voted.


  • #836
    It wasn't me!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,034 ✭✭✭✭It wasn't me!


    Haven't voted yet, but probably be there on the sunday.


  • #837
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    IRLConor wrote: »
    To save having to quote the list and add names, I've added a new poll. Your username will be visible to all, so that davy can count you all in.


    Good idea thanks Conor


  • #838
    macadam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭macadam


    Yes, Sun 23rd only
    Hi Davy,

    Still hope that all who contributed are in the draw, as not everyone can make the trip to Birr , hope to meet all you fellow Boardsies and hunters.

    Maca


  • #839
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    One last time
    Each person who participates in the design thread is entered into a Raffle. I will draw a name from a hat at the end of the build and the winner will receive the original knife.


    Originally Posted by davymoore viewpost.gif
    I said that I would come up with a couple of rules for this competition so here they are.
    1. All normal forum rules apply
    2. Try to enjoy it. At the end of the day it's only a project to try to design a good useable knife. We may fail miserably but let's give it a fair and proper go.
    3. If you are lucky enough to win the knife then it is automatically assumed that you are capable of owning and using it.
    4. By taking part in the competition you agree that I, anyone associated with this competition or any member or affiliate of Boards.ie will not be responsible or held liable for any damage or injury caused while using the knife.
    5. Anyone can take part in the design thread but you MUST be over 18 years of age to win the knife. You will be asked to prove this if you win.
    6. Try to stay on topic
    7. Do not post negative comments about other members ideas or suggestions. They won't help with the build and you will find yourself eliminated from the competition.
    8. Try to keep it real, I have only 2 hands and a limited number of supplies and tools. I will do my best to build a quality knife but I'm not capable of building a light sabre.
    9. Each person who posts a valid post in the thread is automatically entered in the competition. I decide wich posts are valid.
    10. Each valid post constitutes an additional entry. So the more you contribute the more chances you have of winning.
    11. Flooding of posts just to increase your chances of winning will get you eliminated so don't bother (Also see rule 6)
    12. Names of contributors wil be put in a hat at the end of the build and one lucky winner will be drawn. The winner receives the original knife.
    13. There will probably be more rules biggrin.gif but I hope it's straight forward enough.
    Enjoy youselves

    Regards

    Davy



  • #840
    GreatGayHunter
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭GreatGayHunter


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    The all-new Irish National Country Fair will be staged at Ballinlough Castle......

    Anybody else disappointed with the “all-new Irish National Country Fair”.. as I found me self wondering around looking for anything resembling a Hard Case for my baby, No Hard Case. No Scopes, No Rifles, and the prices, the purpose of going to a “Fair” was always to get a bargain, something cheaper than the shop, not too pay extra for the joy of been pissed on in the middle of a field….
    And yes, I feel much better after that, so I’m looking forward to Birr, hope that some of the traders will read the above.
    Cheers for the info on the new 3yr license very informative.
    Newbeeeeeee.


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  • #841
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,601 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    I wont be able to make tha game fair, i'd love to but 10,000+ miles away at the minute, so its a bit far


  • #842
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    Well by the looks of it we will have maximum numbers in Birr on the Saturday so I'll organize the draw then.

    Anyone reccomend a good pub in Birr for the saturday night ??

    Davy

    BTW For me a good pub is somewhere I can get a decent pint of Guinness a Seat and maybe a bit of live music.

    No crowds, No thump thump thump, No Alcopops :D


  • #843
    lordarpad
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭lordarpad


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    getting a seat in a pub in Birr that Saturday? dubious ;)


  • #844
    Double Barrel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭Double Barrel


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    Well lads enjoy the fair and hoist one for me. I am playing at being a tourist - Estonia & St Petersburg in a week or two.

    The Thatch in Crinkle, about a mile outside Birr on the Roscrea road, "a decent pint of Guinness a Seat ? and maybe a bit of live music."


  • #845
    Dusty87
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,920 ✭✭✭Dusty87


    Have to agree. The thatch is a good oul spot. www.thethatchrahan.com/

    They have some great bands there. Sharon Shannon and big band were there a couple of months ago.


  • #846
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    I think that's the wrong Thatch or at least if it's not it's a long bloody mile from Birr :D

    Offaly%20Map.jpg


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  • #847
    Dusty87
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,920 ✭✭✭Dusty87


    Your right sorry. Never been to the thatch in crinkle.


  • #848
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    No worries mate ... It'd be a fair stagger back to the Hotel from that pub I reckon :D


  • #849
    Double Barrel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭Double Barrel


    Maybe, I don't know yet.
    Atmosphere & good food.

    The Thatch in Crinkle
    http://thethatch.handyinfo.ie/


  • #850
    davymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭davymoore


    Yes, Sat 22nd only
    Right folks Just to give you an update on the Birr Show.

    The folks at the show have been very kind and have invited me to the Show on 22nd and 23rd. They have allowed me a 6ft table to show my knives and have given me space in the area where their magazine is going to be. There's also a possibility that our knife might be included in the magazine so that would be very nice.

    Since I'll be there both days and since the larger number of you will be there on the Saturday I thought it best to make the draw for the knife on Saturday afternoon sometime or perhaps Saturday evening in a local bar.

    I still need the knife for the show on Sunday. So I can send it on by post the following day, Monday once I have the correct postal details for the winner. The winner of the knife will have to contact me via PM so that I can put an actual name and address to the boards username.

    I will have 3 or 4 of the Sealgaires and a few other knives for sale from my table over the weekend if anyone is interested. You are all welcome to drop by the table for a chat in any case.

    Regards

    Davy


  • #851
    macadam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭macadam


    Yes, Sun 23rd only
    May not make the 22nd as we got an invite to a wedding , also my friend from Tullamore is going so we have nowhere to stay any way cause the Fleadh ceol is on in tullamore that weekend.

    Definetly trying for sunday.


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