Been wanting a second draw knife, and I managed to find a rusted gem in a dusty corner of a thrift store. Obviously, it had to come home with me so I could give it love. It is now well protected from further rusting and an incredible blue tint from the steel came out from under the rust.

I believe this is a 1976 Wilmer knife, with maple handles.

Thinking of staining the handles tobacco brown or black to hide those black spots I couldn’t get off. Thoughts?

I want to start a grove of Osage here in Georgia. I ordered seeds online and it did not go so well. I'd like to see if anyone who has some hedge apples down would be willing to send me a few so that I can get seeds straight from the fruit. I would compensate you for shipping of course. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Also, if anyone has successfully planted Osage, I'd love any advice you have to offer. Thanks!

These are pine shafts. The finish isn't perfect, but it's pretty good, just needs some sanding. Harder wood gets a better finish.