Well, considering these were to have been presented just before last Christmas--  ( )

Things are almost done and will be (fingers crossed on Bob Schrap with the sheaths, but he swore he would have then to me by Oct. 1) in time to be presented at Gunstock.    I last updated when the plaques were back from the engraver.  As I said, they turned out just beautiful/perfect.  Now my father has finished the walnut "frame" and cradle for each knife.  He said they turned out very nice--and he's quite modest, so I can't wait to see them.  He lives 300 miles from here, and won't ship them, so I have to travel to Wis. to pick them up sometime in the next few weeks.  The knives themselves have been at Bob Schrap's for a month or more, but, as I said, he promised them before October 1st.  The only detail which remains, other than that, is to get the Lansky diamond sharpening sets.  

I don't think I posted this, but I showed them to EdAvilaSr at Bulletfest and he was VERY pleased with them.  He chose the blade size and style and was thrilled Chuck Hawes was able to capture exactly what he wanted.  At least he will have his knife in time for most of this year's deer season.  

I'm sorry this has taken so danged long--I had no idea it was such an ordeal to get top quality work done.  I assure you the money is safe and all that.  This has been time consuming and a general PITA, but the look of satisfaction and pleasure on Ed Sr.'s face makes it worth it.  He was just THRILLED.  

Quoted: Don't forget to post some pics when available.

Will do--currently the plaques are mounted on a combination "frame" and stand, and reside at my father's home in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and the knives are also in Wisconsin at a custom sheath maker named Bob Schrap.  I haven't seen either for nearly two months.  

Just after the presentation (at Gunstock) we will post LOTS of pics of them and the Avila's.