Mike "Tank" Fisher
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- Bill DeShivs
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Mike "Tank" Fisher
I am told that "Tank" Fisher, knifemaker extraordinaire, creator of the converted Case knives, and customizer for Latama has passed away.
That's all I know for now.
That's all I know for now.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
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Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
Sad news if true...Keep us posted Bill.....
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Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
very sad news, he will be missed, r.i.p. Tank.
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Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
It is confirmed.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
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Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
http://www.billdeshivs.com
Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
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Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
That's too bad. Rip tank.
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Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
Sad news indeed. Tank was a real force in our hobby.
Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
Very sad news . My condolences and prayers to his family . Big loss to our hobby as well .
I will definitely cherish my little Case conversion .
I will definitely cherish my little Case conversion .
Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
RIP Tank you won’t be forgotten.
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John
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John
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Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
A Tank piece. So sad he is gone. RIP.
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Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
Sad to hear but I'm sure he's in a better place.
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Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
Rest in Peace Tank. . .
I remember your photo in a cowboy hat with your six shooter.
I was impressed with those thin-line Case conversions
where the knife behaved like a manual folder, . . .
then you could press the "secret" shield button for automatic release. . .
But so much of your work is beautiful.
I remember your photo in a cowboy hat with your six shooter.
I was impressed with those thin-line Case conversions
where the knife behaved like a manual folder, . . .
then you could press the "secret" shield button for automatic release. . .
But so much of your work is beautiful.
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Re: Mike "Tank" Fisher
I'm assembling some Hubertus knives for a fellow.
Got one together, but it refused to open all the way. I have been working the blade manually to break it in. I put grease on it in the shop.
Picked up a tube of Tank's Quick release and put a drop in the pivot.
The knife slams open now. It's really good stuff.
Got one together, but it refused to open all the way. I have been working the blade manually to break it in. I put grease on it in the shop.
Picked up a tube of Tank's Quick release and put a drop in the pivot.
The knife slams open now. It's really good stuff.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
http://www.billdeshivs.com
Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
http://www.billdeshivs.com
Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.