More on the rifle from Kade Skidmore

Kade has returned to Delta Junction to work on his Dickert Style rifle project.  He is showing an inspired ability to carve maple and engrave brass as these pictures show. Jud speaks of Kade as his apprentice and this rifle shows how he has grown in skill and artistry. 

Semper Fidelis

"She was his sunshine

She was his moon and morning star"

Semper Fidelis commemorates the wedding of a favorite nephew and his lovely bride, who will become husband and wife this weekend. Evan is a proud Marine Corps Veteran and is studying to be a psychologist so that he can help fellow vets recover from the stress of war.

Allie comes from a Montana ranching family and a school teacher, starting her career in education. 

When I heard that Allie and Evan planned to wed, it occurred to me that “Semper Fidelis” carried twin meanings for this handsome couple: a Marine's pledge to serve his country and a couple’s pledge to be “ever faithful”. That is the intent of this beautiful knife, forged from 1095 steel by Jud’s hand, engraved and given with love by “P&B”!

This knife was presented on July 20th at the rehearsal dinner by my wife Barbara and Evan’s grandfather Hilton Walaskay, also a proud Marine. It is my hope that this gift will inspire Evan and Allie to visit Alaska and see in person this beautiful land and to visit the maker of this knife in person.