Change of directions... for the better.

[rntknives]

Some of you here are aware that I have been a knifemaker (hence the name) for about 10+ years. Due to some issues with bad shoulders, neck impingements and Osteo creeping into my 51 year old fingers, I have shut the knife shop down as of July 1st. RNT Knives, as a business, is no more.

This opened up an opportunity to reconnect with my blood-roots of gas, oil and wrenches. I have gone back to the motorcycle trade. The new business is Pariah Customs, as seen in my new signature. I'll be building older bikes and customizing them for resale. You can see more by visiting the website ( http://www.pariahcustoms.com ) or you can keep up with the news feed on Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pariah-Customs ).

If this passion runs for the same 10 year trip that the knife shop did, it'll be a great ride.

Jefe!

[Broilermaker]

Man my body will be aged to 50 years and the old injuries love to come back to hurt, don't know who thought it would be cool to pop your knuckles as a kid, last night my knee was sounding like a jiffy pop on a stove. I have been doing my present job for about 30 years, almost 22 years at the same place, I have a 35+|- year old boss who thinks he has more experience so I am teaching him. But I got to tell you this job is getting old and my wife sayvi need to stay another 17 years for the Health insurance, I have been setting up a hobby to bring in $ for when I retire, I have been getting commissions lately on my art work which has knocked my credit card bill way down and just confirmed another job today with a repeat customer, but it isn't enough to live on yet. Good fortune to you on the cycle business, there can be alot of money in it.

[mymo]

Good luck with the Cycle biz!

Much easier to ride than the knives I might imagine.

[rntknives]

ThanX for the good wishes.
Any given day... Choppin' and wrenchin'.
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Jefe!

[bison1913]

I wish you the best in your new endeavors.

Edward.

[rntknives]

Well, Here's Pariah Custom's first bike for public sale. 1975 Kawasaki KZ 440 rigid bobber. Loads of custom work on this one. Came to me as a forgotten project with issues. Fairly fresh 1982 KZ 440 in a custom hardtail conversion. At 300 pounds with a full tank of gas, this little bar hopper is an absolute blast to ride. More pics and info on the website (address below in sig' line) with more detailed pictures.

ThanX for looking!!
Chief!
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