💥Blast from the Past💥 (unofficial nostalgic older knife thread)

[Sharp & Fiery]

Going through some of my older, modern (oxy moron) knives from 20 plus yrs back and came across this Benchmade Gravitator that I drilled and tapped for a "tip up" carry way back when.
Still a smooth opening knife with rock solid lock up.

I need to do that to mine!! I’d actually carry it! Cool.

 

[jfk1110]

I need to do that to mine!! I’d actually carry it! Cool.

Going through some of my older, modern (oxy moron) knives from 20 plus yrs back and came across this Benchmade Gravitator that I drilled and tapped for a "tip up" carry way back when.
Still a smooth opening knife with rock solid lock up.

Always loved that one..

RJ’s Cyprus V2.
A knife I never realized was even a FF..
A knife I probably wouldn’t have considered until I saw this config..
Black Ti scales, ultra fine diamond milling. Raw Ti spacer & clip.
Vanax blade, blasted finish with polished flats.
.10” blade stock, hollow ground to nearly nothing. This blade is super thin and slicey.

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Very nice!!!! How long is that sucka!! Looks lean n mean..

 

[BluegrassBrian]

Always loved that one..




Very nice!!!! How long is that sucka!! Looks lean n mean..

It’s actually super medium- right at 7.5” OAL.

 

[DaveHS]

Going through some of my older, modern (oxy moron) knives from 20 plus yrs back and came across this Benchmade Gravitator that I drilled and tapped for a "tip up" carry way back when.
Still a smooth opening knife with rock solid lock up.

This is a cool one from their archives. Looks like a direct ancestor to the Crooked River

 

[WValtakis]

Sneaky Saturday...checking out the OG concealed Belt Buckle Knife, the Gerber "Touché" designed by "Blackie" Collins

 

[DaveHS]

Sneaky Saturday...checking out the OG concealed Belt Buckle Knife, the Gerber "Touché" designed by "Blackie" Collins

You’re on a roll Chip! I just tried to comment on the YouTube vid but it didn’t work so I “boosted “ instead

 

[LEGION 12]

 

[not2sharp]

Who remembers this one from the back pages of Soldier of Fortune?

Bowen knife

N2s

 

[brownshoe]

Who remembers this one from the back pages of Soldier of Fortune?

Bowen knife
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N2s

Who can forget the concealed knife that when accessed leaves your pants w/o a closed belt to hold them up. The Bowen is for the “pants and suspenders” guys

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Seeing as I started the thread…I should probably participate as well as love seeing all the older goodies everyone posts.

These two are modern “oldies.” A Wharncliffe Gravitator and a BM GC Torrent.

 

[not2sharp]

Who can forget the concealed knife that when accessed leaves your pants w/o a closed belt to hold them up. The Bowen is for the “pants and suspenders” guys

Your pants dropping around your ankles was part of the distraction….scary or funny depending on the mood.

N2s

 

[DaveHS]

 

[Ebbtide]

Since I took the snapshot for the boot knife game thread, I figured that I would share it here too.

1977 AG Russell Sting

 

[oldmanwilly]

I just picked up this little Gerber Silver Knight from the exchange and I have mixed emotions. It's such a well made knife, I am pleased to have it, but it makes me sad to think what Gerber used to be.



I am a little hopeful, though, as I see they are now offering more US made knives than they have in recent years*. The updated version of the LST is a pretty handy little folder and feels/behaves very well made for what it is.



I would love to see them faithfully revisit some more of their old designs, especially those from the 80s.




*I know the Silver Knight was made in Japan. My point is not necessarily to criticize the location of the OEM, I am moreso concerned with the quality of construction. Lots of other great brands partner with firms in Japan, Taiwan, etc. who do great work. The US made Gerber knives I have handled in recent years were all much higher quality than the rest of their offerings.

 

[wharncliffe]

Agreed on both points and, while we're on the subject, a Gerber Silver Trident that I've had for almost 20 years.

 

[wharncliffe]

Agreed on both points and, while we're on the subject, a Gerber Silver Trident that I've had for almost 20 years.

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Correction - this is the one that I sold, I have the single-serration version.

 

[mike a c]

Love seeing these pieces here! Found these Laredo’s at a local gun show last year.

 

[Triton]

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Oh no no you don't get to post that without any explanation. What is it? Looks like an Angus Trim maybe?

 

[WValtakis]

Oh no no you don't get to post that without any explanation. What is it? Looks like an Angus Trim maybe?

I got one a'dem

 

[Triton]

I got one a'dem
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Yes you do! When and where did you pick that one up?