4 Figure Give-Away [WE HAVE A WINNER!!]

[black mamba]

As I rapidly approach the 1,000 post mark, I'm reminded of a phrase coined by one of my favorite authors of hunting Africana, John "Pondoro" Taylor. Taylor was an elephant hunter and poacher for close to 30 years, and also was a classically educated Irishman greatly interested in the history of Africa. Many adventurers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries tried their hand at big ivory, and Taylor was among the foremost. Anyone who had personally shot over 1,000 elephants, Taylor dubbed a "4 Figure Merchant."

So much for my title. To the winner I will be sending out 2 ram's horn handled slippies, both Owl Head, a 4-1/8" sowbelly and a 3-9/16" congress. The tangs are stamped "MUNICH IRONWORKS" but I'm pretty sure these are of Chinese manufacture, as I paid about $25 for the pair.

I really like the sowbelly (I kept one of these for myself), the congress less so, as its blades sit a little proud (the winner may wish to file the kicks a bit!)

My collection of ram's horn handled knives started with inexpensive slippies like these, and has progressed to many other interesting pieces. Hopefully these two will provide a similar impetus to someone else--it is a beautiful material.

As I feel strongly about financially supporting the forum, this contest is open to all PAID members within CONUS. The basic membership is only $10, so please ante up!
To enter, please post a picture of your traditional knife with the most unusual or interesting handle material. Contest ends when I hit the grand milestone.

 

[TLARbb]

Put me in. Here's the most unusual in my inventory at the moment. Paua abalone shell. The only paua shell I have.

Thanks for the give away and I don't have any ram's horn yet, so these will have a good home with me.

Ed

 

[black mamba]

Ed, I've got a paua shell ring . . . it's pretty stuff. Looks even better on a knife.

 

[VCM3]

Cool G-A Jeff,very generous & fun :thumbup: Thanks
When I saw this Reese bose shadow come up for sale,I knew right away what the scales were,even though I had only seen it on one other knife,ever & thats probably why I knew what it was.
Its some kind of ol time tan micarta that feels as if it has a fiberglass weave to it,quite grippy

-Vince

 

[dannyp]

This isn't an entry, I just wanted to say congrats. I think it's a great idea for a giveaway and I'm looking forward to seeing some more interesting and unique knives before you hit 1K(posts, not elephants).

 

[dipbait]

Rams horn on a Bear Cutlery Hunter.

 

[neeman]

Nice gesture

(not an entry)

 

[kidcoyote]

this isn't a entry.

but i love that blue on the 4 bladed model you have up above or is it purple.

either way very good looking.

 

[Mack]

Cool story. I'll have to look into John "Pondoro" Taylor now. She Who Must Be Obeyed has been wanting to learn to whittle. One of these would be a good place for her to start.
Thanks!

 

[thawk]

Several Schrades and Ulsters with cell handles

Not so unusual when it comes to celluloid, but colorful.

 

[WA Martin]

Probably not so unusual to a collector but the brown on the top left if my most unusual knife handle material and the green on the bottom right was my dad's (he asked if I wanted it and I said "yes!").

My nicest is the bone I just got from Jani in his most recent GAW.

Thanks for the chance.

 

[black mamba]

Back to the top for last chance at some free ram's horn. I'm closing in on 1,000 sometime today!

A couple more ram's horn pics for your enjoyment.

 

[Dr Bill]

What a great gesture!
This is not an entry, I just want to post a couple photos. If my number is drawn, add 3 to it and declare the winner.

Here is one in buffalo horn, relatively uncommon on slipjoints:

And something unique - a blend of modern and traditional. This slipjoint has a stellite blade, titanium spring, titanium scales and carbon fiber inserts:
Photo from the maker.

 

[RetiredGuns]

Here are some 50 cent garage sale oldies with celluloid, plastic and who knows what!

 

[black mamba]

Post number 1,000! Just ran the random number generator and post #11 from WA Martin is the winner. Wade, PM me your address and I'll get these right out.

Thank you to all the participants for the photos. Dr Bill, I especially liked your doctors knife with the unusual rear bolster.

 

[Mack]

Congratulations Wade.:thumbup:

 

[cj65]

Great giveaway, thanks for the chance Mr. Mamba! A hearty way to go to the winner. Mr Martin is quite the contributor to the maintenance forum. He is a well deserving winner.

 

[dipbait]

Congrats WA Martin.

 

[VCM3]

Congrats Wade,Excellent G-A Jeff :thumbup:
-Vince

 

[WA Martin]

Thank you for the GAW, Jeff. I don't have either of these patterns yet so they will be much appreciated. Can't wait to get a close up look at the scales too.