Matt_WY
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I really like the bear shield, anyone know if Allegheny Mountain Knife Collectors has used the shield before?
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I really like the bear shield, anyone know if Allegheny Mountain Knife Collectors has used the shield before?
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1987 Bob Cargill Cripple Creek made for AMKC
Matt_WY
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Thanks for the info. Did a bit of a search for AMKC, not a lot turns up, but they have put out some great club knives. I do like Bob's shield. Reminded me of the three legged bear Hopi silversmith Lawrence Saufkie used on his pieces.
Well there it is! Not sure it would have been my choice of handle material... probably would have preferred the look of ebony, stag, and yellow bone.
Still, at least it's unique.
They have used it a lot. GEC just didn't want to use it on the abalone of last year's knife.
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A number of people have talked about light pull and or weak snap on these knives, must say this comes as a surprise. I would think a large knife would be better off with a heavier spring a) You've got more blade to hold on to when opening, plus that forward nail nick which would suggest it's there because of a heavy action. It's cosmetic then. b) You would not want a big blade to close on you with too much ease, frankly dangerous. Sounds like soft pull and snap are more of a lockback type of thing, I suspect this big knife would be better suited to this construction as well.
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Gorgeous!!...... I see more of my knife funds evaporating!!!
Elgatodeacero
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second 97 in ebony, just as nice as first and very nice wood
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To me getting Gabon Ebony is luck of the draw, I've had black mixed with brown and tan and I prefer true black. Your first 97 sounds nice, I see what you're saying about the color but your second 97 looks real sweet. I got gun shy and haven't pulled the trigger ordering mine yet. Nice pictures.
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The Ebonies are looking good!!
Bill is making me a small run of African Blackwoods with my favorite shield!!
They will probably be the last off the line!!
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I won't know any more until I get back from Oregon!!
Thats going to be a stunning knife Charlie.
Will Power
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The Ebonies are looking good!!
Bill is making me a small run of African Blackwoods with my favorite shield!!
They will probably be the last off the line!!
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I won't know any more until I get back from Oregon!!
Handsome!
It's just the shield which the 2019 Forum Knife should have been given too
waynorth
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Handsome!
It's just the shield which the 2019 Forum Knife should have been given too
Thanks John and Will!! I agree with everything you'all said!!
Augie
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Got mine today. Beautiful knife, great wood, nice fit and finish. The pull is too light for a big knife. For the price I'm not complaining.
Hey Rob, nice knife, how does the pull compare to your old one? The old one I have has about the same pull as the 97.