Andy doesn’t make this any more

[ncrockclimb]

…but maybe he should.

Earlier this month I purchased a classic “Andy Roy” Woodsman from another member. I have wanted one of Andy’s early knives for a long time, both for the history behind it and because I was intrigued by the fat-handle design. I have only owned my new / old Woodsman for a short time, but so far I am incredibly enamored with handle’s ergonomics. This knife is a keeper, and I like it every bit as much as the current designs. I count it among my top 5 favorite knives, and intend to use it a lot!!

Don’t get me wrong; I still like the current Fiddleback handles… but there is something REALLY special about Andy's old-school knives. To put it another way, comparing Andy's old and new designs is like comparing similar BMW and Lexus models. They have their pros and cons, but both are really awesome. In the end, most of what makes you like one design or the other comes down to subjective taste. I will be buying more of both!!

If you have an old-school Andy Roy knife, post a pic here and let us know what you think of it.

(BTW, thank you, Josh! You are a GREAT guy! I really appreciate you selling me this amazing knife. I promise to give it a good home, and to use it and love it the way Andy intended.)

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[varga49]

That's a nice one indeed! I recently acquired this KPH from a forum member. In my short time here [April] I do not recall seeing on offered. I love the design and sturdiness and although I have not put it to use YET!! As a large game skinner I do look forward to putting this one through the paces.

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[ncrockclimb]

Great knife!

I cannot believe that we are the only two that have / like old-school Fiddlebacks. Come on, sharks! Post some pics of Andy's classic designs.

 

[swonut]

Some fatties in there:

 

[Mistwalker]

Great knife!

I cannot believe that we are the only two that have / like old-school Fiddlebacks. Come on, sharks! Post some pics of Andy's classic designs.

I think some have been traded in for newer versions, and Philip has several. The ones I had have been retired into other people's collections thanks to the Michigan ordeal.

 

[VANCE]

my BLJ is kinda old

Kylie's Padre has the "Fiddleback" & " Andy Roy" mark too

Old Nessmuk w/ friends

 

[VANCE]

my Runt is the 4th Pic in my Fiddleback album.....im over 1000 now

 

[Mistwalker]

Pics and memories are all I have left of them

 

[VANCE]

my 1st Hiking Buddy was one of my first 4 or 5 Fiddlebacks

 

[Luca917]

Early one morning...very early. Flea Market find.

Old school Arete.

 

[Scotcha]

I was waiting for Tony's Arete [emoji106][emoji106]

 

[lmalterna]

Vintage Lady:

Bill

 

[Fiddleback]

Wow! A lot of great old models in this thread. I'm pretty proud of the Woodsman you got. Nice score.

 

[Scotcha]

The wood on wood Lady is awesome

 

[dalefuller]

Well... I'm too new to FbF Knives to know what years would fall into the "old school" range, but here's my ticket. Hope I can come in with it. I'm the second or third or fortieth owner of this O-1 Bushfinger. The story from the guy who traded it to me is that Andy made it for himself in 2011. Then he took it to BLADE and got talked into selling it to a customer. Where it went from there I don't know, but I traded a micarta Sebenza for it. I think I got the better end of that deal.

It rides in a Rick Lowe crossdraw sheath. I like the sheath so much that Rick is making me a crossdraw for my daily carry Hiking Buddy.

 

[varga49]

Welcome Sir and Man what a beauty! It kind of matches my KPH! Nice acquisition!


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[varga49]

Early one morning...very early. Flea Market find.

Old school Arete.

That there is a Grail Blade Tony! Every time I see it I want to buy another knife with wood!

 

[lmalterna]

Awesome Bushfinger !!

Bill

 

[Mistwalker]

It's great seeing the old models in this thread!

Well... I'm too new to FbF Knives to know what years would fall into the "old school" range, but here's my ticket. Hope I can come in with it. I'm the second or third or fortieth owner of this O-1 Bushfinger. The story from the guy who traded it to me is that Andy made it for himself in 2011. Then he took it to BLADE and got talked into selling it to a customer. Where it went from there I don't know, but I traded a micarta Sebenza for it. I think I got the better end of that deal.

It rides in a Rick Lowe crossdraw sheath. I like the sheath so much that Rick is making me a crossdraw for my daily carry Hiking Buddy.

Old school enough for sure. I'm pretty sure he did that one in the first batch of Bushfingers looking at the slight pommel extension.

 

[Tim the Wizard]

I wish someone would go ahead and buy this 2011 Shank that has been at Lee's Cutlery, it even comes with an old school Bandido sheath and super-fat contoured handles