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https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Thanks Charlie, the one on the left was intended for you, but I obtained it immediately before changes in the ivory laws here made trying to send it abroad punishable by 5 years in jail, and an unlimited fine! John Maleham had the certification for the Victorian ivory, but that was for one item
I'm no expert on what threads best fit what forums at BF, but I'm surprised that this thread isn't in the "FEEDBACK: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly" forum.Looking forward to the day this thread eventually dies for good!
I think Jack is just trying to stop people getting burned,the cost of the knife compared to the cost to send it back isnt worth it from abroad.birdsbeaks , you are correct, “hit or miss” is a good description. It would be so much better if we could walk into a knife shop and pick through a few. I have the same problem with Case knives. They are also hit or miss, but the good ones are extremely nice. I will only order a Case knife from a dealer who accepts returns. I suppose this is the best way to buy Wright knives as well. Sorry to hear about the Stag. It looks beautiful in the photo, but I also dislike pithy Stag.
Ashley’s knives are not custom in the way I think of custom. I believe that for the most part he uses the same blades and parts that the factory uses, but he assembles them with more care. The fit and finish is better. He also offers additional handle options. They are much less expensive than a usual custom knife. They only cost slightly more than the factory knives, less than $100 in my experience.
You have nothing to feel bad about at all mate, I appreciate the heads-up, and hope that feller gets better stuff from them next time. Luck of the draw unfortunately
I know what you mean about this thread my friend, it has always had the air of a sales pitch, for a company that are not a BF supporting firm (unintentional, I'm sure, from the OP), but it's a shame when opinions, supported not only by experience, but by photographic evidence, are disparaged. I hopeI know of a thread with many more pictures of A. Wright knives than this one but they're all lambsfoot patterns.
The title makes this thread seem like it belongs in the GBU subforum. "Happy customer?" It sounds like an advertisement - and perhaps a misleading one at that, as there is seemingly no shortage of unhappy customers of A. Wright's as well.
Additionally, I have to question the value of a thread where the objective opinion of the person with, unquestionably, the most firsthand experience with the modern incarnation of the company concerned is relegated to the realm of mere personal bias.
I have one A. Wright knife, and I suspect it will stay that way, barring the announcement of a complete overhaul of the company's QC practices. If I want to gamble, I'll take myself down to the Magic City Casino and bet on some Jai Alai.
Modoc ED
is right, but tend to agree with
5K Qs
, a feedback thread, for a company which do not support BF, might be better elsewhere. But either way, I hope that posters will be free to relate their experiences, unhindered by baseless accusations of bias 
We often discuss non-BF supporters and the quality of their knives in this subforum. You only want this thread closed or moved to GBU because there it will die and no longer bear witness to your performance.I know what you mean about this thread my friend, it has always had the air of a sales pitch, for a company that are not a BF supporting firm (unintentional, I'm sure, from the OP), but it's a shame when opinions, supported not only by experience, but by photographic evidence, are disparaged. I hope
Thanks. It makes a nice change from the darker types of wood and as noted earlier, it has very well finished slabs/pins that feel just right in the hand. In time and with waxing it may darken a bit but this could enhance the Oak.Do like that Oak, good score.
but admittedly it's usually just for taking cuttings as secateurs and small saws are better suited (more bulky in the pocket though ).
In my opinion all wood enhances it's character over time with use. That's is the beautiful thing about any natural covers.
There are not enough eccentric people in the world anymore,
, we have become boring like a mono-culture. . But back onto knives, these were one of the original work knives in a lot of places, they were like a pocket version of the scythe and sickle.
I was surprised to find out today that there is more than one type of Oak tree and that in England we favoured one that was stronger and better for building which makes sense.Thanks. It makes a nice change from the darker types of wood and as noted earlier, it has very well finished slabs/pins that feel just right in the hand. In time and with waxing it may darken a bit but this could enhance the Oak.
Being compact it carries well and a Pruner is a more versatile carry than many might imagine. Levine (1985. p.133) points out its practicalities : stripping electrical wire, cutting sheet-rock, carpet, lino, roofing felt.
Plus, it's a great blade for opening sacks of feed, fertilizer, getting into tricky knots or clamshell wrapping.
Levine also notes " In the old days pruning knives were actually used for pruning shrubs and fruit trees. A few eccentric people still use them for this . " I'm one
Not enough, have you even been to England its a common characteristic dont you know.In my opinion all wood enhances it's character over time with use. That's is the beautiful thing about any natural covers.
There are not enough eccentric people in the world anymore,
Even old Albion tamed her ways. No more postman on red Bantam or despatch rider on Francis Barnett, no more Reliants/Robins, noone stops anymore at pedestrian crossings and A40s are replaced by phoney VWs and Toyotas.. Ogri wake up !Not enough, have you even been to England its a common characteristic dont you know.
Mad dogs and Englishmen...
Not enough, have you even been to England its a common characteristic dont you know.
Mad dogs and Englishmen...
