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I had lost the pictured knife till a few days ago. I was looking for it to include in the history of the 312 as an odd-ball. I was going to add a picture to the just finished history on the 312 Bird Knife but instead thought about it a while. I was going to just post photos in picture thread but I try to leave someones new picture up several days so people can see the photographers name in the forum page before I cover them up with new photo. Nice photo Longbow.... So instead here is a thread from my thoughts. This is a non-factory modification, nor is it a modification from a "known" knifesmith. What would you classify it as ?Odd-ball is what I call stuff like this. Is there a place for knives like this in your collection listing other than odd-ball or modified ?
Is is worth putting all odd-balls in a knives history ?
Now part 2 of this thread. I really like the knife.....it feels good in my hand. I bought it off the bay, it was a home modification as there are file marks on one bolster and the spring rivet is flattened. I call it a SlimBird. Someone has taken out a spring, the bird hook blade and the center brass liner. It is an odd ball but dang it I like it. Only one blade but it slides down in a back pocket beside a wallet like a dream. Anyway photos for your enjoyment and real questions concerning collecting knives..........Now on the look for a cheap 321, I visualize pearl scales.......P.S. This would work on a 313 Muskrat with the skinning blade sharpened down also and that is more common than a cheap bird knife....makes a great LE officer hide-out knife, you remember Clint Eastwood taping the switchblade to his leg.................................................... 300Bucks
Is is worth putting all odd-balls in a knives history ?
Now part 2 of this thread. I really like the knife.....it feels good in my hand. I bought it off the bay, it was a home modification as there are file marks on one bolster and the spring rivet is flattened. I call it a SlimBird. Someone has taken out a spring, the bird hook blade and the center brass liner. It is an odd ball but dang it I like it. Only one blade but it slides down in a back pocket beside a wallet like a dream. Anyway photos for your enjoyment and real questions concerning collecting knives..........Now on the look for a cheap 321, I visualize pearl scales.......P.S. This would work on a 313 Muskrat with the skinning blade sharpened down also and that is more common than a cheap bird knife....makes a great LE officer hide-out knife, you remember Clint Eastwood taping the switchblade to his leg.................................................... 300Bucks
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...You know...I'd buy that modified one before I'd buy the regular one...Go figure...
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