"Lets Make a Deal" - So you think you can trust your horse trading friends?

[philllll]

Primble my friend, I was thinking of offering these two to you...

I'm just hoping I don't get skinned on the trade!

 

[RobbW]

That whittler is stunning, as are the che chen covers and all the knives posted here. Great knives and great storytelling.

I've heard some good things about OW. Primble on the other hand, I've heard he has a secret stash of modern one-hand openers. 'nuff said.

 

[Old & In The Way]

Primble - Since you've accused me of sounding like a District Attorney, I'm tempted to charge you with witness tampering - which by the way seems to be working.

But rather than have you lose all those fine looking Barlows in what surely must be viewed as a nefarious bribery scheme, I suggest that we settle out of court.

Here's what I propose: In exchange for a formal apology from me, you can send me that Antique Amber Sawcut Bone TC Barlow of yours, along with your ebony Hatch (this seems particularly appropriate as it seems that you've now made Mark a co-conspirator), and we can call the matter closed.

In lieu of that, feel free to accept my sincere thanks for the wonderful knives you sent me. Despite your claims to the contrary, I think they are quite special!

 

[Old & In The Way]

That whittler is stunning, as are the che chen covers and all the knives posted here. Great knives and great storytelling.

I've heard some good things about OW. Primble on the other hand, I've heard he has a secret stash of modern one-hand openers. 'nuff said.

It's nice to hear from an unbiased jurist, and clearly a wise and perceptive one at that! Thank you sir!

 

[Markesharp]

Here's what I propose: In exchange for a formal apology from me, you can send me your ebony Hatch (this seems particularly appropriate as it seems that you've now made Mark a co-conspirator), and we can call the matter closed.

HATCH!!?? co-conspirator!!??

Objection!! :grumpy:

Stephan, with all due respect, I think you need more sleep sir!!

 

[Old & In The Way]

HATCH!!?? co-conspirator!!??

Objection!! :grumpy:

Stephan, with all due respect, I think you need more sleep sir!!

Perhaps you're right, but at present, I'm watching my Alabama Crimson Tide play Miami in the NIT. You know, the older and more prestigious of the two post season basketball tournaments. I may stay up to watch Kentucky play this afternoon in the junior tournament.

 

[knowtracks]

Now dear readers, my friend Primble might as well have posted a 'DANGER AHEAD' sign as make the above declarations. As good as gold? Iron pyrite perhaps.

Oh Boy! Here we go!!


Dave

 

[Will Power]

All I can say is that 'Hensel' Half-Whitt is a Pegasus of a knife!:thumbup: That comes straight from the horse's mouth too

Magical stuff gentlemen.

Thanks, Will

 

[Primble]

"Me being the innocent guy that I am" I spit Coke all over my keyboard reading that! :barf:

You are a good guy Primble, I will have to admit that much, but your MSU Spartan dig at my Wolverines was uncalled for......Mr Innocent

In closing I would just like to say that MY Friend Primble's Words are as good as Gold! He never ceases to amaze me in his Generosity his passion for traditional knives and his Superior Photograhpy Skills He has taught me so much about the latter since we have become Close Friends thanks to this great sub forum.

Roberto, you are a Legend!

Isn't it amazing how one little knife offered up can change an attitude so drastically !

Primble, you are just too kind my friend! And generous to boot! Now, if you would just go ahead and send the tracking number on that TC I would appreciate it. I know you're a busy guy but the post office is still open for another hour or so. Dunno what you're waiting for.

I would Philllll but, Evan might never speak to me again. That was a great post with the skin. :thumbup:

That is not the knife pictures that you are supposed to be huntin' for.

Wow! Two incredible yarns to drink my coffee over, plus some amazing knives to gawk at. This has turned out to be an excellent morning!! Primble that Catt. is amazing!!!

Eric

Thank you Eric. Glad we made you smile this a.m. :thumbup:

Great story and wonderful knives! :thumbup:
I love the bone on that Dr.s can we see further pics of said knife?


Dave

Dave - Thank you. I only took the one picture, however, there will be more taken and posted in the Old John Primble thread in the near future.

Primble on the other hand, I've heard he has a secret stash of modern one-hand openers. 'nuff said.

Never is a million years !

In lieu of that, feel free to accept my sincere thanks for the wonderful knives you sent me. Despite your claims to the contrary, I think they are quite special!

I am glad you feel that way and I was floored by the contents of my package. Thank you again and I had fun roasting you a little.

All I can say is that 'Hensel' Half-Whitt is a Pegasus of a knife!:thumbup: That comes straight from the horse's mouth too

Magical stuff gentlemen.

Thanks, Will

Thank you Will. :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Campbellclanman]

Primble Sir

The bribery offer of just one knife-be it a absolute Stonker of a knife - insults me-it insults my heritage - so therefore you insulted my parents and their parents - this cannot be undone.....

well ok, if you throw in another knife all will be forgotten my friend



anyways...I would like you to know that Paul Hilborn is very much one of the untrusted ones to do deals with - he has many-a-time stashed in a number of extra knives that were not part of the deal into the box - I at all times I have kept my word.



I cannot take sides at all - both men in this atrocity are of good blood, and all I can say it depends on the one whom sends me the most knives - is the one who I back :thumbup:- I think this is the fairest way to deal with the situation at hand.

 

[Markesharp]

I would like you to know that Paul Hilborn is very much one of the untrusted ones to do deals with

Duncan, I say Paul is a stand-up guy! A ROCK in this community!

Here is proof

 

[Campbellclanman]

Duncan, I say Paul is a stand-up guy! A ROCK in this community!

Here is proof

I should add Mark, that I now own probably over half of Pauls knives because of his "extra stashing" lol - hes an extremely generous soul our Paul

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Well, the only fault I can really hold against Old and In the Way is that he is an Alabama fan. Sounds like a good fella otherwise.

 

[Primble]

The bribery offer of just one knife-be it a absolute Stonker of a knife - insults me-it insults my heritage - so therefore you insulted my parents and their parents - this cannot be undone.....

it depends on the one whom sends me the most knives - is the one who I back :thumbup:- I think this is the fairest way to deal with the situation at hand.

You guys sure do change your tune when knives start to get wagged !!!

Duncan, I say Paul is a stand-up guy! A ROCK in this community!

Here is proof

Proof does not count when you just got bribed with a new knife. Unless it is standing up fer Primble's bribe, of course!

Well, the only fault I can really hold against Old and In the Way is that he is an Alabama fan. Sounds like a good fella otherwise.

 

[paulhilborn]

Hummm, let's review and then look closely at the facts so the jurors, the finders of our fate truly behold what immense responsibility afflicts their slumber

First off, the man we call Duncan States that these transaction between us is one sided? and it is just I that pads the packages with extra steel! I fear the man from New Zealand does not have a single mirror in his house because the reflection that would be returned him would truly reveal the absurdity of his testament!!!

This man not only sends additional fine new and vintage cutlery but whole packages of treasure his country offers the world!!! Unique hand made boxes made from the rare Kauri wood, glass coasters with accents of iridescent shells. And soaps and perfumes to sway my wife

Moving on to this Southern Gentleman, aka PRIMBLE!!! I return to him a knife that he has lost! This is clear due the Stamping on the bolster of the knife...irrefutable evidence I tell you!!! "PRIMBLE" in bold block letters on this knife. So I simply returned a lost knife to it's owner and in return???

This man we know as PRIMBLE mails me TWO yes TWO!!! Knives in return, with a kind and persuasive hand written letter (which if need be will be entered into evidence) along with this letter and two fabulous knives was a coin from the mans place of residence no doubt...KENTUCKY!!!

Pardon me Ladies and Gentleman of the Jury but passion gets the best of me when presenting to you the facts, yes FACTS that can not be denied!!!

Ahemmmm, next on the list of Kind and Generous Members is Markesharp, aka MARK, this Man whose Fall Football allegiance is the football team nick named "Wolverines"?!!! Need I say more other than GUILTY!!!

This man which I call friend and comrade even offers me free passage into the Wolverines den to attend a game against my beloved Notre Dame fighting Irish...BRIBERY I tell you at it's finest and highest level!!! Which in the future I will no doubt accept

This man Mark, simply out of the kindness of his heart off and mails me an absolute gem of cutlery literature along with a gorgeous KEEN KUTTER BARLOW re-handled in beautiful smooth red bone covers. This doesn't end...the shear audacity continues in future trades where he is clearly the most generous when it comes to his side of the trade...a knife made SOLEY for my wife... a beautifully restored Ulster Sheepfoot Barlow in smooth Yellow bone covers, REALLY?!!! I simply ask the fine people of the Jury...How do I compete? when I've NEVER given my wife a knife in over thirty years of Marriage this Man, this "MARK" even threw in a pound of rare and vintage US currency!!!

Lastly Ladies and Gentleman of the Jury I stand before you guilty of my passion for proving my case against these fine, upstanding and generous Men mentioned above. You add to these three, Stephen, Gev, Pete, Duane, Charlie and Jack Black as well as the many countless members of the traditional forum that I apologetically fail to mention and it's quite evident that we as a whole are guilty of possessing many traits that are fading in the hustling bustling modern world of technology, caring, kindness, politeness and a strong sense of Brotherhood and Sisterhood:thumbup:

 

[Primble]

Hummm, let's review and then look closely at the facts so the jurors, the finders of our fate truly behold what immense responsibility afflicts their slumber

Lastly Ladies and Gentleman of the Jury I stand before you guilty of my passion for proving my case against these fine, upstanding and generous Men mentioned above. You add to these three, Stephen, Gev, Pete, Duane, Charlie and Jack Black as well as the many countless members of the traditional forum that I apologetically fail to mention and it's quite evident that we as a whole are guilty of possessing many traits that are fading in the hustling bustling modern world of technology, caring, kindness, politeness and a strong sense of Brotherhood and Sisterhood:thumbup:

Too much lawyer talk in this thread for me. Do any of you really trust lawyer talk, I ask?

While I do know for a fact that the feller known as Duncan will send you his house, while pretending that he is sending you his house shoes, then resorts to name callin' and saying such things as you are a thief and all sorts of embarrassing comments, and I also know that Markesharp can be a little more than deceptive as well, it is that one called Stephen that a person has to keep the most CAREFUL EYE on and that is pure FACT !!! He is one tricky southerner, I tell you.

Now I do not recall ever sending more than I suggested and I think you guys have innocent me mixed up with yerselves or somebody else named here ! :grumpy:

I MIGHT have told a few tiny "white lies" about Stephen in my opening statement, but, the most of that story is pure fact, my friends. I stand before you and declare it to be so !

One person left out here is Paul - he left himself out - on purpose I suppose. It is still up in the air as far as Paul is concerned and he did send me a wonderful old Primble Barlow in fabulous condition. I suspect Duncan is just tellin' lies on Paul - that is my opinion. He thinks he is so far away that he feels comfortable that we won't come knocking on his door and give him a good whoopin !

That Charlie C. will also play a purty good trick on you if you don't watch him close.

I hope all of you have enjoyed the gouging and school of hard knocks and badgering and such. I appreciate all of you and happy to call you my friends. :thumbup:

 

[paulhilborn]

I had to google most of them words

 

[singin50]

Wow, after reading all this, I know two things, we have great and generous folks here, and I need a good pair of chest waders!
Perry

 

[Markesharp]

I'm just hoping I don't get skinned on the trade!

Philllll, was this Skinned Squirrel the live version of your avatar? I had to ask being a Squirrel hunter myself.

 

[Bigfattyt]

Tricks and Devilry abound!

Tell you guys what. Just send any suspicious packages my way, and I will open them up and check for any maliciously included knives!



Honestly, I just don't know where members find these old treasures!