Let's see your good old basic fixed blades, Bowie's, Stickers, etc.

Ebbtide said:
Here's one that was a gift from a fine fellow in Mizzippi.
He made it from a 50 something year old bandsaw blade, a bunch of years ago.
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One of my favorite knives :D
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Now that I really, really like! :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
PhilL said:
I am really enjoying this thread, this is my third posted knife in the thread.

Probably the knife that gets the most attention in my collection would be the Ogg Bowie made by my friend Max Burnett. I sent Max some drawings of a Daniel Winkler Bowie, this is not an exact copy, just based on the Winkler. This is the only knife I have that the guard acts as the knife's display stand.

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PhilL,

This Bowie looks very functional as a true defense fighter.. I very much like the design!

Anthony
 
Mongo said:
So, you're the chap that ended up with my Primos? I was the original owner of the El Camino. I still have pangs of regret selling it, but she was way to pretty to ever use. I hope you enjoy it. I guess if I had known then that Terry was done making knives (at least full time) I never would have sold it. Take her out once in awhile and tell her that Mongo still loves her.;)
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These type of posts really make me realize what a fine community we have here at BF.com.. It also reminds me of what truly fine folks rank among our core membership here for the most part(the majority that is), and how limited our population is. So with that in mind, it makes me all the happier to view a superb set of custom cutting tools like these that several members in our community have owned, appreciated, cared for and passed on to others that feel the same and have the wherewith all to continue to carry the torch as it were.

Blessings,

Anthony
 
Mongo said:
So, you're the chap that ended up with my Primos? I was the original owner of the El Camino. I still have pangs of regret selling it, but she was way to pretty to ever use. I hope you enjoy it. I guess if I had known then that Terry was done making knives (at least full time) I never would have sold it. Take her out once in awhile and tell her that Mongo still loves her.
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Just for grins, I used it to open the tops of the Jack-o-lanterns my children made this year. That clip/swedge makes for outstanding penetration. I need to commission a belt sheath so it can come with me in the field.

I got this through some horse-trading. This plus a Lightfoot Hammerhead came to me in exchange for an extra Busse I had laying around. The other fella has subsequently traded the HOFSHLE, but this will remain with me.

Shown with the rest of my knives from Terry:

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Rick
 
rbmcmjr, unless it is a lighting thing, it looks like the wood is darkening a little bit. I did check your photos against the ones I have, and the grain markings are unmistakeable. Of course, ironwood does darken with use. Glad to hear you are enjoying it.
Now, for my bit of Primos jealousy.... I still have the first/original/best Platypus. I will never part with that one. Truly an awesome knife! I will try to add a pic later... it's not on my work pooter.
 
Hi great thread and lots of beautiful knives shown. I have only one 'old basic fixed blade' It is a c1900 I*XL hunting knife. The overall length is about 10.5 inches and the blade 6 inches. The stag handle is great and it feels really good in the hand. Very well balanced. I haven't quite figured-out the photo posting process. s-k



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s-k,

What a beautiful vintage piece!. I love it!! And incidentally your photo's do great justice and show all its fine features!

Question for you on this knife: Is the tang stamped "sheffield"?

Thanks,
Anthony
 
Thanks for the reply sunnyd. The tang is stamped I*XL. The blade is stamped "G. Wostenholm & Son, Washington Works, Sheffield England" on three lines. If you like I can try to post a photo of the stamps. There is quite a lot of patina as you see. s-k
 
Sure s-k that would be great if you could get a photo of the tang stamp. I really am fascinated with these old circa 1800's knives. The workmanship is absolutely incredible when you consider the tools and technology they had to use to craft these pieces.

I have one nice old Sheffield made gamblers dirk/dagger that I will try and post here later today as well.
 
Thanks for your interest sunnyd. I will try to take some good photos of the stamps. In the mean time, I have these photos of the handle already on my computer. You can just about make out the I*XL on the tang. s-k

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Hello there s-k and any other folks who may have interest,

The following is the gamblers type double edged dirk/dagger I mentioned several posts back in this thread. She is made of full tang construction and a fancy hand carved guard, wrapped in old world elephant ivory scales from India and embellished with ebony buttons (middle button missing, no doubt dried out & cracked & lost long ago)and pommel area..

She is hot stamped in two lines (1) MANSGN (2) SHEFFIELD

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sunnyd said:
Sure s-k that would be great if you could get a photo of the tang stamp. I really am fascinated with these old circa 1800's knives. The workmanship is absolutely incredible when you consider the tools and technology they had to use to craft these pieces.

I have one nice old Sheffield made gamblers dirk/dagger that I will try and post here later today as well.
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Hi sunnyd. This is the best I can do with the stamps. The one on the blade does not show very well. I agree with your opinion regarding the old knives. I am definitely hooked. :D s-k
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s~k,

I am sure you realize this already, but I just wanted to make sure you knew that your IXL is a valuable piece, patina and all!. Thanks for showing all the wonderful aspects of its beauty here on this cool thread!
 
Yes...thanks sunnyd. I appreciate your support and interest in my knives. I'm glad we share an interest in old time knives. I tried to do some research on your knife but unfortunately drew a blank. Will keep an eye out for that maker. Take care, s-k
 
Here is a Case Tested XX that was recently purchased at a yard sale. The bone is perfect with no chips or cracks. Too bad the original sheath was not with the knife. :D

 
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