So, what's in a name?, well, a lot really. Everybody else names their knives so I am too... Now I know it's a long name but boy will this baby do a lot of stuff! Back in maybe 1965, Topper came out with a toy line called "Johnny Magumba". There was a rifle, a pistol, safari hat, and plastic knife I think but it was the pistol that was uber cool!, "sold seperately!" the ad said and it looked just like a Colt Woodsman. I did'nt just want one, I coveted one... Not a good thing for a Lutheran. Now my parents were, at the time, college students/part time teachers so like this was THE main gift but it was what dreams are made of. I pictured myself and "GW", (my best bud) fending off Nazi German spys and ner-do-wells, down at the railcar yards there in Dennison Texas; our favorite playground - replete with hobos. Of course in Toppers ad it was all about big game hunting in deep dark Africa but Hell, they just did't have much of an imagination. Of course my parents were thrilled at the look on my face as I unwraped my Magumba Pistol, however, that look soon turned to worry when they realized that the toy gun they had bought me actually "shot" those little gray plastic spring loaded bullets at about 200 fps and the detachable magazine held six; of course, the other kids only had cap pistols. Adding insult to injury, Topper sold additional ammo within an eleven year old's price range. I suppose my mom was formulating what she'd say to G.W. Akin's mom as she explained that "GW" would only need one more expensive eye surgery to be able to see again.
I know! I know!... eveyone's been waiting for this knife!, especially all you guys who've made your travel arrangements for the ever popular "parachute in-pack it out-blowgun Rhino hunt" this fall. Well wait no more, it's here! I forged this blade out of one of my Caterpillar 1084 road grader blades ( of which I might add, I've a lifetime supply) and I accidentally forged a recurve! Oh yes, I remember how I did it as I had not been drinking wine yet; it was afterall just 10AM. So, now I plan to make another. I've never made one before and they are cool!, very ergonomic!, sorta "kukurish"... Anyway, the guard is 1/2 inch nickel silver and it's hafted in "Tabingatu Bassuanna". Ok,.... so I can't remember the damn wood's name; it's something African and VERY hard, really. Like Cocobollo there'bouts(Tabuki maybe??). I have a lifetime's collection of wood, horns'n stuff that I've been given, inherited or bought out right; so don't expect me to remember what all of it is called. I'll add that this blade was clay coated when quenched and has a hamon, somewhat, and is 7.5 inches in length X almost a 1/4 width and bears my JS stamp.
All for just $265.00 shipped anywhere in the lower 48
Oh, I forgot. Satisfaction guaranteed. That is, I'll be really satisfied if you buy this knife. No really, you have a three day inspection, return shipping (insured) is on you, just don't chop anything or carve your initials in the handle...
Here's some closeups....
http://www.flex.net/~mitchwilkins/homepage/page7.htm
I know! I know!... eveyone's been waiting for this knife!, especially all you guys who've made your travel arrangements for the ever popular "parachute in-pack it out-blowgun Rhino hunt" this fall. Well wait no more, it's here! I forged this blade out of one of my Caterpillar 1084 road grader blades ( of which I might add, I've a lifetime supply) and I accidentally forged a recurve! Oh yes, I remember how I did it as I had not been drinking wine yet; it was afterall just 10AM. So, now I plan to make another. I've never made one before and they are cool!, very ergonomic!, sorta "kukurish"... Anyway, the guard is 1/2 inch nickel silver and it's hafted in "Tabingatu Bassuanna". Ok,.... so I can't remember the damn wood's name; it's something African and VERY hard, really. Like Cocobollo there'bouts(Tabuki maybe??). I have a lifetime's collection of wood, horns'n stuff that I've been given, inherited or bought out right; so don't expect me to remember what all of it is called. I'll add that this blade was clay coated when quenched and has a hamon, somewhat, and is 7.5 inches in length X almost a 1/4 width and bears my JS stamp.
All for just $265.00 shipped anywhere in the lower 48
Oh, I forgot. Satisfaction guaranteed. That is, I'll be really satisfied if you buy this knife. No really, you have a three day inspection, return shipping (insured) is on you, just don't chop anything or carve your initials in the handle...
Here's some closeups....
http://www.flex.net/~mitchwilkins/homepage/page7.htm
Seriously, that is a great looking knife.
I really loved that set! Thanks for the memories and good luck with your sale. Joe
