My Fiddleback Flock

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It's no secret that I'm a fan of Andy's gear, and I've wound up with an embarrassing number of his knives! :) Still planning to have one (at least) of every model, too. Anyway, apparently my enthusiasm for Fiddleback knives has been noticed, and I had a request for a few pics of the lineup recently. The centerpiece is a chunk of Hickory that was left over from a project. I don't drink sodas from the can much, but I wanted to get some use out of the Fiddleback coozie that Andy sent with my last order - so I made myself a Fiddleback plaque to sit on the gunbench! Hope Andy doesn't mind my cutting up his swag. :)

Behold the awesomeness and attractiveness! ;)

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Here's the smallest of the bunch, two Bow Legged Joes and one Glow in the Dark Runt. It's extremely hard to decide which Fiddleback would be my favorite, but the little Bow Legged Joe sees the most use because it's size makes it so easy to carry.

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Then the EDC and a special little Red Micarta Three Finger Karda, which has the distinction of having given me my worst Fiddleback cut! :)

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Next is the legendary, and as yet unduplicated, Snubnose in Bocote! I love this knife, it just feels so right! Hoping to get a "three finger" version out of Andy, someday. ;)

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Then we have a smashing Spalted Maple Arete, which is Talfuchre's design. Perhaps the knife that I would keep if I could only have one. Perfect for everything, and fits like a glove. Feast your eyes on the maple.

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A very special Woodsman with a Cohea-style etch. I'm extremely pleased to own this one - my kids will bury it with me! :)

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The bruiser of the bunch is a fantastic Bow Legged Chopper in Shadetree Glow in the Dark phenolic. It's for the Zombies.

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I'm also a fan of Talfuchre's leather work, and I've been fortunate enough to run some knives through his talented hands. The horizontal carry sheath is what works best for me, and the first one he made for me (for the red micarta Bow Legged Belt Knife) was fantastic. Each of the next two was incrementally better as he refined what he liked to do in a horizontal sheath design. The Snubnose doesn't get much use because of it's size, but it's my proverbial "Barbecue Knife." I just got the little Bow Legged Joe back with it's sheath a few days ago, but it's been on my belt ever since! Fiddleback blades in Talfuchre leather. It don't get no better than that! :)

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So, there's the collection...so far! ;)

Many thanks to Andy for making such amazing knives, and to Tal for the leather art.
 
Wow. That's a real nice spread you have there. I'm hoping to add my first Fiddleback to the fleet soon. I don't know which one of yours I like the most they are each spectacular in their own way.
 
wow.. :eek: great looking collection... Andy's work is amazing...:thumbup: i especially like that Arete.. that scales on that thing are gorgeous..
 
Wow! That is impressive!

You are a dealer from now on. The 25% off should help your addiction a bit.
 
It's about time for a glass-fronted wall case, with easy access for daily selection. Then, you can accessorize with the right clothes. :)
 
You can. I think you can anyway.
 
Fiddleback said:
You can. I think you can anyway.
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I think he can if you say he can ...:thumbup:

As for the collection. My lonely Lady Finger is going to need some company it seems. Thanks for taking the time with the pics.
 
That's a great collection you have. Thanks for posting the pictures. I'm getting ready to go back on tour with the band I work for and I plan on saving my per diem money so I can get some more of Andy's work when I get back home in December. Now I gotta start thinking about what I want next.
 
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That's a great collection you have. Thanks for posting the pictures. I'm getting ready to go back on tour with the band I work for and I plan on saving my per diem money so I can get some more of Andy's work when I get back home in December. Now I gotta start thinking about what I want next.
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Remember to send me your address so I can send your wood back to you.
 
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