My latest purchases....

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Made by Louisiana knifemaker Robert Capedpon. 440C Satin finish blade is 5 1/2" long and 10" overall. Ivory Micarta handle w/ 416 SS guard engraved by maker. Comes w/ leather sheath. Serial # 179
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Made by Texas knifemaker Ruffin Johnson, don't see many folders from him. 440C Mirror finish blade is 3 3/8" long and 7 3/4" open. Giraffe bone handle. Nickel Silver bolsters, filework on spine. Comes w/ leather pouch.
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Made by Washington knifemaker David Roeder. 5160/15n20 184 layer Damascus blade is 5" long and 9 3/4" Overall. Stabilized Horse manure handle w/ Heat colored 416SS guard and buttcap.
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and last but not least, just got this piece in the mail today, made by Montana knifemaker J.W. Townsend. 440C blued finish blade is 9 1/2" long and 15 3/4" overall. G10 handle w/ 416SS blued bolster.
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do you have any info about the blade/handle materials? I particularly like the Townsend piece as it is very different and unusual which is rather to my liking. Dimension info is good too. Nice to see you gathering and adding to your basket of goodies.
 
Thanks Rolf and Murray.....I updated the descriptions, and yes, that Townsend is very unusual and definitely not my usual style.
 
Stephen,

The diversity of your collection(s) always surprises me.
Thanks for sharing and Congrats !
Are ye still working on the offshore rigs ? :)

Doug
 
Thanks Doug, you know me, if I like it I buy it. Still doing the same thing.
 
You are welcome, Stephen.
You remind of a dear friend who says; "I want that." And then he buys it!
 
Like I told you, dude, I'd have to wash my hands after touching the pasture wood piece. Lol
 
Hey Stephen.....pretty sure that 440C and 416 cannot be blued....it may be a coating, or it might not be stainless steel....just thinking out loud.

That Townsend is awesome, John was a pretty good friend of mine, and I was greatly saddened when he passed away.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Congrats on the new additions Steven. I'm a fan of Roeder's work and hope to add a piece some day.
 
155440--no smell at all, it smells of beauty lol
Steven--Appreciate the info, bought it from a not very knowledgeable source and thanks. Always admired JW's work.
Roger--thanks and yes, David does great work!!
 
I think its Heat colored Stainless, not blued. I remember hearing that somewhere about Roeder's work.
Thanks for sharing ! I do love that Roeder knife ! lol...
 
Kohai999 said:
Hey Stephen.....pretty sure that 440C and 416 cannot be blued....it may be a coating, or it might not be stainless steel....just thinking out loud.

That Townsend is awesome, John was a pretty good friend of mine, and I was greatly saddened when he passed away.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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Hello, I saw you were a friend of J.W. Townsend. I have an original. I would like to know more info about it. I'm sure I saw it on a knife magazine cover some years back but I have not been able to reproduce even that. Do you have at least a beginning place to search for info on his knives or even the history of his work? Thanks.
 
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