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After intense haggling, i managed to liberate these two lovely knives from a certain Scotsman (Duncan)....Very nice fit and finish on them both....thank you Duncan........FES

Case Saddleback and Queen cut muskrat

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Fes was lucky to get the Saddlehorn, it nearly went to another home, I bought the Case Ebony Saddle horn because they are such a cool little knife also they are a SFO, one of 250 I think, TB stamping on the rather different Spey....( am I correct that this stamp was to show that Tony Bose had something to do with just the Spey?..or the whole knife? )
I recently bought another Ebony Saddlehorn as I wanted to queen one and use the other, ..but what can I say guys...I can only stand to see a grown man cry for so long so I gave in. :D
Seriously though...Fes can sharpen a blade pretty darn decently, so he took the time to come on up, stay the night and teach me a thing or two about sharpening, and I did promise him a shiny toy if he did so :thumbup:...I learnt a lot.
I also learnt that the human body can only tolerate so much Bourbon, I just dont feel good today lol.
 
It was only a rhetorical question, to express that those are two beautiful specimens and ones I would really like to own someday. Its none of my business why or what, that's between you two gentleman. Sorry for my exuberance Fes
 
Gevonovich said:
It was only a rhetorical question, to express that those are two beautiful specimens and ones I would really like to own someday. Its none of my business why or what, that's between you two gentleman. Sorry for my exuberance Fes
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...My apologies..i was being flippant...Im extremely happy to be gifted these lovely knives..Duncan has a wonderful collection and is exceedingly generous with it.....a true gentleman..............................FES
 
Gevonovich said:
It was only a rhetorical question, to express that those are two beautiful specimens and ones I would really like to own someday. Its none of my business why or what, that's between you two gentleman. Sorry for my exuberance Fes
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Genovich...no need for sorrys my friend especially for exuberance - we need that here!...I always chime in with a comment like that, and its always a pleasure to read what you have to say...I just thought it would be great to read about our deal we had, the SM Muskrat was a gift from me to Fesl.

And I correct you one one thing Genovich... it IS your business what your fellow members get up to :D :thumbup:
 
festerfromnzed said:
After intense haggling, i managed to liberate these two lovely knives from a certain Scotsman (Duncan)....Very nice fit and finish on them both....thank you Duncan........FES
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Hmmm... I see no fur, fangs, or feathers. I'm not sure either of those knives are yours yet. ;)

Good on both of you.

~ P.
 
Hi FES!

Two great knives you have there, congratz my friend!

That ebony on the Case looks really great.

Kind regards
Andi
 
Lucky strike on the Case Fes...as a friend of mine used to say, holding booze is always an advantage :D
Jokes aside, I'm glad you had a good time over there. I'm not a fan of Bourbon, but as I told Fes, when I'll get to NZ myself, I will definitely join both of you guys :)

Fausto
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A generous man you are, Duncan! I hope your hangover is a dim memory!
I had one of those saddlehorns in Redbone, but Ebony is the premier choice IMO.
You are lucky to have such a friend, Fes!
 
Congrats, FES! Knife sharpening tips are a gift that will keep on giving. :thumbup:

Campbellclanman said:
TB stamping on the rather different Spey....( am I correct that this stamp was to show that Tony Bose had something to do with just the Spey?..or the whole knife?
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I read that Mr. Bose replaced the pot bellied spey with a skinning blade that he finds more useful and reduced the size of the knife to 3 1/2" closed so that it was easier to carry. I'm not sure of the production number for the ebony but I think 250 also.

Great jigged bone on that Premiere!
 
Thanks for the comments...Its always great to catch up with a kindred spirit such as Duncan..The Premier is indeed a very lovely knife,the blades are super fine and flexible (1 of 400) with very positive snap..I was also lucky enough to meet a friend of Duncans who is a SERIOUS!! collector..We went to his house and i was truly lost for words (which takes some doing!)..He produced roll after roll of the most beautiful and highly collectible knives i have ever seen ..it may sound weird but i nearly got bored of handling 18th century REAL bowies!!..One of the highlights for me,was i got to handle a REAL 15th century katana with its companion pieces (wazakashi and tanto)..A beautiful weapon and a memory i will take to my grave....Thanks again Duncan......................................FES
 
Thank you for your kind words Fes and Charlie.
Charlie and I have spoken before about these knives, Ash.... yeah...the Saddlehorn is just beautiful..I have a awesome Lloyd Saddlehorn making its way to me as we type.
Yes stepping into that room of knives is like stepping into a Museum...awesome, just awesome.


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My apologies Fausto, as I was meant to say, it would indeed be a pleasure to meet you my friend, and to spend a little time talking knives with you.
hopefully soon!
 
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