New Mistresses meet the Old Mistresses... (Pic Heavy)

[roppda]

So, the FBM Protos from the Knoboganzaaaa arrived late this week, and I have to say WOW! I was pretty sure I would really like these, but these are better in person than I expected.

One thing that was never mentioned by Boss Hog or anyone who went to Knob Creek is that these babies are FAT. They are essentially FBM LE protos. Two of them measure at .300 and the fattest is .308. The hand shaped handles are really sweet too.

I've included some pics below of the Protos, the Protos with some other BMs, and some pics of the best stuff in my collection.

Here's the three protos by themselves:

Here they are with my FBM LE:

Here's a spine shot with the FBM LE:

A pic that shows a little of the genesis of the Battle Mistress:

All the Battle Mistresses:

All of my Straight Handles:

All all of my Steel Hearts:

I'll also save all of us some time (and space in my PM box) - I don't think I'll ever sell any of the straight handles, and will be keeping the protos for some time I imagine as well. Could eventually be trade bait for more straight handles, but that's about it.

Thanks for looking, hope you enjoyed the pics.

 

[Gravelface]

Outstanding collection you have there!!!!!

 

[rt014]

Wow...nice group of knives there!!

 

[wired45]

that's what i'm talkin' about ....

 

[Lil' Foo]

SCHWWWWING!!!

Very COOL Brother... VERY COOL!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[m4matt]

Those are nice.I can't wait for mine to show up.:thumbup:

Go like the wind USPS!! :thumbup:

 

[Winston Smith]

wow.... if i wasn't above it, i'd be jealous as hell. oh wait, i'm not above it and i am jealous as hell.

Winston

 

[xaman]

Those are AMAZING!

Thanks for the pics, I think....

 

[Mulder]

Awsome collection Dan.
Thanks for sharing. :thumbup:

dave

 

[Greg45]

Those Proto's are stunning - and your collection is WOW! :thumbup:

 

[JurT]

That's an impressive collection!!

 

[Tyrkon Lawson]

Wow. Which would you say is the most comfortable to chop with? How do the protos feel chopping? I really like the look of those.

 

[Gravelface]

Protos are Superb Choppers!!! Use Them, anyone who scored one...or 3!!!

 

[Tyrkon Lawson]

I realy like the drop point on the Protos. We need chopping pics!

 

[OldPhysics]

It's really too bad. You seem like such a nice fellow, and you obviously have good taste.

But...I must now hate you. Envy, and all that.

 

[Jaxx]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!! :thumbup::thumbup: Hey, roppda, can ya tell me more about THIS straight handled beauty???

They all ROCK. :thumbup: Great pix!!!! Thanks for sharing! I'll try to NOT be too envious... But I dunno...!

 

[Tyrkon Lawson]

Sometimes ENVY is all we have.

 

[Guyon]

O, beware, my lord, of jealousy!
It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock
The meat it feeds on.

I believe I hate you as well.

 

[Garett]

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

 

[roppda]

Thanks everyone for your kind words and even your envy. My pics aren't as good as Mercmaster, and my collection pales compared to many (Randucci, Mulder, not to mention Skunk) but its been fun and exciting getting it to this point.