Newt's"Sandbar Bowie"Arrived!!! It's A Beauty.

sky masterson

sky masterson

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7:20 p.m.and the doorbell rings.My wife says "who can that be?".It's my buddy in brown from U.P.S.with a large white box.Rip open the box and WOW!
The details-the Livesay/Van Cook Sandbar Bowie was designed using a style of Bowie from an original Confederate Bowie made during the Civil War period in Arkansas.The blade is 1084 high carbon tool steel,& has black linen micarta scales.I love it.Thanks, Newt.I got that Great New Knife Feeling!
This is the #15 pictured on Newt Livesay's site.The picture does not do it justice.
 
Yep, the Sandbars are really good stuff. The UPS guy (a different one
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) delivered # 6 to me just a few minutes after you received yours. I haven't had a chance to cut anything with it yet, but I'm pretty pleased with the package so far...seems like a lot of blade for the price. Definitely one of Newt's best efforts...

Jim
 
#13 has been here for a while...gotta love it! Sharp? Oh yeah
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I was slicing tabloid sized sheets of newsprint almost the length of the blade!
If I was gunna pic nits, the edge grind wavers a little on one side, near the guard. It is no biggie to me and for the price...hey no problem!
The best were the reactions.
My wife was sittin' next to me when I opened the package. She actually shivered!
"Is that what you wanted?"
"Oh yeah!"
"As long as you like it..."
2 of my buddies (on the edge of knifeknutdom) both made the same unspellable caveman noise!
This deserves one of MSastre's Southern Comfort sheaths...Are ya listenin' Mike?
Are you sure of the steel type? I thought it was 1094...
Anyway great knife, great price and Newt is a great guy for puttin' up with us over on his forum
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Still waiting on mine- Talked to Newt yesterday & it should be here any time now. Can't wait. Note to Sky & Ebb: you guys going to the NYC show in November? I think there should be a 1/2 dozen Sandbars among NYC forumites- time for a group shot.

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"Never give a sword to a man who can't dance" (Celtic Proverb)
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I'm in... that is, if mine ever gets here.
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Cheers,
Brian

He who finishes with the most toys wins.
 
Hey Brian,
Newt has a post up on his forum, basically sez if you didn't get yours...e-mail him.
Check it out at Newt's "Knife" forum.
Hope it gets there soon!

here ya go:

http://server3.ezboard.com/blivesayknives
(edited to include link)

[This message has been edited by Ebbtide (edited 06-06-2001).]
 
Thanks, Ebbtide. There had been a bit of mis-comm at Newt's but it should have shipped last Thurs. I just followed-up anyway as Newt requested.

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Cheers,
Brian

He who finishes with the most toys wins.
 
Howdy Brian-
You're not alone- I'm waiting on mine too- ours are among the last few to leave the shop. Satin finish, right?

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"Never give a sword to a man who can't dance" (Celtic Proverb)
AKTI# A000107
 
The steel is 1095---
The steel is 1084,my bust-Newt corrected me.

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Although it does not mindfully keep guard in the small mountain fields, the scarecrow does not stand in vain
Bukkoku

[This message has been edited by fudo (edited 06-07-2001).]
 
Thanks for commiserating, Rugger. Yup, satin finish. According to UPS, mine should arrive today.
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Cheers,
Brian

He who finishes with the most toys wins.

NOTE: My old PhotoPoint site is no more. Follow the "toys" link to my new site.

[This message has been edited by bcaffrey (edited 06-07-2001).]
 
OK Brian, Now let's see if the service improves at Houlihan's in November!

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"Never give a sword to a man who can't dance" (Celtic Proverb)
AKTI# A000107
 
Forget Houlihans and go to PJ Carneys...NW corner of 57 & 7th. Tell Hector the cook that Wally the fisherman sent you
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If y'all want I can do a photo composite of the SBBOG (SandBar Bowie Owners Group) so we can include the nonNY members too
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PJ Carneys brings back some memories. I used to work around the corner at 888 Seventh. Great burgers, IIRC.

I think the photo composite is a great idea. Thanks for volunteering. I'll take some pics this weekend.

Oh well, back to pressing my nose against the window, waiting for the brown truck of joy.
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Cheers,
Brian

He who finishes with the most toys wins.

NOTE: My old PhotoPoint site is no more. Follow the "toys" link to my new site.
 
Too funny!
I also worked @! 888
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from '82-88 on the 27th floor.
Big city, small world
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I'd have to drag out an old resume to give you exact dates but I think it was the early-mid 70s. IIRC, I moved between the 39 & 44 floors.

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Cheers,
Brian

He who finishes with the most toys wins.

NOTE: My old PhotoPoint site is no more. Follow the "toys" link to my new site.
 
Jeez- I think know that bar too...

I worked @ 50th & B'way & 49th & 6th for a little while.
The "Owner's Group" shot sounds good. I'll get a photo as soon as the critter hits the porch.

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"Never give a sword to a man who can't dance" (Celtic Proverb)
AKTI# A000107
 
Happy dance time... comments later!!!
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Cheers,
Brian

He who finishes with the most toys wins.

NOTE: My old PhotoPoint site is no more. Follow the "toys" link to my new site.
 
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