Northwoods 5" Texas Toothpick with ivory scales

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I just ordered this beauty last week from KSF and am now holding my breath that it makes it through Canada customs.
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It is legal to own preban elephant ivory in Canada but customs is always a risk with knives as they tend to confiscate anything they don't "like" although usually it is "scary" tacticals that can be "flipped" open
This was just so beautiful that I had to take the chance.
I love the pattern ,I love the D2 and ivory is the best handle material there is.

I would love to hear from any other Northwoods or ivory handled knife owners especially with photos.

I found a few threads on ivory northwoods but all the photos were long gone.:(

If there are any Canadians out there who have had an ivory knife come through customs OK I would be VERY pleased to hear that!!!
 
I have the same knife in jigged bone that came from the USA (Northwoods themselves) and had no problem. And it's a beauty. Just picked up another one (Queen version, same maker though) in a trade as a user. They are a great using pattern. The mechanics and legality of this tool are 100% cool with the border, but I can't speak for the legal ivory part (I do think they come with a certificate of pre-ban ivory to make it easier).

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Very nice. I have the stag version which I bought directly from Northwoods as well. The finish is excellent. Its a real handful too - it snaps open and because it's so thin the blade seems very long. I'd love to have a slim sheath made to carry it.
 
Beautiful purchase! Here's hoping it gets to you safe and sound! :)
 
Thanks guys it was definitly worth the risk. Also the price was quite good at 200$US.
The stag one was half that but the ivory was just so unique and rare. i can see why
you guys like the pattern. It is a very handy one in the kitchen for food prep. I have a #9 Opinel that is even longer but that same blade and use it daily. It is nothing like this though.

I love the idea f a fitted sheath! I have a buddy who does fantastic work and did one for my first slippie a bone handled GEC.
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I am thinking a nice rosewood Lagolule (spelling it wrong) would be a nice match.
 
WOO HOO! it made it through customs with out incident.
It is truly a beautiful piece. The ivory to bolster fit is excellent although the arrowhead shield has some gap. The spring is about perfect maybe because the longer blade gives a bit more leverage. The ivory is fantastic ,I keep picking it up just to handle it.
The D2 blade needed a bit of a touch up though and could be a little less obtuse although that is more preference than anything else.

I LOVE the large toothpick pattern and it looks especially good with the stainless bolsters and ivory. It is a big knife that does not feel big. I will take a photo next to my Spyderco Police today. It is almost the same size but it just disappears in a hand or pocket because of the beautifully organic shape. I am tempted to order a matching stag version to use as the ivory one is just a little to pretty to EDC. It really is to bad about the sield to ivory fit or it would be perfect.
 
Here is a huge photo of the ivory Northwoods next to my Spyderco Police just to give you an idea of size.
I love this knife a LOT.
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