Oregon 2011! KNIFE ADDED!

[waynorth]

Anyone who goes to knife shows knows that 422 tables is a BIG show!
All types were represented, with an emphasis on quality, and vintage. And many customs also, with military, agricultural, primitive - you name it.
No cheap junk from the "third world" was evident. Fine old knives, many unused, could be had for appropriate dollars, but could be ogled endlessly!
A full-blown store display of Remington Scout knives and accoutrements turn your crank?? Step back in time and smell the MINT!!
An active display of Israeli self-defense techniques versus a knife?? Right there at the OKCA show!!

Trying to return home with more than I arrived with, I finally, after all these years, achieved my goal!
Sold a bunch of knives, allowing me to make some profit, and still acquire some fine cutlery to upgrade my collection.
For the Empire collection a humble, yet rare, flat-bolstered 3 3/8" Ebony Jack in very good condition.

A middle-aged and minty 4" Stockman with Sears' Craftsman logo.

Can't leave the show without a Harness Jack - thanks to Mark Zalesky of KnifeWorld Magazine; he always brings me something I can't refuse!!
Great little Winchester!!

More in the next post!!

 

[waynorth]

Ah the Customs!! A nice collection of a dozen Bose knives was there to view, but a little rich for my blood in the secondary market. I did trade my way into this nice Ruple though. With Raised Rope filework and nice stag, I've been looking for one for a while. (Thanks for the trade, GaryMusic!)

 

[Blues]

Nice haul, Charlie!!!

 

[Bastid]

Looks like a great haul to me. Congrats especially on adding that Empire to your collection Charlie. They are tough to find.

 

[waynorth]

Not one but TWO of Bruce's Beauties!!
The Feather Damascus knife, number 25, was a delivery at the show, and there was a friend there who sold me number 10, a pre-ban 2-blade! Bruce has only made 26 folding knives to date. He's made some interesting muzzle-loading knife-pistols!
He's a quick study!!

The Damascus was posted in another thread, but it's just not mine until it has a yellow background!
Here's the preban!

 

[ken erickson]

Charlie,

Looks like you had a great time and came home with some wonderful knives! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Cisco Kid]

That is a great collection, but I specially like the damascus and stag backpocket. Congrats.

 

[black mamba]

Spectacular goodies you got there, Charlie. The stag Bump and Ruple are blowin' me away. Congrats!

 

[cnas122]

You go girl. Love the Bumps. I've been on his list for about 2 years and can't wait until my name comes up. Looks like you ended up with a great haul. Congrats.

 

[waynorth]

Thanks for looking and enjoying Fellers! There was so much more - I had to stay at my table to keep the sales going, so missed a lot of the show this year. Still got an eyeful though!

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

Sounds you had some fun. Glad it was a great trip for you. Thanks for sharing.
Amos

 

[Campbellclanman]

Hey there Charlie...I was just going to send you a pm to ask if everything was ok - as I hadn't seen you around!...now I know where you have been...and mate...to be the lucky guy whom bought knives off you-as you can guarantee that they were nice knives indeed!
Your latest purchases look simply awesome...I have to admit the Ruple just flies out my screen and smacks me as the most perfectly shaped folder that I have seen to date, it has really has got to me that knife, also...just to add to the compliments that you have recieved so far ...the Empire Ebony Jack is a Beaut..that main blades long pull running right into the Swedge...I think that is a honey, and just to cap it off the Craftesman is right there for my taste...what a great little knife.
I have to get to one of these shows!!

 

[mqqn]

Hi Charlie -

Sweet knives! Thanks for the pictures!

best regards -

mqqn

 

[biglmbass]

Great haul. I'm really liking the Craftsman stockman. Any idea of who made it?

 

[Bastid]

Love the haul even more. Bruce's work has always been a favorite of mine.

 

[KnifeHead]

Some time I'd like to just follow Charlie around at a show just to see him in action.

 

[Blues]

Some time I'd like to just follow Charlie around at a show just to see him in action.

It usually looks something like this when Charlie makes his way up the aisles at the Blade Show.

 

[waynorth]

Great haul. I'm really liking the Craftsman stockman. Any idea of who made it?

I'm pretty sure it is an example of Camillus's (R.I.P.) work, big bass.

 

[waynorth]

It usually looks something like this when Charlie makes his way up the aisles at the Blade Show.

You need to have the right assistants, Elliott!

 

[bakerg2g]

Charlie, Looks like you had a great time. You always have
some special knives! Nice haul. Love that Empire!!
looks very nice. Congrats... And thanks for sharing.


Jason