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Pat Crawford "Street Boot" Knife

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Brian C

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I received this little vintage Crawford over the weekend & just had to share.
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The double edged 2 1/2" blade is mirror polished & razor sharp with a vorpal taper ending in a very acute point. It has ivory micarta scales, held in place by 5 stainless or NS pins, with dark red spacers between the scales and the 1/8" thick tang.

It is s/n 18 & was made in 1977 of 440C, the "hot" steel of the day. The brown leather sheath has a slim metal boot/belt clip and, according to Pat, "...has the wrap around snap holder so that the knife could be worn upside down."

Although I should probably simply add it to my collection, it is really too nice to just sit neglected in a drawer. I know it won't be an every day carry piece but, for now at least, it has made its way into the rotation.
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Cheers,

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He who finishes with the most toys wins.

[This message has been edited by bcaffrey (edited 02-08-2000).]
 
Hey Brian,

Would love to see the knife, but your link is asking for a password, I think...

sing

AKTI #A000356
 
Thanks for the heads-up, Sing. It should be working now.

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He who finishes with the most toys wins.
 
Brian,

Oooohh-weeee! That is a sweet little knife!

In the book 'Modern American Fighting Knives' by Robert S. McKay there are a lot of pictures of Pat's FB knives, especially boot knives. There's pics of the Spider, Surefire, Quick Draw, Hide Out, Little Sticker...even pics of a very young Pat working in his shop. Your knife looks like it belongs in that special group of blades.

I wonder...does Pat still make these on special order?
 
Thanks for tellin me about 'Modern American Fighting Knives', MrG. I'll add it to my list of must have books.

You're right - it really is a sweet little blade. I don't know for sure, but I don't know why he wouldn't make one on special order. Pat's Web site has contact information & invites inquiries "...about creations not shown on this web site."

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He who finishes with the most toys wins.
 
Brian,

Is this the knife you were telling me about? It's cute!
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Hey, don't forget that picture when you're at the show, okay?
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Dan
 
Yup, this is the one, Dan. Even my wife & daughter think it's cute.
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Don't worry, I won't forget about the picture. Pat asked me to bring the knife by his table & I plan to do just that... w/digital camera in my pocket.
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--+Brian+--

He who finishes with the most toys wins.
 
That's a beauty, what I call "A Wedding Knife" ... Just the thing to wear with a suit and tie! Good Luck with it!
Ebbtide out.
 
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