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[betzner]

Thanks to an unexpected offer from a very generous member on this forum, I was able to add another beauty to my Carothers vintage micarta family. They had seen I had two and inquired if I'd be interested in a third at damn near what they paid. So, another huge "thank you" to that individual if they end up popping by this thread.



Also very recently picked up this sheath for the field knife produced by another member here, grogimus. She's a beaut. Thanks again, Dan!

That trio/set of vintage antique micartas you have there, I think, represent some kind of coup when presented as a group. The EDC, having seen the material in another of your posts, is so visually striking with it's verigated patterning, and the field knife appears to be presenting some of the same patterning, though in much more subtle detail, so probably of the same larger piece.

Very, VERY nice!

 

[JustinFournier]

That trio/set of vintage antique micartas you have there, I think, represent some kind of coup when presented as a group. The EDC, having seen the material in another of your posts, is so visually striking with it's verigated patterning, and the field knife appears to be presenting some of the same patterning, though in much more subtle detail, so probably of the same larger piece.

Very, VERY nice!

The pieces used in each one came from different parts of the bar, the Fk being closest to the center, the EDC further out and the LC more so.

In time, maybe a year or maybe more, not sure, they will all look the same. coiledwire posted a pic a few posts ago of the one I sold him, that is the same material, but I believe the first one Nathan cut. So it's had something like 18 months or so to darken. Even the Butterscotch is not recognizable compared to it's original pics.

 

[betzner]

Really old micarta can do strange things sometimes. I know, I've owned plenty. In general I absolutely agree that it darkens but I have owned enough anomalies over time that I never would bet substantial money on some pieces that are wierd to begin with. That EDC will most likely become solid in color over time, but darker than the other two maybe. I have one Westinghouse, not CPK, that had scales that were identical, but one colorchanged, not just darkened, and scales had been one piece before the knife was made.

I love the really old micartas, they're special.

 

[JustinFournier]

Yes Bob I agree, thank you for sharing your experience. I love checking in on them from time to time.

 

[grogimus]

I haven't had a chance to do much more than terrify my lilac bushes with the LC yet, can't wait to give it a workout. I feel like a speed freak, I finished a sheath within a week of getting a knife for once.🙄

The Light Chopper and new Busse chopper are looking far too blemish free.

 

[Karoi]

Those sheaths are amazing sheaths grogimus!!

 

[grogimus]

Those sheaths are amazing sheaths grogimus!!

Easy thing to make pants for lovely ass knives. They're functional beauty. Thank you!!

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[TommyGun56]

Was Fortunate to pick up 2 of the Light Choppers recently and must say they are exceptional! Both a work of ART!!! Been a long time Busse Fan "HOWEVER" after picking up the Keffeler Sasquatch in early December and 2 Light Choppers recently, I must honestly admit these 3 knives have quickly become my Favorites!!!

 

[TRfromMT]

^^^Awesome lineup!

 

[betzner]

Three or four months ago, I posted the dagger in this thread and mentioned I probably ought to repeat it three or four times a year - so those who hadn't seen it before would be aware of Nathan's hugely abundant skill levels. So here it is again, but with enough imagery to capture that level of skill, which a friend and very major collector referred to as "freakish perfection". The very best of knifemakers find it difficult if not impossible to achieve perfection to such a degree.

 

[TommyGun56]

Add this dagger to my Wish List! Beautiful-Congratulations!!!

Three or four months ago, I posted the dagger in this thread and mentioned I probably ought to repeat it three or four times a year - so those who hadn't seen it before would be aware of Nathan's hugely abundant skill levels. So here it is again, but with enough imagery to capture that level of skill, which a friend and very major collector referred to as "freakish perfection". The very best of knifemakers find it difficult if not impossible to achieve perfection to such a degree.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Jo walked in from the shop today holding a goddamn e-stop button. I figured that was photo worthy...

the spring was found on the floor in the shop

... the machines are fine... mostly...

 

[Gusbuster]

^Nice pic!:thumbup:

 

[trevitrace]

Glad everyone still has all their digits. :thumbup:

 

[betzner]

Cool, easier to relate on a face to face basis when communicating. Definitely when I come up with some lame excuse for not paying.

 

[JustinFournier]

Wow!!

 

[evltcat]

Jo walked in from the shop today holding a goddamn e-stop button. I figured that was photo worthy...

the spring was found on the floor in the shop

... the machines are fine... mostly...

I bet you had the same look on your face :grumpy: I do when one of my people walks in from the server room with a piece of gear in their hands...
Followed by the obligatory selection of curse words, ending in "can we fix it?" or "how long to get a replacement?"

Glad all body parts are accounted for at the shop!!

 

[HOKIE_FAN]

beautiful knives here... I'm catching the bug.

 

[grogimus]

Three or four months ago, I posted the dagger in this thread and mentioned I probably ought to repeat it three or four times a year - so those who hadn't seen it before would be aware of Nathan's hugely abundant skill levels. So here it is again, but with enough imagery to capture that level of skill, which a friend and very major collector referred to as "freakish perfection". The very best of knifemakers find it difficult if not impossible to achieve perfection to such a degree.

I don't really plan to get stabbed, but if I had to, I would want it to be with something that looks that nice. Beautiful.

 

[craytab]

Three or four months ago, I posted the dagger in this thread and mentioned I probably ought to repeat it three or four times a year - so those who hadn't seen it before would be aware of Nathan's hugely abundant skill levels. So here it is again, but with enough imagery to capture that level of skill, which a friend and very major collector referred to as "freakish perfection". The very best of knifemakers find it difficult if not impossible to achieve perfection to such a degree.

That thing is perfect!