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Wow there is surely some nice eye candy shown so far. I especially am fond of the ivory knives posted so far. Here are a few that I am proud to own. I really like the coloring/speckling of the ivory on the teardrop. The whittler is really elegant with the slanted bolsters, and the nice dark buffalo horn. I like the engraved bolster and chunky stag on the lockback. And what's not to love about 100+ year old antique pearl?
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I'm a die-hard Scout pattern enthusiast, out of love for the complexity and utility of the design. A well executed 4-blade traditional is a thing of beauty. If it happens to look amazing as well, it's a work of art.
The prettiest Scout I've seen in person is my particular Charlie Campagna GEC Texas Camp Knife. The enormous size of this knife allows for a wonderful degree of detail. Each tool is stamped. Both blades are perfectly shaped and swedged. The clip has a great long pull. The can opener/cap lifter is functionally amazing. The scoop punch is spectacular. All of this is presented in a gorgeous equal end shape with an extraordinarily executed shield. Even the bolsters and bail are amazing to look at. Every tool has a half stop, and possesses absolutely legendary snap with its walk and talk. The tools literally echo within the frame as they close. And ever tool has no play whatsoever.
If that weren't enough, I've made some custom modifications of my own. The clip blade has been lowered to prevent the tip from catching. I've also darkly patinaed the blades through normal use and lemon juice soaking.
The downside of my lemon juice patina method was that it partially bleached the bone scales. So I dyed the scales using brown RIT dye, over the existing color, resulting on a wonderfully deep reddish-brown color that is a joy to gaze at. Add a brown leather lace fob to complete the knife, and you have an instant classic that begs to be used. And use it I have. It spent the majority of last summer being used for hiking in the Adirondacks, and for opening beer on my back porch.
Every time I need a boost in my day, I carry my Texas Camp Knife.
The prettiest Scout I've seen in person is my particular Charlie Campagna GEC Texas Camp Knife. The enormous size of this knife allows for a wonderful degree of detail. Each tool is stamped. Both blades are perfectly shaped and swedged. The clip has a great long pull. The can opener/cap lifter is functionally amazing. The scoop punch is spectacular. All of this is presented in a gorgeous equal end shape with an extraordinarily executed shield. Even the bolsters and bail are amazing to look at. Every tool has a half stop, and possesses absolutely legendary snap with its walk and talk. The tools literally echo within the frame as they close. And ever tool has no play whatsoever.
If that weren't enough, I've made some custom modifications of my own. The clip blade has been lowered to prevent the tip from catching. I've also darkly patinaed the blades through normal use and lemon juice soaking.
The downside of my lemon juice patina method was that it partially bleached the bone scales. So I dyed the scales using brown RIT dye, over the existing color, resulting on a wonderfully deep reddish-brown color that is a joy to gaze at. Add a brown leather lace fob to complete the knife, and you have an instant classic that begs to be used. And use it I have. It spent the majority of last summer being used for hiking in the Adirondacks, and for opening beer on my back porch.
Every time I need a boost in my day, I carry my Texas Camp Knife.
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This is the Purdy knife in my collection. I don't think I will clean game with this one.
Seeing knives like that makes me want an ivory covered blade, even though I usually don't care enough about it to pay the premium.
We'll see how this one lands - pretty true to a traditional scalpel design. I know they're generally intended to be surgical instruments and not EDC blades, but Patton's take on them happens to fill that role nicely, especially the way he twists these steels together...
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Thank you for the replies, guys. Some very nice knives :thumbup:
I also appreciate the Norfolk. It's an elegant but very capable pattern. Even has sunk joints.
That's certainly a gorgeous knife!
Jake (and Jeff):
Something about the classic, flowing lines of the Wharncliffe blade and handle shape, just seem so graceful to me.
Ever since Jack showed this earlier Norfolk pattern in the Lambsfoot thread a couple of weeks ago, my thoughts keep returning to it.
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I also appreciate the Norfolk. It's an elegant but very capable pattern. Even has sunk joints.
That's certainly a gorgeous knife!
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Here's an oldie, a GEC, and some customs that I find very appealing.
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Thanks Alan, I really enjoy it too. John was my favorite knife maker and is deeply missed. His Legacy series of knives are some of the finest knives ever produced, IMO.
Here are a couple I find purdy,
Bob Loveless and Tom Overeynder, Brian Hochstrat engraving
Joel Chamblin Lockback whittler, stag, gold and CTS XHP
Tom Overeynder serpentine trapper, black lip pearl, gold, and CPM 154
Ken Coats, Paua
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This is the lure of Traditionals, many are so very beautiful both to look at and to use. We are spoiled by riches!
Ironbut Those are very good Queen Stockman, I particularly favour the No.26 is that Horn?
I got a star when this 83 turned up, both sides have great stag and I enjoy using the knife.
Ironbut Those are very good Queen Stockman, I particularly favour the No.26 is that Horn?
I got a star when this 83 turned up, both sides have great stag and I enjoy using the knife.
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This is the lure of Traditionals, many are so very beautiful both to look at and to use. We are spoiled by riches!
Ironbut Those are very good Queen Stockman, I particularly favour the No.26 is that Horn?
I got a star when this 83 turned up, both sides have great stag and I enjoy using the knife.
Nice 83, Will!
Yes, the #26 is buffalo. I was sure the #49 would be my favorite stockman, but it turned out I like the #26 better. The #49 may end up being my son's Christmas present.
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I'm a die-hard Scout pattern enthusiast, out of love for the complexity and utility of the design. A well executed 4-blade traditional is a thing of beauty. If it happens to look amazing as well, it's a work of art.
The prettiest Scout I've seen in person is my particular Charlie Campagna GEC Texas Camp Knife.
Every time I need a boost in my day, I carry my Texas Camp Knife.
Buzzbait...the Campagna Camp knife is truly beautiful. The last few knives I have gotten have been scouts and certainly the Camp knife is one to behold among them. So much so that I have not used it. You have taken that extra step with this knife and it looks great. A scout knife certainly looks good used.:thumbup:
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I like everything you have done to your knife. You have really made it into your own. I've never carried a pocket knife that large. Do use a belt case to carry it?
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I often just toss it into my front pocket, inside of a KSF Mainstreet Pocketslip. It's an absolutely perfect fit for the Texas Camp Knife. Like a hand in a glove. The pocketslip helps the knife to stand up in the pocket.
But when I'm out hiking and canoeing and such, I do have a dedicated pancake sheath for it.
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Some really fine looking looking knives posted!
I thought I'd add this one. Besides having my favorite cover material, stag, it has some excellent file work. I also admire the talent it takes to dovetail the bolsters and stag for a nice touch. All in all it makes a good looking knife even better looking.
I thought I'd add this one. Besides having my favorite cover material, stag, it has some excellent file work. I also admire the talent it takes to dovetail the bolsters and stag for a nice touch. All in all it makes a good looking knife even better looking.
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What an exceptional work of art Gary. 
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:thumbup:I think the best looking knife I've ever seen belongs to one of our moderators (I believe it's Peregrin). It's a stag lanny's clip and I stare at that thing every time it makes an appearance. I sure hope it's posted in this thread because it sure deserves it. Perfect in my opinion....