Show your 'bellys....Sowbellys that is.

beestokk said:
...just answered my own question.

http://www.wrcase.com/special_programs/vault/

...for anyone else that was wondering, too.
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Something kinda cool that's easy to overlook on the Vault page is the Production Checklist link -- when Case puts a pattern in the vault, they create a file listing all the "regular" and many limited edition versions made of the pattern and the years made (no SFOs though typically):

http://www.wrcase.com/special_programs/vault/production_checklists/

Yeah, it's like they hit pause for a Vaulted pattern for a few years.
 
Dorton era Bulldog. One fine knife.
Greg

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L to R: Pacific Hardware & Steel (Napanoch, Remington R4253, Remington R4274, Norvell, Thomaston


L to R: Ibberson (Stan Shaw), Remington R4274, Remington R4253, Pacific Hardware & Steel (Napanoch)
 
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supratentorial...I was just looking on line yesterday at the S&M sowbellies and some of the case ones also. Care to comment on the fit and finish of the 2008 S&M? real nice collection:thumbup:
 
2001 Case Cranberry Bone
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Early 2000s German Owl Head Ram's Horn
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Early 2000s German Owl Head Cracked Ice Acrylic
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Mid 2000s Rough Rider Burnt Stag
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Moore Maker.
I don't know what quirk of fate caused it but if you look closely at the scratches on the clip blade they look a bit like elvish runes... a bit.:)
 
swaybacksteve said:
supratentorial...I was just looking on line yesterday at the S&M sowbellies and some of the case ones also. Care to comment on the fit and finish of the 2008 S&M? real nice collection:thumbup:
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The "finish" is often quite good but unfortunately "fit" is hit or miss with Queen. I think that particular sowbelly is from series 18. Beautiful jigged bone on that knife. I'm not a fan of their 420HC or their grinds. I discussed it a bit here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1297249-Queen-grinds-on-1095-420HC-and-ATS-34 If you're looking for a knife to use, Queen does a much better job with the 1095 steel on their Moore Maker knives. If possible, I'd recommend looking over anything made by Queen before you buy it.



black mamba said:
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Thank you for sharing the photos, Jeff! Nice knives!

meako said:
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Moore Maker.
I don't know what quirk of fate caused it but if you look closely at the scratches on the clip blade they look a bit like elvish runes... a bit.:)
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That's one of my favorite patterns. It's nice and slim and the blades sit very low in the handle. Also, it's very similar to oldies.

I usually grind the spey blade into a semi sheepfoot. Unfortunately mine has a few mechanical problems and a broken handle but I have a backup that's brand new in the box.



NJBillK said:
What is the scale material on the knife in the middle?
Absolutely gorgeous.
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It's called green "shell". I love the stuff. It has a great feel also. I'm not sure but I think it's a type of celluloid.
 
Jake
I just spent ten minutes gawking at your knives! What a treat! Thanks for posting them.
 
Jake,marvelous collection. I thought you might like to see these. I believe both were made by Stan Shaw while at Ibberson,one is marked such on the inside of the liners.

They came out a gentleman's collection,which had 3 more in pearl,marked SS inside on the liners.

The ivory is the one marked.

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