SIMONICH TALONITE CARNIVORE

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PENGUIN

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Received my Christmas present from Rob yesterday - below are some pics - it is really really nice
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- typical of Rob's incredible work and attention to detail. Can't say enough good things about Rob & his knives!!
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<img src=http://www.freeyellow.com/members6/penguinknives/carnivore3.jpg>

<img src=http://www.freeyellow.com/members6/penguinknives/carnivore4.jpg>

Hope the links work!

Bill (: (; (:
 
Hey how does the opening compare to the factory Carnivore? Can you hold button and swing blade open?
 
Greased Lightning - there is no comparison between Rekat & Rob's - so much smoother - actually I thought my Crawford Carnivore was smooth till I got Rob's( sorry Pat, this is not a criticism of yours - it is really smooth too!). You have to handle this knife to truely appreciate it!!!
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Bill
 
Hey PENGUIN,

Good looking knife!
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What is the handle material?



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AUSTRALIAN RINGED GIDGEE WOOD - A rare Australian hardwood - density is comparable to Lignum Vitae.

Bill
 
penguin, how thick is the blade and what grind is it?

and its a super cool looking knife. can i have it, penguins don't need knives ya know
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Ray
 
Very nice knife. Good job with the photography, too. The lines are slimmer than the REKAT and Crawford version. It looks much nicer. How long did it take to get?
 
I was really hopin' to have gotten mine from Rob by now, hmmmm....maybe Christmas Eve I'll get a visit from O'l St. Nick? probably not.

Nice looking knife, can't wait for mine, it'll have Desert Ironwood scales, the wait is killing me....
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Ah, but then I'll have it for a long long time to come so I should just learn to be patient!

G2

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G2 Leatherworks
 
Is Rob still taking orders or are they on a limited run? Also how much does he get for one?

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Dennis Bible
 
Penguin,

Fantastic isn't it
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!! Go back a few months to see my review and pics of the first one out of Rob's shop.

Dennis,

Rob was only making 33 as was Pat Crawford. There were 30 more from REKAT using all stock components. Keep in mind ALL these sport Talonite blades! So, yup, 96 total is all there is.

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[This message has been edited by bald1 (edited 22 December 1999).]
 
One can never have enough Carnivores! I would like as many flavors as I can get. I'll give Rob a call tomorrow to see if its not too late to reserve one.

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Dennis Bible
 
IT IS NOT FOR SALE & IT STAYS WITH ME OR CLOSE AT HAND AT ALL TIMES!!! Sorry Blademan!

Blademan: Penguins do need knives, 'DOOOBY DOOOBY DOOO! BEWARE OF THE PENGUIN!, and I do drink Bud Ice on occasion. The blade is 1/8" thick and is flat-ground from the flats to the secondary bevel. Very, Very sharp!

Damon, it is slimmer than the REKAT or Crawford and feels much better in the hand, plus the wood gives it a warm feeling - like a beautiful woman you just want to caress it and handle it. Wait was about 4 months - had ordered 4 other knives from Rob - decided this was one wanted first..

Gary, the wait will be worth every second - I know exactly how you feel, I felt the same way after seeing Bob's & reading his review.
It also looks great with the Ironwood - check out Bob's review & pics - his is Ironwood.

Thanks everybody and particularly Rob - it is understandable that his backlog is almost two years when you see work as fine as this. Now I'm going to go out & do what this knife was designed for - CUT SOMETHING!!
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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!
Bill
 
Hey Penguin, glad you are liking the Carnivore, lets see, next one up is Gary Grayley, but have a few projects that I have to do before doing yours.
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There are a few left that arent spoken for but I can only make these when I have caught up a bit. I am a bit behind on promised delivery times. Thanks for all the kind words Bill.

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Absolutely gorgeous Penguin!

Great work as usual Rob.

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There is one less not spoken for now
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I placed my order today. birthday present for myself, and I have all winter to break the news to my wife
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Dennis Bible

[This message has been edited by shootist16 (edited 25 December 1999).]
 
When you say that the handle is slimmer on Rob's version, do you mean that the scales are not as thick or did Rob change the original outline of the handle?

Is the index finger cutout as deep as on Pat's version?

Axel
 
There is one less available. I have one coming this summer.
Boy have I got something to look forward to!!!!!!!
In Las Vegas I don't usually look forward to summer.
 
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