Some new friends have arrived, ohta, western, john loyd....

[Campbellclanman]

Hi everyone.
I have been pretty lucky to be honest..at times you sit back and look at what you have...I have a great job, great daughters-a lovely lady, a neat old house...AND...I get to follow my hobby/addiction in this fantastic knife world of ours...
I would really like to show you some of my new arrivals...if you are anything like me, I just love looking at everyones knives..so please ....take a look at the latest arrivals, nothing too flash, but to me...I feel pretty lucky....I hope you enjoy the look.

This knife is one of John Lloyds, now Vince...please correct me if I have anything wrong here my friend...John I think is an up-coming maker, and I think he will be a name that we will see a bit more of in years to come the two I have are nice knives, but I have another couple that are on the way that I think super-cede this last lot of work in style, and quality...but in saying this...the gunstock / fish shield is real nice knife...beautiful W &T, finish to the knife is great, its a very nice knife...

The other John Lloyd is this one here, a nice everyday user-nice action, stag is a mismatch in colour-but hey-still nice, and for what I got it for and the knife it is...is a neat edc....and its had a hell of a workout already

Oh man...everytime I saw the guys put up photos of their Ohta's...I was simply blown away....I knew I had to have one, but was way out of my reach....untill I saw this sweetheart of a knife, it is everything I dreamed it to be, I am so happy with this lovely knife...at last I have my Ohta...

This next knife, I was introduced to this model when I saw Anthony looking at one, anyway...since that day...I couldnt get that knife out of my head, the fit and finish, the W & T , absolutely everything about that knife was just top quality-everything, an 1987 Queen made, swell center Winchester coffin bolstered Jack!, This is custom made knife quality, the jigging and bone in the light is simply awesome....Thank you Anthony my friend for your influence.( please forgive the oil smears on the blades folks )

This is a lovely Buck, I dont know too much yet about this knife...I will endevour to find out a lot more than what I know...'80's knife that is in beautifull condition, W & T is lovely.

This Carl Schlieper is a massive knife...very heavy, Stunning Stag....and all round a awesome knife, Always been a fan of this Maker and I really like this knife...hope you do..

Just a finish off note, I want to thank everybody in Traditionals, there are people ( many ) here who have helped me immensely and are just fantastic people, whom I want to meet one day, so thank you everyone, and I hope you enjoy your weekend.

 

[SharpNJ]

Nice haul, especially the Ohta. I have 4 of his and love his work.

 

[Blues]

Well done, Duncan. Some very nice knives!

 

[duckman1]

All great looking knives. I really like the fish shield.

 

[cnas122]

Yea...I was thinking the same thing about the fish shield. Haven't seen that before

 

[Railsplitter]

Wow, Duncan, you did good!

The fish shield on that John Lloyd Gunstock has got to be one of a kind. Nicely done and a great looking knife. The Ohta is stunning and I really like that Buck 701 too. The 703 is my all time favorite Buck knife. (same design but 3 1/4" closed)

You have some nice ones there, my friend. Congrats!

 

[zerogee]

The Buck 700 series were some great knives - the 709 is one of my all time favorite production EDC knives (at least in modern times). Those "black box" Winchesters were a great series -- I have two of the 4 blade swellback congress I got some while back. Nice ones from John Lloyd too.

Quite a haul there! :thumbup:

 

[supratentorial]

Congrats on the new knives, Duncan! Some really nicely figured stag on those knives. I wondered if Queen made those knives for Winchester but I wasn't sure -- thank you for the info.

 

[dannyp]

That's a great group there, Duncan! I always like to see someone post that they have acquired some knives that they have been wanting for a while. I'm sure it has to be even harder to get them to the other side of the world, but I bet it makes it that much more special for you. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the new knives.:thumbup:

 

[lambertiana]

Nice haul, especially the Ohta. I have been wanting an Ohta for some time now.

I have an Eye Brand like that. The saw works really well.

 

[VCM3]

:thumbup:Very nice batch Duncan :thumbup:

Nothing wrong at all :thumbup:
-Vince

 

[338375]

Wow.... Very cool Duncan. I'd be a happy camper too if all those showed up at my door

 

[kamagong]

Awesome haul Duncan. That gunstock is a nice piece, with lovely stag scales.

I especially like that Ohta. I have one in the same pattern and it's my favorite knife.

- Christian

 

[Campbellclanman]

Thank you guys for the great comments, always great getting comments and info from everyone, there are more knives to come , another Winchester-I think there may be a year difference between the two-we'll see...
I have just come back from visiting my very good friend, I have been mates with him since I was 15 years old, hes like a Brother to me..anyway...his name is Bobby, and he would drop everything to come and help you when you need a hand, not so long ago we buried his Dad...Arthur was a older version of Bob...loved his fishing, as Bob does, ...anyway...the day his dads coffin was lowered into the ground...I couldnt get Bob to leave with me...he just couldnt leave his Dads coffin in there without finishing the task...so we grabbed a few shovels...and did the deed ourselves...I bloody near needed the plot next to Arthur when we finished-whew....it was a very hot day, I was wearing a suit and tie.
Back to the fish shielded knife....as soon as I handled this knife-I knew it was for my mate, its now in his pocket, and I have never felt better about gifting a knife, he misses going fishing with his Dad, and I just think its a great knife for him.

 

[338375]

Thank you guys for the great comments, always great getting comments and info from everyone, there are more knives to come , another Winchester-I think there may be a year difference between the two-we'll see...
I have just come back from visiting my very good friend, I have been mates with him since I was 15 years old, hes like a Brother to me..anyway...his name is Bobby, and he would drop everything to come and help you when you need a hand, not so long ago we buried his Dad...Arthur was a older version of Bob...loved his fishing, as Bob does, ...anyway...the day his dads coffin was lowered into the ground...I couldnt get Bob to leave with me...he just couldnt leave his Dads coffin in there without finishing the task...so we grabbed a few shovels...and did the deed ourselves...I bloody near needed the plot next to Arthur when we finished-whew....it was a very hot day, I was wearing a suit and tie.
Back to the fish shielded knife....as soon as I handled this knife-I knew it was for my mate, its now in his pocket, and I have never felt better about gifting a knife, he misses going fishing with his Dad, and I just think its a great knife for him.

Thats what good friends do. The knife is an incredible gift. My best friend and I have been friends since grade school ( almost 40 years ), and we still go camping and hunting together every year.

My condolensces for the loss of your friends dad

 

[comoha]

All beautiful stuff Campbell. You truly are fortunate my friend!
Two things: That Ohta! I have not owned an Ohta yet, not for lack of trying. Each one I see is remarkable.
And that John Lloyd with the fish shield. If I had seen that one for sale I would have scooped it up for the shield alone! (Although the rest of the knife is awesome...)

 

[Boggs]

Something about a nice knife in your pocket....is just gives you that extra swagger in your walk....

 

[sunnyd]

What a sweet bevy of gorgeous traditional slipjoints you have managed to get your paws on here, Duncan!. :thumbup: Man-Oh-Man, I just keep staring at this new batch of eye candy or yours.. That one John Loyd with the Fish shield really jumped out at me too. Very indeed!. And the Stag on the others! What a great score here, pard! :thumbup:

Incidentally, that vintage Buck #701 is in incredible condition as is her little belt sheath. If memory serves she is late 1970's -- 1977-78-79 based on that tang stamp.. I am going to check my references to make sure and let you know later on.


Best,
Anthony

 

[JC in SC]

That is a great haul and a wonderful story of friendship. I never get tired of seeing posts of either of those subjects:thumbup:

 

[rprocter]

Duncan, thanks for showing us your new knives. Your pictures are very good. Also very touching story about your friend Bob and then giving him one of your special knives. Giving away a knife you really like makes it a most special gift for both of you.
I have been using a Schlieper 99DS for some years for my gardening/landscaping work on my property. The blade really takes and holds a superior edge and the saw blade is a very efficient 'cutter' as well. Once you start using a knife with a good saw blade, you'll find it as useful as a regular blade. AGR has a great pouch style sheath that is a perfect fit for it.
As a side note, i just read a post by AG in which he says Schlieper is "no more". Yet lately i've seen lots of new Schlieper knives on ebay (more than ever before), so i wonder if knives with this branding are now being made elsewhere ? Anybody know about this ? (not to hijack your thread Duncan, but it would be important to know if this is the case)
roland