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On Friday afternoon I received a package from r8shell, the contents of which touched me greatly 
A few weeks back, as a result of some comments I made with regard to a Taylor Schrade Old Timer Barlow knife, and their unavailability on this side of the pond, r8shell asked if she might send me one. Its great to be able to have a look at one of these knives, and I have to say that theyre hard to fault. Very nicely made, and with a good sharp edge, a great little user for sure. Many thanks r8shell :thumbup:
Of course, as tends to happen round these parts, r8shell very thoughtfully included some other goodies Knowing of my love of the Lambsfoot, she thought I might be interested by the Taylor Schrade Land Shark, and indeed I am. I came across a pic of one of these knives somewhere, and Im surprised we dont see more of them. They describe the blade as a coping blade, which I suppose it is, just a very long one. Pretty close to a Lambsfoot as you can see, it even has the subtle taper, and also similar to a much earlier blade style, as seen on some old Barlows for example. The single-blade Land Shark has an easy-open notch and great ergonomics. A really useful little knife I think.
So I could see what the Schrade Old Timers of Old were like, r8shell very kindly included a carbon-steel Schrade Peanut, which is a lovely knife I think, feeling really nice in hand. Itll make a great watch-pocket carry, and might even partner up Earl
Last, but certainly not least in my book, is a wee Chinese fish knife, which some of you old timers might remember were very common once upon a time. I was fishing mad as a kid, and one of these knives was a constant companion in the top pocket of my fishing vest. I loved that knife, but strangely Id completely forgotten about it, until quite recently. R8shell obviously saw my subsequent post and thought of me. I am SO pleased with this little knife, which takes me back to my boyhood. I think Im going to slip it into my wallet
Many thanks for the knives r8shell, for the lovely card, and for your friendship of course, youve made an old timer very happy :thumbup:
Jack
A few weeks back, as a result of some comments I made with regard to a Taylor Schrade Old Timer Barlow knife, and their unavailability on this side of the pond, r8shell asked if she might send me one. Its great to be able to have a look at one of these knives, and I have to say that theyre hard to fault. Very nicely made, and with a good sharp edge, a great little user for sure. Many thanks r8shell :thumbup:
Of course, as tends to happen round these parts, r8shell very thoughtfully included some other goodies
Knowing of my love of the Lambsfoot, she thought I might be interested by the Taylor Schrade Land Shark, and indeed I am. I came across a pic of one of these knives somewhere, and Im surprised we dont see more of them. They describe the blade as a coping blade, which I suppose it is, just a very long one. Pretty close to a Lambsfoot as you can see, it even has the subtle taper, and also similar to a much earlier blade style, as seen on some old Barlows for example. The single-blade Land Shark has an easy-open notch and great ergonomics. A really useful little knife I think.
So I could see what the Schrade Old Timers of Old were like, r8shell very kindly included a carbon-steel Schrade Peanut, which is a lovely knife I think, feeling really nice in hand. Itll make a great watch-pocket carry, and might even partner up Earl
Last, but certainly not least in my book, is a wee Chinese fish knife, which some of you old timers might remember were very common once upon a time. I was fishing mad as a kid, and one of these knives was a constant companion in the top pocket of my fishing vest. I loved that knife, but strangely Id completely forgotten about it, until quite recently. R8shell obviously saw my subsequent post and thought of me. I am SO pleased with this little knife, which takes me back to my boyhood. I think Im going to slip it into my wallet
Many thanks for the knives r8shell, for the lovely card, and for your friendship of course, youve made an old timer very happy
:thumbup:Jack
