Some Old Timer Treats From Texas :)

Jack Black said:
Thanks Carl :D The Schrade is actually my third Peanut, I was gifted a Ka-bar Peanut by Pete Stich getting on for 3 years ago now I think, and I was lucky enough to win a Keen Kutter Peanut in a giveaway Mark did last year :) :thumbup:
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Aw heck, I forgot abu that! That makes you a veteran peanut owner.:D
 
When we send a knife to the UK, what should we use for the package content description Jack?
 
Mostly I write 'slipjoint' Ed, since barely anyone knows what it means! :D :thumbup:
 
The last package I sent to the UK, I declared "camping supplies" on the form. Got there quickly with no troubles at all. :thumbup:
 
BigBiscuit said:
The last package I sent to the UK, I declared "camping supplies" on the form. Got there quickly with no troubles at all. :thumbup:
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The Post Office seem to be more concerned about parcels they accept than those they receive, not that there are any laws here forbidding the shipping of knives either way, other than automatics, push-daggers, butterfly knives, and gravity knives. Some of the people in the Post Office kind be awkward when I'm posting things though, generally through ignorance of their own regulations.
 
r8shell said:
Yep. Don't lie. Just be obfuscately specific. ;)

"slipjoint barlow", etc.
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:D :thumbup:

I did have to break from my usual MO when sending Stephen a large lock-knife recently. I think I put 'Vintage Sheffield Folding Knife' on the declaration, but since some new people have recently taken over my local post office, I was concerned that I would have problems, and went armed with a print-out of the shipping regulations. In the end, there was no problem, the person behind the counter just asked if I wanted insurance :)

Not that anyone can read my handwriting anyway! :D ;)
 
Jack Black said:
The Post Office seem to be more concerned about parcels they accept than those they receive, not that there are any laws here forbidding the shipping of knives either way, other than automatics, push-daggers, butterfly knives, and gravity knives. Some of the people in the Post Office kind be awkward when I'm posting things though, generally through ignorance of their own regulations.
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Hmmm, yeah. That sent me on a moment of worry wondering what to write. I wrote "tools" as I remember.
 
Well done, Rachel!! Some really cool knives in that group! A very deserving gent and scholar!!
 
paulhilborn said:
Oh, it takes a trained eye but it can be done;):D
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I was going to add the caveat 'except for Paul'! :D :thumbup:

davek14 said:
Hmmm, yeah. That sent me on a moment of worry wondering what to write. I wrote "tools" as I remember.
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I think you did, and what 'tools' they were! :eek: :) :thumbup:

Thanks for the kind words guys, you really are a great bunch of friends :) :) :)
 
Jack Black said:
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. It’s great to be able to have a look at one of these knives, and I have to say that they’re 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 I’m surprised we don’t 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. It’ll 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 I’d 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 I’m going to slip it into my wallet :)



Many thanks for the knives r8shell, for the lovely card, and for your friendship of course, you’ve made an old timer very happy :) :thumbup:

Jack
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Old Timer's just know how to roll. - :D:thumbup:

What a great bunch of folks to hang out with, you're all pretty cool in my book. - :thumbup:
 
Glad to see some of my boyhood likes in knives winding up over the pond with you Jack! OTs were a huge part of my childhood in the late 1960s to early 70s. Glad to see a good English man getting a little taste of some solid Schrade carbon!
 
PocketKnives4Sale said:
Old Timer's just know how to roll. - :D:thumbup:

What a great bunch of folks to hang out with, you're all pretty cool in my book. - :thumbup:
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:) :thumbup:

Modoc ED said:
Thanks for the replies about the Custom Forums.
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You're very welcome Ed :thumbup:

singin50 said:
Glad to see some of my boyhood likes in knives winding up over the pond with you Jack! OTs were a huge part of my childhood in the late 1960s to early 70s. Glad to see a good English man getting a little taste of some solid Schrade carbon!
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Thanks a lot Perry :) :thumbup:
 
Congrats on your package of "Texas treats", Jack; lots of goodies! :thumbup::thumbup:
Kudos, Rachel, for the thoughtful, generous gifts! :cool::cool:
Thanks for telling us about it, Jack, and thanks to everyone who contributed the very informative posts about filling out customs forms. :D
I learn something new every day at BF!

- GT
 
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