black mamba
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Wow, so many great ones today! Here's an old favorite of mine.

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Add another great one to the total.Wow, so many great ones today! Here's an old favorite of mine.
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I really wish they’d do another run but I’m afraid the popularity would make it impossible to get one.
The smooth punch is interesting. Both of my 319s have the grooves:
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My 319 has a 'smooth bore' punch, many others have grooved or threaded ones, can anybody shed light on why? Year or place of manufacture perhaps??
My 319 has a 'smooth bore' punch, many others have grooved or threaded ones, can anybody shed light on why? Year or place of manufacture perhaps??
Thanks Will
Yeah. I have one in bone & one in stag, but really wish I'd have picked one up in ebony when they were available. They're just about the right size for me & really ride well in the pocket.I really wish they’d do another run but I’m afraid the popularity would make it impossible to get one.