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[Rookie82]

2021 Mammoth Ivory barlow

 

[WValtakis]

 

[cbach8tw]

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really nice. I may be asking for trouble, but do you think because those are limited runs and exclusive materials that they give Eastern Cutlery a challege? Or different markets? I imagine Tuna would be more a select market than GEC, as I read that Tuna does not use the same combination materials and patterns again for future knives.

 

[Rookie82]

really nice. I may be asking for trouble, but do you think because those are limited runs and exclusive materials that they give Eastern Cutlery a challege? Or different markets? I imagine Tuna would be more a select market than GEC, as I read that Tuna does not use the same combination materials and patterns again for future knives.

I'd say the collector groups may overlap a bit, but really the new Tuna Valley knives are a higher level knife. Even the wood handle ones are over $200, and stag and ivory are higher yet. I think people are realizing the quality of them, because the last few releases did sell out in under 2 weeks. With limited runs of 50 pieces each release, they may get harder to buy if the popularity keeps growing. That's right, the Tuna Valley claim is that a combo of pattern/handle/blade will only ever be made and released one time, so never any duplicates.

The Napanoch's are made the same way and by the same maker as the Tuna Valley, so their quality is top notch as well. And the Excelsior line is very limited and is 100% custom made, which is a whole different category.

 

[Rookie82]

My latest pickup.

 

[WValtakis]

 

[Rookie82]

I haven't posted here in a bit. I've been busy with a new job, but do have some nice new Tuna knives to photo and show here sometime. In the meantime, I see these new mammoth Phoenix Jacks were just released.

 

[Rookie82]

Photos of my Phoenix Jack with blue mammoth ivory handles. They really pop outside in the sunshine!

 

[Rookie82]

Here is a nice group shot I took of the 2016 teardrop pattern. I'll have this group, along with some of my other Tuna Valley knives on display at the Massillon, Ohio knife show this coming weekend (May 14-15, 2022). If you are at the show be sure to stop by and say hello!

 

[cigarrodog]

Here is a nice group shot I took of the 2016 teardrop pattern. I'll have this group, along with some of my other Tuna Valley knives on display at the Massillon, Ohio knife show this coming weekend (May 14-15, 2022). If you are at the show be sure to stop by and say hello!
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That a beautiful collection. I especially like the “Time Keeper.”

 

[Rookie82]

I've neglected this thread. I have so many new knives to show off. I'll try to be better about showing them. Here are these 2:
-Phoenix Jack pattern in Buffalo Horn handles and 154CM steel, released this past May
-Old Man Norman pattern in Burnt Stag, released a few weeks ago

 

[Rookie82]

This is a prototype of a SFO 2022 group knife. Only 3 made, and then the design was changed slightly. I really like the blue sawcut bone on this one.

 

[Rookie82]

My newest Tuna Valley, check out this amber stag!

 

[Rookie82]

Another new one. These are a special collaboration with Mammoth Mike. This one has green mammoth tooth handles with Tree of Life shield.

 

[Rookie82]

Another new one that just came out. The barlow pattern in buffalo horn.

 

[unclekurty]

I have been coon fingering this one for a few days. I was curious about this brand. I liked the buffalo horn covers and the 3 3/4 inch size. It needed sharpening and I enjoyed doing that. I am glad I bought it. Very nice. Here’s a picture.

 

[Rookie82]

I have been coon fingering this one for a few days. I was curious about this brand. I liked the buffalo horn covers and the 3 3/4 inch size. It needed sharpening and I enjoyed doing that. I am glad I bought it. Very nice. Here’s a picture.

Great looking barlow!

 

[Bloodloss]

Wow! Great images of the horn Barlow. I've been trying to resist this one but I'm about to give in.

 

[Rufus1949]

I have been coon fingering this one for a few days. I was curious about this brand. I liked the buffalo horn covers and the 3 3/4 inch size. It needed sharpening and I enjoyed doing that. I am glad I bought it. Very nice. Here’s a picture.
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Subtle but gorgeous covers.

 

[Rookie82]

I have quite a few knives that I haven't shown here yet. I am hoping to get some nice photos of them over the holiday weekend, and up through New Years so I can show here. Sorry for neglecting this thread.