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[Rookie82]

Another knife to show in this thread, a prototype barlow with buffalo horn. This one is a bit different than the other already shown, it has the arrow stamp in the bolster.

 

[Rookie82]

Another proto here to show, the Old Man Jack bolsterless shadow in green Portal Fluid acrylic.

 

[Rookie82]

Another of the EO barlows, this one in brown maple burl. (maybe not the best background for this knife, sort of makes it hard to see/appreciate)

 

[Rookie82]

This is a prototype Old Man Jack in the Magic Potion acrylic handle, bolsterless shadow version.

 

[Rookie82]

These 2 are extra special to me. These are Tuna Valley stamped farmer's jacks, which were really on made under the Titusville Cutlery line. They were a special project for Ken Daniels, who had 5 made in stag and 5 made in mammoth ivory. He also had the classic 2012-2018 green tube label and COA. The blades are 1095 carbon, where most Tuna Valley knives were made with CM154. Ken made them for only a select few people in his knife-circle of friends, and I was lucky enough to be able to get one of each.

 

[DaveHS]

These 2 are extra special to me. These are Tuna Valley stamped farmer's jacks, which were really on made under the Titusville Cutlery line. They were a special project for Ken Daniels, who had 5 made in stag and 5 made in mammoth ivory. He also had the classic 2012-2018 green tube label and COA. The blades are 1095 carbon, where most Tuna Valley knives were made with CM154. Ken made them for only a select few people in his knife-circle of friends, and I was lucky enough to be able to get one of each.
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Daniels is slaying

 

[Rookie82]

I thought I would show another variation. This is a Phoenix Jack prototype with Oiled Elk Stag handles.

 

[Rookie82]

Another variation sample knife, the Norman barlow with Oiled Elk handles.

 

[DaveHS]

Phoenix Jack in Catalina Wine Mixer Bone

 

[Rookie82]

Phoenix Jack in Catalina Wine Mixer Bone
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Nice! Lots of swirl in that Damascus. Thanks for showing it.

 

[Rookie82]

Another EO barlow sample knife, this one with Bog Oak handles.

 

[DaveHS]

Another EO barlow sample knife, this one with Bog Oak handles.
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Any idea when these are coming up for sale?

 

[black mamba]

Really nice jigging on that Wharncliffe, Dave, how does the damascus sharpen up and cut?

 

[Rookie82]

Any idea when these are coming up for sale?

The Easy Open, and the Bog Oak handles were both just a sample done to see how the handle material looks/finishes, and the EO to see if collectors liked it or not. Currently no plans to do a full production run with either option yet.

 

[Rookie82]

This Tuna OMN sample with easy open has the precious stone red jigged bone. There was no arrow on the bolster for the sample. And this handle material ended up being used on the Titusville Cutlery cotton sampler release.

 

[cbach8tw]

Phoenix Jack in Catalina Wine Mixer Bone
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Now that is getting jiggy.

 

[Rookie82]

Sorry for neglecting this thread. A fellow BF member reached out and it reminded me there is still more to show. Here's another I've not shown yet, to help spice things up. This was a prototype of the Old Man Jack pattern in cocobolo wood handles, in a abolsterless shadow pattern.

 

[DaveHS]

Sorry for neglecting this thread. A fellow BF member reached out and it reminded me there is still more to show. Here's another I've not shown yet, to help spice things up. This was a prototype of the Old Man Jack pattern in cocobolo wood handles, in a abolsterless shadow pattern.
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YES! Back with another stunner. It’s hard to believe how good this Phoenix Jack is in the hand. Gorgeous buffalo horn and some of the best action on a slipjoint out of the box I’ve ever experienced.
Here it is next to the Catalina Wine Mixer Bone PJ. Amazing pair that are equal to or better than many custom knives out there IMHO.

 

[Rookie82]

YES! Back with another stunner. It’s hard to believe how good this Phoenix Jack is in the hand. Gorgeous buffalo horn and some of the best action on a slipjoint out of the box I’ve ever experienced.View attachment 3052148View attachment 3052149
Here it is next to the Catalina Wine Mixer Bone PJ. Amazing pair that are equal to or better than many custom knives out there IMHO.View attachment 3052147

That's quite the pair! I love the feathering of the dark/light color in the horn.

 

[JW225]

Here’s another Phoenix Jack to add to the mix…