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I love the Texas Jack. Bought one for my daughter at a gun shop that was going out of business. She lost it and was afraid to tell me about it. She found it again--our Lab decided to bury it in the back yard. Got the rust off with steel wool, and has an interesting patina now. She totes it often.Been toting this Texas Jack lately. Love the size, but I wish that Case made the blades a little bit wider. Almost seems dainty to me.
That is quite the story!
Got five sons and one daughter, and she is the only one interested in traditional knives. Don't know where I went wrong with the boys. A couple of them like the modern stuff, and the youngest bought a large Italian stiletto when Texas allowed us to carry one legally a few years ago. (But he doesn't carry it.)
I don't think it's your fault. My son will come to me and with a heavy sigh, 'Will you please stop looking at your knives'.
Brass Bolsters. Yessss. They look real nice to me!
I love that slanted Brass BolsterNot sure why I like this thin watch pocket razor sharp spear point so much. The knife is pretty much a mystery
The steel is likely Chineseium since "China" is on the pile side tang. That's about all I know.
Well, I DO KNOW what the wood is ... wood
(one knife, two pictures combined)
Thank you for liking my old knives and for the fine compliment !
I doubt you will ever see a Primble book of anything ....................... I am too busy trying to find my next good ole knife and Elijah wouldn't stand for the lack of attention !
I would like to see a Waynorth book about old knives. I would have to get a copy of that. My collection is small compared to his.
Thank you Mr. Jack. You know, the ole Merlester is growing on me quite a bit. It has a unique look about it .............. and handsome red bone. Try to remember to get some closeups of the pile side script, for all to see.
As for the Hartshead ...................... it is spoiled beyond anyone else's help .............. getting to taste all of that fine English cuisine ! Wouldn't be satisfied in anyone else's pocket !
Quite a fine patina on that Micarta knife. Nice picture of both !
. All the best!
Glad to hear it went well, Ed.
That’s quite a nice lineup.Two 15s and a 68.
Maybe I should go “Prince” with that one, “The SAK Whisperer, formerly known as Barbababa, named by Amir”
Yes, you're right buddy, hard times
LOL!Thank you, Jack.
I almost thought your HHB had been hanging out with Lucy, but then realized that was probably jam or some other sweet sauce.
Glace cherries 
That sounds like a wonderful time GaryThanks, Jack.We're eating wonderful food, according to my wife (I'm not much of an epicurean myself
)! In St. Paul, our daughter was recommending restaurants for our evening meals, but we're choosing quite randomly in St. Cloud. Here's a photo of the bowl of black bean chili I ordered in the Boulder Tap Room in St. Cloud Tuesday evening. Note that in this town west of the Mississippi, my "table knife" provided by the establishment is quite substantial!!
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Quite a hefty piece of cutlery there! Thank you very much for the kind words my friendThank you Mr. Jack. You know, the ole Merlester is growing on me quite a bit. It has a unique look about it .............. and handsome red bone. Try to remember to get some closeups of the pile side script, for all to see.
As for the Hartshead ...................... it is spoiled beyond anyone else's help .............. getting to taste all of that fine English cuisine ! Wouldn't be satisfied in anyone else's pocket !
I think I will need to get a tripod out to do
WValtakis
superb engraving any justice at all. Obviously, before Merle arrived, I had only seen photos of Chip's work, but it's far more intricate, and finer in scale, than I'd realised Many thanks JJThanks a lot, Jack!!!
Merle is certainly bonding well to his new British buddies; outstanding photo of Merle's sightseeing adventures with your sweet HHB!
Beautiful bone Steve
Two outstanding choices there buddyToting these two today.
Great to see your Blood Lamb Pete
What a fantastic pairing HarryThese today :
Harry
My 2018 Guardians Lambsfoot is riding shotgun with the Merlester today 
Which proves genetics is all massive exaggeration
Awesome in a few ways. The young man knowing what he wants when he sees it, an ACE hardware store still open and one with a Case display. We have two ACE stores in time but neither have the Case display.I got one in the making. We always have to stop by the knife display at ace. And he looks at the case catalog and picks the ones he wants for himself, and the ones he wants mommy and daddy to have.
Nice knife. If I worked outside like you do, I would have a Buck 110 or a variation thereof, a 4-5" fixed blade and a 4" double action revolver on at all times.Case pen knife today.
Thanks for the context.
Many thanks, Jeremy! The Exotic India Bone may not be everyone’s cup of tea — but, ever since I picked up my 36, I’ve been a real fan. Glad you enjoyed the deer pic — a couple of days ago I saw a momma and her wobbly-legged fawn close to that same spot. Gotta love it!Awesome knife and great deer pic, Jim.
