black mamba
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I still have the Moore Maker stag stockman today, #6301.
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The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is available! Price is $250 ea (shipped within CONUS).
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What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?
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This is one of those "two birds with one stone" posts. I was carrying and using my rusty red white owl yesterday and today. Cut up packaging material for the "2012 New Member" give away knife with it to get it ready to mail. And, ~P. had mentioned something about larger Gerber Silver Knights, so I thought while I was making the photo for this thread, I'd throw the SK in with the white owl and the AY Barlow so she could see the relative size of the 300A.
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A switch up for the rest of the day: Sean O'Hare Sparrow in Mike Norris stainless damascus "Crazy Lace", Mike Sakmar 3 toned Mokume Gane guard, Turkish walnut handle, Claude Scott sheath w/ beaver tail inlay, and a J.A. Henkels Stag Copperhead
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This baby came today in the mail. It is barely legal for me to carry here in Colorado in my pocket, and I couldn't be more happy that it is legal. The lock seems sticky, but I don't have much experience with lockbacks anyway. This couldn't have come at a worse time though, I may be going to boot this week :grumpy:
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I carry this one at home.
And a Yellow Trapper at work.
And a Yellow Trapper at work.
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Wow that's nice, what is it?I carry this one at home.
And a Yellow Trapper at work.
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It's a Keith Johnson Lanny's clip.
It's a fantastic knife and a joy to own.
It's a fantastic knife and a joy to own.
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This is one of those "two birds with one stone" posts. I was carrying and using my rusty red white owl yesterday and today. Cut up packaging material for the "2012 New Member" give away knife with it to get it ready to mail. And, ~P. had mentioned something about larger Gerber Silver Knights, so I thought while I was making the photo for this thread, I'd throw the SK in with the white owl and the AY Barlow so she could see the relative size of the 300A.
Thanks, Ed! Seeing new-to-me knives with others of known size really helps me understand their proportions. That Silver Knight is a tad bigger than the 250 I received from you through your giveaway.
-- When TLARbb says he's "cutting up packaging," take note. I've never seen a Priority Mail shipping box packed so well.
(That the first image in the above link reveals a slightly disheveled box is solely due to my floating it in the creek then peeling back the corner to make sure the extra water drained, and not to any of Ed's well-thought-out preparations!) I've kept his insert as inspiration (and possible template) for future mailings of my own.
Meanwhile, another wee bit of longing was fulfilled with today's mail.
I have always loved the juxtaposition of the squirrels on the blade etch with the acorn shield. Look, the squirrels are getting closer; one of these days, they'll get that nut.
I've loved this knife since I noticed sitflyer's pictures of his, which first drew my attention to GEC's #25s-- hence my often referring to his as, The Culprit.
I am thrilled to now have one of my own.
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Great stuff P, I've admired The Culprit a few times myself! 
Going to be carrying my Case Small(ish) Texas Jack today
Going to be carrying my Case Small(ish) Texas Jack today
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Thanks for the comparison Ed, it is most useful. So I assume the 200 is about peanut sized...
That's a very fine specimen you got there, I really like the jigging and colour. A larger single bladed GEC is still on my to-get-list, maybe this will be the year
My White Owl seemed a bit neglected lately, so it got a bit of pity-pockettime
Together with a larger piece of ebony, which would make a couple of excellent covers
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Sturzi, you really need to see the bone in person to appreciate it. On mine, near the lanyard tube and the bone where you press down the lock bar didn't take in very much dye....but that is my favorite part
I am trying to decide if I want a lanyard or not. I want it to match the knife perfectly. Maybe I should find a small bit of antler for a bead?
I don't know how I feel about the etching on the pile sides of the 42's though...time will tell.
That White Owl is really pretty, how do you like it?
I am trying to decide if I want a lanyard or not. I want it to match the knife perfectly. Maybe I should find a small bit of antler for a bead?
I don't know how I feel about the etching on the pile sides of the 42's though...time will tell.
That White Owl is really pretty, how do you like it?
Oh wow. That truly is beautiful.What a great little friend this has turned out to be.
I seriously am jealous.
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Sturzi, you really need to see the bone in person to appreciate it. On mine, near the lanyard tube and the bone where you press down the lock bar didn't take in very much dye....but that is my favorite part
I am trying to decide if I want a lanyard or not. I want it to match the knife perfectly. Maybe I should find a small bit of antler for a bead?
I don't know how I feel about the etching on the pile sides of the 42's though...time will tell.
That White Owl is really pretty, how do you like it?
Time will take care of that etching for you
And I love my White Owl. I didn't actually care for it too much but bought it anyway, mainly to use up more of the space in the package with the expensive international postage
But it grew on me instantly with it's slim profile and rounded, comfortable handle shape. It's one of those worry-stone-knives.
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It's awesome.
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Seen this thread for years, and I guess I've never contributed...
Well, here's what rides in my back pocked with the handkerchief, all day, everyday since my wife gave it to me some 5 or so years ago.
That's how amber bone is supposed to look, it has the best improvement with age of all materials I've seen so far without a doubt. Beautiful knife
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Ooh...I am quite partial to the Copperhead pattern. Very nice scales on that too.
Would you be able to share a photo with the blades deployed at all please?
I decided that I musn't use my cellphone anymore and dug out my old digital camera, so at least, given good lighting, the pictures will warrarnt the respect this thread deserves.
Queen Workhorse Utility - Although the back spring is a bit 'soft', I am giving it a second chance. It rides unnoticeably in the coin pocket of my jeans and the 1095 steel takes a great edge. Its a pity the patina is lost just as readily as it is gained....well, when I give it the occasional strop or wipe down with Camellia oil.
