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Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Epic score!!!It is probably inappropriate to post something like this, but I am still trying to wrap my head around this.
I just made the most ridiculous knife acquisition in my life. I got
this (the first Case knife I vere laid my hands on):
this:
this:
this:
this:
AND THIS!!!:
for about 255 USD for all shipped to my door. How insane is this?!
I sure am going to share this joy with a guy that ushered me into the rabbit hole of traditional slip joints.
Beautiful additiions , Snail, esp the first two.It is probably inappropriate to post something like this, but I am still trying to wrap my head around this.
I just made the most ridiculous knife acquisition in my life. I got
this (the first Case knife I vere laid my hands on):
this:
this:
this:
this:
AND THIS!!!:
for about 255 USD for all shipped to my door. How insane is this?!
I sure am going to share this joy with a guy that ushered me into the rabbit hole of traditional slip joints.
Very niceI saw it, liked it, bought it....
Thanks. Was happy to get one with character from bolster to bolster.Wonderful stag, Jathes!
That does look pretty bad. Too bad it's such a hassle to send it back.Does the Dan Burke barlow have Winterbottom scales?
I also got my Michael May lambsfoot in bocote wood today. Appearance wise, it is a very nice looking knife. Detail wise, I'm pretty disappointed. I was looking for a well made, almost flawless example of a Sheffield lambsfoot. What I got was a pretty nicely assembled knife with one of the poorest grinds I've seen on one of these. The grind is off center, with a "normal" appearance at the grind termination, by the choil area, on one side of the blade, with almost no termination at all on the other side. There is a slight swedge out toward the end of the blade.... on one side only. Looking down on the spine of the blade, it looks crooked, because of the weird, sloppy grind. Both of my A.Wright lambsfoot knives have very nice grinds... I don't know why this one turned out the way it did. I'd send it back, but it took almost 6 weeks to get this one here... I can't imagine how long it would take to get a replacement.
Not uncommon on Wright knives either...
Nice score, Will. I've always liked those and I need to get one myself one of these days.AT LAST! been on the hunt for one of these for ages and due to Forum solidarity I was able to get one at reasonable cost, many thanks Justin
After a clean up and sharpening, it's ready. Loud snap and fine W&T on this one,
Yes... I didn't notice any huge variation in the straightness of the edge itself... it's ok, perhaps not "great", but ok. I suppose if I can get a decent edge on this one, it will be a good user... with, um... "character"..
The Dan Burke has saw cut bone scales per this picture:Does the Dan Burke barlow have Winterbottom scales?
I also got my Michael May lambsfoot in bocote wood today. Appearance wise, it is a very nice looking knife. Detail wise, I'm pretty disappointed. I was looking for a well made, almost flawless example of a Sheffield lambsfoot. What I got was a pretty nicely assembled knife with one of the poorest grinds I've seen on one of these. The grind is off center, with a "normal" appearance at the grind termination, by the choil area, on one side of the blade, with almost no termination at all on the other side. There is a slight swedge out toward the end of the blade.... on one side only. Looking down on the spine of the blade, it looks crooked, because of the weird, sloppy grind. Both of my A.Wright lambsfoot knives have very nice grinds... I don't know why this one turned out the way it did. I'd send it back, but it took almost 6 weeks to get this one here... I can't imagine how long it would take to get a replacement.
That's a nice looking Queen, though... good combination of blades, IMHO. I prefer a spearpoint, and I like having access to a straight edge (wharncliffe/sheepfoot), so that is a really nice combination.The Dan Burke has saw cut bone scales per this picture:
This photo is not from my camera but came from the seller. When I received the knife it was not in perfect condition so I have asked Glennbad to bring the main blade back to factory finish and remove some fine scratches which probably happened at the factory.
I too, am awaiting my Michael May knife. Recently I found out that he purchases most of the knife parts from A Wright including the springs, blades, liners, etc. I am unsure as to how much he actually does other than hand assemble each knife. I was disappointed to hear that after I had ordered mine. Not sure I would have spent the money to buy one from him had I known but the knife didn't break the bank so.... I recently received a special order knife for A Wright and was a little disappointed with the main blade being off center and the spring gaps being a little too large. But again, the knife didn't cost me much compared to other knife brands out there and the over all construction of the knife is robust. Not really what i would consider to be collector grade but a real good user.
Sorry to hear how disappointed you were and especially how poor the grind was on the main blade. I hope mine turns out well. I'll keep you informed.
The scales are very nicely done, and the backbone of the knife is pretty much flawless... overall, very attractive. The blade is well centered, and is relatively easy to open. I figure I'll just use it, and not worry about the wacky grind. I hope yours is a better example.... I had not heard that he buys parts from A.Wright. I guess it makes some financial sense, as long as they aren't dumping "seconds" on him... which may be the case, after seeing my knife.
