Your newest addition:traditionals of course!

[JTB_5]

Fontenille Pataud Capuchadou, how about you?

 

[Prester John]

Fontenille Pataud Capuchadou, how about you?

Yeah, I'm gonna have to get one of those.

 

[JTB_5]

Yeah, I'm gonna have to get one of those.

It is always hard to know what to expect from a knife you've only seen and a maker you've never tried before--especially when the price is higher than you might normally pay, but the recommendations were solid for this company. The action surprised me and caught me off guard, and I accidentally let the blade snap closed, which allowed the blade to hit the back spring near the tip, so it is definitely one you want to close like a gentleman. But everything about it is well made.

Edit: As I was typing this I paused to close the knife and pushed the blade from the open position with my thumb. It went right past the half-stop and into my index finger. Ouch! It is a deep one, but very clean. Man, I'm an idiot.

 

[Prester John]

It is always hard to know what to expect from a knife you've only seen and a maker you've never tried before--especially when the price is higher than you might normally pay, but the recommendations were solid for this company. The action surprised me and caught me off guard, and I accidentally let the blade snap closed, which allowed the blade to hit the back spring near the tip, so it is definitely one you want to close like a gentleman. But everything about it is well made.

Edit: As I was typing this I paused to close the knife and pushed the blade from the open position with my thumb. It went right past the half-stop and into my index finger. Ouch! It is a deep one, but very clean. Man, I'm an idiot.

I suspect it's not a real half-stop. Be careful! And don't be closing knives while you're typing!

 

[JTB_5]

I suspect it's not a real half-stop. Be careful! And don't be closing knives while you're typing!

It isn't. Just a notched spring with a cam tang. It closed hard, too. I didn't check to see how deep because it was bleeding a lot, but there isn't much meat on the top of the finger, so I wouldn't be surprised if the bone was what stopped it. Some fools have to learn the hard way.

 

[Prester John]

It isn't. Just a notched spring with a cam tang. It closed hard, too. I didn't check to see how deep because it was bleeding a lot, but there isn't much meat on the top of the finger, so I wouldn't be surprised if the bone was what stopped it. Some fools have to learn the hard way.

I'm pretty foolish sometimes!

 

[joeradza]

Recently got a message from Charlie waynorth that he needed my address. The first thought that entered my mind was “wow” Charlie is sending me something. When I opened the package I thought how did he know how much I like chocolate and how did he get it here without it melting. Upon opening the box were two excellent examples from a Girl Scout Mess Kit. A gift is always appreciated and doubly so when someone makes the effort to understand where your collecting heart is. Thanks again my friend.

 

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Recently got a message from Charlie waynorth that he needed my address. The first thought that entered my mind was “wow” Charlie is sending me something. When I opened the package I thought how did he know how much I like chocolate and how did he get it here without it melting. Upon opening the box were two excellent examples from a Girl Scout Mess Kit. A gift is always appreciated and doubly so when someone makes the effort to understand where your collecting heart is. Thanks again my friend.View attachment 1362552View attachment 1362553

Very generous gift and you got a knife and fork to go along with it

 

[Ironbut]

Just came today!

 

[mbkr]

This has been a good week knife wise. I had purchased a collection of 5 Buck 302's (which I posted in the dedicated Buck forum) and they showed up yesterday


THEN this Remington R1615 Fisherman showed up today. This one has a story. First, the seller sent the wrong knife I contacted him and he said he'd mail the right knife out and include a postpaid envelope to return the other one Ok says I, I'll be out of town next week, it should be here waiting on me, I'll take care of it when I get back. I get back and no knife waiting on me He hasn't mailed it yet. Ok, I have the other Remington which is actually worth more, so I'm in no hurry and neither, apparently, is he. He mails it a couple of days later.

Unfortunately he doesn't take the Remington I have in my possession down from the website, and somebody else buys it. For Father's Day. And he wants me to mail it to the new buyer

Meanwhile the knife he mailed me hasn't shown up, is overdue, and now the USPS tracking just states there isn't any information available

I dick around a couple of days and it still doesn't show up and Post Office ain't talkin'

Finally I do my good deed for the week and ship the knife I do have to the new owner at my expense

Tracking indicates it will be delivered today, before Father's Day. I feel good

Then, when all seemed lost and the project doomed to failure, the knife I originally purchased about a month ago shows up unannounced with no fanfare! The peasants rejoice

After all that, I give you a Candy Stripe Remington Fisherman, circa 1988, in all its glory

 

[mbkr]

Just came today!

Which handle is that?
Very nice

 

[Ironbut]

Which handle is that?
Very nice

It's giraffe bone. Organically raised & harvested right up there in Bradford, PA.

 

[waynorth]

Recently got a message from Charlie waynorth that he needed my address. The first thought that entered my mind was “wow” Charlie is sending me something. When I opened the package I thought how did he know how much I like chocolate and how did he get it here without it melting. Upon opening the box were two excellent examples from a Girl Scout Mess Kit. A gift is always appreciated and doubly so when someone makes the effort to understand where your collecting heart is. Thanks again my friend.View attachment 1362552View attachment 1362553

I didn't know the chocolate box would be a tease, Alan!!
Unintentional, but funny!!
Glad you like the knife and fork, and that they fit your collection!!

 

[joeradza]

I didn't know the chocolate box would be a tease, Alan!!
Unintentional, but funny!!
Glad you like the knife and fork, and that they fit your collection!!

To paraphrase my signature Charlie. You only need one wirejack but you can never have too many.

 

[JTB_5]

Le Thiers Compagnon per Chambriard in snakewood. It’s a hand filler and oh so elegant.

 

[Onebigbill]

Just received this in the mail courtesy of @jakdsnake. Rare and beautiful. GEC #761212 Outlaw Gunstock Jack. 12 of 25 in Burnt Stag.

 

[Prester John]

Le Thiers Compagnon per Chambriard in snakewood. It’s a hand filler and oh so elegant.

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11.5 cm? How is it in the pocket?

 

[JTB_5]

Just received this in the mail courtesy of @jakdsnake. Rare and beautiful. GEC #761212 Outlaw Gunstock Jack. 12 of 25 in Burnt Stag.View attachment 1362746 View attachment 1362747

They sure know how to dress up the Northfields. I hope they do some more examples with the Un-X-LD shield.

 

[JTB_5]

11.5 cm? How is it in the pocket?

I measure the handle at 12 cm. It isn't too heavy, but it is as long as any folder I carry. I only have one pocket slip that will fit it, and it is the one that came with my Lannier "Spring Heeled Jack" which is a very large, if very light, knife.

 

[Onebigbill]

They sure know how to dress up the Northfields. I hope they do some more examples with the Un-X-LD shield.

Yes Joshua, I wished they would but my last phone call to Bill Howard doesn't make me feel optimistic.