black mamba
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Alright, TheFactor, which one is the lead dog and which one is the backup? Or do you put one on each hip? 

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Very nice Jose’, how is the F&F and the action?
That Pony Jack looks so dang nice with the shield added. Removed the secondary while you were at it?
That is some grail level stuff there for meWas that the same pattern they ran the “Grits with Butter and Molasses” acrylic on? That’s one that sat on the shelves for quite a while that I regret not pulling the trigger on.
(Edit: Just googled it, that was the #29 I was thinking of.)
Great looking knives, especially that Hempwood!
I just got this one in the mail yesterday afternoon. Thanks again Toddbigfish64 for being willing to part with it!
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Superb examples, the first-run Dixies were the best. I have the Blackwood, fine slant bolsters but admit to huge envy for the Stockman! Inlet shield, mark of quality. See how sleek and nicely low riding all those large blades are. Wish they'd do a Mini Dixie too say 3 3/8" or 3.5" as CASE still reign supreme in the smaller Stockman class.View attachment 1734561
Some newbs to the 82 family. I haven’t been this excited over a mail call in some time. These turned out to be stunners.
Very nice Jose’, how is the F&F and the action?
The size of the 82 is the only box it doesn’t check for me. I like the rest of the knife so much I make it work. I agree and would love to see GEC do a Dixie in a smaller frame.Superb examples, the first-run Dixies were the best. I have the Blackwood, fine slant bolsters but admit to huge envy for the Stockman! Inlet shield, mark of quality. See how sleek and nicely low riding all those large blades are. Wish they'd do a Mini Dixie too say 3 3/8" or 3.5" as CASE still reign supreme in the smaller Stockman class.
An excellent new entry to your stable, you must be really pumped
Thanks, Will
Both are lookers!View attachment 1734561
Some newbs to the 82 family. I haven’t been this excited over a mail call in some time. These turned out to be stunners.