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That's a beauty! If I had the mechanical and artistic ability to make that, I would definitely have one.
Your *prettiest* to look at knives?.... Copying a great thread found elsewhere!
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A fella had this on his table at a gun show some years back.
He had it on top of a case so that it was about eye-level and head out.
I stopped most every time I went by but didn't want to bother him as he was a pal and had given me guilt-level good deals in the past.... Figured I might talk to him at the end of the show - he REALLY liked horse trading too.
Anyhow, 'long about Sunday afternoon, it's gone. I figured I lost the knife but wouldn't feel bad about the price or trade.
Come Christmas, It's in my pile o' gifts from my wife. She'd seen me eyeballlin' it most of the weekend..... She's a keeper.
Wife's not bad either!
Took me years to find the right used sheath. Photos don't do it justice. The weight and balance are excellent and the ram's head is an exceptional palm-stop.
Todd.
He had it on top of a case so that it was about eye-level and head out.
I stopped most every time I went by but didn't want to bother him as he was a pal and had given me guilt-level good deals in the past.... Figured I might talk to him at the end of the show - he REALLY liked horse trading too.
Anyhow, 'long about Sunday afternoon, it's gone. I figured I lost the knife but wouldn't feel bad about the price or trade.
Come Christmas, It's in my pile o' gifts from my wife. She'd seen me eyeballlin' it most of the weekend..... She's a keeper.
Wife's not bad either!
Took me years to find the right used sheath. Photos don't do it justice. The weight and balance are excellent and the ram's head is an exceptional palm-stop.
Todd.
That is a really cool design, did he use a railroad spike to make that? Or was it just some flat stock added to the blade?
Some guys are really talented when it comes to making toys like that. Wish I had the skills and time to do it.
The guy that did the folder that I posted, also finished this blank that I had.
Some guys are really talented when it comes to making toys like that. Wish I had the skills and time to do it.
The guy that did the folder that I posted, also finished this blank that I had.
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It was a RR spike but one of the longer ones used for switches and other special rail mountings.
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My ESEE 6 is my favorite knockabout woods knife. And yeah, nice clean lines, good lookin' ...
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Apparently, I had misspoken earlier when I stated that I had sold my Laguiole knife.
In commenting on Cpl Agarn's post, I experienced considerable seller's remorse.
Then, today, while looking for another knife, I found it, or perhaps another that I had forgotten about.
These are just the most wonderful cheese or steak-knives for polite company. Slashing at my steak in a restaurant with a Strider or Reeves garners looks of confusion, derision and fear. A Laguiole on the other hand; appreciation, adoration and acceptance.
Oh happy-day!
Todd.
In commenting on Cpl Agarn's post, I experienced considerable seller's remorse.
Then, today, while looking for another knife, I found it, or perhaps another that I had forgotten about.
These are just the most wonderful cheese or steak-knives for polite company. Slashing at my steak in a restaurant with a Strider or Reeves garners looks of confusion, derision and fear. A Laguiole on the other hand; appreciation, adoration and acceptance.
Oh happy-day!
Todd.
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OUTSTANDING.Apparently, I had misspoken earlier when I stated that I had sold my Laguiole knife.
In commenting on Cpl Agarn's post, I experienced considerable seller's remorse.
Then, today, while looking for another knife, I found it, or perhaps another that I had forgotten about.
These are just the most wonderful cheese or steak-knives for polite company. Slashing at my steak in a restaurant with a Strider or Reeves garners looks of confusion, derision and fear. A Laguiole on the other hand; appreciation, adoration and acceptance.
Oh happy-day!
Todd.
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Great example of elegant cutlery.
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Another knife bought for me by my wife. Many years ago, she found this in sold old fella's estate sale.
I sure wish I had been able to hear any story he might have had for it back in the day. It's a big ol' beast.
Todd.
I sure wish I had been able to hear any story he might have had for it back in the day. It's a big ol' beast.
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This is a Case I bought for my son some time ago. Bone scales and Case's version of a "Damascus" blade.
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Imagine what a pride & joy knife that was for the first owner. Brass on green, the damascus, the gorgeous blade shape and I'm a sucker for bolsters making a statement like that.
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He was the first owner, and seems to still enjoy it. I had him take the photos for me, the knife is currently in HI with him.
I was there last week and forgot to take pics. We cut our visit short by a week and were scrambling to get a flight out.
I was there last week and forgot to take pics. We cut our visit short by a week and were scrambling to get a flight out.
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Traditional Filipino Weapons Itak Tagalog. 19 1/2" of razor sharp steel goodness.
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