JUST KNIVES

[ol' school]

Randall and Bill, looks like the 2 of you are still after the knives. I had a couple of things in the works, but my diesel truck took a little sick. Dropped 1000.00 and thought it was up and going, but the check engine light came back on, well back in the shop and the real problem showed up, 5,600.00, for the part and 1200.00 for the labor, well no knifes until the truck is back in operating order. Extended warranty does not cover emissions issues.

OUCH!!! :AGGHH:

 

[BillR]

Randall and Bill, looks like the 2 of you are still after the knives. I had a couple of things in the works, but my diesel truck took a little sick. Dropped 1000.00 and thought it was up and going, but the check engine light came back on, well back in the shop and the real problem showed up, 5,600.00, for the part and 1200.00 for the labor, well no knifes until the truck is back in operating order. Extended warranty does not cover emissions issues.

Sorry to hear that. You can do without a few more knives, but you pretty much need your truck to move your house.

 

[Gone2Three]

Randall, good job on your Old Timer.

Doug ,that's a cool UH.

Good to find the American made ones. So many brands are made "off shore" now, if you know what I mean.

While we are on folding hunters, here is my Case 6265-SAB from 1972. Never sharpened. I had a hard time getting a good picture today. The best I could do. That's not a nick in the blade, just a light reflection.

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Really sweet Case you've got there Bill ThumbUp

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Randall and Bill, looks like the 2 of you are still after the knives. I had a couple of things in the works, but my diesel truck took a little sick. Dropped 1000.00 and thought it was up and going, but the check engine light came back on, well back in the shop and the real problem showed up, 5,600.00, for the part and 1200.00 for the labor, well no knifes until the truck is back in operating order. Extended warranty does not cover emissions issues.

Jeez Jim, can't catch a break... really sorry to hear about the truck buddy. Them knives will always be out there awaiting your return, until then I'll try my best to carry the touch for y'a :laugh:

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Speaking of ...

I've been working so much I haven't had time to put a few pictures up. Here's a few new additions I picked up recently...I've also purchased a Case XX swayback that I'm really excited about, should be here later next week.

Below: Fox lock blade with etched bolsters , vintage Schrade Walden 808, and a Western Boulder Colorado 442. The two smaller ones needed minor cleaning and oiling, the Fox was like new (used) never carried

 

[ol' school]

Nice knives Randall!

 

[Gone2Three]

Nice knives Randall!

Thank you Doug!

 

[desertclassic]

Nice looking Fox, handles have a good finish.

I have been looking again, I just don’t want to hit the purchase button until I get to the bottom of the truck thing.

 

[Gone2Three]

Evening folks, I received my Case swayback today, it's a beauty! Love the Sycamore wood they used, and it's the perfect pocket size too

 

[Gone2Three]

So what's better than 1 Fox knife???... 2 Fox knives :clapping:

This one is slightly bigger, I'm hoping that Bill might be able to tell me what wood this is...sure is purdy. I still haven't figured out what wood was used for the first one. I did find out that the etched bolster Fox is older by a little bit, based on the tang stamp.

 

[1dn5up]

Possibly Burel Wood ?

All things nice come in pairs :clapping:

 

[Gone2Three]

Things are always better in pairs Randall .....

NICE :clapping:

Can't disagree with that at all... :jumpy:

Thanks Frank!

 

[BillR]

Nice Randall. I really like the shape of the blade.

It's a burl of some species. Buckeye, box elder, maybe even maple. They stabilize the wood and dye it making it hard to tell what it is (to me).

 

[Gone2Three]

Nice Randall. I really like the shape of the blade.

It's a burl of some species. Buckeye, box elder, maybe even maple. They stabilize the wood and dye it making it hard to tell what it is (to me).

Thanks Bill,

I'll probably dig some more to find out, but I do believe that you and Frank are on the right track. That's part of the fun on these old knives is the research :clapping:

 

[Gone2Three]

My research turned up the type of wood used for the scales on the newest Fox knife, it's Moroccan Thuya burl (pronounced two-ya)

Still looking for the other....

 

[BillR]

My research turned up the type of wood used for the scales on the newest Fox knife, it's Moroccan Thuya burl (pronounced two-ya)

Still looking for the other....

Man, they don't give that stuff away, do they?

I found a source online for it. Knife scale blanks $38.00. Blacks for turning bowls $119.00

I had never heard of it before. Now, I'll see it everywhere.

 

[Gone2Three]

Man, they don't give that stuff away, do they?

I found a source online for it. Knife scale blanks $38.00. Blacks for turning bowls $119.00

I had never heard of it before. Now, I'll see it everywhere.

Lol...no they sure don't, I was looking at the various sizes, shapes and their prices. Was thinking about the pen you made me...

Crazy thing is, that knife was $23.50 shipped so way cheaper than buying just the scales :clapping:

 

[Gone2Three]

Spent part of the morning doing a light cleaning of my newly acquired fixed blade knives and new old stock Old Cutler muskrat. The 3 fixed blade knives came from an 83 yr old seller and I was lucky to get them all for under 100 bucks.

Kinfolks knife was re-handled at some point but did a good job of it.

Also included was an old Case, and a German made stag

 

[ol' school]

Nice Randall! Very nice!

 

[Gone2Three]

Nice Randall! Very nice!

Appreciate that Doug, yes I'm happy with them...they're not show pieces by any means but still in great condition.

They all had sheaths, thus the scratches, and all have been sharpened. I don't know much about the Case other than its post war, hoping to find out more as there's no other stamping on it

The Edge brand stag is the newest of the bunch age wise, it wasn't used much at all...

 

[hogcowboy]

All those knives for under a buck? That's robbery!!! Great score you lucky dog.:clapping:

 

[desertclassic]

Randall, you are going strong. I picked up 5 knives today, Christmas gifts for the brothers in law and my brother. I did squeeze in a couple for me. Pictures to follow.

 

[Gone2Three]

Randall, you are going strong. I picked up 5 knives today, Christmas gifts for the brothers in law and my brother. I did squeeze in a couple for me. Pictures to follow.

Way to go Jim! Looking forward to seeing those....

That's how Michele shops for other people...usually, almost always squeezes in something for herself :laugh:

I've been working on a rescue from the bay, I picked up for 16 bucks. Seller couldn't tell me much other than it was old. Needed some tlc, but I'm very happy with the results.

Seller pictures:





Before cleaning:





After:









Tang stamp taken after cleaning:



Royal Brand was in business between 1914 until 1954, was told that this dated most likely in the earlier years

 

[1dn5up]

Knife for sale.

Before I put this MAC fix blade with right handed sheath on Craig’s List , I’m offering it here for $75 plus shipping. 1960’s - 1970 , it was in production. Like new wood handle and clean blade.

5 7/16” blade , 10 1/8 overall length. MAC knives are high carbon steel , made in Japan.

 

[Gone2Three]

Before I put this MAC fix blade with right handed sheath on Craig’s List , I’m offering it here for $75 plus shipping. 1960’s - 1970 , it was in production. Like new wood handle and clean blade.

5 7/16” blade , 10 1/8 overall length. MAC knives are high carbon steel , made in Japan.

That's a nice one Frank, I'm sure you'll find a home for it soon. I haven't expanded my fixed blade count since the last post. But my folders continue to multiply pretty quick :laugh:

 

[Gone2Three]

I hadn't posted anything here in awhile so let's change that!

Picked up a couple of Ulster Knife Co. bone handled knives for a combined cost of 40 bucks shipped.

The 2 blade was in very rough shape, the 3 blade was only in need of a light cleaning and oil.

Here's the before of the bowtie or propeller shield knife, followed by the clean up of them both side by side. Other than some pitting on the topside (exposed) of both blades it is remarkably solid.

And the 3 blade peachseed bone is a great example, with minimal blade loss and pocket worn scales (Cool)

I'm happy to show it off here to y'all...

 

[Gone2Three]

RIP Tony Bose

We lost one of the good guys, legendary knife maker Tony Bose passed on today. Prayers lifted up for his family.

"Tony Bose, legendary slipjoint maker, passes away at 74 – Knife Magazine" https://www.knifemagazine.com/tony-bose-legendary-slipjoint-maker-passes-away-at-74/

 

[BillR]

We lost one of the good guys, legendary knife maker Tony Bose passed on today. Prayers lifted up for his family.

"Tony Bose, legendary slipjoint maker, passes away at 74 – Knife Magazine" https://www.knifemagazine.com/tony-bose-legendary-slipjoint-maker-passes-away-at-74/

Talented man. RIP

I was looking at a CASE/BOSE collaboration on the Case site last night.

 

[ol' school]

We lost one of the good guys, legendary knife maker Tony Bose passed on today. Prayers lifted up for his family.

"Tony Bose, legendary slipjoint maker, passes away at 74 – Knife Magazine" https://www.knifemagazine.com/tony-bose-legendary-slipjoint-maker-passes-away-at-74/

Thanks for sharing Randall!

May Tony Bose RIP!

 

[BillR]

I go to Habitat for Humanity Restore every time I'm in the area. Found this as the employee was looking for a space on the shelf to display it. I told him he found a place for it and took it from him. Can't beat the price. It's for a Buck 110. I have a couple that need cases.

 

[Gone2Three]

I go to Habitat for Humanity Restore every time I'm in the area. Found this as the employee was looking for a space on the shelf to display it. I told him he found a place for it and took it from him. Can't beat the price. It's for a Buck 110. I have a couple that need cases.

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That's a great score Bill ThumbUp

 

[BillR]

That's a great score Bill ThumbUp

Restore is a great place.You NEVER know what you will find. Bought this drop forged steel C-clamp the same day for $2.50 (USA).



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After reading the post about Tony Bose passing, I went back to Ebay to recheck out the knife I was looking at the other day. I picked it up before the price went up. Pix to follow when it arrives.

They are already out with a "Commemerative set" of three knives for $499. A few weeks ago they would have been under $99 each.

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