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by rmfnla
Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Buyer's Market ???
Replies: 36
Views: 1945

Re: Buyer's Market ???

I, too, do most of my buying on eBay and I have very much noticed a drop in both prices and bidding activity. Knife Nut , the OP said premium knives were an exception to this, and to me a $650 knife (or even a $200 one!) qualifies there. There are exceptions, however. I've noticed Camillus-made Moor...
by rmfnla
Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Center Pin Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 340

Re: Center Pin Questions

I have three Queen slimline trappers and all three are cracked in that area (and a few other examples as well). The handle material is a bit thin there but even so... As to e a42 's reply, how about this: 1. Peen the handle pins into place in the liners. 2. Assemble blade(s), backspring(s) and liner...
by rmfnla
Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Center Pin Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 340

Center Pin Questions

I've been thinking about knife design, especially the way handles are attached. We are all familiar with the 2 pins per handle + the backspring pivot pin that goes through the entire knife. I am wondering if that pivot pin really needs to go through the handles. I have noticed that if a handle is cr...
by rmfnla
Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Need help to identify unusual two blade knife
Replies: 9
Views: 602

Re: Need help to identify unusual two blade knife

If you think about it, the extra width would give you excellent leverage for cuts that require the blade to be twisted or "scooped."
by rmfnla
Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Abalone Scales
Replies: 9
Views: 693

Re: Abalone Scales

Hard to believe :shock: someone found some Abalone shells; large enough to re-handle this Case toe. Nice knife wanted to bid but went up to fast; :( looking at the bidding pattern makes me wonder. ::paranoid:: Paul http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200410305775&ssPageName=S...
by rmfnla
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Boker Tree Brand Knife
Replies: 11
Views: 1883

Re: Boker Tree Brand Knife

::welcome:: to AAPk; I am sure there is someone here that can; tell you what you want to know. Just a guess; I would say made in the 1970's ; and as Dale said it's a nice old German Boker congress. With a value of $45-$65; but belonging to your grandfather I am sure the value far exceeds that. I ha...
by rmfnla
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:41 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: TWO 6318 knives back from case
Replies: 10
Views: 665

Re: TWO 6318 knives back from case

Yeah, Case does good repair work.

I have a red bone canoe with the script logo and the C came loose. I sent it in and they not only replaced the C they also cleaned up the light scratches the knife had from being carried.

Now it looks like new!
by rmfnla
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: EDC
Replies: 29
Views: 2044

Re: EDC

I just picked up one of those Loveless design folders from Lone Wolf on flea bay.

I really like it; decent steel and the blade has notches that index on half & full open.

Good size for carry, too.
by rmfnla
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: MOP or ivory?
Replies: 9
Views: 405

Re: MOP or ivory?

MOP is more fragile and harder to work with; that makes it seem more exotic to me.
by rmfnla
Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Cleaning a knife handle with color scrimshaw
Replies: 4
Views: 772

Re: Cleaning a knife handle with color scrimshaw

I have used mild dish soap and warm water with a toothbrush to clean scrimshaw with pretty good results.

Cleans out the dirt & grease without dulling the ink.
by rmfnla
Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Canal street question
Replies: 11
Views: 1442

Re: Canal street question

I didn't allow my less-than-perfect first experience with CS to stop me from picking up an ebony half-moon pie from forensicjim , and it is a beauty! Good snap, solid blade well-centered, and I love the silver pins and liners with those black scales! I guess any firm can have a bad day or two. The g...
by rmfnla
Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Remington on Ebay
Replies: 7
Views: 872

Re: Remington on Ebay

Sauconian wrote:
remington collector wrote:Seller states the blades have never been used and still have their original finish. :lol:


That main blade gives a whole new meaning to ' hollow ground.' :roll:

Fran
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by rmfnla
Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:16 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Which is better?
Replies: 5
Views: 808

Re: Which is better?

I picked up a Queen like that for about $25, new condition and in the box.

I haven't carried it yet; maybe tomorrow...
by rmfnla
Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Remember this old knife?
Replies: 3
Views: 574

Re: Remember this old knife?

I have maybe a half dozen such orphans waiting for me to get off my rusty-dusty git 'em done.

Thanks for the inspiration, Willie; nice work!
by rmfnla
Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Sharpest knife I ever bought?
Replies: 14
Views: 3269

Sharpest knife I ever bought?

So I broke down and picked up one of the new Buck black pearl Corelon canoes on the 'bay. Nice knife; reasonably good F & F, very inexpensive (under $20 shipped) and incredibly sharp! I use whatever carry knife I have on me to open mail and this guy zips through envelopes like there's nothin' th...
by rmfnla
Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: A BiG OORAH for Bryan Sanders!
Replies: 27
Views: 1966

Re: A BiG OORAH for Bryan Sanders!

I'm fairly new here so I really don't know anything about the people involved.

Bryan, my sincere thanks for making AAPK available for us and my best wishes for your health and well-being!
by rmfnla
Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: favorite pocketknife?
Replies: 11
Views: 1759

Re: favorite pocketknife?

Is this a trick question? I like the canoe, copperhead (with one blade) and slimline trapper (also with one blade; think Canal Street Half Moon Pie) patterns the most, but I've also been known to carry a regular trapper, stockman, a copperlock, a bullet (GEC)... Definitely a trick question! [Edit] A...
by rmfnla
Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Newbie Needing Help
Replies: 19
Views: 1414

Re: Newbie Needing Help

Funny how it always seems to work out that way... :wink:
by rmfnla
Tue Jun 09, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Question for Case Collectors
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

Re: Question for Case Collectors

In that case the soft market should work to your advantage.
by rmfnla
Tue Jun 09, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Switchblade
Replies: 6
Views: 1110

Re: Switchblade

Milano is a town in Italy (we call it Milan).
by rmfnla
Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Question for Case Collectors
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

Re: Question for Case Collectors

I think you will find folks reluctant to weigh in on pricing beyond what can be pointed out in a recognized source. Knife pricing is pretty subjective; if you have someone who really wants what you have the price will usually be higher than if you are trolling for a buyer. Looking for what similar i...
by rmfnla
Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Unusual Pulls
Replies: 18
Views: 931

Re: Unusual Pulls

muskrat man wrote:I assume you're being sarcastic, looks like a nail nick to me :wink:
Of course I was.

Although now that I look at it, that knife looks like it's grooved for a tip-off scope mount!

Talk about cutting edge... :lol:
by rmfnla
Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: What do you use to wipe off your knives with?
Replies: 11
Views: 893

Re: What do you use to wipe off your knives with?

I think the "second" type is just regular mineral oil with scent (clove oil?) added.

Either will work on knives; I use the plain but that's just my preference.

Old cotton t-shirts are my favorite cloth; by the time I'm willing to give up an old favorite it's gotten pretty soft!

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