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Completed the Set

Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:43 pm
by jerryd6818
I've been working on completing this set of Puma Big Five Stockmans for several years and finally snagged the last two off eBay this past weekend. It's been a haul. They don't go for a lot of money but they also don't come up for sale real often. I had to send at least one back because it was described as never carried, never sharpened and it was both carried and sharpened. I thought I would feel some elation but frankly it's just been, yawn. I got my first one - the Cape Buffalo - off SMKW around 2000 and for several years, that was the only one I had until the "get 'em all" bug bit me. The rest I've picked up off eBay, one at a time except for the Elephant and the one with all five on it. They're 4" closed so they're not some puny minature.

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:48 pm
by trail
Nice collection, Jerry. I have heard the Pumas are exceptional quality knives.

So what's next?

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:56 pm
by jerryd6818
What's next? I'm still looking for Schrade Miracle Whip Anniversary knives I don't have. Trouble with those, no one seems to know how many years were made. I have seven, '58-'88 and I missed a 1937 Fourth Anniversary on eBay so I know there are at least eight. I would like to get a GEC #89 Executive Whittler so I would have one of each of the #89 patterns but other than that, it's just continue with my haphazard, helter-skelter accumulating. Thanks for asking.

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:52 pm
by IMBand
Congrats Jerry on completing your set!! ::ds::


IM
:)

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:55 pm
by jerryd6818
Thanks IM. Not nearly as thrilling as your acquisition of those two Ohtas.

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:17 pm
by tjmurphy
Way to go Jerry, good for you ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:03 am
by rangerbluedog
The thrill is in the hunt ain't it Jerry! :)
That is a nice set though. ::tu::

I know the feeling. After chasing the Boker Great American Story series for two years, now I barely look at them. (only once or twice a week, lol)
Now I'm looking for a Boker 7367 "Great Western" stockman to go with this box I got from Hawke about a year ago.

Always something to chase after and dream about ... ::nod::

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:27 am
by jerryd6818
Absolutely Blue. I liken knife collecting to the hobby of woodworking. There's never a shortage of "stuff" to buy, but I suppose any hobby worth it's salt is like that. :lol:

Getting the last two may have been a 'yawn' but I do like looking at them. ::tu::

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:51 am
by whitebuffalo58
Congrats Jerry, fine accomplishment! You got more "stick-to-itness" then i've got. ::tu::

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:26 am
by edgy46
Congrats Jerry ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:59 am
by TripleF
Knice collection Jerry!! ::tu::

Have any seen any action?

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 2:25 pm
by jerryd6818
Oh heck no. Scott, you know all my knives are safe queens. Even the scullery maids get promoted when they get to my house. :lol:

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:14 pm
by philco
Jerry you should consider collecting worn, rusty scout knives with broken punches.......there's a never ending supply of them to be had. :roll:

I don't have em all. :lol:

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:21 pm
by jerryd6818
I have a few. I started down that road and ran into a 'Private Property - No Trespassing' sign. There scrawled on the bottom of the sign was the name 'Phil'.

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:21 pm
by rangerbluedog
I'm working on the set with the tips broken off the spear blade ... ::undecided::

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:23 pm
by jerryd6818
Oh my Blue! You are ambitious.

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:30 pm
by cloan
Well done Jerry! So, now what would you sell me the entire set for? :D

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:30 pm
by Jeffrey
Nice knives I have a stag puma and its great quality!

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:23 pm
by jerryd6818
cloan wrote:Well done Jerry! So, now what would you sell me the entire set for? :D
$360 shipped - ::nod::

Welcome aboard. Grab a rack, stow your gear and report for duty. FNG buys the beer.

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:33 am
by 1967redrider
Sweet knives, jerryd, congrats! ::tu::

Re: Completed the Set

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:01 am
by glennbad
That's cool. Nothing more satisfying than getting that last one or 2.

Now you can start a new search!

Glenn