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.

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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.

This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.

"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012

Nice collection, Jerry. I have heard the Pumas are exceptional quality knives.

So what's next?

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.

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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.

This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.

"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012

Congrats Jerry on completing your set!!


IM

Thanks IM. Not nearly as thrilling as your acquisition of those two Ohtas.

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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.

This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.

"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012

Way to go Jerry, good for you

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"There are none so blind as those that refuse to see"

God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.

The thrill is in the hunt ain't it Jerry!
That is a nice set though.

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 ...

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-Blue

MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN

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.

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

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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.

This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.

"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012

Congrats Jerry, fine accomplishment! You got more "stick-to-itness" then i've got.

Congrats Jerry

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Bill

Knice collection Jerry!!

Have any seen any action?

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SCOTT

http://www.pocketknivesblog.com

Oh heck no. Scott, you know all my knives are safe queens. Even the scullery maids get promoted when they get to my house.

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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.

This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.

"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012

Jerry you should consider collecting worn, rusty scout knives with broken punches.......there's a never ending supply of them to be had.

I don't have em all.

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Jesus died for you. Are you living for Him?

"Buy More Ammo!"
Johnnie Fain 1949-2009

"Sometimes I think if I see one more trapper or stockman, I'm gonna hurl."
(Quote from a Jerryd6818 post.) LOL

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'.

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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.

This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.

"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012

I'm working on the set with the tips broken off the spear blade ...

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-Blue

MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN