Any Canal Street Fans Out There?

[philco]

Eric,
Looks like you've rolled out the good stuff. Impressive collection of Canal Streets. Those d'Holder fixed blades really get my motor running.
That guy is a true artist IMO.
Phil

[justold52]

Here's a couple of the new drop point hunters and three D'Holders (Buffalo Horn, Maroon Buffalo Horn, and Bone)
Got a little of my house in one blade :

The one I do not have yet ... Is that Maroon handled one.

How is the color in it? All smooth and lovely just like the Schrade Maroon ? or is it even better and how was it died? I am thinking Schrade used Delrin.

[ea42]

Ken, the color's nice. The dye seems to have gone only just beaneath the surface, where the handle is hafted it goes back to black, nice contrast. I'll see if I can get a good shot of it tomorrow or when the weather permits (It's supposed to pour, looks like Spring is here )

Eric

PS- is this the maroon you're talking about? It was known as maroon swirl, a type of plastic, and a for-runner to delrin. Much of this material had a tendency to shrink quite a bit, notice the bolster gaps.

[justold52]

No I was talking about Schrade PH1 Pro Hunter Maroon Loveless 8" 3 1/2 " 1980. Sorry not a good photo.

Your's looks almost like a Celluloid handle to me.

[mumblypeg]

Some nice knives you fellers have there I can't believe I overlooked this thread. What do they say about eyesight being one the first things to go?

I have about 20 Canal Streets so far. Here are 3 that I really like.
First is a smooth brown bone Whittler - #1 of 11
Next is a green jigged bone Whittler - #6 of 8
And last a Trapper with African Bloodwood - #10 of 25

I'll post more when I get time to take some pics.....
Richard

[justold52]

I just need to show off these Canal Streets I just got from a fellow AAPKer.

Especially the First Year Set 2004 # 157


Red Dyed Stag 1 of 25 # 12

[mumblypeg]

Ken, those are some sweet knives!
I took a few more pics of some of mine today.

1st- 2006 Red/White/Blue Mica Pearl Trapper, 1 of 50.
2nd- Moon Pie Trapper, Dk. Amber Stag Bone, 440C Steel.
3rd- Caramel Aberdeen Jigged Bone Muskrat, 14-4CrMo steel, #001 of 400 (?)
4th- 2006 Amber Jigged Bone Trapper, D2 steel

[Cowboy7130]

I am drooling over those CS knives.

I have a question about a description. What is a "Moon Pie" trapper? The only visible difference that I can discern is the size of the rear bolster. Is that the reason for the "Moon Pie" designation?

By the way, I love moon pies and RC Cola! PaPa used to take us grandkids to the Carbon Mercantile and Texaco station and buy us a moon pie for a quarter and an RC for a dime! Those were the days, now!

I may buy a moon pie trapper just because I like that memory so much ...

[mumblypeg]

You're right about the size of the bolsters being the reason for 'moonpie'.

Those werethe days, weren't they? Come to think of it, I have a couple of moonpies in the pantry right now.

[philco]

Boys y'all got me to thinkin about RC Cola and it dawned on me I haven't seen any in years. I personally never developed a taste for it so it's not something I would have missed right off, but now I'm wondering if they still make it. Anybody know for sure?

Phil

ps I DO LOVE MOON PIES!

[Cowboy7130]

Yep, they're still bottling RC ... but come to think of it, I haven't had one in a while, either ...

[philco]

Yep, they're still bottling RC ... but come to think of it, I haven't had one in a while, either ...

Cowboy, I have not seen any RC in stores in my area in years. I wonder if they have scaled back their distribution area. If I may ask, what state are you in?

Phil

[Cowboy7130]

Texas.

They are not that uncommon around here in West Texas ... In fact I may head out to the 24-hour Super-WallyWorld and grab me a six-pack ...

[philco]

I clicked on their web site but did not get any useful information as far as their distribution network. The company was sold in 2001 and I suspect it's been that long since I've seen RC or any of the associated drinks(diet rite, upper 10) for sale here in Kentucky.

Now that I realize I can't get one, danged if I don't want one.

Phil

[Cowboy7130]

My Sweetie-Pie and I went to breakfast this morning at the local Cracker Barrel on the highway. Good coffee and biscuits with gravy ...

Anyway, in their General Store area, they had several boxes of Moon Pies for sale. It looks like Moon Pie has gone back to retro-style packaging. It really took me back in time!

I was going to buy a couple of boxes, but then I realized my Wranglers are fitting too dang tight anyway, and besides, I am saving all my spare change for a CS Moon Pie Trapper!

[Jeffrey]

Looking at the pictures I need to buy a Canal Street!

[Unk]

Hi Cowboy 7130,

Just finished reading "Lonesome Dove". You need to correct your tag line under your name....It was Boliver, the first cook, who said the line about stroking the wife / knife every night.

Po Campo was the second cook they picked up on the trial.

Got to agree with the praises of the Canal Street knives. I bought a whittler for my dad last year - very nice knife. I was under the impression that some of the ex-Schrade (USA) guys are involved in the Canal Street operation?

Unk

[leotheknife]

Looking at the pictures I need to buy a Canal Street!

I have the 2005 Chairman's Choice and the 2006 2007 President's Choice Knife Set for sale up on my web site http://www.sonorandesertknives.com/High ... nives.html

[Rusty1]

Looking at the pictures I need to buy a Canal Street!

I have the 2005 Chairman's Choice and the 2006 2007 President's Choice Knife Set for sale up on my web site http://www.sonorandesertknives.com/High ... nives.html

I can only find Schatt & Morgans!

Russell

[leotheknife]

The Chairman's choice was a joint effort between Canal Street and Schatt Morgan. Really beautiful knife

[Cowboy7130]

[Cowboy7130]

Unk, you are correct sir! I blame myself, and my own intellectual laziness for the mistake.

And, since you noticed, the question and the quote are from the movie, not the book. In the book, McMurtry does not have Newt directly question Bol, but mentions that he had asked Bol why he sharpened it every night, since he never cut anything with it. The old bandit's answer:

"It's like a wife," he said. "Every night you better stroke it."

which means I need to correct my signature ... again ...

[Unk]

Cowboy,

After 23 years of marriage, I am resigned to stroking my knives at night.

Unk

[justold52]

Unk watch it man. Most of your knives are girls too.

They can just jump out and bite you when your sleepy just like your wife...

[philco]

Cowboy,

After 23 years of marriage, I am resigned to stroking my knives at night.

Unk

Gosh Unk, don't let your sabre get rusty!