Completed the Set
- jerryd6818
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Completed the Set
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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Jerry D.
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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
Re: Completed the Set
Nice collection, Jerry. I have heard the Pumas are exceptional quality knives.
So what's next?
So what's next?
- jerryd6818
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Re: Completed the Set
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.
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
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
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Re: Completed the Set
Thanks IM. Not nearly as thrilling as your acquisition of those two Ohtas.
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
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
Re: Completed the Set
Way to go Jerry, good for you
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God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
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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 ...
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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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.
Getting the last two may have been a 'yawn' but I do like looking at them.
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
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
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Re: Completed the Set
Congrats Jerry, fine accomplishment! You got more "stick-to-itness" then i've got.
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Knice collection Jerry!!
Have any seen any action?
Have any seen any action?
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Oh heck no. Scott, you know all my knives are safe queens. Even the scullery maids get promoted when they get to my house.
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
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
Re: Completed the Set
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.
I don't have em all.
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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'.
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
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
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I'm working on the set with the tips broken off the spear blade ...
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Re: Completed the Set
Oh my Blue! You are ambitious.
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
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
Re: Completed the Set
Well done Jerry! So, now what would you sell me the entire set for?
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- jerryd6818
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Re: Completed the Set
$360 shipped -cloan wrote:Well done Jerry! So, now what would you sell me the entire set for?
Welcome aboard. Grab a rack, stow your gear and report for duty. FNG buys the beer.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Sweet knives, jerryd, congrats!
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
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You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
Re: Completed the Set
That's cool. Nothing more satisfying than getting that last one or 2.
Now you can start a new search!
Glenn
Now you can start a new search!
Glenn