Northwoods Big Bay
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I hope those here who did win a B.B.N. will post a picture here. Did anyone get a really nice mammoth or giraffe bone ?
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Roland, I only got to look at it for a second but I'm pretty sure I got a very nice brownish-gray giraffe bone. It should be here on Saturday and I will definitely post it.kootenay joe wrote:I hope those here who did win a B.B.N. will post a picture here. Did anyone get a really nice mammoth or giraffe bone ?
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Ok this came in the mail today, the much ballyhooed Big Bay. Fit and finish, action perfect. even came with patina on the non ground surfaces which i'll probably clean off. Brownish-Gray Giraffe bone
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My goodness, Greg. That is stunning!
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Thanks Rick! I find it very interesting how that giraffe bone takes dyes differently. It's amazing in the sun light.
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my Giraffe and a Red Micarta I was lucky enough to score for a buddy.
btw, like Greg I wasn't completely sure which knife I'd bought until I got it in hand.
btw, like Greg I wasn't completely sure which knife I'd bought until I got it in hand.
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Hey you lucky guys: thanks for showing these B.B.'s
3 3/4", right ?
Giraffe bone seems to be able to take variable amounts of any dye and every piece is a little different. Good stuff !
Does camel bone do the same thing ?
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3 3/4", right ?
Giraffe bone seems to be able to take variable amounts of any dye and every piece is a little different. Good stuff !
Does camel bone do the same thing ?
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Great looking knives, guys!
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I'm afraid that I have become a hopeless Northwoods junkie. Here's a Big Bay in mammoth that I just scored.
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Well, at least you have complete control of your impulses for other brands.gsmith7158 wrote:I'm afraid that I have become a hopeless Northwoods junkie.
Beautiful example! I’m looking forward to pictures that shows off a better view of the mammoth.
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Jerry there's another one that I am eyeing as we speakthat would be a prize indeed.
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Greg, would you ever divulge where you spy these beauties ?
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Roland that one was from ebay.kootenay joe wrote:Greg, would you ever divulge where you spy these beauties ?
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This giraffe Big Bay was in the stragglers that accompanied the Madison Barlow drop. My lighting tends to accentuate orange.
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I would like to see a picture of the Madison Barlow & Big Bay to compare sizes. I do not have either of these so do not know the sizes or which GEC pattern # they are built on.
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'ere ya go..
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I don't have Madison Barlow to compare. The Big Bay is 3 3/4" and is built on the GEC 78 frame. Here are some comparison pictures of the Big Bay and a GEC 78.
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Thanks guys. So, the "Big Bay" is not really that big and the Madison Barlow is the bigger of these two which is opposite to what i had thought.
The Madison is likely on the #43 frame which is 4 1/4" ?
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The Madison is likely on the #43 frame which is 4 1/4" ?
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Man!!!! That is gorgeous!!!!!!RalphAlsip wrote:This giraffe Big Bay was in the stragglers that accompanied the Madison Barlow drop. My lighting tends to accentuate orange.
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The Big Bay to me is the perfect size pocket knife. I like it as much as the Fremont jack. I believe I would feel more comfortable carrying the Madison Barlow in a sheath. Jerry that Giraffe Big Bay is stunning!
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I originally passed on the Big Bay (dumb, I know) so I've kept this one in case I decide I don't need anything else.
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I did not manage to get one of the Northwoods Heritage Jacks that were just released and sold out in minutes. But i did have some luck with the "Stragglers" and picked up a Big Bay with mammoth handles for $229. At 3 3/4" with rounded handle and rounded long bolster with a solid clip blade, i think i would likely prefer the Big Bay to the 3 7/8" Heritage jack with the rustic spear point blade.
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Well dome kj, do you have pics from the drop?kootenay joe wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:03 pm I did not manage to get one of the Northwoods Heritage Jacks that were just released and sold out in minutes. But i did have some luck with the "Stragglers" and picked up a Big Bay with mammoth handles for $229. At 3 3/4" with rounded handle and rounded long bolster with a solid clip blade, i think i would likely prefer the Big Bay to the 3 7/8" Heritage jack with the rustic spear point blade.
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