GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:04 pm
Um... is "Q" an English guy and did he used to work for MI5?
Not that I'm aware of! Q's full user name is QTCut5.
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 6:45 am
I could be mistaken, but I have to believe this is nothing less than a blessing from The Universe.
Q also takes great photos. The flower is indeed a blessing.
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
TripleF wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:07 am
This Imperial
Scott, you really aught to make a calendar with these pictures.____Dave
Thanks bud. I did , no one bought them....LOL!!
I've said that same thing before and Scott has posted some of the best pictures on AAPK, IMO.
I know how he feels, I published a book of knife pictures but I've given more away than have sold.
Here are a couple of pages from the book.
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TripleF wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:07 am
This Imperial
...is a very cool knife. I like those cigar patterns. Great photo, too!
dlr110 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:14 pm
I published a book of knife pictures but I've given more away than have sold.
You post some excellent photos as well, David. I would be interested in getting a copy of that book.
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Regarding the calendar/book market, I have thought many times that some of the photos on this site should be collected into an AAPK calendar. But...even I would not get much use of out one. For many years I would put up a calendar in my man cave every January. About June I would notice that I had not turned a page since January.
TOPDOGG, that's a beautiful knife, LOVE the Lon Humpfrey, beauty.
Q, beautiful pictures, tickled you're pleased with the Erickson. No overkill when someone is genuinely that happy about an acquisition. Rock on.
Sasquach, very cool photo, I love the blacked out background, and the colors of the knife. Sweeeeeeet.
dlr110, great stack 'o knives there, great pic too.
FFF, great looking old knife and good background.
Everyone is stepping up their game. Wow. Great scrolling though this after a few days away. Sweet pics all, keep them coming.
Here's a couple shots of this pretty Brother Q included in the trade, and my old GEC Bullet End taken right after each other. Look how different the color appears from ivory in some photos, to yellow in others. Zero filters, no changed settings, just click, click, click, one after another. No effects. No Nothing. BUT, vastly different looking color. And may I say the Brother blows away the RRiders, Schrades, and Imperials I have handled. If I knew these Brothers were this good I never would have bought a Rough Rider or Schrade or Imperial from China at all. Wished I had bought Brothers instead. But I didn't buy this, it was a great Q bomb. Thanks Q, the Brother is like an AGRussell. CUTS above the others.
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:47 pm
A Lon Humphrey Custom Knives fixed blade. I have several of Lon's knives and he makes an outstanding product!
Great photo GSP. That Humphrey looks like a very handy all purpose knife. What is the OAL?
A GOOD KNIFE IS LIKE A GOOD FRIEND, IT'LL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
~ John Wayne ~
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:47 pm
A Lon Humphrey Custom Knives fixed blade. I have several of Lon's knives and he makes an outstanding product!
Great photo GSP. That Humphrey looks like a very handy all purpose knife. What is the OAL?
It is about 10" OAL. He makes a tough knife there are some videos on you-tube of him doing torture test on his bigger chapping blades, bending them in a vice, chopping big heavy stuff in half, etc.
Sasquach wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:26 pm
Cleaned up nice after it's first use.
I like this make of knife. Got the RAT-3 on my hip today.
Nice photos GSP!!!
I'm new to the RAT/ESEE knives and I was surprised by how well the "traction blade coating" held up and cleaned up. It didn't chip or scratch and cleaning it after use was easy even though the coating is textured. Good size for an all purpose camp knife. The only complaint I have is, for my purposes, I don't like the kydex sheath at all. I'm sure it does well in molle applications but I'm more of a leather belt sheath fan.
A GOOD KNIFE IS LIKE A GOOD FRIEND, IT'LL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
~ John Wayne ~
TOPDOG, FFF, jtx, Squach, great shots, great scrolling through this thread again, and love seeing all the shots as the stepping up of the game continues. Niiiiiiice all of you.
Here's a shot of what I was carrying with this Western USA of my cousins that was from that 70's and used to be his "Scout" knife. I really like the Western, the wood and construction is great, solid and good looking and sweet blade with some great patina.
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"It's what people know about themselves inside that makes them afraid." -No Name, High Plains Drifter
GSPTOPDOG, I like the Rat; it'll be in consideration should I want another fixed blade.
Scott, a stellar photo, as always. Your grandson is also a great photographer...and what editing software do you use?
Sasquach, I'm not a fan of ESEE's sheaths either. I'd be a lot more inclined to buy one if they offered black leather sheaths and/or knives without sheaths.
Ivoryman, that Schrade stockman is superb!
And here is a shot I wanted to take before I lightened the load some. From top to bottom: Schrade 104OT, Schrade 34OT, and Camillus 99. I believe it was an okay idea, but the execution leaves something to be desired.
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget