It's In The Mail
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Really like that one, Phil
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Re: It's In The Mail
Thanks guys. I'm really fond of that pattern.
Phil
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Re: It's In The Mail
Phil, thats a nice knife, really like the jigging and the swedge on the main, great looking knife.
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Been looking for a nice condition, One-Line Buck in any one of my favorite patterns, to add to my collection. Just tripped across one on the Blade Forums classifieds and it happens to be in my top choice Buck fixed blade pattern, the Buck 118. Should ship out in tomorrows mail. Sellers picture - even has a custom shop case.
OH
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Love that sheath. That's very classy plus the knife looks to be in very good condition.
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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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Thanks Jerry. I really like the sheath too, even though it's not original to the knife. I'm thinking that knife is somewhere in the 1967 - 68 date range and the sheath is circa 1980's. BUT, I like em both and that's what counts to me! Nice thing about buying used and not 100% original is that I can take it deer hunting without messing up the value of an absolutely pristine piece - more fun of ownership for me. OH
Deep in the guts of most men is buried the involuntary response to the hunter's horn, a prickle of the nape hairs, an acceleration of the pulse, an atavistic memory of his fathers, who killed first with stone, and then with club...Robert Ruark
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Bought this Pumma Hobbytec here in the AAPK stores.
Very special knife to me, with an interesting story.
Set me on the path to the accumulator I am today . . . .
(seller's pic, obviously)
Very special knife to me, with an interesting story.
Set me on the path to the accumulator I am today . . . .
(seller's pic, obviously)
Chris
i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
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I saw that one Royal, nice looking knife - every Puma I've handled seems to be very well built. OH
Deep in the guts of most men is buried the involuntary response to the hunter's horn, a prickle of the nape hairs, an acceleration of the pulse, an atavistic memory of his fathers, who killed first with stone, and then with club...Robert Ruark
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Well are you going to tell us the story or keep us in suspenders? Come on, give. Inquiring minds want to know.royal0014 wrote:Bought this Pumma Hobbytec here in the AAPK stores.
Very special knife to me, with an interesting story.
Set me on the path to the accumulator I am today . . . .
(seller's pic, obviously)
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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Knife came in and it turns out it's a SportTec rather than a HobbyTec . . .jerryd6818 wrote:Well are you going to tell us the story or keep us in suspenders? Come on, give. Inquiring minds want to know.
Completely my fault. A much larger knife. Still darn good for the price.
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Short version ; in the fall of 1998 my future wife was invited by a friend to fly to Germany for 2 weeks.
Silke is from near Frankfort and had married an American Serviceman (Bobby). She was going home to have their first child (Leah) christened.
I actually bought Kris' engagement ring while she was gone, but that's another story.
While there, she visited some cutlery store and purchased 4 Puma knives; two for the brothers, one for herself,
and one for me. Those knives flew home in the cockpit with the flight crew.
That was my first true EDC, and I carried it faithfully for several years. Then one night at work I
screw-drivered the tip. I put the knife away, and started the search for a suitable replacement.
Guess where that lead . . . .
Chris
i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
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Looking forward to getting this one. Also got a NF ebony version reserved. Not quite "ebony and ivory", but close.
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Tony, I was hot to trot on this one but now I'm on the fence, hemming and hawing over it. I really like the looks of it and it's a nice size but Christmas is only two weeks away so do I really want to........................... etc, etc, etc.
Be sure to report back when you get it.
Be sure to report back when you get it.
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Tony that's a great looking knife. Hard to beat a classic Jack Knife.
I'm a sucker for the spear and pen blade combo.
I'm a sucker for the spear and pen blade combo.
Phil
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Very nice Tony - GEC has captured an authentic, vintage look for that jack. Got notice my three dot Buck 110 was on the move, left Nevada yesterday, should be here on Wednesday. Pictures from the gent I traded with. OH
Oops, forgot the pictures.
Oops, forgot the pictures.
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Ps Because my three dot is coming without a sheath, I dug around ebay yesterday and found a correct one for bid - should also be here Wednesday. OH
Deep in the guts of most men is buried the involuntary response to the hunter's horn, a prickle of the nape hairs, an acceleration of the pulse, an atavistic memory of his fathers, who killed first with stone, and then with club...Robert Ruark
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Nice 3 dot OH. I collect 110’s myself
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Thanks Gino, took it hunting yesterday and used it in the woods for some mundane tasks - took a better picture while I was out. OH
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Excellent pick-up and a true classic knife, OH. I will admit that the newer "rounded" 110 frame feels a little better in the hand (who says all progress is bad?) but the edgy, squared-off earlier models, like yours and like my two-dots, are waaaaay better-looking.Old Hunter wrote:Thanks Gino, took it hunting yesterday and used it in the woods for some mundane tasks - took a better picture while I was out.
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Tony, I came late to liking the blocky Bucks - prefered the rounded edge models until I started seriously using the old versions - got converted! OH
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~Q~ made me do it. It's a Beretta Electra.
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I say the older the better, generally speaking.Old Hunter wrote:Tony, I came late to liking the blocky Bucks - prefered the rounded edge models until I started seriously using the old versions - got converted! OH
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That is definitely made for JerryD - got your M.O. all over it Mr. Electronics wizard! OHjerryd6818 wrote:~Q~ made me do it. It's a Beretta Electra.
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Camillus made one with circuit board handles but I'm not willing to pay the prices they're getting for them. This one was semi-reasonable because of it's condition and I'm a Wharncliffe junkie.
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I'm so weak. I know why I wanted this one (Rams Horn Handles) but I don't know why I bought it. Oh, well. I don't smoke anymore and that's the excuse I use for buying knives and Lottery tickets.
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"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