It's In The Mail

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Well, I forgot this isn't the "Off Topic" It's in the Mail. Whoops.

I paid roughly $8 shipped for these; from the UK. I didn't notice until near auction end that the Benbros Ferguson TE-20 was missing the right rear wheel, but I did notice the seller had a really nice Matchbox Ford Power Master from the '60s--with all four tires intact. I paid just under $2 each, plus shipping.

Things may be slowly returning to normal, but I am betting these will not arrive on my doorstep until early July. eBay is saying June 12-25. Even pre-COVID international shipping was always a lottery. Sometimes a week, sometimes a month; from the same countries and shipping method. Canada, the UK, Germany, and Japan are the four I've regularly ordered stuff from over the years--usually diecast.

The Benbros Ferguson will be getting a full-on restoration. New wheels (probably robbed from a cheap playworn ERTL; if not found in my junk diecast box), new paint (a bit darker yellow, to match "industrial" colors); and detailing. I want to add fenders, but am not sure how.

Aside from tiny chips, the MBX Ford is fine. Steering wheel and tires are all there, which is all that matters, given this thing is nearly 60 years old now. To look more realistic, and help hold the tires on (the plastic shrinks with age, as it's cellulose acetate; same thing with older synthetic-handle knives), I will paint the wheels white.

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On another note, I've gotten a lot of great deals from UK sellers with smaller scale diecast items on US eBay because no one seems to bid on them. I can get decent condition, harder to find pieces for like a buck or two plus the $8 or so shipping. Anything much bigger than a Matchbox car, and of heavy weight can get expensive when shipping, so keep that in mind.
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cody6268 wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 11:21 pm Well, I forgot this isn't the "Off Topic" It's in the Mail. Whoops.

I paid roughly $8 shipped for these; from the UK...
::tu:: ::super_happy::
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One for the showcase. Klaas Kissing Crane with horn. ::tu:: :D
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Some fixed blades. About $40 for the four. I will say I got a good deal on the AG Russell (as it's been out of production since probably the early 2000s and doesn't come up too often) and Schrade combo, and a decent deal on the Buck and Gerber; since the Gerber is still being made (and a cheap import model at $33) and the Buck just got discontinued a couple of years back.

Lot 1; $24 for the two. Gerber doesn't look used, Buck does. Gerber EXO MOD Drop Point and Buck El Morro. The Buck, if I recall, was originally an SFO for Walmart; but USA-made. About $20 new if I recall, so not an expensive knife (I view it as Buck's answer to the Mora knife, which was really becoming popular at that time). The EXO MOD is a lightweight hunting/backpacking knife from Gerber. They also make a saw and a caping knife. I'm buying the saw, as the sheaths snap together for combined carry. It's a China-made model, so 7Cr17 steel. I've not had good experience with it, whether on SOGs or Chinese Schrade. Maybe this will change. The Buck is their great Bos heat treat, Edge 2X ground 420HC. Both are full-tang and really lightweight (2.4 oz. for the Gerber!) Plastic sheaths that I can clean out in the sink, whether it be fish guts, animal internals, or just dirt from out weed-eating and working. The Gerber's lightweight, but big (3 3/4") and decently thick blade excite me for a work knife. The El Morro, in comparison, should make a great pocket fixed blade.
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Lot 2: $22. AG Russell (made in Japan) Deer Hunter and some cheap Chinese Schrade. AG Russell, when I bought my hunter scalpel new from them a few months back, mentioned it as being a "scaled down model of the Deer Hunter". Didn't show up in their catalog, so I presumed it discontinued. Took me four months to find one. This I presume to be that model. Appears to be about the size of a Mora Basic (4" blade, 4" ish handle), and it features an ATS-34 blade (which is an older steel used on many of the lightweight Japan-made offerings before they started using VG-10 and AUS-8). Gonna have to make a dangler for belt carry. I wear the Hunter Scalpel around my neck on a breakaway chain, but this is a full-size fixed blade. The tiny Hunter Scalpel gets in the way enough, even under my T-Shirt. Pocket or belt for this one. The Schrade is saved for the next POS Exchange. I don't really buy that many crappy knives; and when I get one in a lot, I usually forget I have it by the time of the POS Exchange.
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TPK wrote: Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:00 pm One for the showcase. Klaas Kissing Crane with horn. ::tu:: :D
Nice! Practical pattern too. I have one horn-handled knife, a Victorinox Companion from the '50s.

Old bone, old horn, and especially old stag and pearl knives automatically go to the display case. I dislike most of the pre-Delrin synthetics due to stability issues and/or fragility (esp. Bakelite-related plastics like LF&C's "Rubberoid), so my choice for old users is usually cocobolo or rosewood.
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cody6268 wrote: Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:02 pm
TPK wrote: Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:00 pm One for the showcase. Klaas Kissing Crane with horn. ::tu:: :D
Nice! Practical pattern too. I have one horn-handled knife, a Victorinox Companion from the '50s.

Old bone, old horn, and especially old stag and pearl knives automatically go to the display case. I dislike most of the pre-Delrin synthetics due to stability issues and/or fragility (esp. Bakelite-related plastics like LF&C's "Rubberoid), so my choice for old users is usually cocobolo or rosewood.
Nice finds & thanks for the Info Cody! I have a few knives with horn handles and I really like them. ::tu:: :D
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Both of these have been on my wish list for a long time so when I ran on to both in the same auction I decided it was time to fish or cut bait. Gixen did my sniping for me & hopefully the seller will get them in the mail tomorrow. Finally, a trick knife and a key knife to add to the pile.

The trick knife has a couple of spots on the pile side handle that are a little concerning but for the price, I can live with 'em.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:24 am Finally, a trick knife and a key knife to add to the pile.
Is that an Imperial key jack? If so, it's much like one in my collection, but with a different key blank and in better condition. You done good!
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Tis indeed, Dan. Both are Imperials and I'll be on pins & noodles until they show up.
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TPK wrote: Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:00 pm One for the showcase. Klaas Kissing Crane with horn. ::tu:: :D
That’s a beauty Tom. Showcase for sure.
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geocash wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:26 pm
TPK wrote: Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:00 pm One for the showcase. Klaas Kissing Crane with horn. ::tu:: :D
That’s a beauty Tom. Showcase for sure.
Thank you geocash! ::handshake:: :D
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jerryd6818 wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:24 am Both of these have been on my wish list for a long time so when I ran on to both in the same auction I decided it was time to fish or cut bait. Gixen did my sniping for me & hopefully the seller will get them in the mail tomorrow. Finally, a trick knife and a key knife to add to the pile.

The trick knife has a couple of spots on the pile side handle that are a little concerning but for the price, I can live with 'em.
Those Key Jacks are cool! 8) Wouldn't mind finding one of those! ::nod:: ::super_happy::
Congrats Jerry! ::handshake:: ::super_happy::
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Here's a case of a seller making me an offer I couldn't refuse!
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I have been wanting one of these Barnett knives for a while, and finally got the winning bid on this rough specimen.
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Restoral looks like a challenging job, but one that I look forward to. I expect to make rear bolsters and then patch the bone, if I am able.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:24 am Finally, a trick knife and a key knife to add to the pile.
Nice catch! ::tu::
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Reverand wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:25 am I have been wanting one of these Barnett knives for a while...
Awesome knife! I guess the knife/pliers combination predates Leatherman by considerable.
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Reverand wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:25 am I have been wanting one of these Barnett knives for a while, and finally got the winning bid on this rough specimen.
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Restoral looks like a challenging job, but one that I look forward to. I expect to make rear bolsters and then patch the bone, if I am able.
Nice catch. Those are far and between! Congrats. ::tu::
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I just pulled the trigger on this GEC #86 Oilfield Jack. I was supposed to take a break from buying knives for a while, but this one called out to me in so many ways. ::woot:: This is my first venture beyond the world of Buck and Case.
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Steamboat Willie wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:59 pmThis is my first venture beyond the world of Buck and Case.
Ya' picked a good one to step out with . . . . ::tu::
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Steamboat Willie wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:59 pm I just pulled the trigger on this GEC #86 Oilfield Jack. I was supposed to take a break from buying knives for a while, but this one called out to me in so many ways. ::woot:: This is my first venture beyond the world of Buck and Case.
Nice find Jake! ::tu:: Congrats Buddy! ::handshake:: ::super_happy::

Cool shield! ::nod:: :D
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Steamboat Willie wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:59 pm I just pulled the trigger on this GEC #86 Oilfield Jack. I was supposed to take a break from buying knives for a while, but this one called out to me in so many ways. ::woot:: This is my first venture beyond the world of Buck and Case.
Awesome looking Jack. Really like the shield, ::tu:: ::tu::
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Dan In MI wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:45 am
Reverand wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:25 am I have been wanting one of these Barnett knives for a while...
Awesome knife! I guess the knife/pliers combination predates Leatherman by considerable.
The original patent is from the late 1880s, so close to a century between the two. And there was a German fishing tool in the 50s that featured pliers that folded up like the Leatherman (and with its blade and scaler inside) as well.
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Reverand wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:25 am I have been wanting one of these Barnett knives for a while, and finally got the winning bid on this rough specimen.
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Restoral looks like a challenging job, but one that I look forward to. I expect to make rear bolsters and then patch the bone, if I am able.
Nice score! These are hard to find in any condition. Mine has the blade broken off, but is otherwise halfway decent. Mine cost me $20; and the guy who I bought it from (and might I add, I later realized outbid me on this same knife) paid more than double (I remember the auction).
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royal0014 wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 6:33 pm Ya' picked a good one to step out with . . . . ::tu::
Papa Bones wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:18 pm
TPK wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 6:40 pm Nice find Jake! ::tu:: Congrats Buddy! ::handshake:: ::super_happy::

Cool shield! ::nod:: :D
Awesome looking Jack. Really like the shield, ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks fellas! I’m really excited about it ::ds::
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Just picked up this small Schrade Uncle Henry LB-1 on eBay. I'm pretty stoked about it too! ::groove::
Didn't get a bargain on this one I guess. Costing me about $ 42 shipped but I don't know if or when I'll find another one of them over here so I did what I had to do to get it. Feel a little bit stupid now :mrgreen: for paying so much for it but once I get it and put a lanyard on it I'll be able to forget about the price tag. :)

Ya have to pinch open these & it has a nice looking swedge on it. I found out that these were made between 82 & 96. This one is from my graduation year of 1990. ::nod:: I know that because it's a belated graduation gift to & from me. ::super_happy:: I didn't have the money to go to the Prom back then so I can at least buy myself an LB-1 thirty some years later. Heck, I'm worth it! ::nod:: ::super_happy::

Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
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