Matchng Pairs

[Dan In MI]

A pair of Buck 112's.

I'm waiting on a Buck 112. Ordered on Wednesday and stuck in pre-shipment since! Hope its status will change soon and I won't feel compelled to let the vendor know I'm slightly perturbed.

Nice Buck 112s, easy-openers, and wirejacks, gents!

[Railsplitter]

A pair of Buck 112's.

I'm waiting on a Buck 112. Ordered on Wednesday and stuck in pre-shipment since! Hope its status will change soon and I won't feel compelled to let the vendor know I'm slightly perturbed.

Nice Buck 112s, easy-openers, and wirejacks, gents!

Good choice, Dan. If you have experience with the 112 then you already know but if this is your first one you will be impressed. I can't wait to see your pics. I hope you get it soon.

[Dan In MI]

Good choice, Dan.

I went with the orange GFN. It's one that has a pocket clip and thumb studs. Some folks don't care for that pocket clip, but I'm not a fan of factory sheaths. My biggest concern is that my luck with thumb studs has been hit-and-miss. If that one does well for itself, I'll plunk down for a G-10 or Micarta version eventually.

[Railsplitter]

I went with the orange GFN. It's one that has a pocket clip and thumb studs. Some folks don't care for that pocket clip, but I'm not a fan of factory sheaths. My biggest concern is that my luck with thumb studs has been hit-and-miss. If that one does well for itself, I'll plunk down for a G-10 or Micarta version eventually.

I'm looking forward to your thoughts on that variant as I haven't tried the one hand openers yet.

I'm not a fan of the leather sheaths but I do like this one. It's hard to find a nylon sheath with a snap closure let alone one that fits the knife I want to use it with.

This one is made by Buck specifically for the 112 if the need should ever present itself. They are $10 each on the Buck website and can be mounted horizontally or vertically.

[Dan In MI]

I'm looking forward to your thoughts on that variant as I haven't tried the one hand openers yet.

I'll be happy to share them.

[Ivoryman]

Couple GECs I don't think I"ve posted around here, appologies if I did. Rotten Banana bone #661210 Northfield. Ebony #661214 Tidoute. Both very nice knives, the yellow bone came used, the Ebony was new. Great pattern. Love the feel and size. I like the FEEL of the Ebony one better, it's textured, warm, soft. The yellow bone is slick, hard, smooth cool to the touch when you pick it up. I just like the feel of the wood better on this pair.

[Dan In MI]

Rotten Banana bone #661210 Northfield. Ebony #661214 Tidoute. Both very nice knives.

Agreed.

Another pair from me, this time Case (X)318s. On top is a dark red 6318, while a 3318 is at the bottom. Both have CV blades. The (X)318 is fast becoming a favorite carry of mine; however, these two are display pieces.

[Ivoryman]

Rotten Banana bone #661210 Northfield. Ebony #661214 Tidoute. Both very nice knives.

Agreed.

Another pair from me, this time Case (X)318s. On top is a dark red 6318, while a 3318 is at the bottom. Both have CV blades. The (X)318 is fast becoming a favorite carry of mine; however, these two are display pieces.

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Thanks Dan, appreciate it. Nice looking Case Stockmans too. Look good together. If it's becoming a fave, it's a great piece I"m sure. Niiiiiiiiiiiice. Love the CV.

[Dan In MI]

Thanks for the kind words, I-Man. The Stockmen are great because they pack three good, usable blades into a package that isn't overly bulky.

[Ivoryman]

The Stockmen are great because they pack three good, usable blades into a package that isn't overly bulky.

Amen to that.

[Ivoryman]

Couple favorite Case pieces out for lube and rotation
"65-69 06247 red bone
'40-64 06247PEN red bone

[TPK]

Great looking knives gentlemen!

That's a real nice sheath Rick! Cool that you can mount it in both directions!

[QTCut5]

That early (pre-1979) Case Redbone is hard to beat. Absolutely gorgeous...and, like a fine wine, it only seems to improve with age. Very nice.

Here's a pair of 2014 Case 8207 Paua Abalone Mini Trappers--not a perfect match, of course, since with Abalone (as with snowflakes and Stag) no two are exactly alike.

[New_Windsor_NY]

That.....

Absolutely GORGEOUS pair!

[Ivoryman]

Beautiful shell there Q. Mesmerizing.

[Dan In MI]

Not a perfect match, of course, since with Abalone (as with snowflakes and Stag) no two are exactly alike.

Calling that an excellent Mini Trapper duo is a massive understatement!

[QTCut5]

Y'all are much too kind.

But, I gotta admit, there is something mesmerizing about abalone when the light hits it just right...almost makes it appear to be glowing from within. Like Gnarly Stag, I find Paua Abalone endlessly fascinating.

At the risk of showing off...here's another peek.
(Be sure to click on the photo for full effect )

[jerryd6818]

Next to impossible to "catch the fire" in pearl & abalone but you pulled it off. Both are beautiful!!!

[QTCut5]

A slightly different style from the traditional slipjoint knives I collect...these two CRKT Ripples (Bronze & Blue Titanium) by fellow HI resident Ken Onion will probably go into my EDC rotation at some point. The thing I love about this pattern is the smooth-as-silk, non-assisted flipper opening that uses Ikoma Korth's patented Bearing System (IKBS). Kershaw Speedsafe is nice, but the IKBS is on a whole other level for lightening fast, one-hand deployment. Both of these are frame locks (not to be confused with liner locks).

[TPK]

Y'all are much too kind.

But, I gotta admit, there is something mesmerizing about abalone when the light hits it just right...almost makes it appear to be glowing from within. Like Gnarly Stag, I find Paua Abalone endlessly fascinating.

At the risk of showing off...here's another peek.
(Be sure to click on the photo for full effect )

That may very well be the most beautiful pair of knives I have ever set eyes on Q!
Great picture and I bet they look even better than the picture in real life! Awesome!

Knives that pretty should have a "Special" "AAPK HALL OF FAME" thread.
That would be cool!

[jerryd6818]

Very attractive. Especially the blue one.

[Dan In MI]

Here's yet another pair from me, this time Schrade 18OTs. The one on the top was previously a display piece, and will continue in that role as long as I own it. The used example will be a regular carrier.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Here's.....

A VERY attractive pair, Dan.

[Dan In MI]

A VERY attractive pair, Dan.

Thanks, Skip! I've started to really like the 18OT.

[Lansky1]

Two of my favorites a40-64 and a65-69 copperhed

super nice duo !!!