Camillus 23

[FRJ]

And my long line 23.
Canvas Micarta.

[doglegg]

Joe that white bone especially looks good.

[carrmillus]

.wish I could post photo's!!.......the one i have that jerryd and glennbad did for me with the Thunderbird emblem on it is one of my treasures!!!............... ......................

[jerryd6818]

Tommy, your wish is my command.

[doglegg]

And treasure it you should Tommy, that thing is beautiful.

[orvet]

Joe, I like that green canvas micarta on your 23.
It looks ready to report for duty and do any task that needs to be done!

[FRJ]

Thanks, Dale.
Yeah, that Micarta looks pretty good on that knife. I like the way it came out.
You know those 23s, they wont shirk.

[Landersknives]

Beautiful job on both knives guys! 23's are one of my favorites - built like a tank and very affordable. Ed, what is the name of the color and pattern of the bone you used? (I can't quite make it out in your picture that shows the empty plastic envelope.) Here are a couple that I rehandled quite some time ago. The top one is Bolivian Rosewood and the bottom one is Leopardwood. You guys have inspired me. I think I may try doing one in stag next. Best regards.

Herb

Herb I will check on the color of the bone tomorrow. I can’t recall right off. I bought 3 sets I believe. I have two more 23s to do when I can get back in my shop. Thanks for the positive comment.

[Landersknives]

Beautiful job on both knives guys! 23's are one of my favorites - built like a tank and very affordable. Ed, what is the name of the color and pattern of the bone you used? (I can't quite make it out in your picture that shows the empty plastic envelope.) Here are a couple that I rehandled quite some time ago. The top one is Bolivian Rosewood and the bottom one is Leopardwood. You guys have inspired me. I think I may try doing one in stag next. Best regards.

Herb

The bone is called Wild Cherry Worm Groove. I bought it from Culpeppers. I buy when they send me their marked down listings. I try to buy at least 3 sets of everything I get. I hope this helps Herb.

[herbva]

Ed, thanks so much! I do the same thing when ordering from Culpepper, particularly because of the shipping fee. The 23 that was posted with white smooth bone looks very cool. It gave me an idea about doing one in something like ivory. I have never worked with mammoth ivory and considering the cost, I don't trust my beginner's skills. I wonder if there is a synthetic ivory alternative that looks close to the real thing?

[Reverand]

Jeff that bone has such a beautiful glow to it. Nicely done!

[Jeffinn]

Jeff that bone has such a beautiful glow to it. Nicely done!

Thanks Rev!

[carrmillus]

Tommy, your wish is my command.

.............wish I wasn't afraid to carry this one, it's my favorite!!....and done by two great guys!!......thanks again, guys!!!................ ........................

[herbva]

One more 23 that I just finished working on. Scales are smooth bone "Sunset" from Culpepper. Not sure if they are still on sale, but they were very reasonable a few weeks ago. They started out very dark (as usual) but the more I sanded the more I realized what the "sunset" name was about. I intentionally left them a little bit rough to fit the character of this knife. I also think the thicker slabs fit the true character of the knife and my big paws as well. Sorry, I just noticed from the pics that I forgot to wipe off the metal filings from my workbench! Cheers everyone!

Herb

[Jeffinn]

I like it!
I’ve worked with Culpepper sunset smooth bone before and like the colors. And the thick slabs on this larger knife worked well!
Nicely done.
Jeff