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CSC Prototypes
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:41 pm
by mumblypeg
A recent purchase from Mr. L at Redtrout. D'Holder drop point with blued steel. The handles are exotic wood, not sure what type.
If you have any prototypes, please post a pic. I have one other, a stag stockman, that I'll take some pics of and post when I get a chance.
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:21 pm
by mumblypeg
Got this one from Redtrout also.
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 1:05 pm
by philco
Wow ! Two excellent additions you have there. I like em both but that stockman is all kinds of pretty IMO.
Congratulations on adding those to your collection.
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 1:51 pm
by mumblypeg
Thanks Phil
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:03 pm
by Chase
Those are nice indeed! I was not aware that you were a Canal Street Guy...lol
That's a good thing though, I also am a Canal Street guy as well. I have a lot of Prototypes, unfortunately I am away from my knives at the moment and cannot take photos. I will however scan my laptop tonight and see if I already have pictures on it.
Richard (Redtrout) is a great guy. He and I have talked via telephone when he was still in NC and I have purchased from him as well. He was in tight with Wally Gardiner and the folks at Canal Street, hence he has (Had) a lot of Canal Street knives.
A few years ago he gave me about 12-15 Schrade Picture frame style display boxes that I have made up with different sets of Schrade knives.
He always seems to come up with a dandy knife that I just can't do without....lol
Tom
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:19 pm
by philco
I've never met Redtrout but I've dealt with him numerous times and he's a real gentleman and a great guy to do business with. He's got one on ebay right now that's making the sweat pop out on my forehead.
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 3:03 pm
by mumblypeg
Thanks Tom, I'd love to see the different kinds of prototypes Canal Street came up with. These are the only ones I have (for now).
I fell for Canal Street knives after the first whittler I bought from Bryan back in '05. The fit-n-finish were top notch, and I really liked the story behind the company. I collected the old Shrades for years (Grandpa carried one), and Canal Street just seemed to be a nice fit.
Anyway, looking forward to seeing more protos
Y'all have a Merry Christmas!
Richard
P.S.- Phil, you are exactly right about Redtrout. Never met, but a great guy to deal with.
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:14 am
by Chase
Here are some of my Canal Street Prototype knives
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:15 am
by Chase
And then I have this Set...only 3 made
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 2:26 am
by mumblypeg
That is one nice group, Tom.
Are those Pinch Lock backs or the larger Squeeze?
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:31 pm
by WillClinger
A Squeeze has a lanyard hole. A Pinch does not.
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:06 pm
by Chase
Fifth picture down are Pinch Lockbacks and 2 Trappers. The ninth picture down are the Squeeze. The Python looking scaled Squeeze is a one of a kind. It is actually tooled leather and they put way too much time into the knife to be able to produce and sell them.
I grabbed her up...lol
Tom
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 2:43 am
by mumblypeg
Thanks Will, I never noticed that about the squeeze.
Excellent collection Tom. I like seeing the different ideas for production that were thought of. A wider variety than I had imagined.
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:55 pm
by Chase
Those were just the prototypes....I have gathered up about 350 Canal Street Knives...maybe a few more
I just need to learn the art of photographing the knives, because my pictures are not good. The certainly do not do the knives justice.
Tom
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 2:27 pm
by mumblypeg
Wow, I probably have 350 knives, total. About 10% are Canal Street.
Have you tried a "portable studio" from Walmart? Comes with a light box, 2 lights, and a small tripod. Folds up smaller than a briefcase. My pictures improved big time using one.
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 3:09 pm
by Chase
I have one...guess I need to break it out and get practicing with it.
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 5:52 pm
by philco
Tom I would love to get a look at your total Canal Street collection. Get to snappin' those pictures.
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:23 am
by ea42
Tom great shots, that trophy set is just amazing!
Here's a pretty cool one, it was modeled after the old Marbles safety knife. This was the large version, 8" closed to the end of the lock/safety extension. There was talk of making a smaller version as well, but everything was put on the back burner due to difficulties in cost effectively machining a slot in the safety for the blade edge to nestle in. Then of course the place closed so that was that. I don't recall what the handles are made of, might be linen micarta but not sure.
Eric
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:13 am
by Chase
Eric,
I have the perfect place for that little beauty/orphan to reside if she is looking for a new home...LOL
Tom
Re: CSC Prototypes
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:02 pm
by mumblypeg
Great knife, Eric.