Mail Call !-Post your new pick-ups here............

[tvic]

Nice Finch, Boji!

Love the wood on that Condor, Jerry!

GOOD-lookin’ Schrade, Jamie, and like that Abalone Parker!

That Lambsfoot is a purdy knife, David!

[QTCut5]

Still trying NOT to buy any knives for awhile...but sometimes (if the price is low enough) the temptation is simply irresistible. Such was the case with this knife from France that I pulled out of the Bay for $45. I had a Laguiole once and thought this one looked kind of similar. After doing a little research on French knives I came across this blog that I found quite interesting, especially the old photos of French cutlers making knives (there's one showing a Beagle--or possibly a Bloodhound--sitting on a guy's butt as he's prone on a grinding bench that I know jmh58 John would love if he was still active on AAPK). I highly recommend checking it out. (More photos in European made knives forum.)

https://knives-of-france-blog.com/tag/saint-martin/

[Madmarco]

Beautiful knife ~Q~! I have one very similar that I also got from ebay for a similar price, although my model doesn't have the 3 brass inlays on the covers, and, it's an Au Sabot as opposed to your Saint-Martin. I've had an account with www.knives-of-france.com for sometime and I'm extremely impressed with their prices, so much so that it seems to me it might be less expensive ordering from them direct and avoid an ebay fees and nonsense altogether, although I have yet to place an order with them. I got the Au Sabot 2-bolstered, ebony covers, sheepsfoot blade model along with an Au Sabot Italian style Vendetta folder with ebony and spear-point, both for just over US$100./delivered. That website has many many more vey nice knives to consider!

[Madmarco]

By the way ~Q~, what happened to John? Thx!

[TPK]

Nice looking finds everyone!

Really like that Finch!

BTW, did you get your care package yet?

No I haven't. Could be a while till she gets around to sending it. They just bought a house. They are redoing floors ect. Could be months till I get another package. And I'm out of Pop-Tarts.

[TPK]

Still trying NOT to buy any knives for awhile...but sometimes (if the price is low enough) the temptation is simply irresistible. Such was the case with this knife from France that I pulled out of the Bay for $45. I had a Laguiole once and thought this one looked kind of similar. After doing a little research on French knives I came across this blog that I found quite interesting, especially the old photos of French cutlers making knives (there's one showing a Beagle--or possibly a Bloodhound--sitting on a guy's butt as he's prone on a grinding bench that I know jmh58 John would love if he was still active on AAPK). I highly recommend checking it out. (More photos in European made knives forum.)

https://knives-of-france-blog.com/tag/saint-martin/

Cool link Q. Actually saw two pictures with dogs. There is another one further down with a small white dog on a guys legs. Anyways, nice looking knife.

[QTCut5]

By the way ~Q~, what happened to John? Thx!

That I can't tell you because I do not know. All I know is what everyone else already knows, i.e., on June 25th he started a thread mysteriously titled "Done..." and the only thing he posted was a single word: "Bye", and despite much concern and speculation as to why or what might have happened, he hasn't posted anything since. Very sad because he was a long-time, active member who was always very positive. I enjoyed our many exchanges and reading his posts and felt he was a friend. I miss him and I hope he's Ok, possibly just taking an extended break, and will eventually return to the forum.

Haven't seen any posts from Smitty/Papa Bones for a while, either but it's possible I'm just not following the same threads he's more active in.

[TPK]

By the way ~Q~, what happened to John? Thx!

That I can't tell you because I do not know. All I know is what everyone else already knows, i.e., on June 25th he started a thread mysteriously titled "Done..." and the only thing he posted was a single word: "Bye", and despite much concern and speculation as to why or what might have happened, he hasn't posted anything since. Very sad because he was a long-time, active member who was always very positive. I enjoyed our many exchanges and reading his posts and felt he was a friend. I miss him and I hope he's Ok, possibly just taking an extended break, and will eventually return to the forum.

Haven't seen any posts from Smitty/Papa Bones for a while, either but it's possible I'm just not following the same threads he's more active in.

Dan in MI hasn't been around here much lately either. Hope he & Smitty are fine.

[jerryd6818]

Haven't seen any posts from Smitty/Papa Bones for a while, either

Nine posts on May 28, 2022 and then, Poof, nothing after that.

[jerryd6818]

Dan in MI hasn't been around here much lately either.

Dan's last post on Aug. 31st -- Form your own conclusions.

Good evening to all. I have been involuntarily disconnected from the grid for over 48 hours now. Power might be restored before midnight. Good thing I have plenty of fuel for the thirsty pig of a gasoline generator that's running some essential gear. At least the post-storm weather has been tolerabl...

[Madmarco]

By the way ~Q~, what happened to John? Thx!

That I can't tell you because I do not know. All I know is what everyone else already knows, i.e., on June 25th he started a thread mysteriously titled "Done..." and the only thing he posted was a single word: "Bye", and despite much concern and speculation as to why or what might have happened, he hasn't posted anything since. Very sad because he was a long-time, active member who was always very positive. I enjoyed our many exchanges and reading his posts and felt he was a friend. I miss him and I hope he's Ok, possibly just taking an extended break, and will eventually return to the forum.

Haven't seen any posts from Smitty/Papa Bones for a while, either but it's possible I'm just not following the same threads he's more active in.

Thanks for your info ~Q~. It so happens I just read "Done" this morning and it gave me an idea of what's going on. It sure sounds like ruffled feathers to me and it was right around his birthday too.
I hope he can deal with whatever is troubling him and get back here, he is solely missed. I'm so self absorbed I didn't even notice Smitty or Dan missing, and Smitty was a regular here at "Mail Call". Dan sounds like a power failure, but 11 days so far?

[TPK]

By the way ~Q~, what happened to John? Thx!

That I can't tell you because I do not know. All I know is what everyone else already knows, i.e., on June 25th he started a thread mysteriously titled "Done..." and the only thing he posted was a single word: "Bye", and despite much concern and speculation as to why or what might have happened, he hasn't posted anything since. Very sad because he was a long-time, active member who was always very positive. I enjoyed our many exchanges and reading his posts and felt he was a friend. I miss him and I hope he's Ok, possibly just taking an extended break, and will eventually return to the forum.

Haven't seen any posts from Smitty/Papa Bones for a while, either but it's possible I'm just not following the same threads he's more active in.

Thanks for your info ~Q~. It so happens I just read "Done" this morning and it gave me an idea of what's going on. It sure sound like ruffled feathers to me and it was right around his birthday too.
I hope he can deal with whatever is troubling him and get back here, he is solely missed. I'm so self absorbed I didn't even notice Smitty or Dan missing, and Smitty was a regular here at "Mail Call". Dan sounds like a power failure, but 11 days so far?

geocash has also come up missing. I know he had some health issues so I really hope he is ok.

[dlr110]

Look what the Ponder Post Rider brought today...

_
Sorry, here is what I got in the mail today.
4 Queens and a Schrade Walden. (I'll raise another $100)

[Madmarco]

That I can't tell you because I do not know. All I know is what everyone else already knows, i.e., on June 25th he started a thread mysteriously titled "Done..." and the only thing he posted was a single word: "Bye", and despite much concern and speculation as to why or what might have happened, he hasn't posted anything since. Very sad because he was a long-time, active member who was always very positive. I enjoyed our many exchanges and reading his posts and felt he was a friend. I miss him and I hope he's Ok, possibly just taking an extended break, and will eventually return to the forum.

Haven't seen any posts from Smitty/Papa Bones for a while, either but it's possible I'm just not following the same threads he's more active in.

Thanks for your info ~Q~. It so happens I just read "Done" this morning and it gave me an idea of what's going on. It sure sound like ruffled feathers to me and it was right around his birthday too.
I hope he can deal with whatever is troubling him and get back here, he is solely missed. I'm so self absorbed I didn't even notice Smitty or Dan missing, and Smitty was a regular here at "Mail Call". Dan sounds like a power failure, but 11 days so far?

geocash has also come up missing. I know he had some health issues so I really hope he is ok.

That's right Tom, I hadn't noticed geocash missing either. I did notice though that Garry(Quick Steel)hasn't been posting. We're droppin' like flies here guys, what's going on?

[Samb]

Thanks for your info ~Q~. It so happens I just read "Done" this morning and it gave me an idea of what's going on. It sure sound like ruffled feathers to me and it was right around his birthday too.
I hope he can deal with whatever is troubling him and get back here, he is solely missed. I'm so self absorbed I didn't even notice Smitty or Dan missing, and Smitty was a regular here at "Mail Call". Dan sounds like a power failure, but 11 days so far?

geocash has also come up missing. I know he had some health issues so I really hope he is ok.

That's right Tom, I hadn't noticed geocash missing either. I did notice though that Garry(Quick Steel)hasn't been posting. We're droppin' like flies here guys, what's going on?

We're getting older, sometimes we forget or just need a break. Me, I got nothing else that I really need to do between getting my son off to school and picking him up. He's 11 and I'm 66, long story but it is what it is.

[Madmarco]

I guess so Sam. I just hope they're all alright and are just taking a break.

[TPK]

Look what the Ponder Post Rider brought today...
20220912_110228.jpg
_
Sorry, here is what I got in the mail today.
4 Queens and a Schrade Walden. (I'll raise another $100)
20220912_111837.jpg

Nice Queens! And what's that one with the Liberty Bell? Schrade?

[QTCut5]

Look what the Ponder Post Rider brought today...

4 Queens and a Schrade Walden. (I'll raise another $100)

Nice haul, David. That Slim Trapper is sweet!

[Ivoryman]

By the way ~Q~, what happened to John? Thx!

That I can't tell you because I do not know. All I know is what everyone else already knows, i.e., on June 25th he started a thread mysteriously titled "Done..." and the only thing he posted was a single word: "Bye", and despite much concern and speculation as to why or what might have happened, he hasn't posted anything since. Very sad because he was a long-time, active member who was always very positive. I enjoyed our many exchanges and reading his posts and felt he was a friend. I miss him and I hope he's Ok, possibly just taking an extended break, and will eventually return to the forum.

Haven't seen any posts from Smitty/Papa Bones for a while, either but it's possible I'm just not following the same threads he's more active in.

Thanks for your info ~Q~. It so happens I just read "Done" this morning and it gave me an idea of what's going on. It sure sounds like ruffled feathers to me and it was right around his birthday too.
I hope he can deal with whatever is troubling him and get back here, he is solely missed. I'm so self absorbed I didn't even notice Smitty or Dan missing, and Smitty was a regular here at "Mail Call". Dan sounds like a power failure, but 11 days so far?

Man I hate to hear that, was wondering where I might find that post, couldn't find it on my own if you have the link I would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance and sorry to hear the bad news.

[QTCut5]

Man I hate to hear that, was wondering where I might find that post, couldn't find it on my own if you have the link I would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance and sorry to hear the bad news.

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=75546&hilit=done...

[dlr110]

Look what the Ponder Post Rider brought today...
20220912_110228.jpg
_
Sorry, here is what I got in the mail today.
4 Queens and a Schrade Walden. (I'll raise another $100)
20220912_111837.jpg

Nice Queens! And what's that one with the Liberty Bell? Schrade?

Yes Tom it's a Schrade Walden LB1 3.25 inches with a Liberty Bell shield and "Liberty" etched on the main blade.

[dlr110]

Look what the Ponder Post Rider brought today...

4 Queens and a Schrade Walden. (I'll raise another $100)

Nice haul, David. That Slim Trapper is sweet!

Thank you.

[TPK]

Look what the Ponder Post Rider brought today...
20220912_110228.jpg
_
Sorry, here is what I got in the mail today.
4 Queens and a Schrade Walden. (I'll raise another $100)
20220912_111837.jpg

Nice Queens! And what's that one with the Liberty Bell? Schrade?

Yes Tom it's a Schrade Walden LB1 3.25 inches with a Liberty Bell shield and "Liberty" etched on the main blade.

That's a nice one, I like that one!

[Ivoryman]

Look what the Ponder Post Rider brought today...
20220912_110228.jpg
_
Sorry, here is what I got in the mail today.
4 Queens and a Schrade Walden. (I'll raise another $100)
20220912_111837.jpg

Nice haul, some great lookers there, and thanks for sharing the pics with us, fun to see what's coming to others and being let in on the goodies. Vicarious living through others experiences is a treat.

[Ivoryman]

Man I hate to hear that, was wondering where I might find that post, couldn't find it on my own if you have the link I would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance and sorry to hear the bad news.

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=75546&hilit=done...

Thanks Q, appreciate it. Read it through and added 2 cents. Thanks again for the clue.