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Show off your fixed blades!
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Yes, thanks Garry. When I looked more closely that's exactly what I thought, they're the same symbol but with very slight variations due to being hand-made. Then I added the EDIT: to my post.Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:42 am Marco, looking more closely I think each maker is working with the same symbol but being handmade there are some slight variations.
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I am working on solving the problem of time travel,
Please visit my AAPK store: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... er_id=2383
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
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An Army Tribute knife.
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Please visit my AAPK store: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... er_id=2383
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
I had a set of three including one for the Navy and AirForce. Just before retiring I gave those two to police officer friends who had served in those branches.
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
How bout all the hot-air we're spouting off with these conversations as your power source? God knows it's endless! lol!
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
This is a beautiful knife Garry. That's an incredibly detailed etch on the blade. I've always been curious, would you know what's underneath the paracord wrapping, a solid handle, a handle with holes like the diver's knives, something other than those choices?
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Only for you Marco I will attempt to unravel the mystery.
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Please don't do anything to cause damage Garry, I'm just sortta curious it's really not important. 
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Recently picked up this Western WEST-CUT, blade is 4 1/4"
Just thought the cowboy logo on the front was cool.
Just thought the cowboy logo on the front was cool.
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Very nice looking knife. Don't see many fixed blades with MOP.
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Marco, After careful probing in answer to your question, I think the handle of the presentation blade is made of solid metal. However, this is not definitive. I will make further attempts to ascertain the answer without untying the cord wrap.
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Exactly what I was thinking Garry. That's a cool bowie Dan, and I agree, the cowboy logo is also very cool.Quick Steel wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:39 pm Very nice looking knife. Don't see many fixed blades with MOP.
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That's O.K. Garry, what you've discovered is all I need to know, thank you. If you want to continue for your own curiosity, might I suggest you use something like a fish fillet knife with it's skinny blade to probe between the layers of wrap, and should you feel it go all the way through then we'll know it has the holes. Up to you my friend.Quick Steel wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:03 pm Marco, After careful probing in answer to your question, I think the handle of the presentation blade is made of solid metal. However, this is not definitive. I will make further attempts to ascertain the answer without untying the cord wrap.
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Just came today. For more years than I like to think about, I've wanted a sub-hilt fixed blade. I finally found one I could afford. It's an MTech Bowie that's 15" long with a 9" blade. I have a few MTech knives (all folders) and only have an issue with one of them. This sucker is a real Hoosier. It will never get used but it scratched that "Sub-Hilt" itch that's been niggling around for all these years.
No pictures of my own yet so you'll just have to settle with the sellers picture.
No pictures of my own yet so you'll just have to settle with the sellers picture.
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Absolutely very cool. Reminds me of the "Cowboy Joe" logo on the University of Wyoming football helmets as well as the image on the WY license plates from when I lived in Laramie.
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Looks to be capable of "scratching" a lot more than your itch, jerryd!jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:57 am ...an MTech Bowie that's 15" long with a 9" blade. It will never get used but it scratched that "Sub-Hilt" itch that's been niggling around for all these years.
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Just ordered this Michigan Marbles Bowie last night. I will of course post it unsheathed upon arrival. This photo by the seller shall serve as a tease.
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
thanks quick steelQuick Steel wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:39 pm Very nice looking knife. Don't see many fixed blades with MOP.
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thanks madmarco, the sheath was what sold me on the knifeMadmarco wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:09 amExactly what I was thinking Garry. That's a cool bowie Dan, and I agree, the cowboy logo is also very cool.Quick Steel wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:39 pm Very nice looking knife. Don't see many fixed blades with MOP.![]()
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That's one fine pig-sticker Jerry. I know that "itch" you referred to very well, I've had it and had it satisfied a couple of times, and it's just as sweet each time I feel it. Like yourself I've admired those sub-hilts for quite awhile, and again like yourself never jumped-in due to their high prices, but now with this MTech available...jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:57 am Just came today. For more years than I like to think about, I've wanted a sub-hilt fixed blade. I finally found one I could afford. It's an MTech Bowie that's 15" long with a 9" blade. I have a few MTech knives (all folders) and only have an issue with one of them. This sucker is a real Hoosier. It will never get used but it scratched that "Sub-Hilt" itch that's been niggling around for all these years.
No pictures of my own yet so you'll just have to settle with the sellers picture.
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Here is a nice boot knife made by Tommy Lee, with what I think are ivory scales.
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
Love it Jerry
Very knice QS
Proper who doesn't like a boot knife. Ch
Very knice QS
Proper who doesn't like a boot knife. Ch
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Re: Show off your fixed blades!
I would recommend the MTech sub.hilt any day of the week. It's a monster but it's a fine, fine knife.Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:17 pmThat's one fine pig-sticker Jerry. I know that "itch" you referred to very well, I've had it and had it satisfied a couple of times, and it's just as sweet each time I feel it. Like yourself I've admired those sub-hilts for quite awhile, and again like yourself never jumped-in due to their high prices, but now with this MTech available...jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:57 am Just came today. For more years than I like to think about, I've wanted a sub-hilt fixed blade. I finally found one I could afford. It's an MTech Bowie that's 15" long with a 9" blade. I have a few MTech knives (all folders) and only have an issue with one of them. This sucker is a real Hoosier. It will never get used but it scratched that "Sub-Hilt" itch that's been niggling around for all these years.
No pictures of my own yet so you'll just have to settle with the sellers picture.![]()
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This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
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--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012