Thanks for the vote of confidence Willie and Garry.
Lately I find myself gravitating toward more traditional style knives, so it won't be long before I'm an old hand at following them.
I doubt I will ever completely abandon BIG and UNUSUAL though!

Thanks for the vote of confidence Willie and Garry.

That's a looker! Hope it turns up soon.
I found one of those myself, but haven't pulled the trigger on it yet. I understand why you had to have that "rifle." You may never see another!
Nice looking Peanut Ya got there!
Two sweet additions Eric!
I hope you find it real soon Buddy.

Wow Brent, that is so very beautiful and unique! I wonder if it is a type of commemorative piece, or a custom? It definitely looks old, and of top-shelf quality.beresman wrote: ↑Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:53 pm I just got this yesterday--I've never seen another like it. I probably paid more than I should have, but it was one of those "gotta have" things...
Single knife blade, unmarked, with a handle shaped like a rifle. Inside the rifle barrel are both a mechanical pencil (though darned if I know how to refill it--and I don't want to break anything trying!) and a fountain pen nib!
The only marking is the fancy script on the pearl, which *might* read "Lourdes", or maybe "Ipardes", or (probably) something else.
Anyway, I wanted to share this little gem with all of you!


Thanks! My first electrician pattern but not going to be my last. Thinking of looking for a user and starting to research what a good one would be. Have seen some more recent Case versions that are appealing.
The Camillus 27 is a good one. They are built like tanks, a lot of them are still around, and prices are sane for the most part (last I checked, anyway). Also search for "Channellock Knife" and "Xcelite Knife" if you decide to hunt for a 27.
Thanks for the recommendations!
You are very welcome! An older "family portrait" of mine can be seen here (I've added the Channellock blue since then).
That’s a great bunch there … I may be in trouble
That's one of my grail knives.
Those are some nice pickups Eric also the case jack looks awesome
Damn dog, I hope you find it, check by the bottle of EverclearGSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Feb 11, 2023 2:44 am I just picked this up here on AAPK. And now Iv'e misplaced it...
Makes me say to myself... There's a yellow rose in Texas
That I am gonna back to see
Nobody else could miss GEC,
Not half as much as me
I cried so when I left it,
It like to broke my heart
And if I ever find it
We never more will part
