2023 AAPK Knife

[Mumbleypeg]

They are all sold.

Ken

[1967redrider]

Wow, 1 day and gone like last Winter's snow.

[Thordar]

Thanks for all the info in this from everyone, I was able to get one, pricing was amazing, cheapest I've paid for a GEC. Thanks AAPK for helping out the new guy!

[bestgear]

Thanks for all the info in this from everyone, I was able to get one, pricing was amazing, cheapest I've paid for a GEC. Thanks AAPK for helping out the new guy!

membership has its privileges for sure!

[joeradza]

He who hesitates is lost. One day and GONE! I just missed. Nuts.

[dlr110]

Thank you Bryan, I just got my 2023 AAPK Knife in the mail. It is a beautiful knife and I love the way it
feels in your hand. I'm going to carry it a couple of times just to show it off, then it gets mounted with
the other club knives.

[JohnR]

Really happy with this one, pile side looks like waves and surf, thank you Bryan.

[danno50]

Mine arrived today. Beautiful, thanks Bryan. I really like the faded blue bone.

[treefarmer]

USPS tracking said it would be here Monday the 17th by 9pm. The mail carrier left in the box before noon today!

The 2023 knife is a beauty! This pattern would make a great EDC if a feller needed to use it. This one will be like the other AAPK knives of the past, having to live its' life in a 1/5/8" X 4 3/4" paper tube most of its' days. Opening one from a few years ago is like Christmas all over again, some of you old fellers understand what I'm saying.
Thanks to Mr. Bryan Sanders for another wonderful knife experience!
Treefarmer

[edge213]

Got mine yesterday. Beautiful knife.

[Jeffinn]

It is a beautiful knife for sure. Just an observation, on my knife the blade finish seems to show a lot of micro scratches. Is it that way on the rest of your blades? Not an issue, just wondering if it’s normal. I’ll have to dig out last years AAPK knife and see how that one looks.

Thanks.
Jeff

[treefarmer]

It is a beautiful knife for sure. Just an observation, on my knife the blade finish seems to show a lot of micro scratches. Is it that way on the rest of your blades? Not an issue, just wondering if it’s normal. I’ll have to dig out last years AAPK knife and see how that one looks.
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Thanks.
Jeff

Mine is that way also, Jeff.
Somewhere in the guts of my knife there seems to be a bit of grit. I'm not going to give it the customary bath but let it be. Did add a shot of Quick Release to the joint, the grit may be in the lock? Still a well-made knife.
Treefarmer

[treefarmer]

USPS tracking said it would be here Monday the 17th by 9pm. The mail carrier left in the box before noon today! ::tu::001.JPG
The 2023 knife is a beauty! This pattern would make a great EDC if a feller needed to use it. This one will be like the other AAPK knives of the past, having to live its' life in a 1/5/8" X 4 3/4" paper tube most of its' days. Opening one from a few years ago is like Christmas all over again, some of you old fellers understand what I'm saying.
Thanks to Mr. Bryan Sanders for another wonderful knife experience!
Treefarmer
Edit: the 2023 AAPK knife is now officially on display during Miss Joy's Patriotic Decorating Season, red, white and blue!

[KLJ77]

Received mine today. Very pleased and happy with this one. My first 72. Love the blue smooth bone.

Thanks, Bryan.

[DM11]

[Paladin]

I just got mine today and it is a dandy in all respects!
Good job, Bryan.

Ray

[Jeffinn]

It is a beautiful knife for sure. Just an observation, on my knife the blade finish seems to show a lot of micro scratches. Is it that way on the rest of your blades? Not an issue, just wondering if it’s normal. I’ll have to dig out last years AAPK knife and see how that one looks.
IMG_6075.jpeg
IMG_6074.jpeg
Thanks.
Jeff

Mine is that way also, Jeff.
Somewhere in the guts of my knife there seems to be a bit of grit. I'm not going to give it the customary bath but let it be. Did add a shot of Quick Release to the joint, the grit may be in the lock? Still a well-made knife.
Treefarmer

Hmmm, well it’s not a dealbreaker but it is disappointing. A few of the other GEC knives that I have don't have that finish. I’m not sure why they decided that a blade with bunches on micro scratches was acceptable but I’ll definitely opt not to buy future AAPK knives. As a FYI, last years muskrat knife also had a lot of micro scratches. I assumed GEC quality was of a much higher standard. Maybe my standards are too high.
Jeff

[1967redrider]

Mine showed up over the weekend while we were at the farm, haven't had a chance to check it out yet.

[ken98k]

It is a beautiful knife for sure. Just an observation, on my knife the blade finish seems to show a lot of micro scratches. Is it that way on the rest of your blades? Not an issue, just wondering if it’s normal. I’ll have to dig out last years AAPK knife and see how that one looks.
IMG_6075.jpeg
IMG_6074.jpeg
Thanks.
Jeff

Mine is that way also, Jeff.
Somewhere in the guts of my knife there seems to be a bit of grit. I'm not going to give it the customary bath but let it be. Did add a shot of Quick Release to the joint, the grit may be in the lock? Still a well-made knife.
Treefarmer

Hmmm, well it’s not a dealbreaker but it is disappointing. A few of the other GEC knives that I have don't have that finish. I’m not sure why they decided that a blade with bunches on micro scratches was acceptable but I’ll definitely opt not to buy future AAPK knives. As a FYI, last years muskrat knife also had a lot of micro scratches. I assumed GEC quality was of a much higher standard. Maybe my standards are too high.
Jeff

The good news is if you are unhappy with the knife you received, there are quite a few people here that will gladly take it off your hands.

[Jeffinn]

Mine is that way also, Jeff.
Somewhere in the guts of my knife there seems to be a bit of grit. I'm not going to give it the customary bath but let it be. Did add a shot of Quick Release to the joint, the grit may be in the lock? Still a well-made knife.
Treefarmer

Hmmm, well it’s not a dealbreaker but it is disappointing. A few of the other GEC knives that I have don't have that finish. I’m not sure why they decided that a blade with bunches on micro scratches was acceptable but I’ll definitely opt not to buy future AAPK knives. As a FYI, last years muskrat knife also had a lot of micro scratches. I assumed GEC quality was of a much higher standard. Maybe my standards are too high.
Jeff

The good news is if you are unhappy with the knife you received, there are quite a few people here that will gladly take it off your hands.

Yep, it may end up going that way!
Jeff

[New_Windsor_NY]

I just picked up mine at the post office.
NOT a single flaw to be found.
Thank you, Bryan.

[bestgear]

Yep, it may end up going that way

....would make an awesome forum member giveaway OR in your case Jeff, a Store Owner giveaway......just sayin'

[orvet]

I just got my 2023 AAPK knife in the mail this afternoon. I will post some pictures when I get it opened.

[ken98k]

Fresh out of the mailbox. I love it!

Thanks Brian

[Desert Golfer]

How could I not be pleased with this Beauty! Thank You Brian