Tuna Valley Picture Show

[Rookie]

Today I'll show the 2012 Cotton King knives.
Burnt Stag (1 of 25)
Amber Stag (1 of 30)
Ebony Wood (1 of 50)
Fluted Mammoth Ivory (1 of 13)

[edge213]

Today I'll show the 2012 Cotton King knives.
Burnt Stag (1 of 25)
Amber Stag (1 of 30)
Ebony Wood (1 of 50)
Fluted Mammoth Ivory (1 of 13)

Very nice Carl.
Will you be at the Lexington show in August again?

[Rookie]

Very nice Carl.
Will you be at the Lexington show in August again?

Thanks! No I won't be able to make it this year. Work obligations have me tied up, the only show I was able to go to was Massilon, OH in May since it is so close to my house. I'd love to get out to another one though. I'm sure Ryan will be there showing some of the newer releases.

[Rookie]

These were the 2014 Queen made Gunstock knives in burnt stag, amber stag, and fluted mammoth ivory with engraved bolsters.

[Dan In MI]

A great-looking trio. They sure don't make it easy to pick a favorite!

[Rookie]

A great-looking trio. They sure don't make it easy to pick a favorite!

Yes I agree, and I really liked the sabre grind on these ones too.

[robpa]

Those are just knockouts!!

hey Carl, are you going to Larrys show in Pleasantvilel Taking grandpa Bob?

[Rookie]

Those are just knockouts!!

hey Carl, are you going to Larrys show in Pleasantvilel Taking grandpa Bob?

Yes, that is the plan. Grandpa's not doing great with his health, but all he's been talking about is going to that show, so we will be there both days. He may end up sleeping in the car in the parking lot for some of it. Make sure you find me to introduce yourself so I know who you are! Looking forward to it.

[robpa]

I be the one who drools all over everybodies tables. I set up with about 100 Queens last year just for display. Too much work. A buddy is hot for a Tuna Valley.

[Rookie]

A buddy is hot for a Tuna Valley.

They've been on fire lately, selling out pretty quickly. All mine are show pieces, I don't get doubles for selling. There have been quite a few dealers who asked to get on a waiting list to become Tuna Valley dealers.

Speaking of Tuna, here's another set to show for today. These are the Cattleman knives from 2016-2017.

[Rookie]

Here are the 2 sunfish knives from 2012 in burnt and amber stag. 35 of each were made.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Very nice Carl. I once had 4 of those amber stag handled cattle knives years ago. Wish I had kept one of them.

[Rookie]

Very nice Carl. I once had 4 of those amber stag handled cattle knives years ago. Wish I had kept one of them.

They were pretty popular. Guys love the punch on them.

[Rookie]

Continuing on from yesterday's post, there were 2 other Sunfish knives released that had engraved bolsters. Only 7 of each were made.

[Rookie]

Finishing up the Sunfish knives I have, this one is a 1-piece prototype with burl handles. There was also an ivory prototype, and a mother-of-pearl handle prototype made, which I'm still on the hunt for.

[Rookie]

Back to a few more prototypes. These are some commemorative cockfighting knives modeled after the historical knives from the 1800's. No production knives were ever made under Tuna Valley for this design.

[Rookie]

These are a few of the actual production Phoenix Jack knives from 2020 with Damascus blades.

[Rookie]

Here are a few more Phoenix Jacks from normal production runs.

[QTCut5]

Here are a few more Phoenix Jacks from normal production runs.

They're all gorgeous, but the Phoenix Jack is my personal favorite TV pattern. Love every one you've shown but that blue Mammoth Ivory takes the award for Best In Show, IMHO. Thank you, Carl, for sharing them with us. You have a truly magnificent collection.

[Rookie]

Here are a few more Phoenix Jacks from normal production runs.

They're all gorgeous, but the Phoenix Jack is my personal favorite TV pattern. Love every one you've shown but that blue Mammoth Ivory takes the award for Best In Show, IMHO. Thank you, Carl, for sharing them with us. You have a truly magnificent collection.

ThanksQ! I agree the mammoth on that one is quite remarkable.

[Rookie]

Continuing on with the Phoenix Jack patterns, here are 3 more from normal production runs. These were all from 2021.

[Rookie]

Lets show a few more production run Phoenix Jacks.
Buffalo horn
"Churchglass" mammoth tooth with prayer hands shield
Crosscut mammoth ivory with fluted bolster

[chickenman62]

Beautiful knives. Are you going to have any on display at the Pleasantville show? I would really like to see one in person before I pop for one.

[Rookie]

Beautiful knives. Are you going to have any on display at the Pleasantville show? I would really like to see one in person before I pop for one.

I won't have any to sell, but I can bring a few to show if you would like to see them. I'll keep them down under the table, but mention to me that you want to see the Tuna knives and I'll get them out. Any in particular you want to look at?

[chickenman62]

I would like to see the Phoenix Jack and if you happen to have a Titusville cotton sampler I would'nt mind seeing one of those. Thanks. Are you going to be at your Grandpa's table?