Central Kentucky (Lexington) Knife Show

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Central Kentucky (Lexington) Knife Show

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I went with Kevin ( knifeaddict1965) to the show Friday and picked up 2 knives
I really like.

The first one is a Boker that has thuya wood for handles. The handles drew
me to getting this knife. I know what quality Boker usually has and this
is no exception. It is from 1982. The sharpening stone was a nice addition
to the presentation.
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The second is a Pal knife. I again really liked the handles ( bone this time ) and wanted
to add another USA brand knife to my collection. The previous owner over-
buffed the blades a bit but I will accept it.

My short research shows the Pal brand was not around for a long time.
I think the knife is from the early 50's.

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If you want to go to a really good knife show, it should happen again in 12 months.

Bob
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Nice pick-ups Bob, it was good to meet you. I hate to wish my life away, but I hope next August gets here quick, cause I'm ready to go back and get some more knives.
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I like them both Bob.
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Fine pickups Bob. I am loving your Boker; the scales are beautiful.
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knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:52 pm Nice pick-ups Bob, it was good to meet you. I hate to wish my life away, but I hope next August gets here quick, cause I'm ready to go back and get some more knives.
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Very nice catches Bob! I really like the Boker and am going to have to look for some of that Thuya (sp?) wood, The Pal is a real nice oldie, but someone it looks like someone treated it to a session with the belt sander. But, I'm sure it will make a nice EDC. Well done Sir! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Bob - That is a nice pair of knives you picked up at the show. I have one of those Bokers: it is a very nice knife and stone combo.
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Looks like you scored at the knife show, Bob! Congrats!
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Knice pickups love the wood on the Boker and that ole pal is one fine hok. ::tu:: ::handshake::
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Thanks guys for all the kind comments. I think I will put a light patina
on the Pal so as to decrease the super shine the previous owner put
on the blades.

Bob
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