What Is Your "Holy Grail" Knife

[Madmarco]

Man, there are some true Grail knives here. Next thing you know someone will whip out a Charter Oak.

What's a "Charter Oak", John, and what's special about it? Thanks!

[1967redrider]

Man, there are some true Grail knives here. Next thing you know someone will whip out a Charter Oak.

What's a "Charter Oak", John, and what's special about it? Thanks!

From Ron Stewart's The Standard Knife Collector's Guide, 6th Edition. Hope you can read this.

[Madmarco]

Thanks John! I was able to read it directly from your post, but particularly well when I enlarged it. I get it now, no wonder it's considered special.

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Interesting about the Charter Oak RR ... good info!
This is one of my grails awaiting shipment from the Bay.
Hattori made Kershaw Special Agent

[Madmarco]

You're a blessed dude, Tony, congratulations on that terrific find!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

You're a blessed dude, Tony, congratulations on that terrific find!

Thanks Mark, been waiting a long time for one in this condition. Most of them found previously had chipped handles, etc.
Had to pay more than I wanted, but but the one I wanted was available.

[Madmarco]

I've been watching those daggers for a minute, Tony, and I've yet to see the price go down by much, a bit here and there but not really much; it's a timeless knife and will very likely command the prices it's getting for it's existence. I also have overpaid for a piece, but I've always maintained, I'll only be here once and perhaps not much longer, so I'm going to enjoy my self and my possessions, and I've got a room full of knives to prove it. Grant it, I'm in a unique situation regarding funds, but anyone can make adjustments to their finances for something they desire so much, IMO, but what do I know!
You are now officially a Trooper! lol!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

I've been watching those daggers for a minute, Tony, and I've yet to see the price go down by much, a bit here and there but not really much; it's a timeless knife and will very likely command the prices it's getting for it's existence. I also have overpaid for a piece, but I've always maintained, I'll only be here once and perhaps not much longer, so I'm going to enjoy my self and my possessions, and I've got a room full of knives to prove it. Grant it, I'm in a unique situation regarding funds, but anyone can make adjustments to their finances for something they desire so much, IMO, but what do I know!
You are now officially a Trooper! lol!

If one has the 1007 Trooper, they have to have the Special Agent with it, in my opinion. As you know, my reasons for collecting are what I like first, and secondly, for an investment. That is why I always buy near mint/mint knives for my collection. I have many knives I use, purchased at low cost or traded for through my business. They don't have the same value to me. Their value is use, but I do like them also. Long story short ... I sell knives, and I am always looking for a deal. However, the best time to get a grail knife is when it is in front of you and have the funds available. Paying a little more occasionally is part of it, but there are other occasions when "Wow, I got a deal"!

[Madmarco]

Got it, Tony!

[Gtrclktr-351]

Man, there are some true Grail knives here. Next thing you know someone will whip out a Charter Oak.

What's a "Charter Oak", John, and what's special about it? Thanks!

If anyone else is as uneducated as I was and is interested, there is a very interesting AAPK post from 2013 discussing the "Charter Oak Knife".
https://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_ ... hp?t=38816

[Madmarco]

Many thanks, Bill, John posted an article from your link 8 posts above this one, too.

[1967redrider]

Man, there are some true Grail knives here. Next thing you know someone will whip out a Charter Oak.

What's a "Charter Oak", John, and what's special about it? Thanks!

If anyone else is as uneducated as I was and is interested, there is a very interesting AAPK post from 2013 discussing the "Charter Oak Knife".
https://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_ ... hp?t=38816

I just re-read that thread. A great insight to old knives and knife collectors.

[bestgear]

I have a new Holy Grail knife and maybe someone here can help me locate one. It’s a Challenge Cutlery brass stamped handle knife exactly like the ones attached to this post. Finding the copper and nickel silver variations came fairly early in my collecting history but the brass one has eluded me. Scoutknives (Mike) has a very fine example but it’s not for sale. Anyone know of one for sale?

[Miller Bro's]

Anyone know of one for sale?

I wish I did Tom, I've been looking for all three!

[Mumbleypeg]

Good luck Tom! The only Challenge version I have is copper.

Ken

[RedRaiderRick]

Here is my holy grail. Just took delivery of this GEC 99 with Wharncliffe blade, stag handles. Been searching for a while. Thanks Nate! I was dieing to get it and of course USPS had to take an extra 5 days.

I only buy knives that speak to me and have several that make me smile but not like this one.

[doglegg]

Here is my holy grail. Just took delivery of this GEC 99 with Wharncliffe blade, stag handles. Been searching for a while. Thanks Nate! I was dieing to get it and of course USPS had to take an extra 5 days.
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I only buy knives that speak to me and have several that make me smile but not like this one.

Very knice!!!

[bestgear]

Thanks Dimitri and Ken - I’m sure they are out there, I just need to keep both of my eyes open

[bestgear]

I only buy knives speak to me and have several that make me smile but not like this one.

beautiful knife - I’m glad you found your holy grail knife - I’m a big Wharncliffe lover too!

[wlf]

Here is my holy grail. Just took delivery of this GEC 99 with Wharncliffe blade, stag handles. Been searching for a while. Thanks Nate! I was dieing to get it and of course USPS had to take an extra 5 days.
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I only buy knives that speak to me and have several that make me smile but not like this one.

Glad for you Rick

[Madmarco]

Here is my holy grail. Just took delivery of this GEC 99 with Wharncliffe blade, stag handles. Been searching for a while. Thanks Nate! I was dieing to get it and of course USPS had to take an extra 5 days.
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I only buy knives that speak to me and have several that make me smile but not like this one.

Beautiful knife, Rick, I had the model with blue bone covers for awhile, but a member here was so excited about the knife that I bombed it to him, and have regretted it since! lol! I still have my very similar A. Wright "Senator" model with stag covers, but the blue on the GEC was simply outstanding. Great knife, enjoy it!

[Lars0729]

Interesting about the Charter Oak RR ... good info!
This is one of my grails awaiting shipment from the Bay.
Hattori made Kershaw Special Agent

Nice find Tony. My first two knives purchased was the Gerber MK-I followed by the Kershaw Special Agent back in 1979. Man I love that knife! Interestingly, the Troopr 1007 is and has been on my "Holy Grail" knife list since then as well. Just to hold one would make my day.

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Interesting about the Charter Oak RR ... good info!
This is one of my grails awaiting shipment from the Bay.
Hattori made Kershaw Special Agent

Nice find Tony. My first two knives purchased was the Gerber MK-I followed by the Kershaw Special Agent back in 1979. Man I love that knife! Interestingly, the Troopr 1007 is and has been on my "Holy Grail" knife list since then as well. Just to hold one would make my day.

Thanks Lars! Welcome to AAPK!
Anything made by Hattori is on my Grail List. I got my Trooper from KershawGuy.com out in Oregon.
Dave is a really great guy to deal with. I have purchased several Hattori made Kershaws from him.
Your first two knife purchases were Excellent Choices!

[Jacknifeben]

I bought this knife about 35 years ago from Tom Maxim , had a lot of offers but no sale!

[Ridgegrass]

J.O'.