Knot sure what you all refer to random knife gifting as, but on cigar forums we refer to random cigar giftings as "bombs."
Anyhow, Paul (paulsvintage) was exceedingly generous in offering to send me (via PM) a NIB (New In Box) Imperial Mark Twain he had purchased 30 some odd yrs ago because of a thread I started on that knife. Much to my surprise, knot only did he send that knife but another vintage Imperial Bone knife made for the United States Army.......and a couple pens....
I am deeply humbled Paul. Thank you very, very, very much!!
Here's a pic of the damage:
Knife bomb! Thank you Paul!!
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Knife bomb! Thank you Paul!!
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Re: Knife bomb! Thank you Paul!!
Congrats on the great looking ""Knife Gifting"" !!!!!!!!!!!! Paul,is one heck of a great guy !!!!!!!!
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Re: Knife bomb! Thank you Paul!!
that's a very kind gesture
congrats on the new knives and pen

congrats on the new knives and pen
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Re: Knife bomb! Thank you Paul!!
Both knives are just WOW. The bone handled easy open proves Imperial could make something besides shell knives. Even in less than perfect condition, it's a beauty. You're a lucky duck to be on the receiving end of Paul's selfless generosity. Congratulations and to Paul - kudos.
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This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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Re: Knife bomb! Thank you Paul!!
Man, that is cool. AAPK has the nicest people in the whole, wide world. Congrats 
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God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
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Re: Knife bomb! Thank you Paul!!
Great Bomb T.F. there are some great people on here.
I bet that Mark Twain would cut a nice V-groove in a Davidoff or Opus-X.
Mabey we could go from BOTL to BOTB?
I bet that Mark Twain would cut a nice V-groove in a Davidoff or Opus-X.
Mabey we could go from BOTL to BOTB?
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Re: Knife bomb! Thank you Paul!!
Ahhhhh, a lover of the leaf!!JWS wrote:Great Bomb T.F. there are some great people on here.![]()
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I bet that Mark Twain would cut a nice V-groove in a Davidoff or Opus-X.
Mabey we could go from BOTL to BOTB?
BOTB? Brother of the blade?
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https://gumroad.com/l/ZLDb
Blog: https://scottrauberoutdoors.wordpress.c ... e-26-2026/