Cotton Sampler Knife

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:49 pm

I spoke with Dave Shirley about the possibility of making a Cotton Sampler knife with Stag Handles, and also a white buffalo bone which looks a lot like primative bone. There would be 200 made of each and that's it. I don't know what the price would be as of yet, but I'm sure it would be very reasonable. The handles would be laser cut by Northwoods and they would have D2 steel. I would like to get anyones opinion if they would be interested in such a knife. You don't have to make a commitment just if it would be a knife you would consider if it was available. They would be assembled by Queen. Also, what style blade would work best ie. the Tony Bose, or the Shatt & Morgan? Right now I am commited to 20 of each. Knowing Dave Shirley, it will be a great looking knife.

useem · Post by **useem** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:06 pm

Stag handle S&M Cotten sampler works for me

marcinek · Post by **marcinek** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:10 pm

I'd consider anything Northwoods puts out, Jim. I'm sure everybody else would too.

I was thinking of getting the Serpentine Jack next, but I could easily talk myself into saving up for one of those instead.

You are not making placing an item on top of my "to buy" list very easy there Jim!

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:12 pm

John what blade do you think works best with the cotton sampler. The Tony Bose or the Schatt & Morgan?

marcinek · Post by **marcinek** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:25 pm

If this is the Schatt and Morgan Cotton Sample Blade you are considering (Photo Credit: I stole it from a jonet posting here), then I prefer it over the Tony Bose.

I'm kinda a sheepsfoot/wharncliff fan, and that Schatt REALLY works for me. Really, really works for me!

With that Northwoods stag...awesome...

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:32 pm

Thanks John. Did you get your Congress yet?

marcinek · Post by **marcinek** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:47 pm

Not yet, Jim, but I'll keep you updated via Private Message.

Is that the S&M blade you are talking about?

Would it be easier to use that since it is a Schatt/Queen blade?

I'm not trying to steer anybody one way or the other (well I guess I am, since I really like that one!). What I am trying to do is learn more about the process. I've always wondered what is involved in one of these "SFOs" or what happens when "so-and-so ordered 100 knives".

I'd REALLY like to follow your progress, I think, as a new guy, I could learn a lot! Get get some real "hard-core" collector knowledge, like the rest of you fellas have!

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:50 pm

i like both designs but if buying another repro i woukd prefer the older case desigh. similar to this bulldog.

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:55 pm

Thanks Johnny. That is a great looking blade. But Dave will probably do either the Tony Bose or the S&M.

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:55 pm

Johnny I'm going to send that picture to Dave.

tank · Post by **tank** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:03 pm

Jim, you are gonna break me.
I would defiantly buy one of either style in stag but i would prefer the TBose flat choil style. Heres another sampler blade pattern to consider, it was made by Queen also in 1993.
What type of steel? 420, 1095, D-2 or maybe! ATS-34!?

marcinek · Post by **marcinek** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:15 pm

And just so I can see everything in one thread...the Tony Bose...

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:11 pm

Tank thanks for that photo also. I'm going to send that to Dave as well. Nice looking.

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:32 pm

This is kinda like looking over the menu in a fine restaurant. I haven't seen anything to which I would take exception!

sunburst · Post by **sunburst** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:19 am

Hey Jim here is another sampler style for you to consider if your interested..This Rogers was only about 2 1/2" when closed so it's a lot smaller than most samplers..

rigwelder · Post by **rigwelder** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:11 pm

theres a 5 inch kabar like pictured above on ebay.

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:24 pm

I saw that rigwelder. Starting bid is $49.00. Curious to see what it goes for. I think it has wood handles.