It's In The Mail

[TPK]

Tom, sweet one! Looks great!!

Thanks Steve!

Tom... That is a NICEUN!! Congrats...
John

Thanks John!

I'm pretty excited about it because it's my first knife from this brand! I enjoy adding different US made brands to my collection. For example I have 3 Camillus, 2 Kutmaster's, 2 Imperials, 2 Kershaw's, 1 Gerber, 1 Queen, 1 Keen Kutter, 1 Remington, 1 Schrade, 1 DE, & now this 1 Old Cutler.
(And of course, several Case's.) It pleases me greatly every time I can add a new brand of knife to my little "American Collection". Gives me a proud patriotic feeling when I look at them.

Time to make the Doughnuts now!
Talk to ya guys soon,
Tom

[Old Hunter]

, Dog gone it, I knew we forgot something, Tom! Miss Joy need to put them on her list.
Bruce, up in Dothan there is a big, I mean BIG store called, Rural King that is probably the most complete store I've been in (only been there once). They have taken over an old K-mart facility and it was too big for an old man to see everything comfortably. I don't remember seeing their knives but there was a rack full of long guns, fishing tackle, clothing, shoes, boots, hardware, cow feed, water troughs, groceries, tractors in the parking lot and the list could go on. I'm sure they had Pop Tarts, too! Plus the employees were friendly and helpful. One employee told us that was one of the largest Rural King stores in the country. You could put 4 or 5 of our Tractor Supply stores inside of it!
Treefarmer

Rural King sounds a lot like Agri-Supply - the best kinds of stores. Maybe I’ll get a chance to check out a Rural King one day. OH

Ps. Tom, I think you’ll be surprised at how nice an Old Cutler is. I have had a couple for years and would put them as an equal to a Schrade Old Timer (USA) or a Boker USA.

[cody6268]

Forgot this was the regular section, and not the off-topic version--Oops!

These should be here today, looking at the tracking info.

I bought this lot on eBay for just under $20 shipped, mostly for the early-to-mid '60-s Matchbox King Size models (K-2, Muir Hill Site Dumper, K-4b GMC Tractor and Fruehauf Hopper Train; and K-6a Allis Chalmers Earth Scraper [Allis Chalmers TS-260]) The AC scraper just needs two springs (which I know the packs of springs hardware stores sell usually have in them) that hold the pan of the scraper up, and the GMC is missing a trailer and dolly (thus, it will likely be for parts when it's upgraded). The blue truck is an AHM, and is HO scale. The trailers are probably Tootsietoy, and the really beat up red truck is probably a Majorette Saviem.



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[cody6268]

, Dog gone it, I knew we forgot something, Tom! Miss Joy need to put them on her list.
Bruce, up in Dothan there is a big, I mean BIG store called, Rural King that is probably the most complete store I've been in (only been there once). They have taken over an old K-mart facility and it was too big for an old man to see everything comfortably. I don't remember seeing their knives but there was a rack full of long guns, fishing tackle, clothing, shoes, boots, hardware, cow feed, water troughs, groceries, tractors in the parking lot and the list could go on. I'm sure they had Pop Tarts, too! Plus the employees were friendly and helpful. One employee told us that was one of the largest Rural King stores in the country. You could put 4 or 5 of our Tractor Supply stores inside of it!
Treefarmer

Sounds like a great store Philip! Kinda place I could spend a whole day in!

Just fished my first Old Cutler out of the bay. Looks like it's in pretty good condition. Can't wait to get my hands on it! Wasn't cheap though. $33 shipped. It's the first one I have ever come across so I couldn't pass it up. Who knows when I'll get another chance at one of these & what kind of condition it might be in. I did the right thing. Maybe. LOL!

NIce one! Looks almost like new to me. I have one Old Cutler, but the condition is pretty poor. It's a four-bladed Stockman with a sizeable hawkbill blade added.

[TPK]

Thanks Cody!

Cool Equipment you picked up there!

[TPK]

, Dog gone it, I knew we forgot something, Tom! Miss Joy need to put them on her list.
Bruce, up in Dothan there is a big, I mean BIG store called, Rural King that is probably the most complete store I've been in (only been there once). They have taken over an old K-mart facility and it was too big for an old man to see everything comfortably. I don't remember seeing their knives but there was a rack full of long guns, fishing tackle, clothing, shoes, boots, hardware, cow feed, water troughs, groceries, tractors in the parking lot and the list could go on. I'm sure they had Pop Tarts, too! Plus the employees were friendly and helpful. One employee told us that was one of the largest Rural King stores in the country. You could put 4 or 5 of our Tractor Supply stores inside of it!
Treefarmer

Rural King sounds a lot like Agri-Supply - the best kinds of stores. Maybe I’ll get a chance to check out a Rural King one day. OH

Ps. Tom, I think you’ll be surprised at how nice an Old Cutler is. I have had a couple for years and would put them as an equal to a Schrade Old Timer (USA) or a Boker USA.

Oh that's cool, if they are on that level of quality, then I'll be very pleased!
It's payed for already so now..., I wait.

[Papa Bones]

Just fished my first Old Cutler out of the bay. Looks like it's in pretty good condition. Can't wait to get my hands on it! Wasn't cheap though. $33 shipped. It's the first one I have ever come across so I couldn't pass it up. Who knows when I'll get another chance at one of these & what kind of condition it might be in. I did the right thing. Maybe. LOL!

Congrats Tom. That is a clean looking Old Cuttler. I have only one that is well worn. But still has good snap. IMHO I think they are well made.

[TPK]

Just fished my first Old Cutler out of the bay. Looks like it's in pretty good condition. Can't wait to get my hands on it! Wasn't cheap though. $33 shipped. It's the first one I have ever come across so I couldn't pass it up. Who knows when I'll get another chance at one of these & what kind of condition it might be in. I did the right thing. Maybe. LOL!

Congrats Tom. That is a clean looking Old Cuttler. I have only one that is well worn. But still has good snap. IMHO I think they are well made.

Thanks Smitty!

[Old Folder]

My first "Bow Trapper" I"ve never heard of "Upswept" before.
Rough Ryder, they just keep on keepin on.

[TPK]

My first "Bow Trapper" I"ve never heard of "Upswept" before.
Rough Ryder, they just keep on keepin on.


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Looks like a nice one Dan!

[Old Folder]

Thanks Tom.
Should be here soon.

[cody6268]

One of the knives I got from the POS exchange was an Outdoor Edge Razor-Lite EDC, which ha replaceable 420J2 3.5" blades. I decided to buy a pack of six replacement blades for $10. From what I am seeing, despite the fact they are not able to be closed into the handle when attached, the 5" fillet and gut hook blades can be used in the folder as well.

[Papa Bones]

My first "Bow Trapper" I"ve never heard of "Upswept" before.
Rough Ryder, they just keep on keepin on.


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Cool design Dan. I like the red accents.

[Papa Bones]

One of the knives I got from the POS exchange was an Outdoor Edge Razor-Lite EDC, which ha replaceable 420J2 3.5" blades. I decided to buy a pack of six replacement blades for $10. From what I am seeing, despite the fact they are not able to be closed into the handle when attached, the 5" fillet and gut hook blades can be used in the folder as well.

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Very Cool Cody. I see many uses for that.

[cody6268]

My first "Bow Trapper" I"ve never heard of "Upswept" before.
Rough Ryder, they just keep on keepin on.


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Rough Riders, because of the fact they are so inexpensive, their small runs tend to go far more quickly than a GEC sprint run. Thus, I think I'll order one of these, as I need some more storage and maintenance stuff. I know the Wharncliffe "Natick" pattern they did with the green G-10 handles sold pretty fast.

[Benton629]

Waiting on this 77OT Old Timer Muskrat Trapper to arrive.

[dlr110]

I've found myself looking for knives other than the usual ones I collect.
These are in the mail to me right now. I would have preferred to see
them first, but I'll take a chance.
.

K.L.E. Sweden

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Colonial refitted with Bethlehem Olivewood scales

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Wraggs England Hand Forged Pen Knife

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[cody6268]

I've found myself looking for knives other than the usual ones I collect.
These are in the mail to me right now. I would have preferred to see
them first, but I'll take a chance.
.
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That "KLE" knife reminds me a lot of an EKA I have. While mine has nickel-silver handles with Viking-like designs on it, I see a lot just like yours.

The Colonial looks great!

And, you can't go wrong with a Sheffield-made penknife. That one looks quite smart!

[cody6268]

Picked up a couple of axes from SMKW. All of these are Marble's. Another forum is doing a "Nessmuk Challenge" next month, and I am trying to be very period-correct as to the knives and axe I choose. Or at least close as I can get. Leathermans and SAKs will be something I'll try not to carry or use. I'm replacing that with a four-blade Remington Scout reproduction from 2011, as it is close to the knife of the '20s and '30s. I have an original, but it is a wreck with short blade, broken awl, and wobble on all tools.

#3 Safety Axe reproduction. Made in Canada. Plastic handles replace wood (or metal/Bakelite plastic on others I've seen), but otherwise very similar to the originals I cannot afford. The small bit should be good for small branches I need to lop off and/or get out of my way working, while being easy to carry. At 12 OAL" with a 2 5/8" by 4 1/2 bit, it's pretty small. Not something you'd fell trees with, but good for light pruning and small firewood for campfires. My only problem is "stainless steel head". Tool steel is really what an axe should be made of.

Firefighter's Survival Axe. Since the Woodsman's Pal, in design and price, ever since the company that made them was bought out, has become an overpriced $175 "bushcraft tool" instead of a reasonable ($50-75; depending on model) workingman's tool, I figured at $17, this was a more practical choice for something to carry with me in the woods to clear brush, and if I break it, can easily replace. It is a sort of thin-bladed (1/8) machete/brush axe/regular axe) combo that should do all I need in the woods. I'll use it for brush-clearing, lopping limbs off of trees before I saw them up with the chainsaw, and the pick end for moving logs. A sharpening stone is included, but given how a good small sharpening stone is half the price of the whole setup,I'm not expecting much. The only thing I'd wish they'd ditch is the hydrant wrench--unless your a career firefighter or on the VFD, you're not gonna ever use it! It just weakens the tool.

[dlr110]

I've found myself looking for knives other than the usual ones I collect.
These are in the mail to me right now. I would have preferred to see
them first, but I'll take a chance.
.
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That "KLE" knife reminds me a lot of an EKA I have. While mine has nickel-silver handles with Viking-like designs on it, I see a lot just like yours.

The Colonial looks great!

And, you can't go wrong with a Sheffield-made penknife. That one looks quite smart!

Thank you Cody

[Steve Warden]

Picked up a couple of axes from SMKW. All of these are Marble's. Another forum is doing a "Nessmuk Challenge" next month, and I am trying to be very period-correct as to the knives and axe I choose. Or at least close as I can get. Leathermans and SAKs will be something I'll try not to carry or use. I'm replacing that with a four-blade Remington Scout reproduction from 2011, as it is close to the knife of the '20s and '30s. I have an original, but it is a wreck with short blade, broken awl, and wobble on all tools.

#3 Safety Axe reproduction. Made in Canada. Plastic handles replace wood (or metal/Bakelite plastic on others I've seen), but otherwise very similar to the originals I cannot afford. The small bit should be good for small branches I need to lop off and/or get out of my way working, while being easy to carry. At 12 OAL" with a 2 5/8" by 4 1/2 bit, it's pretty small. Not something you'd fell trees with, but good for light pruning and small firewood for campfires. My only problem is "stainless steel head". Tool steel is really what an axe should be made of.

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Firefighter's Survival Axe. Since the Woodsman's Pal, in design and price, ever since the company that made them was bought out, has become an overpriced $175 "bushcraft tool" instead of a reasonable ($50-75; depending on model) workingman's tool, I figured at $17, this was a more practical choice for something to carry with me in the woods to clear brush, and if I break it, can easily replace. It is a sort of thin-bladed (1/8) machete/brush axe/regular axe) combo that should do all I need in the woods. I'll use it for brush-clearing, lopping limbs off of trees before I saw them up with the chainsaw, and the pick end for moving logs. A sharpening stone is included, but given how a good small sharpening stone is half the price of the whole setup,I'm not expecting much. The only thing I'd wish they'd ditch is the hydrant wrench--unless your a career firefighter or on the VFD, you're not gonna ever use it! It just weakens the tool.

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Had to Google "Nessmuk Challenge." Looks interesting. Good luck!

[edge213]

Picked up a couple of axes from SMKW. All of these are Marble's. Another forum is doing a "Nessmuk Challenge" next month, and I am trying to be very period-correct as to the knives and axe I choose. Or at least close as I can get. Leathermans and SAKs will be something I'll try not to carry or use. I'm replacing that with a four-blade Remington Scout reproduction from 2011, as it is close to the knife of the '20s and '30s. I have an original, but it is a wreck with short blade, broken awl, and wobble on all tools.

#3 Safety Axe reproduction. Made in Canada. Plastic handles replace wood (or metal/Bakelite plastic on others I've seen), but otherwise very similar to the originals I cannot afford. The small bit should be good for small branches I need to lop off and/or get out of my way working, while being easy to carry. At 12 OAL" with a 2 5/8" by 4 1/2 bit, it's pretty small. Not something you'd fell trees with, but good for light pruning and small firewood for campfires. My only problem is "stainless steel head". Tool steel is really what an axe should be made of.

mr003_withedgecover.jpg

Firefighter's Survival Axe. Since the Woodsman's Pal, in design and price, ever since the company that made them was bought out, has become an overpriced $175 "bushcraft tool" instead of a reasonable ($50-75; depending on model) workingman's tool, I figured at $17, this was a more practical choice for something to carry with me in the woods to clear brush, and if I break it, can easily replace. It is a sort of thin-bladed (1/8) machete/brush axe/regular axe) combo that should do all I need in the woods. I'll use it for brush-clearing, lopping limbs off of trees before I saw them up with the chainsaw, and the pick end for moving logs. A sharpening stone is included, but given how a good small sharpening stone is half the price of the whole setup,I'm not expecting much. The only thing I'd wish they'd ditch is the hydrant wrench--unless your a career firefighter or on the VFD, you're not gonna ever use it! It just weakens the tool.

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No offense meant to anyone.
The FF survival axe looks like a pretty useless tool. Especially with all the sharp edges around the hydrant wrench.
An accident waiting to happen.

[cody6268]

Picked up a couple of axes from SMKW. All of these are Marble's. Another forum is doing a "Nessmuk Challenge" next month, and I am trying to be very period-correct as to the knives and axe I choose. Or at least close as I can get. Leathermans and SAKs will be something I'll try not to carry or use. I'm replacing that with a four-blade Remington Scout reproduction from 2011, as it is close to the knife of the '20s and '30s. I have an original, but it is a wreck with short blade, broken awl, and wobble on all tools.

#3 Safety Axe reproduction. Made in Canada. Plastic handles replace wood (or metal/Bakelite plastic on others I've seen), but otherwise very similar to the originals I cannot afford. The small bit should be good for small branches I need to lop off and/or get out of my way working, while being easy to carry. At 12 OAL" with a 2 5/8" by 4 1/2 bit, it's pretty small. Not something you'd fell trees with, but good for light pruning and small firewood for campfires. My only problem is "stainless steel head". Tool steel is really what an axe should be made of.

mr003_withedgecover.jpg

Firefighter's Survival Axe. Since the Woodsman's Pal, in design and price, ever since the company that made them was bought out, has become an overpriced $175 "bushcraft tool" instead of a reasonable ($50-75; depending on model) workingman's tool, I figured at $17, this was a more practical choice for something to carry with me in the woods to clear brush, and if I break it, can easily replace. It is a sort of thin-bladed (1/8) machete/brush axe/regular axe) combo that should do all I need in the woods. I'll use it for brush-clearing, lopping limbs off of trees before I saw them up with the chainsaw, and the pick end for moving logs. A sharpening stone is included, but given how a good small sharpening stone is half the price of the whole setup,I'm not expecting much. The only thing I'd wish they'd ditch is the hydrant wrench--unless your a career firefighter or on the VFD, you're not gonna ever use it! It just weakens the tool.

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No offense meant to anyone.
The FF survival axe looks like a pretty useless tool. Especially with all the sharp edges around the hydrant wrench.
An accident waiting to happen.

Looking a bit closer, I do agree. Especially that edge (I guess they think it's to serve as a shovel) between the axe and brush axe portions. I see no reason for that particular edge. Definitely dulling that down before I use it.

[cody6268]

While at $30, I think I paid to much, I've never seen another like this. Seller had a cheapo S&W with this Ideal Tools-branded Colonial Camper from 2005 supposedly as a bonus knife. I am surprised the seller still had it, as I tried to get him to sell me the Colonial without that POS S&W at a bit of a discount. I think $30 is a bit cheaper than it was then. The latter is really the good knife, in my opinion. I guess the seller thought because it was, most likely, a promo gave away at a trade show or something, it was an inferior knife, and the S&W was more collectible due to being a "First Production Run". The S&W is fodder for the unlucky recipient whenever we do another POS exchange. The Colonial seems to be made by Bear. I see a ton of similarities in their Scout pattern in Delrin Stag as I do this one. Bear hasn't made a Scout-type knife in years. More on that when it shows up by next week. I've also emailed Bear about the knife.

Bear marked scout photo I found online. Not my knife, not my photo.

[cody6268]

Finally, a Schrade USA SLW2 Lake and Walker at a price I could afford--$25. I didn't want a pretty shelf queen, as I planned to use it, but I didn't want a train wreck either. This is that balance in condition that I wanted.

I've found a spare on auction that should end even cheaper than this knife--I hope I get that one as well, as you know, I lose things.

And these two, for a really good price from our own TripleF.


Schrade USA SP2 Raider. I have the SP3, which is a good size as a standalone EDC, but the 3" size fits better in coin/watch pockets.

Pine Knot Stockman. Yet another Colonial/Ranger variation. This one looks like it's a user, so I can carry it. The rest I have are collection knives.