HOYT AXTON BULLDOG

[Quick Steel]

This Presentation Bulldog was the property of singer-songwriter-actor Hoyt Axton. Similar to most presentation knives the dagger blade is not sharpened. The blade etch reads ONE EYED JACKS. Possibly this is the title of one of his songs. I am not familiar with his work.

[jerryd6818]

I'm a huge Hoyt Axton fan but don't recall ever hearing a song called "One Eyed Jack(s)". We lost a great one when he made the trip.

[tunefink]

I too am a huge Hoyt Axton fan. He died way too young. He has a great catalog of songs.

May I ask about the provenance on the knife?

[jlw257]

I was so impressed with Hoyt Axton and his songs back in the 70s that our oldest son Is name Hoyt after him

[jerryd6818]

Sorry to sidetrack your thread but you can't expect to mention Hoyt Axton without getting some of his music.
Of all my favorite Hoyt Axton songs, I think this is my most favorite (today).

[doglegg]

Great looking dagger QS.

[Quick Steel]

tunefink, I bought it thru the AG Russell Cutting Edge catalog. The only information provided was that he gave the knife to a retired mayor. Possibly of his home town? Probably it was from this man's family that it was consigned to AG Russell. I believe at least one side of the stag handle was replaced.

I am glad to see that Mr. Axton's name brings up good memories for so many.

[tunefink]

Congrats on a cool piece and thank you for bringing back some good memories. I have him streaming on Spotify right now.

[tongueriver]

This was a big favorite of mine back in the day. Take me back. Some great road trips with cassette tapes and some other... uh... stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSveqeRha_A

[Quick Steel]

So now today and yesterday I've been listening to some of Axton's music for the first time. He has a very smooth easy delivery that I like.

[jerryd6818]

This was a big favorite of mine back in the day. Take me back. Some great road trips with cassette tapes and some other... uh... stuff.

[RevolverGuy]

Beautiful dagger. I don't think I've ever seen a fixed blade Bulldog. Any idea on the year?

[Quick Steel]

Well, Bulldog began in 1978 and Axton had his stroke in 1995. But those are the only two date markers I can come up with and he might have parted with the knife after his stroke. All we can be sure of is that it could not have been earlier than 1978.

[doglegg]

Beautiful dagger. I don't think I've ever seen a fixed blade Bulldog. Any idea on the year?

Actually they made several but none better than that one.

[Loose Arrow]

This Presentation Bulldog was the property of singer-songwriter-actor Hoyt Axton. Similar to most presentation knives the dagger blade is not sharpened. The blade etch reads ONE EYED JACKS. Possibly this is the title of one of his songs. I am not familiar with his work.

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Beautiful dagger. I don't think I've ever seen a fixed blade Bulldog. Any idea on the year?

Actually they made several but none better than that one.

Cool story my friend! 1982. These pictures are from Parker's guide 1993 vol.1.

[Hideaway Knives]

Great piece I like the design!