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[Papa Bones]

Congrats, very nice bone, love both sides of that Copperhead. Beautiful. New grind is great too. Scored.

Thanks I-man.

[jerryd6818]

They're here (3 out of 4 anyway). Hit my mailbox yesterday. Had to chase my mail carrier down to get the third one. She missed it when she delivered. Sigh.

[Steve Warden]

They're here (3 out of 4 anyway). Hit my mailbox yesterday. Had to chase my mail carrier down to get the third one. She missed it when she delivered. Sigh.

Pretty bones on that Coast.

[TPK]

They're here (3 out of 4 anyway). Hit my mailbox yesterday. Had to chase my mail carrier down to get the third one. She missed it when she delivered. Sigh.

Very nice Jerry!

[Rotten]

Just arrived. Nicely matched sides and even fairly uniform thickness of both sides.

Great Eastern Cutlery Stag Viper 470120

[Steve Warden]

Very nice, Trace

[jerryd6818]

Good one Trace.

[cody6268]

Some stuff just from the store and a forum member here.


First of all, a A. Wright and Son Lambfoot from the store here. Fit and finish is really good, and it feels great in my hand. Rosewood is MUCH better than that crappy stag-pattern plastic on the Eye Witness (which I lost last summer) it replaced. Hard to believe they can still make these things and sell them for around $30-40 even in these days while maintaining old Sheffield quality. I have one new Eye Witness (a "Clip Point" Barlow-type knife) and it's not that good, and was blunt out of the box. The Wright is properly sharp. While blade centering doesn't bother me, it's perfect. For farm work, nothing beats the full size Lambfoot. Blade shape, weight, and size make it perfect for most farm chores. The lambfoot takes its name as its original purpose was for cutting sheeps' hooves. I've done that with a rope knife (sheepsfoot blade), since well, the guy who knew what he was doing had a dull, POS knife; and I'd just cleaned and sharpened that rope knife and threw it on my belt. And, I'm not afraid to do it with this knife, but I have a proper (Morakniv) hoof/toe trimming knife in my fixed blade box for when that job comes up again, so I won't need to use my folder.

The seller had used a small scrap of tartan flannel fabric as packing material. This is gonna be really handy for when I have to photograph things like chassis of diecast models by setting them on the tops of their roofs. It won't take up as much space as a bandana (what I used to use), but soft enough to avoid scuffs. And, unlike that old red bandana, the color isn't so bright, it reflects onto stuff I'm trying to photograph.

This group of diecast (and one cast iron) model comes from Ripster. He asked a very reasonable $10 for the excavator, but the rest were just the cost of shipping for the package.


Cast Iron Fordson. These were usually sold as decorative items, and copy 1920s era Arcade cast iron toys. Still heavy, and much more crisper cast than the "John Deere" I bought (and got fooled by, but luckily didn't have much into) many years ago at an antique mall.

ERTL Case 9030B 1/50, in most cases, isn't that much bigger than 1/64. I was wrong. This is a really big piece, and heavy. It's a bit over a foot long with the bucket at full reach.

ERTL John Deere Soundgard. This was when Ertl decided to start getting into doing 1/64 scale in the '70s. This one, however, is a bit smaller than that. I don't know what model it is--I don't think they ever had model numbers on these early 1/64 pieces.

Lesney Matchbox #51 "Trailer". This one has both tires (due to cellulose acetate rims, the tires tend to fall off as they age), which are on reasonably tight. The friction sheave, used to mimic hydraulics, is also tight. Usually, these are worn so much, the beds don't stay up on the pieces like dump trucks that use them. Now to find the John Deere/Lanz that was made to be paired with the trailer. Been meaning to pick up both, and this saves me the hassle of finding the trailer.

Tootsietoy Jam-Pac "Pumper" (American LaFrance 900 series). Looks like this guy was buried for many, many years underground before being found. I've found a few of my old pieces (and even some of my Dad's) doing barn and garden work.

[Waukonda]

They're here (3 out of 4 anyway). Hit my mailbox yesterday. Had to chase my mail carrier down to get the third one. She missed it when she delivered. Sigh.

Frustratingly slow delivery, but I would say...worth the wait!

Just arrived. Nicely matched sides and even fairly uniform

Nice one, Trace!

Really nice post, Cody, nice write up and pictures of some good "stuff".

[Rotten]

They're here (3 out of 4 anyway). Hit my mailbox yesterday. Had to chase my mail carrier down to get the third one. She missed it when she delivered. Sigh.

Frustratingly slow delivery, but I would say...worth the wait!

Very nice, Trace

Just arrived. Nicely matched sides and even fairly uniform

Nice one, Trace!

Really nice post, Cody, nice write up and pictures of some good "stuff".

Good one Trace.

Thank you all, the more I look at it the happier it makes me.

[cudgee]

Hope it makes up for the email response.

[doglegg]

Cody, that is a sweet knife. Those caught my eye as well. Looks very quality and great price.

[Papa Bones]

A couple from yesterday and a couple today.

An addition to my Camillus 72 family. A long line Camillus tang stamp 72 pattern swell center whittler with black scales and Federal style shield. Blades are full, great snap with no looseness or wobble, but do show wear with scratches. Slight shrinkage of the handles, but are tight with no cracks that I can see. Edges of the blades have not been abused.

Next, an addition to my Camillus 72 Clone Family. An Imperial swell center whittler Scout Knife with black scales and Federal Style shield with Boy Scout logo. Blades are tight with no wobble. The main and secondary clip blades have great snap, and the coping blade has what I would call good snap, but not as strong as the others. The blades have some of the original luster, but do have spots, spiders, some slight pitting spots, and scratches. The handles are tight, but do have noticeable shrinkage. Still a tough knife to find in this pattern.

Next I was able to pick up a Camillus Duratool still in the pack. The Duratool knife has the later issue double line Camillus tang stamp. Bubble is still attached but is coming loose ant the corners, and the card is starting to de-laminate along the bottom edge.

Lastly I picked up a Anvil Brand two blade Serpentine Jack which is produced by Colonial. It is 3-1/2 inches closed. This one has the reddish brown delrin handles & anvil shield. It has the earlier Anvil Tang Stamp, the later run of these had the Colonial tang stamp. Blades are like new, excellent snap with no wobble. Scales are tight, but do have a few nicks. The seller I got this from also threw in a surprise freebie in the package. The yellow handle three blade Old Cutler Stockman. Has a little wear, but overall a very serviceable knife that will go into my EDC rotation.

[doglegg]

That is a knice 5 Papa Bones.

[Rotten]

Hope it makes up for the email response.

Yes. Yes it does.

[Papa Bones]

That is a knice 5 Papa Bones.

Thanks Floyd.

[QTCut5]

Just arrived.

I have owned numerous GEC Vipers--the Wharncliffe 47 & 72 are my all-time, numero uno most favorite GEC patterns--and that Viper you got makes my mouth water ... Scha-weeeeet Schtag

[Case XX 6383]

Almost had to trade my firstborn for these today but I walked away with a smile on my face

[doglegg]

[Rotten]

Just arrived.

I have owned numerous GEC Vipers--the Wharncliffe 47 & 72 are my all-time, numero uno most favorite GEC patterns--and that Viper you got makes my mouth water ... Scha-weeeeet Schtag

Thanks Q! Most of my stag GEC's have been blind random CK buys. This is the best so far, hopefully good portents for the year ahead.

[TPK]

Almost had to trade my firstborn for these today but I walked away with a smile on my face

Like this?

Sweet Score!

[TPK]

Just arrived. Nicely matched sides and even fairly uniform thickness of both sides.

Very classy looking knife!

[TPK]

A couple from yesterday and a couple today.

An addition to my Camillus 72 family. A long line Camillus tang stamp 72 pattern swell center whittler with black scales and Federal style shield. Blades are full, great snap with no looseness or wobble, but do show wear with scratches. Slight shrinkage of the handles, but are tight with no cracks that I can see. Edges of the blades have not been abused.
Cam 72 Wht blk_a.png
Cam 72 Wht blk_b.png

Next, an addition to my Camillus 72 Clone Family. An Imperial swell center whittler Scout Knife with black scales and Federal Style shield with Boy Scout logo. Blades are tight with no wobble. The main and secondary clip blades have great snap, and the coping blade has what I would call good snap, but not as strong as the others. The blades have some of the original luster, but do have spots, spiders, some slight pitting spots, and scratches. The handles are tight, but do have noticeable shrinkage. Still a tough knife to find in this pattern.
Imp BS Wht_a.png
Imp BS Wht_b.png

Next I was able to pick up a Camillus Duratool still in the pack. The Duratool knife has the later issue double line Camillus tang stamp. Bubble is still attached but is coming loose ant the corners, and the card is starting to de-laminate along the bottom edge.
Cam DuraT.png

Lastly I picked up a Anvil Brand two blade Serpentine Jack which is produced by Colonial. It is 3-1/2 inches closed. This one has the reddish brown delrin handles & anvil shield. It has the earlier Anvil Tang Stamp, the later run of these had the Colonial tang stamp. Blades are like new, excellent snap with no wobble. Scales are tight, but do have a few nicks. The seller I got this from also threw in a surprise freebie in the package. The yellow handle three blade Old Cutler Stockman. Has a little wear, but overall a very serviceable knife that will go into my EDC rotation.

You've been a busy boy Smitty! Nice finds!

[Quick Steel]

CaseXX, I'm sure it is for the best that you kept your first born. But I understand the temptation had it been needed . Superlative knives.

[Papa Bones]

You've been a busy boy Smitty! Nice finds!

Appreciate it Tom.