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[Ripster]

Arriving today is the "Encounter" designed by Bob Lum and executed by one of the master smiths of Seki Cut, Master Haru.

The blade is 5" of ATS 34. Handle is G10, also 5" in length. Sharp? Most definitely. Beautifully balanced. Feels like part of one's hand. I feel confident that Mr. Lum was very pleased with the execution of his pattern.


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Garry, That is a beauty, nice clean lines . It does look to be a very comfortable fit in hand . Very nice

[jmh58]

Received a gift from fellow AAPK member .
This Camillus 80 Whittler came in today. Really blown away by the generosity here by many ,and now this particular member just elevated that.
Really don’t know what else to say, giver wishes to remain silent,which will respect. And that I pay it forward, well ,that’s not a problem at all
Hope you all have a great weekend, enjoy

Nice addition to your Cami collection J.P.! Really like the group shots too! Isn't that a humbling feeling when someone does something nice for you right out of the blue! We certainly have a crew of good folks here at AAPK!

Hey Mark, you are so Correct with regards to the Community of folks here . Many give freely of there time as Admin, support roles,and active in the forum . And then there’s all the shared knowledge and support.
Hope your doing better ,thanks for the kind words,will be by to visit in Comfort thread in a bit. You have a good one,stay safe
Another Camillus showed up today from the bay. The 49 long line,in great shape,with half stops,and always like a long pull . This is a model number that haven’t really pursued much yet.
Take care .

That is F. I. N. E.. WoW!! That screams Klass to me Big Time!!!
John

[jmh58]

Arriving today is the "Encounter" designed by Bob Lum and executed by one of the master smiths of Seki Cut, Master Haru.

The blade is 5" of ATS 34. Handle is G10, also 5" in length. Sharp? Most definitely. Beautifully balanced. Feels like part of one's hand. I feel confident that Mr. Lum was very pleased with the execution of his pattern.


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Very, Very Nice Garry.. Looks like it would be a nice fit in hand!!
John

[Papa Bones]

Another Camillus showed up today from the bay. The 49 long line,in great shape,with half stops,and always like a long pull . This is a model number that haven’t really pursued much yet.
Take care .

Excellent Tuxedo JP. Very hard pattern to find in as good of shape as that one. Usually worn, or scales cracked or loose. Congrats on a very nice addition to your Camillus Family.

[Madmarco]

Arriving today is the "Encounter" designed by Bob Lum and executed by one of the master smiths of Seki Cut, Master Haru.

The blade is 5" of ATS 34. Handle is G10, also 5" in length. Sharp? Most definitely. Beautifully balanced. Feels like part of one's hand. I feel confident that Mr. Lum was very pleased with the execution of his pattern.


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I can't add much to what's been said already Garry, but congratulations on receiving a stunningly beautiful knife! Looks like it'd be extremely comfortable in your hand, and appears to be very well built! Enjoy!

[Quick Steel]

Thank you Marco. I am grateful that skilled artisans did some replicas of Mr. Lum's patterns as the originals are mostly beyond my financial reachl.

[Ivoryman]

Another Camillus showed up today from the bay. The 49 long line,in great shape,with half stops,and always like a long pull . This is a model number that haven’t really pursued much yet.
Take care .

Beautiful knife, really a looker, so sleek and thin and slick. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.

[Quick Steel]

I picked up this one for my sister. It is by the Japanese artist Shuho Eguchi. The engraving is done on pure copper. Then it is gilded with silver and gold. Mr. Eguchi has been practicing this traditional art form for 40 years.

[doglegg]

What wonderful art work. QS, I know she will be pleased with that one. Beautiful!!!

[Ivoryman]

Whilst trolling the bay recently, managed to dredge up this 1993 Kane Cutlery PA (but made in Germany) whittler in Elephant. Never had a Kane and was pleasantly surprised at the smooth action, fit/finish, build quality and pretty much all the workings of the knife. All around feels very nice. Tight no wobble, smooth as silk, good snap but no nail breaker. Well built and finished knife. But of course it was the ivory that got me. And it was listed as composition scales. Well maybe this is all they go for, but it sold for 4 dozen smackers and that wasn't even my highest bid. Shocked and awed that it sold so low. Never know, but still managing to score Elephant with all the bans and laws in place against the trade. And since the sellers always label it as something it's not, sometimes it sells for the plastic, composition, or the micarta price. Score another for the underground and god bless the ivory that gets through the cracks.

[toomanyknives]

Whilst trolling the bay recently, managed to dredge up this 1993 Kane Cutlery PA (but made in Germany) whittler in Elephant. Never had a Kane and was pleasantly surprised at the smooth action, fit/finish, build quality and pretty much all the workings of the knife. All around feels very nice. Tight no wobble, smooth as silk, good snap but no nail breaker. Well built and finished knife. But of course it was the ivory that got me. And it was listed as composition scales. Well maybe this is all they go for, but it sold for 4 dozen smackers and that wasn't even my highest bid. Shocked and awed that it sold so low. Never know, but still managing to score Elephant with all the bans and laws in place against the trade. And since the sellers always label it as something it's not, sometimes it sells for the plastic, composition, or the micarta price. Score another for the underground and god bless the ivory that gets through the cracks.

Man, those are gorgeous, Ivoryman...

[TPK]

I picked up this one for my sister. It is by the Japanese artist Shuho Eguchi. The engraving is done on pure copper. Then it is gilded with silver and gold. Mr. Eguchi has been practicing this traditional art form for 40 years.

Wow! That's a beautiful knife QS! Congrats Buddy!

[TPK]

Whilst trolling the bay recently, managed to dredge up this 1993 Kane Cutlery PA (but made in Germany) whittler in Elephant. Never had a Kane and was pleasantly surprised at the smooth action, fit/finish, build quality and pretty much all the workings of the knife. All around feels very nice. Tight no wobble, smooth as silk, good snap but no nail breaker. Well built and finished knife. But of course it was the ivory that got me. And it was listed as composition scales. Well maybe this is all they go for, but it sold for 4 dozen smackers and that wasn't even my highest bid. Shocked and awed that it sold so low. Never know, but still managing to score Elephant with all the bans and laws in place against the trade. And since the sellers always label it as something it's not, sometimes it sells for the plastic, composition, or the micarta price. Score another for the underground and god bless the ivory that gets through the cracks.

You always come up with outstandingly fine cutlery I-Man! Well done!

[Ivoryman]

Thanks Toomanyknives, and TPK. Got lucky, just stumbled onto it and threw in a bid. Stunned when it won. Thanks again.

[Quick Steel]

Thanks Tom and doglegg. Glad you like it.

[Madmarco]

I picked up this one for my sister. It is by the Japanese artist Shuho Eguchi. The engraving is done on pure copper. Then it is gilded with silver and gold. Mr. Eguchi has been practicing this traditional art form for 40 years. P1040171 (2).JPG

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Another absolute beauty Garry! Your sister has a wonderful brother for him to do that for her! He's a definite keeper!

[Madmarco]

Whilst trolling the bay recently, managed to dredge up this 1993 Kane Cutlery PA (but made in Germany) whittler in Elephant. Never had a Kane and was pleasantly surprised at the smooth action, fit/finish, build quality and pretty much all the workings of the knife. All around feels very nice. Tight no wobble, smooth as silk, good snap but no nail breaker. Well built and finished knife. But of course it was the ivory that got me. And it was listed as composition scales. Well maybe this is all they go for, but it sold for 4 dozen smackers and that wasn't even my highest bid. Shocked and awed that it sold so low. Never know, but still managing to score Elephant with all the bans and laws in place against the trade. And since the sellers always label it as something it's not, sometimes it sells for the plastic, composition, or the micarta price. Score another for the underground and god bless the ivory that gets through the cracks.

Very nice score Iman! I love the Lionsteel in white too! Two real beauties!

[doglegg]

Whilst trolling the bay recently, managed to dredge up this 1993 Kane Cutlery PA (but made in Germany) whittler in Elephant. Never had a Kane and was pleasantly surprised at the smooth action, fit/finish, build quality and pretty much all the workings of the knife. All around feels very nice. Tight no wobble, smooth as silk, good snap but no nail breaker. Well built and finished knife. But of course it was the ivory that got me. And it was listed as composition scales. Well maybe this is all they go for, but it sold for 4 dozen smackers and that wasn't even my highest bid. Shocked and awed that it sold so low. Never know, but still managing to score Elephant with all the bans and laws in place against the trade. And since the sellers always label it as something it's not, sometimes it sells for the plastic, composition, or the micarta price. Score another for the underground and god bless the ivory that gets through the cracks.

Score on for the Iman. Wonderful pick up. Congrats.

[Ivoryman]

Thanks my friends, both Marco and doglegg. You two are some of the most complimentary, congratulatory, and kindest commenters. We appreciate it always and all the best to both of you.

[Madmarco]

Thanks my friends, both Marco and doglegg. You two are some of the most complimentary, congratulatory, and kindest commenters. We appreciate it always and all the best to both of you.

My pleasure my friend! Your cutlery and comments deserve high praise!

[doglegg]

Agree with Marco completely.

[toomanyknives]

I picked up this one for my sister. It is by the Japanese artist Shuho Eguchi. The engraving is done on pure copper. Then it is gilded with silver and gold. Mr. Eguchi has been practicing this traditional art form for 40 years. P1040171 (2).JPG

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That is just a beautiful knife. Wonderful gift, QS!

[bighomer]

I'll say it again, ya da man Iman.
Postal person left this high price piece of jewelry in my box. Heh heh heh. I don't know whether to open a bottle of wine or cut glass, heh heh heh.

[doglegg]

bh, that is sweet. Very desirable knife. The glass cutter makes it cool.

[Papa Bones]

Received this one in the mail today, another addition to my Craftsman Family. A Craftsman 9522 Equal End Jack 3-3/8" closed. It has the Craftsman Blade Etch with "Craftsman" having the long tail that underlines the entire word, and "Forged Steel" beneath with the pattern number to the right of the etch. This dates this to around 1948 as after 1948 Craftsman dropped the 9522 and replaced it with the 9466. As per the 1948 Sears Catalog, the 9522 has Chrome Vanadium blades, Plastic imitation Staged Handles, and Nickel Plated bolsters. The blades have good snap, have some of the original luster, the blade etch is still visible, but do have spotting. The handles have some minor shrinkage, but are not warped. The only thing I've done to it is oil the joints. I have posted more about it and the dating of it in the Schrade Craftsman section of the forum.