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[dlr110]

Thanks Rick T, Mark, Garry, Tom and Madmarco (did I miss anyone) for all the comments on the Rough Ryder Denim knives. I really like the series except I do have a problem with the Barlow and I will be talking to SMKW this week. Keep collecting..

[cudgee]

Now that I have caught up with all the new deliveries...,

I got this "China" Marbles Canoe. Snap is pretty weak, red something in the horn that looks like red plastic, there are some gaps between the springs & gaps between the handles and liners that you can see the light through. Not very impressed by this one. It's ok as an EDC I guess. I surely don't need any more of them though.

Great looking canoe Tom! Sorry it's not up to par for you.

Thanks Marco! No big deal Buddy. Didn't cost that much.

Beautiful Knives Mark!

Thanks Tom.
That surprises me on the quality, usually those China Marbles are very good quality.

bighomer says he has some really nice ones. My theory is, maybe then send the better examples to the states because that's where Mables is from. And maybe they send the seconds to the rest of the world. The same thing could be done with German brands like Böker or Robi Klaas. The better examples might be sent to Germany while the seconds go somewhere else. I have absolutely no proof of this. I am just guessing & it's just a theory of mine that seems to make sence to me. Or as Smitty said, maybe this is old stock. This tells me, if I am going to buy knives made in China, I'll stick to German brands like Böker or Klaas. They have always impressed me so far.

Now that I have caught up with all the new deliveries...,

I got this "China" Marbles Canoe. Snap is pretty weak, red something in the horn that looks like red plastic, there are some gaps between the springs & gaps between the handles and liners that you can see the light through. Not very impressed by this one. It's ok as an EDC I guess. I surely don't need any more of them though.

Looks like rams horn handles, and that's what the box says, so I guess it is. Get some WD40 and flush out the blade wells and operate the blades several times, then flush with the wd40 again. There could be some small particles of machining grit or sediment still between the blades and springs. Oil the joints and work them again. Sometimes this helps improve the snap. I agree with SSK, Marbles as of late has improved on their quality, maybe this one was some older stock?

I did try that with Ballistol Smitty. It helped to some extent. Thanks for the Tip! Appreciate it!

I have a Marbles sow belly stockman in Ram horn, and it is really good quality. So that blows all the good stuff goes to the states theory out of the water. I personally like the horn on yours, and will just get better with carry and use. Sorry about the other issues though, but it is always good to have a go to knife for hard jobs, then it if gets damaged not such a big deal. But i reckon that horn will age beautifully. Have a good week mate.

[Dan In MI]

Not very impressed by this one. It's ok as an EDC I guess. I surely don't need any more of them though.

It looks nice, though. And thanks as always for the accolades!

[jerryd6818]

Now that I have caught up with all the new deliveries...,

I got this "China" Marbles Canoe. Snap is pretty weak, red something in the horn that looks like red plastic, there are some gaps between the springs & gaps between the handles and liners that you can see the light through. Not very impressed by this one. It's ok as an EDC I guess. I surely don't need any more of them though.

I have this RR pen knife that claims to have Ram's Horn handles. I don't know. Whadda ya think? Could be horn jigged bone.

[QTCut5]

I have this RR pen knife that claims to have Ram's Horn handles. I don't know. Whadda ya think? Could be horn jigged bone.

It looks like jigged bone to me...but I like the color.

[jerryd6818]

Well, horn or bone, I like it no matter what. It pleases my eye.

[toomanyknives]

My two latest bottom feeder acquisitions...

A 10 dot Case 6333 basket case. It was super rusty, and needed a bone patch on the pile side,
but she cleaned up nicely. This one will be opening lots of mail and cleaning under fingernails.
Not bad for $5.00 though!

The other is a 1988 Buck 110. It had been used, but not abused. She just needed a little TLC
and a sharpening.I did clean her up though since the sheath had deposited the lovely green gunk
that the like to leave when interacting with brass bolsters. A pretty good woods toter for $30.00.IMG_1708 (2).JPGIMG_1710 (2).JPGIMG_1706 (4).JPG

Sweet looking knives Buddy!

Thank you, Tom!

[TPK]

I have this RR pen knife that claims to have Ram's Horn handles. I don't know. Whadda ya think? Could be horn jigged bone.

It looks like jigged bone to me...but I like the color.

I'm with Q! Looks nice though, whatever it is.

[jerryd6818]

I'm with Q! Looks nice though, whatever it is.

It ain't pop tarts but we can agree on that.

[TPK]

I'm with Q! Looks nice though, whatever it is.

It ain't pop tarts but we can agree on that.

[Madmarco]

Now that I have caught up with all the new deliveries...,

I got this "China" Marbles Canoe. Snap is pretty weak, red something in the horn that looks like red plastic, there are some gaps between the springs & gaps between the handles and liners that you can see the light through. Not very impressed by this one. It's ok as an EDC I guess. I surely don't need any more of them though.

I have this RR pen knife that claims to have Ram's Horn handles. I don't know. Whadda ya think? Could be horn jigged bone.

Whatever it's made of Jerry it's a very cool little knife. Looks great!

[Quick Steel]

Bull Dog Scout: 3 1/2"; Amber Rope Jigged Bone; made in 2007. I thought I had finished collecting Bull Dogs but when SharpNShinyKnives put this on display there was no resisting it.

[jmh58]

Bull Dog Scout: 3 1/2"; Amber Rope Jigged Bone; made in 2007. I thought I had finished collecting Bull Dogs but when SharpNShinyKnives put this on display there was no resisting it.


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SCORE!!! Nice pick up Garry!!
John

[Dan In MI]

Bull Dog Scout.

Very, very nice. I like that bone.

[jerryd6818]

Came in today's mail. Very nice.

[Railsplitter]

Moon Walk Tinker.

[doglegg]

QS that Bulldog is amazing. What a beautiful knife.

Jerry congrats on another Rough Ryder.

Railsplitter, a very knice SAK.

This one came to me via the bay. A short line Timber Scribe.

[Quick Steel]

Thank you for your comments John and Dan.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Garry, that is one of the nicest Scout knives I have handled. I love the rope jigged bone handles on that knife, simply gorgeous.

Rick, that SKS is tripping all my buttons. I love that Moon Walk Tinker. Takes me back to when I was a kid watching Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. Earth rise is one of my favorite pictures from the moon missions. I might have to get one of those.

[woodwalker]

Moon Walk Tinker.

COOL!! Like it!!

[woodwalker]

QS that Bulldog is amazing. What a beautiful knife.

Jerry congrats on another Rough Ryder.

Railsplitter, a very knice SAK.

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Nice pick up Floyd!!

[QTCut5]

Man you guys are scoring some real fine knives.

Garry, I love Amber Bone and that Rope Jigging is really something; first I've seen of that particular style, I can see why you couldn't resist it..

jerryd, sweet Denim Micarta Half Hawk.

Rick, the Moonwalk Tinker is pretty darn cool.

Floyd, that short line Timber Scribe is a nice addition to your epic Camillus collection.

Here are a few odds & ends I've picked up recently.

[Quick Steel]

Thank you dogllegg. In hand and under good light it is even more beautiful. The construction quality is also first rate. The runups are not at Japanese level but still very good.


Thank you Q. Those bone covers are outstanding.

[Papa Bones]

Came in today's mail. Very nice.

Love the Blue Denim Micarta. Great looking knife Jerry!!

Moon Walk Tinker.

Cool looking design!!

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Very nice Floyd. That's a great find!!

Man you guys are scoring some real fine knives.

Here are a few odds & ends I've picked up recently.

I agree "Q". That is an awesome group you've picked up there. I And a couple of Mini Trappers also.....who'd a thunk!!

[Madmarco]

Bull Dog Scout: 3 1/2"; Amber Rope Jigged Bone; made in 2007. I thought I had finished collecting Bull Dogs but when SharpNShinyKnives put this on display there was no resisting it.


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Nice score Garry. Beautiful Dog! Very nice, I certainly see why you couldn't resist it!