Mail Call !-Post your new pick-ups here............

[Ripster]

Just arrived at the door, got a great deal on the bay. New York Knife Co Scout knife.Excellent condition ,even has some etch visible.
Packing not so good, Used a huge box ,threw in a couple crumpled newspaper and tossed the knife in,it was stuck in the corner where the opening is,can't believed it stayed in the box.

Very nice knife . Like that bone and shield. Etch looks to say Be Prepared is that correct ?
That packing job could’ve cost you the knife! Don’t understand why people can’t take a few minutes and do a little better than that .
Take care down there .

[doglegg]

Fished this whooper out of the bay recently. It is 5 1/4 inches long closed. Has the 1930's-1940's tang stamp. And there is the screw driver on the butt end. Don't know anything about it but I liked it and it was cheap so..... Thanks for looking. DSCN7332.JPGDSCN7333.JPG

What brand is that bad boy, Dlegg? That's unique!

Sorry, it's a Camillus.

[1967redrider]

When I saw one of these on another post I couldn't resist...

From the SMKW ad "All of the knives in the Marbles Black Stag Bone series features 440A stainless steel blades with a satin finish and nail nicks. All blades have "half-stops except the Jumbo Trapper Lockback. The handles are black stag bone with brass liners, and nickel silver pins, shield, and ringed, pinched bolsters."

Also here is a statement in an article from KNIFENEWSROOM.COM. I couldn't determine the date of the article.
"In case you don’t know, it’s impossible to get real stag these days. The stag embargo stopped all of that in its tracks quite a while ago, but that hasn’t stopped knife makers from trying to produce stag-like quality in handle material. Very few of these handles really look or feel like genuine stag, but we think the Marble’s Black Stag Bone series might be the closest resemblance we’ve seen yet. Marble’s used genuine bone handles and jigged that bone to resemble stag. The base color of the bone is white and smooth. The jigging is dyed black. The result is a non-stag, but natural handle material that looks very close to genuine black stag."

I chose to picture them on a pile of coins because IMO they are very good knives that are reasonably priced for anyone.

First I'm seeing this, and they're right- to me it resembles what I call Walnut Stag, in character. The color might be a little whiter than golden but the texture looks spot on. Thanks for posting!

[1967redrider]

My trip to the mailbox produced these 3 today, 1 auto and 2 scale releases but one of them is only for closing, not opening! 8)WIN_20211004_12_07_37_Pro.jpgWIN_20211004_12_08_02_Pro.jpgAn unmarked Russian prison built lockback auto!WIN_20211004_12_08_44_Pro.jpgWIN_20211004_12_09_24_Pro.jpgAn unmarked save for an etch saying "Wolverine" stud or scale release linerlock auto!WIN_20211004_12_06_33_Pro.jpgWIN_20211004_12_07_09_Pro.jpgAn unmarked manual opening/scale release closing Russian built big honkin' folder!

Mark, I'm seeing a lot of these Russian prison built knives on eBay, usually around the $100 mark. Also seeing green handled tool knives that ship out of the Ukraine. Are you familiar and what's your thoughts on the quality of these knives? Thanks!

[1967redrider]

I recently purchased this old Kutmaster from the AAPK store from knifegnome. Love the old bones and the punch is a plus as well. A great seller to buy from. DSCN7327.JPGDSCN7328.JPGDSCN7329.JPGDSCN7330.JPG

Very cool punch on that one, dog.

And I like that screwdriver knife several posts down too. Any thoughts on who made it? Camillus?

[1967redrider]

Just arrived at the door, got a great deal on the bay. New York Knife Co Scout knife.Excellent condition ,even has some etch visible.
Packing not so good, Used a huge box ,threw in a couple crumpled newspaper and tossed the knife in,it was stuck in the corner where the opening is,can't believed it stayed in the box.

That's the bee's knees of scouts. I think I read recently they were the first.

[doglegg]

I recently purchased this old Kutmaster from the AAPK store from knifegnome. Love the old bones and the punch is a plus as well. A great seller to buy from. DSCN7327.JPGDSCN7328.JPGDSCN7329.JPGDSCN7330.JPG

Very cool punch on that one, dog.

And I like that screwdriver knife several posts down too. Any thoughts on who made it? Camillus?

Thanks redrider, I failed to post that the big ole knife with the screw driver is indeed Camillus.

[1967redrider]

I recently purchased this old Kutmaster from the AAPK store from knifegnome. Love the old bones and the punch is a plus as well. A great seller to buy from. DSCN7327.JPGDSCN7328.JPGDSCN7329.JPGDSCN7330.JPG

Very cool punch on that one, dog.

And I like that screwdriver knife several posts down too. Any thoughts on who made it? Camillus?

Thanks redrider, I failed to post that the big ole knife with the screw driver is indeed Camillus.

[Madmarco]

My trip to the mailbox produced these 3 today, 1 auto and 2 scale releases but one of them is only for closing, not opening! 8)WIN_20211004_12_07_37_Pro.jpgWIN_20211004_12_08_02_Pro.jpgAn unmarked Russian prison built lockback auto!WIN_20211004_12_08_44_Pro.jpgWIN_20211004_12_09_24_Pro.jpgAn unmarked save for an etch saying "Wolverine" stud or scale release linerlock auto!WIN_20211004_12_06_33_Pro.jpgWIN_20211004_12_07_09_Pro.jpgAn unmarked manual opening/scale release closing Russian built big honkin' folder!

Mark, I'm seeing a lot of these Russian prison built knives on eBay, usually around the $100 mark. Also seeing green handled tool knives that ship out of the Ukraine. Are you familiar and what's your thoughts on the quality of these knives? Thanks!

John! I'm familiar with the Russian knives on ebay you're talking about, and after seeing the fit n' finish on the one I posted I'd have to say that mine definitely wasn't built in any prison. The ebay models are crudely assembled and it shows, mine looks like it was built by a professional builder. My opinion of the ebay knives is that they're junk, probably not worth anywhere near $100., but that's strictly my opinion. As for the green Ukraine knives, if I'm thinking of the one's you're referring to, I would say they are much better built than any Russians I've seen, and usually knives from the Ukraine are reasonably priced. Hope that helps buddy!

[Papa Bones]

Received this one today. Another addition to my Camillus Steelies. A Camillus "WHAT-A-KNIFE" single blade with a caplifter / screwdriver secondary. Like new, excellent snap and half-stops on both blades. Not sure of the pattern number, but it is the same design and pattern as the Camillus 326 "DURA-TOOL" which I already have in my collection.

[Ripster]

Received this one today. Another addition to my Camillus Steelies. A Camillus "WHAT-A-KNIFE" single blade with a caplifter / screwdriver secondary. Like new, excellent snap and half-stops on both blades. Not sure of the pattern number, but it is the same design and pattern as the Camillus 326 "DURA-TOOL" which I already have in my collection.

Cam WhatAKnife 326 2bl_a.JPG
Cam WhatAKnife 326 2bl_b.JPG

Nice Addition to the Steelies . Does this one have stainless covers and pins ?

[1967redrider]

My trip to the mailbox produced these 3 today, 1 auto and 2 scale releases but one of them is only for closing, not opening! 8)WIN_20211004_12_07_37_Pro.jpgWIN_20211004_12_08_02_Pro.jpgAn unmarked Russian prison built lockback auto!WIN_20211004_12_08_44_Pro.jpgWIN_20211004_12_09_24_Pro.jpgAn unmarked save for an etch saying "Wolverine" stud or scale release linerlock auto!WIN_20211004_12_06_33_Pro.jpgWIN_20211004_12_07_09_Pro.jpgAn unmarked manual opening/scale release closing Russian built big honkin' folder!

Mark, I'm seeing a lot of these Russian prison built knives on eBay, usually around the $100 mark. Also seeing green handled tool knives that ship out of the Ukraine. Are you familiar and what's your thoughts on the quality of these knives? Thanks!

John! I'm familiar with the Russian knives on ebay you're talking about, and after seeing the fit n' finish on the one I posted I'd have to say that mine definitely wasn't built in any prison. The ebay models are crudely assembled and it shows, mine looks like it was built by a professional builder. My opinion of the ebay knives is that they're junk, probably not worth anywhere near $100., but that's strictly my opinion. As for the green Ukraine knives, if I'm thinking of the one's you're referring to, I would say they are much better built than any Russians I've seen, and usually knives from the Ukraine are reasonably priced. Hope that helps buddy!

Here's one, Mark.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/393252229701

The last time I was looking they were all coming from Ukraine. Supposedly a Russian Army issued knife/multi tool.

[Papa Bones]

Nice Addition to the Steelies . Does this one have stainless covers and pins ?

Thanks JP. They appear to be stainless.

[dlr110]

Received this one today. Another addition to my Camillus Steelies. A Camillus "WHAT-A-KNIFE" single blade with a caplifter / screwdriver secondary. Like new, excellent snap and half-stops on both blades. Not sure of the pattern number, but it is the same design and pattern as the Camillus 326 "DURA-TOOL" which I already have in my collection.

Cam WhatAKnife 326 2bl_a.JPG
Cam WhatAKnife 326 2bl_b.JPG

I love that knife Smitty. I want to find one and give it to a church friend that manages a Whataburger.

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[Papa Bones]

I love that knife Smitty. I want to find one and give it to a church friend that manages a Whataburger.
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Appreciate it David. Sounds like a plan. I'm sure he would get a kick out of that!

[Madmarco]

Received this one today. Another addition to my Camillus Steelies. A Camillus "WHAT-A-KNIFE" single blade with a caplifter / screwdriver secondary. Like new, excellent snap and half-stops on both blades. Not sure of the pattern number, but it is the same design and pattern as the Camillus 326 "DURA-TOOL" which I already have in my collection.

Cam WhatAKnife 326 2bl_a.JPG
Cam WhatAKnife 326 2bl_b.JPG

Sweet addition Smitty!

[Papa Bones]

Sweet addition Smitty!

Thanks Marc

[Madmarco]

Mark, I'm seeing a lot of these Russian prison built knives on eBay, usually around the $100 mark. Also seeing green handled tool knives that ship out of the Ukraine. Are you familiar and what's your thoughts on the quality of these knives? Thanks!

John! I'm familiar with the Russian knives on ebay you're talking about, and after seeing the fit n' finish on the one I posted I'd have to say that mine definitely wasn't built in any prison. The ebay models are crudely assembled and it shows, mine looks like it was built by a professional builder. My opinion of the ebay knives is that they're junk, probably not worth anywhere near $100., but that's strictly my opinion. As for the green Ukraine knives, if I'm thinking of the one's you're referring to, I would say they are much better built than any Russians I've seen, and usually knives from the Ukraine are reasonably priced. Hope that helps buddy!

Here's one, Mark.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/393252229701

The last time I was looking they were all coming from Ukraine. Supposedly a Russian Army issued knife/multi tool.

Those are pretty much the one's I was referring to John, and it's easy to see how much better built they are than the so-called prison knives, at least to me it is. Personally I think the $90. price is right in line with what it should be.

[doglegg]

Received this one today. Another addition to my Camillus Steelies. A Camillus "WHAT-A-KNIFE" single blade with a caplifter / screwdriver secondary. Like new, excellent snap and half-stops on both blades. Not sure of the pattern number, but it is the same design and pattern as the Camillus 326 "DURA-TOOL" which I already have in my collection.

Cam WhatAKnife 326 2bl_a.JPG
Cam WhatAKnife 326 2bl_b.JPG

Knice score

[toomanyknives]

Received this one today. Another addition to my Camillus Steelies. A Camillus "WHAT-A-KNIFE" single blade with a caplifter / screwdriver secondary. Like new, excellent snap and half-stops on both blades. Not sure of the pattern number, but it is the same design and pattern as the Camillus 326 "DURA-TOOL" which I already have in my collection.

Cam WhatAKnife 326 2bl_a.JPG
Cam WhatAKnife 326 2bl_b.JPG

I have one of those, Smitty. Excellent little knife. Good pickup!

[hddarts]

Got this recently well used/worn. I think it's a Utica 3" closed

I think you have you an old Kutmaster/Utica Equal end jack there, hddarts.
Good old survivor. Clean it up and throw it in that pocket! I think this is
what it started life as...Oh, and welcome! Vintage-USA-Kutmaster-Utica-NY-Black-Delrin-Equal.jpg

Thanks for the welcome and the info.

[Papa Bones]

Knice score

Thanks Floyd!

I have one of those, Smitty. Excellent little knife. Good pickup!

Thank you TMK, I agree!!

[Madmarco]

I had another very lucrative day at my mailbox when 3 more knives arrived! I can only post this one today because the other 2 are autos waiting for their blades to arrive. This is a Parker Jumbo Folder made in the 1980's in Japan by Tak Fukutu! 11" oal slip-joint lockback with N/S hardware and thick stag covers. One nice knife!

[Quick Steel]

Marco, Is that a 5" blade?

[Madmarco]

Marco, Is that a 5" blade?

4 7/8" from tip to bolster Garry, so yes, 5" blade.