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[dlr110]

A nice GEC 83 Bocote
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a fairly clean Schrade 77ot Muskrat
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A decent Schrade 123ot
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And a couple of LB1’s in fair condition (one Schrade and one Uncle Henry)
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Jeff those are some real nice knives, but I really like that GEC....

[cudgee]

This has been an ulcer causing saga getting this, thought it had been lost in transit but finally got it this morning. I have been searching one of these for over 2 years. And it is a really nice little pocket knife, no gaps, everything sits flush, blade perfectly centred, just a beautiful well made solid knife.

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I'm very glad you finally got it and that you're happy with it Cudgee...

[doglegg]

Thanks Madmarco.

Jeffin will those soon be modded?

[Jeffinn]

Thanks Madmarco.

Jeffin will those soon be modded?

That’s the plan!

[doglegg]

Thanks Madmarco.

Jeffin will those soon be modded?

That’s the plan!

[joeradza]

I was fortunate to pick up this pair of GEC Mustang 74s. A stag to replace one I foolishly sold and to my surprise a stunning Black Plum jigged bone. It has quickly become an elegant favorite.

[Madmarco]

I was fortunate to pick up this pair of GEC Mustang 74s. A stag to replace one I foolishly sold and to my surprise a stunning Black Plum jigged bone. It has quickly become an elegant favorite.

Those are beauties Joe! Congratulations!

[1967redrider]

Those are gorgeous, you are indeed fortunate!

[Jeffinn]

That black plum bone is beautiful!
Jeff

[Ivoryman]

I was fortunate to pick up this pair of GEC Mustang 74s. A stag to replace one I foolishly sold and to my surprise a stunning Black Plum jigged bone. It has quickly become an elegant favorite.

The stag is fab. Congrats.

[jerryd6818]

Purchased in the middle of the night on Sunday, delivered on Wednesday. And it came all the way from Arizona. A new record.
This bad boy is just stunning, even if I do say so myself. So happy I buckled to temptation.

[Madmarco]

Purchased in the middle of the night on Sunday, delivered on Wednesday. And it came all the way from Arizona. A new record.
This bad boy is just stunning, even if I do say so myself. So happy I buckled to temptation.

Very nice Jerry! If ya had to cave that's the one to do it for! Love the shield!

[Papa Bones]

I was fortunate to pick up this pair of GEC Mustang 74s. A stag to replace one I foolishly sold and to my surprise a stunning Black Plum jigged bone. It has quickly become an elegant favorite.

A couple of awesome looking finds there Joe!!

Purchased in the middle of the night on Sunday, delivered on Wednesday. And it came all the way from Arizona. A new record.
This bad boy is just stunning, even if I do say so myself. So happy I buckled to temptation.

Great looking Mini-T Jerry. Luvin' the Horseshoe Shield.

[doglegg]

Beautiful and licky.

[Papa Bones]

I picked up a few this week. First, a Anvil Brand trapper made by Colonial. 3-3/8 inch closed, has the white delrin handles with reddish brown highlights & came in the original box. Almost like new, great snap on all blades, with positive half stops and doesn't appear to have been used. I really like the Anvil knives and did not have one with this style handles.

Next a Camillus reproduction of the George Washington Quill knife. This one is the one produced around 1938, and has the three line tang stamp with CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO. CAMILLLUS NY. The quill blade has no wobble, great snap and positive half stop. It does have some age spots and a tiny area with very fine pitting you can see with a loop. The handles have no cracks, the G. Washington imprint is visible but has none of the highlighting ink left.

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Lastly, I picked up this Camillus s1705 Lineman's Jack. It was a cheapy in nasty shape when I got it and had what looked like hard tar or pitch inside the blade well and on the pile side of the blade. It has the Italic Camillus tang stamp with black delrin handles which I think puts it in the early to mid 1980's. The Sheepsfoot blade is tight, has decent snap, and does have some pitting on the pile side of the blade where the pitch was. But it cleaned up nicely, and I plan on working on the edge and making it a good EDC work knife.

[jerryd6818]

Smitty, you got it all goin' on there. I'm a big fan boy for those Anvil Brand knives. I really like 'em.

[Madmarco]

I picked up a few this week. First, a Anvil Brand trapper made by Colonial. 3-3/8 inch closed, has the white delrin handles with reddish brown highlights & came in the original box. Almost like new, great snap on all blades, with positive half stops and doesn't appear to have been used. I really like the Anvil knives and did not have one with this style handles.
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Next a Camillus reproduction of the George Washington Quill knife. This one is the one produced around 1938, and has the three line tang stamp with CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO. CAMILLLUS NY. The quill blade has no wobble, great snap and positive half stop. It does have some age spots and a tiny area with very fine pitting you can see with a loop. The handles have no cracks, the G. Washington imprint is visible but has none of the highlighting ink left.
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Lastly, I picked up this Camillus s1705 Lineman's Jack. It was a cheapy in nasty shape when I got it and had what looked like hard tar or pitch inside the blade well and on the pile side of the blade. It has the Italic Camillus tang stamp with black delrin handles which I think puts it in the early to mid 1980's. The Sheepsfoot blade is tight, has decent snap, and does have some pitting on the pile side of the blade where the pitch was. But it cleaned up nicely, and I plan on working on the edge and making it a good EDC work knife.
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Three beautiful knives Smitty! They're all totally cool, but that Anvil is just special! Congratulations on a teriffic find!

[QTCut5]

Purchased in the middle of the night on Sunday, delivered on Wednesday. And it came all the way from Arizona. A new record.
This bad boy is just stunning, even if I do say so myself. So happy I buckled to temptation.

Ahhh...the old "Midnight Purchase" excuse...yeah...been there done that a time or two (or three...maybe four...OK...a LOT ).

jerryd, you always manage to bring a (triumphant) smile to The Monkey's smirking little face Every time you give in to temptation, he seems to feel it validates his influence over me...so, yeah...thanks for that, amigo!

In this case, however, you are forgiven because I have to concur...the Chestnut Bone Horseshoe shield 6207 is a beauty...GREAT GET!!! Looks like you're now an official member of the super exclusive "07 Horseshoe Shield" society--along with me and John (jmh58).

HAPPY (early) HALLOWEEN...If you need a reason to mollify your conscience or 'better judgement', you should consider this is your "Halloween Treat" (albeit to yourself).


As for the fast shipping...all I can say is: finally the USPS proves that it actually CAN deliver in a timely (i.e., pre-Louis DeJoy) fashion. So all hope is not lost (despite all the "tactics" LDJ ostensibly learned from "Sleepy Joe").

[QTCut5]

I picked up a few this week.

Smitty...you are the very definition of an "Eclectic Collector" (not to be confused with the "Indiscriminate Accumulator" designation).

You always manage to come up with some very interesting knives, all of which seem to fit perfectly in your 'eclectic' collection. We (you & I) must have that particular gene in common Do you have any experience in OCD Monkey training, by any chance? (because, clearly, that is one gene I lack).

[Papa Bones]

Smitty, you got it all goin' on there. I'm a big fan boy for those Anvil Brand knives. I really like 'em.

Thanks Jerry. This is the first one I ever saw in a hinged box.

Three beautiful knives Smitty! They're all totally cool, but that Anvil is just special! Congratulations on a teriffic find!

Appreciate it Marc.

Smitty...you are the very definition of an "Eclectic Collector" (not to be confused with the "Indiscriminate Accumulator" designation).

You always manage to come up with some very interesting knives, all of which seem to fit perfectly in your 'eclectic' collection. We (you & I) must have that particular gene in common Do you have any experience in OCD Monkey training, by any chance? (because, clearly, that is one gene I lack).

Thanks "Q". I tend to call it an affliction known as "Sporadicus Collectavitus". As far as training the OCD Monkey, no. You know how it is when he speaks, he is known as the one who must be obeyed.

[QTCut5]

I tend to call it an affliction known as "Sporadicus Collectavitus".

That sounds suspiciously like the cousin to "Limitus Producto"

[toomanyknives]

Some fantastic pickups here, gentlemen!

[dlr110]

I picked up a few this week. First, a Anvil Brand trapper made by Colonial. 3-3/8 inch closed, has the white delrin handles with reddish brown highlights & came in the original box. Almost like new, great snap on all blades, with positive half stops and doesn't appear to have been used. I really like the Anvil knives and did not have one with this style handles.

Great finds Smitty and I really like the Anvil. I have 3, but not as clean as yours.

Purchased in the middle of the night on Sunday, delivered on Wednesday. And it came all the way from Arizona. A new record.
This bad boy is just stunning, even if I do say so myself. So happy I buckled to temptation.

You are correct Jerry it is stunning, great find....

[Papa Bones]

Great finds Smitty and I really like the Anvil. I have 3, but not as clean as yours.

Thanks David

[RAMROD]

My two latest this week.