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Couple GECs I don't think I"ve posted around here, appologies if I did. Rotten Banana bone #661210 Northfield. Ebony #661214 Tidoute. Both very nice knives, the yellow bone came used, the Ebony was new. Great pattern. Love the feel and size. I like the FEEL of the Ebony one better, it's textured, warm, soft. The yellow bone is slick, hard, smooth cool to the touch when you pick it up. I just like the feel of the wood better on this pair.

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:07 pmRotten Banana bone #661210 Northfield. Ebony #661214 Tidoute. Both very nice knives.

Agreed.

Another pair from me, this time Case (X)318s. On top is a dark red 6318, while a 3318 is at the bottom. Both have CV blades. The (X)318 is fast becoming a favorite carry of mine; however, these two are display pieces.

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:33 pm

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:07 pmRotten Banana bone #661210 Northfield. Ebony #661214 Tidoute. Both very nice knives.

Agreed.

Another pair from me, this time Case (X)318s. On top is a dark red 6318, while a 3318 is at the bottom. Both have CV blades. The (X)318 is fast becoming a favorite carry of mine; however, these two are display pieces.

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Thanks Dan, appreciate it. Nice looking Case Stockmans too. Look good together. If it's becoming a fave, it's a great piece I"m sure. Niiiiiiiiiiiice. Love the CV.

Thanks for the kind words, I-Man. The Stockmen are great because they pack three good, usable blades into a package that isn't overly bulky.

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:15 am
The Stockmen are great because they pack three good, usable blades into a package that isn't overly bulky.

Amen to that.

Couple favorite Case pieces out for lube and rotation
"65-69 06247 red bone
'40-64 06247PEN red bone

Great looking knives gentlemen!

That's a real nice sheath Rick! Cool that you can mount it in both directions!

That early (pre-1979) Case Redbone is hard to beat. Absolutely gorgeous...and, like a fine wine, it only seems to improve with age. Very nice.

Here's a pair of 2014 Case 8207 Paua Abalone Mini Trappers--not a perfect match, of course, since with Abalone (as with snowflakes and Stag) no two are exactly alike.

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:47 am That.....

Absolutely GORGEOUS pair!

Beautiful shell there Q. Mesmerizing.

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:47 am Not a perfect match, of course, since with Abalone (as with snowflakes and Stag) no two are exactly alike.

Calling that an excellent Mini Trapper duo is a massive understatement!

Y'all are much too kind.

But, I gotta admit, there is something mesmerizing about abalone when the light hits it just right...almost makes it appear to be glowing from within. Like Gnarly Stag, I find Paua Abalone endlessly fascinating.

At the risk of showing off...here's another peek.
(Be sure to click on the photo for full effect )

Next to impossible to "catch the fire" in pearl & abalone but you pulled it off. Both are beautiful!!!

A slightly different style from the traditional slipjoint knives I collect...these two CRKT Ripples (Bronze & Blue Titanium) by fellow HI resident Ken Onion will probably go into my EDC rotation at some point. The thing I love about this pattern is the smooth-as-silk, non-assisted flipper opening that uses Ikoma Korth's patented Bearing System (IKBS). Kershaw Speedsafe is nice, but the IKBS is on a whole other level for lightening fast, one-hand deployment. Both of these are frame locks (not to be confused with liner locks).

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:43 am Y'all are much too kind.

But, I gotta admit, there is something mesmerizing about abalone when the light hits it just right...almost makes it appear to be glowing from within. Like Gnarly Stag, I find Paua Abalone endlessly fascinating.

At the risk of showing off...here's another peek.
(Be sure to click on the photo for full effect )

That may very well be the most beautiful pair of knives I have ever set eyes on Q!
Great picture and I bet they look even better than the picture in real life! Awesome!

Knives that pretty should have a "Special" "AAPK HALL OF FAME" thread.
That would be cool!

Very attractive. Especially the blue one.

Here's yet another pair from me, this time Schrade 18OTs. The one on the top was previously a display piece, and will continue in that role as long as I own it. The used example will be a regular carrier.

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:06 pm Here's.....

A VERY attractive pair, Dan.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:44 pm A VERY attractive pair, Dan.

Thanks, Skip! I've started to really like the 18OT.

gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:15 pm Two of my favorites a40-64 and a65-69 copperhed

super nice duo !!!

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:06 pm Here's yet another pair from me, this time Schrade 18OTs. The one on the top was previously a display piece, and will continue in that role as long as I own it. The used example will be a regular carrier.

Dan, As we say down here in the south...."Ya done found a pair of Good-uns"

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 2:52 pm [Dan, As we say down here in the south...."Ya done found a pair of Good-uns"

Thank you, Smitty!

A Patriotic Pair For The Fourth.
They are both CAMILLUS.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:06 am A Patriotic Pair For The Fourth.
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Papa Bones wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:48 pm

Thank you Smitty.