All About Pocket Knives

Stanwade wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 3:39 am

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 3:22 am Good to see ya posting Ryan.

Thanks , Jerry.. been pre- occupied with certain things lately...I miss the camraderie here.. I'll be back soon..

Been missing you Ryan.

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 2:20 am This one came in today. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight in Mystic Green. It's an exclusive from a small shop called Knife Joker. The color really spoke to me...

Man! I like that one big time! Sweeeeeeet!

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 4:35 am

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:34 am 1972 Queen 50 year Drake Well Commemorative.

Dude....that is a drop dead gorgeous Barlow. Nice score.

Thanks a bunch bud, glad you like it and appreciate your comment. Whenever I see a knife with that Q on the tang or bolster, can't help but think of you. Now it's your avatar, even more so.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 7:31 pm This is 1 of 3 knives that were seized by Customs and was on appeal by me. They kept the other 2 saying they are "Gravity" knives, but since this one is a true slip-joint they had to release it. It's a big ole' Frost Cutlery folder with NS bolsters and I believe Rosewood covers. The big spear-point blade is what attracted me to this knife, and the whole thing is a very solid piece. There's an etch of a graveyard on the blade, as well as the numbers 131 stamped on the bolster. If you haven't noticed by now, I like BIG knives! 8)WIN_20210517_14_18_12_Pro.jpgWIN_20210517_14_17_37_Pro.jpg

Dang! You don't screw around do you? Eyes bad? You can see that one! I need one like that to show my daughters first boyfriends in a couple of years.
Just joking around though. Looks awesome Buddy! I like the shape!
Sorry to hear that customs kept two of your knives. That stinks!

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 11:10 am That Queen Barlow is sweet.
Nice to see you back Ryan. Two nice additions.

I got these two in last week but just haven’t had the time to post much, trying to take pics of the big GEC collection I purchased and responding to inquiries.
Two Marbles by Dave Shirley a stag whittler and an English Jack in red bone stag.

Gorgeous bones SSK, love that red. And the stag on the Wharncliffe whittler, mmmmmmmmnnnnnnnn. Congrats, beautiful pair as yours always seem to be. Thanks for the Barlow comments too.

Stanwade wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 3:13 am Hi guys! Haven't been on for awhile.. I picked these two Brothers up a few months ago..love em'..they blow Rough Ryders out of the water, IMHO...fit, finish, snap-- all excellent...

Nice Ryan! Hope that brand shows up over here soon. Can't wait to get my hands on one of those beauties! Where are you guys buying that brand at? Maybe I could have one sent to my mom's house.

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:34 am Wow MadMarco, I can see why you're mad. Can't believe they confiscate that many of your knives. Hope you win on appeal.


1972 Queen 50 year Drake Well Commemorative. I've had other Queens, all from this century or near. This one's action and snap, centering, bones, and walk and talk BLOW THEM AWAY. Still hard for me to comprehend why Case and Queen could build such great quality, beautiful knives in that era and then just quit making them only to re-tool and start making lower grade knives. Kills me. Saddens me too. If they kept making stuff like this I doubt they ever would have gone out of business and I would be buying more of them.

Congrats on the great find I-Man! Awesome looking Barlow!

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 11:10 am That Queen Barlow is sweet.
Nice to see you back Ryan. Two nice additions.

I got these two in last week but just haven’t had the time to post much, trying to take pics of the big GEC collection I purchased and responding to inquiries.
Two Marbles by Dave Shirley a stag whittler and an English Jack in red bone stag.

You always find beautiful knives Mark! And you did it again! Congrats Buddy!

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:34 am Wow MadMarco, I can see why you're mad. Can't believe they confiscate that many of your knives. Hope you win on appeal.


1972 Queen 50 year Drake Well Commemorative. I've had other Queens, all from this century or near. This one's action and snap, centering, bones, and walk and talk BLOW THEM AWAY. Still hard for me to comprehend why Case and Queen could build such great quality, beautiful knives in that era and then just quit making them only to re-tool and start making lower grade knives. Kills me. Saddens me too. If they kept making stuff like this I doubt they ever would have gone out of business and I would be buying more of them.

That is one beautiful Queen Iman. Those burnt bone covers are stunning. Very nice indeed! BTW, the appeal is finished and the big Frost was the only one of 3 they released, they kept 2 others to add to their personal collections!

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:35 am

Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 7:31 pm This is 1 of 3 knives that were seized by Customs and was on appeal by me. They kept the other 2 saying they are "Gravity" knives, but since this one is a true slip-joint they had to release it. It's a big ole' Frost Cutlery folder with NS bolsters and I believe Rosewood covers. The big spear-point blade is what attracted me to this knife, and the whole thing is a very solid piece. There's an etch of a graveyard on the blade, as well as the numbers 131 stamped on the bolster. If you haven't noticed by now, I like BIG knives! 8)WIN_20210517_14_18_12_Pro.jpgWIN_20210517_14_17_37_Pro.jpg

Mark, there used to be a guy around here named Mr. Blister, he would say your knife is a HAWG! Big and beautiful.

Thanks John. Yes, it certainly is a big knife, and that's just how I like em'! What a great handle btw, Mr. Blister! LOL!

Paladin wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:55 am

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:35 am

Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 7:31 pm This is 1 of 3 knives that were seized by Customs and was on appeal by me. They kept the other 2 saying they are "Gravity" knives, but since this one is a true slip-joint they had to release it. It's a big ole' Frost Cutlery folder with NS bolsters and I believe Rosewood covers. The big spear-point blade is what attracted me to this knife, and the whole thing is a very solid piece. There's an etch of a graveyard on the blade, as well as the numbers 131 stamped on the bolster. If you haven't noticed by now, I like BIG knives! 8)WIN_20210517_14_18_12_Pro.jpgWIN_20210517_14_17_37_Pro.jpg

Mark, there used to be a guy around here named Mr. Blister, he would say your knife is a HAWG! Big and beautiful.

Het!!

Ray

Ray! What the heck does HET mean??? I've seen it before on this forum but have no idea what it stands for, and it's driving me crazy!

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 2:20 am This one came in today. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight in Mystic Green. It's an exclusive from a small shop called Knife Joker. The color really spoke to me...

Manix And Swag.jpg

Manix Mystic.jpg

Manix Clip Side.jpg

Manix Closed.jpg

I'm not a Spydie fan Dan, but that one sure is attractive. Really like the color of the covers too! Very cool!

Stanwade wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 3:13 am Hi guys! Haven't been on for awhile.. I picked these two Brothers up a few months ago..love em'..they blow Rough Ryders out of the water, IMHO...fit, finish, snap-- all excellent...

Good hearing from you Ryan. Those are 2 great Brother's you have there. They seem to be very well-built knives, and are steadily gaining followers. Hope to get mine before too long.

TPK wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 5:07 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 7:31 pm This is 1 of 3 knives that were seized by Customs and was on appeal by me. They kept the other 2 saying they are "Gravity" knives, but since this one is a true slip-joint they had to release it. It's a big ole' Frost Cutlery folder with NS bolsters and I believe Rosewood covers. The big spear-point blade is what attracted me to this knife, and the whole thing is a very solid piece. There's an etch of a graveyard on the blade, as well as the numbers 131 stamped on the bolster. If you haven't noticed by now, I like BIG knives! 8)WIN_20210517_14_18_12_Pro.jpgWIN_20210517_14_17_37_Pro.jpg

Dang! You don't screw around do you? Eyes bad? You can see that one! I need one like that to show my daughters first boyfriends in a couple of years.
Just joking around though. Looks awesome Buddy! I like the shape!
Sorry to hear that customs kept two of your knives. That stinks!

LOL! Thanks Tom! That knife of mine would certainly keep any unwanted suitors at bay! Don't know exactly what the attraction to big knives for me is, I just know I like BIG, and don't like small. I was asked yesterday if the coffin shape of the knife had anything to do with the graveyard etch on the blade, and unfortunately no paperwork came with the knife so I really don't know if that's the case, but it sure seems logical. Thanks for the condolences too!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 6:18 pm

Paladin wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:55 am

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:35 am


Mark, there used to be a guy around here named Mr. Blister, he would say your knife is a HAWG! Big and beautiful.

Het!!

Ray

Ray! What the heck does HET mean??? I've seen it before on this forum but have no idea what it stands for, and it's driving me crazy!

Check your PMs.

Ray

TPK wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 5:12 pm

Stanwade wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 3:13 am Hi guys! Haven't been on for awhile.. I picked these two Brothers up a few months ago..love em'..they blow Rough Ryders out of the water, IMHO...fit, finish, snap-- all excellent...

Nice Ryan! Hope that brand shows up over here soon. Can't wait to get my hands on one of those beauties! Where are you guys buying that brand at? Maybe I could have one sent to my mom's house.

Tom! You can purchase Brothers knives from www.aliexpress.com , or www.dhgate.com , both Chinese sites, but reputable, and I believe Amazon sells them also. You might also check SMKW! Good luck!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 6:11 pm

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:34 am Wow MadMarco, I can see why you're mad. Can't believe they confiscate that many of your knives. Hope you win on appeal.


1972 Queen 50 year Drake Well Commemorative. I've had other Queens, all from this century or near. This one's action and snap, centering, bones, and walk and talk BLOW THEM AWAY. Still hard for me to comprehend why Case and Queen could build such great quality, beautiful knives in that era and then just quit making them only to re-tool and start making lower grade knives. Kills me. Saddens me too. If they kept making stuff like this I doubt they ever would have gone out of business and I would be buying more of them.

That is one beautiful Queen Iman. Those burnt bone covers are stunning. Very nice indeed! BTW, the appeal is finished and the big Frost was the only one of 3 they released, they kept 2 others to add to their personal collections!

Thanks my friend, sorry about the other 2. Do you know what happens to confiscated knives? Incredible if they just pocket them. License to steal.

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 7:05 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 6:11 pm

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:34 am Wow MadMarco, I can see why you're mad. Can't believe they confiscate that many of your knives. Hope you win on appeal.


1972 Queen 50 year Drake Well Commemorative. I've had other Queens, all from this century or near. This one's action and snap, centering, bones, and walk and talk BLOW THEM AWAY. Still hard for me to comprehend why Case and Queen could build such great quality, beautiful knives in that era and then just quit making them only to re-tool and start making lower grade knives. Kills me. Saddens me too. If they kept making stuff like this I doubt they ever would have gone out of business and I would be buying more of them.

That is one beautiful Queen Iman. Those burnt bone covers are stunning. Very nice indeed! BTW, the appeal is finished and the big Frost was the only one of 3 they released, they kept 2 others to add to their personal collections!

Thanks my friend, sorry about the other 2. Do you know what happens to confiscated knives? Incredible if they just pocket them. License to steal.

Thanks buddy! They CLAIM they destroy seized items in an incinerator, but I firmly believe many of them find their way into the personal collections of the Customs agents. It's not like the US where you can purchase lots of seized knives, they don't offer that here. They will argue that seizures are strictly controlled, but that's just more government side-stepping. They confiscate some very beautiful expensive knives, and not even idiots like them would destroy an item like that. As stupid as they are, they're not stupid about what's valuable. You're absolutely right about having a licence to steal, but we should say CROOKS with a licence to steal!

Paladin wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 6:35 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 6:18 pm

Paladin wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:55 am
Het!!

Ray

Ray! What the heck does HET mean??? I've seen it before on this forum but have no idea what it stands for, and it's driving me crazy!

Check your PMs.

Ray

Checked and replied, thanks Ray!

Stanwade wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 3:13 am Hi guys! Haven't been on for awhile.. I picked these two Brothers up a few months ago..love em'..they blow Rough Ryders out of the water, IMHO...fit, finish, snap-- all excellent...

Nice, Ryan.

TPK wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 5:15 pm

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 1:34 am Wow MadMarco, I can see why you're mad. Can't believe they confiscate that many of your knives. Hope you win on appeal.


1972 Queen 50 year Drake Well Commemorative. I've had other Queens, all from this century or near. This one's action and snap, centering, bones, and walk and talk BLOW THEM AWAY. Still hard for me to comprehend why Case and Queen could build such great quality, beautiful knives in that era and then just quit making them only to re-tool and start making lower grade knives. Kills me. Saddens me too. If they kept making stuff like this I doubt they ever would have gone out of business and I would be buying more of them.

Congrats on the great find I-Man! Awesome looking Barlow!

Thank you much, appreciate it very much and glad you like seeing them.

Every time I think I have all the Case 07 Mini Trappers I would ever need or want...somehow, magically, another one appears that Mini-T Monkey insists I can't possibly live without . This is the latest in that category:


Will it ever end?

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 12:05 am Will it ever end?

Seems that money will always be at your side. He does compel you to pick up nice knives, though!

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 12:05 am Every time I think I have all the Case 07 Mini Trappers I would ever need or want...somehow, magically, another one appears that Mini-T Monkey insists I can't possibly live without . This is the latest in that category:


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Will it ever end?

Very Nice "Q". You know the Monkey never rests!!

A 2014 with the horse shoe shield. I lust. AAPK is soooo bad for me.