All About Pocket Knives

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:51 pm Delivered today.

Now that’s a dandy , worth the wait . Do you know if they come with pocket clip?

Marc and Smitty, thanks for the kind words!

Mark, some beautiful stag! Are those American-made?

Rick, I have issues with FedEx, mostly that the drivers dont don't follow one simple instruction: "do not leave articles on porch!" But they're a lot more expeditious thsn USPS. (By the way, I'll share my initial impressions of the Buck 112 soon.)

David, the denim micarta looks great.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:13 pm

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:58 pm 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

Nice saves Kerry! Those 2 old soldiers have plenty of mileage left in em'! Enjoy!

Thanks Marco! They are pretty lame to some of these other pickups!

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:14 pm

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:58 pm 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

Nice ones TMK!

petekuhn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:59 pm The Valley forge & Hsb came in the mail. Was buy it now for a knife lot on ebay. The scout and moose found at flea market.

Awesome finds Pete!!

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:51 pm 873355A8-60B6-4132-BAF6-57763A3731C7.jpeg9B0F9048-2A9B-4959-B759-ECB9759438D7.jpeg1CF46D2D-C8F3-49B3-8CFD-F53F89112DEE.jpeg

Today’s haul
John

Very nice John!! Those Blue Denim Micarta handles look really nice.

Thanks Smitty!

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:44 am Marc and Smitty, thanks for the kind words!

Mark, some beautiful stag! Are those American-made?

Rick, I have issues with FedEx, mostly that the drivers dont don't follow one simple instruction: "do not leave articles on porch!" But they're a lot more expeditious thsn USPS. (By the way, I'll share my initial impressions of the Buck 112 soon.)

Dan, yes they are. Made in 2001. Parts came from Queen with final assembly in Gladstone MI.

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:44 am Marc and Smitty, thanks for the kind words!

Mark, some beautiful stag! Are those American-made?

Rick, I have issues with FedEx, mostly that the drivers dont don't follow one simple instruction: "do not leave articles on porch!" But they're a lot more expeditious thsn USPS. (By the way, I'll share my initial impressions of the Buck 112 soon.)

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:14 am New arrivals today. More to add to my Dave Shirley Marbles collection. After getting these two, I wish I had bid higher on the other two that got away. The pictures on these were so poor I was hoping that they were decent, but after I saw this Congress, I about fell out of my chair. Hands down this is the best Congress in my collection. You don’t often see the bark on stag right up to the bolsters like this on a Congress. To say that I am pleased is putting it mildly.

Now those are some very sharp looking knives and deserve a good display spot!

Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:26 am

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:51 pm Delivered today.

Now that’s a dandy , worth the wait . Do you know if they come with pocket clip?

If you're talking about the Buck 722, yes they do. 4 positions. Mark & Pile, both ends.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:39 am

Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:26 am

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:51 pm Delivered today.

Now that’s a dandy , worth the wait . Do you know if they come with pocket clip?

If you're talking about the Buck 722, yes they do. 4 positions. Mark & Pile, both ends.

Thanks Jerry,reason was wondering is that being a lefty like a clip that has mounting options. This Buck may be the ticket for this lefty.

petekuhn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:59 pm The Valley forge & Hsb came in the mail. Was buy it now for a knife lot on ebay. The scout and moose found at flea market.

Four great looking finds Pete! Welcome to the AAPK!

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:51 pm Today’s haul
John

Nice finds John! They look great!

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:58 pm 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!

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:14 am New arrivals today. More to add to my Dave Shirley Marbles collection. After getting these two, I wish I had bid higher on the other two that got away. The pictures on these were so poor I was hoping that they were decent, but after I saw this Congress, I about fell out of my chair. Hands down this is the best Congress in my collection. You don’t often see the bark on stag right up to the bolsters like this on a Congress. To say that I am pleased is putting it mildly.

Beautiful Knives Mark!

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:51 pm Delivered today.

Great looking Buck Jerry! I like it!

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:45 pm Marc, thank you. Rest assured l will be on the hunt for more Camillus 27s!

Toomanyknives, Pete, John, and Jerry: all nice pick-ups. Here are mine: five knives, plus a knife roll. Top to bottom: Buck 112 (to be seen later), Victorinox Fisherman, Victorinox Pioneer (thanks, jmh58; your end of the trade goes out on Monday!), Victorinox Farmer in limited edition green Alox, and Victorinox Bantam (red Alox, just like one I previously showed).

Great knives! Congrats Buddy!

dlr110 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:29 am Saw these on Thursday, ordered them the same day from SMKW
and they were just delivered by FedEx. That is one of the fastest
deliveries I've received.

Very nice set David! Congrats Buddy!

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:22 pm

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:51 pm Today’s haul
John

Nice finds John! They look great!

Thank You Tom!! Not a lotta SAK love here!!
John

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.

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:28 pm

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:14 am New arrivals today. More to add to my Dave Shirley Marbles collection. After getting these two, I wish I had bid higher on the other two that got away. The pictures on these were so poor I was hoping that they were decent, but after I saw this Congress, I about fell out of my chair. Hands down this is the best Congress in my collection. You don’t often see the bark on stag right up to the bolsters like this on a Congress. To say that I am pleased is putting it mildly.

Beautiful Knives Mark!

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

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:55 pm 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?

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:14 am New arrivals today. More to add to my Dave Shirley Marbles collection. After getting these two, I wish I had bid higher on the other two that got away. The pictures on these were so poor I was hoping that they were decent, but after I saw this Congress, I about fell out of my chair. Hands down this is the best Congress in my collection. You don’t often see the bark on stag right up to the bolsters like this on a Congress. To say that I am pleased is putting it mildly.

Two beautiful knives Mark. Exceptional stag on both of those. Glad you're so pleased. Congratulations!

dlr110 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:29 am Saw these on Thursday, ordered them the same day from SMKW
and they were just delivered by FedEx. That is one of the fastest
deliveries I've received.

Very nice set David. All beautiful knives. Congrats!

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:55 pm 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.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 6:40 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:55 pm 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.

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:57 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:28 pm

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:14 am New arrivals today. More to add to my Dave Shirley Marbles collection. After getting these two, I wish I had bid higher on the other two that got away. The pictures on these were so poor I was hoping that they were decent, but after I saw this Congress, I about fell out of my chair. Hands down this is the best Congress in my collection. You don’t often see the bark on stag right up to the bolsters like this on a Congress. To say that I am pleased is putting it mildly.

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.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 6:27 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:55 pm 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!