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[Quick Steel]

Iman, Hanwei, originally headquartered in Taiwan by Paul Chen, has always produced quality swords and knives. His products were produced by his own workers in his own shop and foundry in Dalian.As well as personally by himself. When he was not satisfied with the quality of steel he was receiving he made and produced his own steel. I understand that the Chen family sold the company and is no longer connected with Hanwei. But Mr. Chen's operations were always first class.

Was this knife produced when Chen had the business or is it more recent? I don't know, but if it is a recent model that would be a very good sign
that Hanwei's tradition of quality is continuing.

[Papa Bones]

It seems that I've come down with a bad case of Stag fever (actually, the fever for Stag is always present, but lately the intensity has gone into overdrive). Saw this little 3½" barehead jack and immediately fell head over heels for the Stag and bought it without any idea where it was made or by whom. Both blades have a bear trap gator snap!!

No tang stamps, just a verrrry faint, almost invisible blade etch that can barely be seen when the blade is angled just so under certain light (and nearly impossible to photograph). As best I can tell, the etch says WESKE over USA inside a diamond, something like this:

That's what it looks like to me. Very nice knife and gotta love the scales. Great find "Q"

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Very nice Garry. I’m sure the quality is excellent on that knife. There are some very impressive and high quality knives made in China. Not all Chinese knives are of low quality. I’ve owned a couple of Rike knives and I would put them up against any knife made.
This one does look interesting and looks like it could be used for regular cutting and for defense in the half open position.

[Railsplitter]

This unusual pattern comes from Hanwei. The lock is activated by the large button on the handle. The F&F are superb, something akin to a finely made time piece.

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Very nice and very unique. A fine piece for any collection.

[Quick Steel]

Thank you Mark and Rick. Mark, yes the knife can certainly be used either with the blade extended or as a push knife if in the half open position.

I will just use it as a display piece.

[Loose Arrow]

I thought I'd share this gem I received with everyone.

[Quick Steel]

That is a gem, LA. I have nearly identical but it does not have the one hand opening blade. Plus the blade etch reads Bright Leaf Virginia.

[Loose Arrow]

That is a gem, LA. I have nearly identical but it does not have the one hand opening blade. Plus the blade etch reads Bright Leaf Virginia.

Nice! Thanks QS. Unlike many, you've been good people with me since day one joining AAPK and I appreciate it.

*Since the USPS lost the last one a few weeks back, I was very fortunate to have seen the same one come up again.

[Dan In MI]

*Since the USPS lost the last one a few weeks back, I was very fortunate to have seen the same one come up again.

Naturally, that's the one they'd lose. Glad you found another. It has a lot of neat little details on it!

[Loose Arrow]

*Since the USPS lost the last one a few weeks back, I was very fortunate to have seen the same one come up again.

Naturally, that's the one they'd lose. Glad you found another. It has a lot of neat little details on it!

Thanks Dan! Here's another one that came in today as well.

[Dan In MI]

Are those genuine or imitation mother-of-pearl covers? Regardless, that's a real looker!

[Sharpnshinyknives]

That tobacco Barlow is a beauty LA, really sweet. That would look good in my Barlow collection.

[Loose Arrow]

Are those genuine or imitation mother-of-pearl covers? Regardless, that's a real looker!

Thanks Dan, they're genuine.

That tobacco Barlow is a beauty LA, really sweet. That would look good in my Barlow collection.

Thank you Mark!
I could only imagine what your Barlow collection looks like.

[Ripster]

I thought I'd share this gem I received with everyone.

That’s a dandy lookin Gem
Have yourself a good weekend ,stay cool.

[Loose Arrow]

I thought I'd share this gem I received with everyone.

That’s a dandy lookin Gem
Have yourself a good weekend ,stay cool.

Thanks Ripster! You as well.
I got a 14hr trip to make this weekend
and I'm already procrastinating.
Sometimes I just want to relax.

[QTCut5]

Couple more new arrivals this week to add to the pile.

[TPK]

Nice finds Q! I especially like that Shefield England!
The picture is a bit dark. Is that bone or wood scales on that one? Either way, I like it!

[jerryd6818]

Ronnie, wonderful Doc.

~Q~, fine looking Taylor.

[Steamboat Willie]

I thought I'd share this gem I received with everyone.

LA, that’s a gorgeous rig!

QT, you too with that Sheffield job!

This GEC Beaver Tail arrived just in time for steam weekend!

[TPK]

Great for you Willie! Looks beautiful! Have a great weekend!

[Ivoryman]

Nice Wharn from Sheffield Q, love the eye on the stamp and great blade.
Steamboat Willie, that's a coup yourself, always love a beaver shield too. Go OSU Beavers! Nice wood and jigging. Nice GEC everything.

[Papa Bones]

Couple more new arrivals this week to add to the pile.

very nice additions "Q". The Taylor is awesome. Great looking CRKT's also.

This GEC Beaver Tail arrived just in time for steam weekend!

She's a beaut!!

[Loose Arrow]

Ronnie, wonderful Doc.

LA, that’s a gorgeous rig!

Thanks Jerry and Steamboat, I appreciate it. Have a safe weekend.

[TPK]

Ronnie, wonderful Doc.

LA, that’s a gorgeous rig!

Thanks Jerry and Steamboat, I appreciate it. Have a safe weekend.

Hey LA,

Sorry, I missed your two new additions on the last page. Man those are both sweet looking knives!
Congrats on the nice finds!

Your name is Ronnie? Cool! That was my Dad's name too!

[TPK]

Added this 2004 Puma Bantam 673 to my collection. I'm really happy I could finally pick up one of these after chasing them for the last couple of years. I don't know why, I was so obsessed on having one of these but I was. And don't tell anybody but having ONE didn't make thinks any better either. I just love the size and the looks of them! Like the way I love the looks of a "72" pattern. Just something about em that pleases me more than Pop-Tarts!

I Couldn't really capture the bright red color of the scales on film but here it is. I'll try taking some better pictures of it for the knife photography thread.

Thanks for looking friends!