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That looks good WoodGuy!

arizonaranchman wrote:That looks good WoodGuy!

Thanks! I was beginning to think no one liked it.
Cool! It looks better in person, it's like a mirror.

arizonaranchman wrote:That looks good WoodGuy!

Indeed. I also like the what the mink oil did to the GEC pouch. Will have to try that.

I still need some bloodwood, by the way. Crossing my fingers we'll see a 73 in it soon.

Wood-Guy wrote:I was beginning to think no one liked it.

I like it, but I also use a pocket sheath like you do. Im guessing the other school of thought is people who toss the knife in with their keys and change. They would possibly prefer a more matte finish.

Me personally, I like smooth and shiny. In fact, I would polish the wood too, not just the metal

congrats on the beautiful woods, thanks for posting pics.

speaking of beautiful wood, I just got my first African Blackwood, and wow, that stuff is slick and greasy, and I love it!

the Sheepfoot is Blackwood, the Spear is Gabon Ebony. Will have to get a better pic, but for now, this

Nice TC's Jon. I got me one of the sheepsfoot coming in the walnut wood.
Yeah... I like the thought of patina, but when I start to see some specs, I feel like I must act. And so I did!

biglmbass wrote:

arizonaranchman wrote:That looks good WoodGuy!

Indeed. I also like the what the mink oil did to the GEC pouch. Will have to try that.

I still need some bloodwood, by the way. Crossing my fingers we'll see a 73 in it soon.

Yeah the mink oil is great for darkening & softening up the leather... The one under the beavertail has been treated several times over and it's great! I am still working on the others, it will take some time for those I think... different leather/thicker.
Definitely need to get ya one of those bloodwoods... They don't disappoint. Especially in the sunlight.

I'll have to try the mink oil treatment. You're going to like that walnut Barlow. Got mine earlier in the week.

biglmbass wrote:I'll have to try the mink oil treatment. You're going to like that walnut Barlow. Got mine earlier in the week.

I hope so. it was between that and the African blackwood. decisions, decisions...
I think your right.

Decisions Decisions.. I could not decide between the Blackwood and the Walnut.. So after receiving a Blackwood Single and double blade pair, I ordered a Walnut single..

Now to pick 2 or 3 to leave the house:



Todays picks



Locked and loaded, ready for departure

Did some more work on my EDCs today... I got these two done. all polished up.
#56 Ben hogan in ebony wood & #12 toothpick in jigged Brazilian cherry wood.

Babying the new arrival on the way out of the house

Nice walnut Charlow Jon, congrats!
I just picked up an African blackwood to keep my walnut wood company.

Just dropped my brand new #15EO Sheepfoot Jack in my pocket this morning (first GEC to ever ride in my pocket - had to make myself do it). Gonna carry it all week and see if it is really as perfect as I think it is. OH

I'm sure you won't be disappointed O.H.

I finally got ahold of a #72lb in cocobolo with a clip blade. good thing for another run of 72s & 73s! I needed a carry with a lanyard hole. something tells me I will have this one on me at all times... the rotation doesn't apply to this one.

That #72, is going to make ya' a great EDC !!!!!! and ya' have that ""Barry Lanyard"" on it for dress !!!!

I've been EDC'ing this Ol' Stag #72, for about three years now** ( easy on the fingernails & and just my size**** )

I see ya recognized the lanyard. yep... It was on an ebony with a spear but I just couldn't bring myself to carry it, too good looking. yeah... The cocobolo will be a 24/7 back-up. on me at most times.

Yep!

GEC #42 Missouri Trapper, S/No. 31.

The Trapper has been in my pocket for most of the day, an absolute joy to carry. The Stag is pretty special too.

Good looking #42 gundy! stag looks great! Great everyday companion.

This one is in my current rotation. I almost always have a GEC at my side.

Good pattern, great blade combination. it looks like it gets put to work.

Got this one in today. #72lb ebony wood with clip blade, the counterpart to my cocobolo.
The hardest part will be which one gets more carry time... decisions...decisions...

I've been giving Ben quite a work out lately camping out on the river, from peeling potato's to cleaning fish and he seem's to like it.

My favorite carry is a back pocket sheath by D.M. Taylor.

Good looking knife! looks like its well enjoyed. very nice sheath as well.

Thank you Ryan...nice 72's you have and yes a tough chose. This one as been a user from day one and has preformed well....

Bob