All About Pocket Knives

Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:50 pm Very impressive, Ken, how's the action?
Cool little autos like that one are the kind of knives that will help automatic knives to someday lose their stigma of being vicious evil weapons carried only by criminals, cuz a knife like that could easily be thought of as a gentleman's vest-pocket fingernail cleaner that anyone would carry.
A really handsome little folder!

It fires right open, but the release button is a difficult to operate.

Got this one in on Saturday. I ordered it last month as soon as I saw it on the cover of the Shepherd Hills Cutlery catalog. It went immediately to back order so it hadn’t been made yet. Case Barnboard jigged bone Barlow. Overall I’m happy with the fit and finish of this one. The blades are better centered then I’ve come to expect with Case. The run up is still my biggest complaint with Case knives. But it sure is a pretty knife and will look good next to the purple Barnboard jigged barlow I bought a couple of months ago.

Two Rough Riders received for Christmas today. the copper knife fits into my copper collection and the tiny Nute blade will be a fun mini-pocket carry after I get a lanyard braided.

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:14 am Got this one in on Saturday. I ordered it last month as soon as I saw it on the cover of the Shepherd Hills Cutlery catalog. It went immediately to back order so it hadn’t been made yet. Case Barnboard jigged bone Barlow. Overall I’m happy with the fit and finish of this one. The blades are better centered then I’ve come to expect with Case. The run up is still my biggest complaint with Case knives. But it sure is a pretty knife and will look good next to the purple Barnboard jigged barlow I bought a couple of months ago.

Mark, how's the snap and half stop on the barlow? I swore not to buy another Case without handling it first but....

RedRaiderRick wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:59 am

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:14 am Got this one in on Saturday. I ordered it last month as soon as I saw it on the cover of the Shepherd Hills Cutlery catalog. It went immediately to back order so it hadn’t been made yet. Case Barnboard jigged bone Barlow. Overall I’m happy with the fit and finish of this one. The blades are better centered then I’ve come to expect with Case. The run up is still my biggest complaint with Case knives. But it sure is a pretty knife and will look good next to the purple Barnboard jigged barlow I bought a couple of months ago.

Mark, how's the snap and half stop on the barlow? I swore not to buy another Case without handling it first but....

The snap is good and so are the half stops. Very solid feel, just like most Case knives.

My sweet wife with generous help from our own Mr. Kennedy gave me this wonderful old Alfred Williams United States Navy knife for Christmas.

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:13 pm My sweet wife with generous help from our own Mr. Kennedy gave me this wonderful old Alfred Williams United States Navy knife for Christmas. 20231226_095558.jpg20231226_095616.jpg20231226_095802.jpg

Very impressive, Floyd, I really like the looks of that one! Great gift!

Waukonda wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:37 pm

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:13 pm My sweet wife with generous help from our own Mr. Kennedy gave me this wonderful old Alfred Williams United States Navy knife for Christmas. 20231226_095558.jpg20231226_095616.jpg20231226_095802.jpg

Very impressive, Floyd, I really like the looks of that one! Great gift!

Thanks Ike.

An 18 pocket worn from my son

garddogg56 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:42 pm An 18 pocket worn from my son

Knice.

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:13 pm ...wonderful old Alfred Williams United States Navy knife...

Great old knife, Floyd It looks like it has a lifetime of tales to tell of the many places it's been, jobs it has done and hands it has known.

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:13 pm My sweet wife with generous help from our own Mr. Kennedy gave me this wonderful old Alfred Williams United States Navy knife for Christmas. 20231226_095558.jpg20231226_095616.jpg20231226_095802.jpg

Congrats, that has cool written all over it. Cool wife .

This came in the mail today .. "got me another one" for the collection.
I have been collecting Buck fixed blades, 110s, and the 300 series mostly, as well as Alpha Hunters. I like 'em all! This is my first 500 series ... will have to "get me another one". This is my first purchase from an AAPK member since I joined. Got it from Kennedy Knives. Great experience!

Like to add, I have done some posting since joining, but have not mentioned I am new. I was a lurker ... if that is the right word for about 1 1/2 years. I am glad I joined! Should have done it sooner ... This is a great site to be a member of! Many thanks to all for the info I have gleaned from your posts!

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:13 pm My sweet wife with generous help from our own Mr. Kennedy gave me this wonderful old Alfred Williams United States Navy knife for Christmas. 20231226_095558.jpg20231226_095616.jpg20231226_095802.jpg

What a great score, DLegg! Merry Christmas! Kudos to Mr. Kennedy! Gary is the best!

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:13 pm My sweet wife with generous help from our own Mr. Kennedy gave me this wonderful old Alfred Williams United States Navy knife for Christmas. 20231226_095558.jpg20231226_095616.jpg20231226_095802.jpg

Hi Floyd nice Pictures it does that knife justice thanks for posting it and happy New Year

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:49 pm This came in the mail today .. "got me another one" for the collection.
I have been collecting Buck fixed blades, 110s, and the 300 series mostly, as well as Alpha Hunters. I like 'em all! This is my first 500 series ... will have to "get me another one". This is my first purchase from an AAPK member since I joined. Got it from Kennedy Knives. Great experience!

Like to add, I have done some posting since joining, but have not mentioned I am new. I was a lurker ... if that is the right word for about 1 1/2 years. I am glad I joined! Should have done it sooner ... This is a great site to be a member of! Many thanks to all for the info I have gleaned from your posts!

I know that it was a nice Buck 550 but your pictures Knocks it out of the park
Thanks

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:18 pm

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:13 pm My sweet wife with generous help from our own Mr. Kennedy gave me this wonderful old Alfred Williams United States Navy knife for Christmas. 20231226_095558.jpg20231226_095616.jpg20231226_095802.jpg

What a great score, DLegg! Merry Christmas! Kudos to Mr. Kennedy! Gary is the best!

Thanks for the kind words miss seeing you at Blade this year

Thanks Q, Iman and 2manyknives. And thank again Gary.

Corn Creek K's, a very sweet knife.

kennedy knives wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:27 pm

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:49 pm This came in the mail today .. "got me another one" for the collection.
I have been collecting Buck fixed blades, 110s, and the 300 series mostly, as well as Alpha Hunters. I like 'em all! This is my first 500 series ... will have to "get me another one". This is my first purchase from an AAPK member since I joined. Got it from Kennedy Knives. Great experience!

Like to add, I have done some posting since joining, but have not mentioned I am new. I was a lurker ... if that is the right word for about 1 1/2 years. I am glad I joined! Should have done it sooner ... This is a great site to be a member of! Many thanks to all for the info I have gleaned from your posts!

I know that it was a nice Buck 550 but your pictures Knocks it out of the park
Thanks

Thanks Gary ... it's a keeper!!

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:36 pm Thanks Q, Iman and 2manyknives. And thank again Gary.

Corn Creek K's, a very sweet knife.

Thanks doglegg ... that's a very nice present you got from your wife.

ken98k wrote: ↑Mon Dec 25, 2023 9:52 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:50 pm Very impressive, Ken, how's the action?
Cool little autos like that one are the kind of knives that will help automatic knives to someday lose their stigma of being vicious evil weapons carried only by criminals, cuz a knife like that could easily be thought of as a gentleman's vest-pocket fingernail cleaner that anyone would carry.
A really handsome little folder!

It fires right open, but the release button is a difficult to operate.

There had to be at least one flaw for it to be selling for the price it is, I guess that's the one.
Thx for the info!

Beautiful coloring on your new Case, Mark, and it sure seems Moki's have ruined your outlook on other run-ups. What can ya do, it might cause you to appreciate your Moki's that much more, and that's a good thing!

That's a great pair of R/R's there, Jeeper, the copper on those almost makes it a totally different knife. I have a copy of their teenie-tiny "Cub" with emerald green covers, and even that tiny little knife is rock-solid. Yep, I'm a R/R fan!

Wow, somebody loves you, Floyd, what an exceptional knife. I've only had friendly professional interactions when dealing with Gary, he's a sharp businessman yet helpful and accommodating to your needs, in other words, he's a great guy!

It looks like you also have folks who think you're pretty o.k., Dogg, that's one cool trapper your son gave you. I wasn't sure if "pocket worn from my son" meant worn-down or worn-carried, but judging by it's condition I'm goin' with the former!

What a beautiful Buck you have there, CCC, and right outta the series I admire the most. Is yours a 500/501....or? I really like how they have the blade blending nice n' smoothly into the handle at the tang, much better than the clip-point look, IMO. Welcome, man!
And imagine that, Gary/Kennedy Knives involved in yet another pleasant and easy transaction, my goodness!

garddogg56 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:42 pm An 18 pocket worn from my son

Nice Guarddog!! Those 18"s are sweet carrying knives for sure and that one is Sweet!!

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:13 pm My sweet wife with generous help from our own Mr. Kennedy gave me this wonderful old Alfred Williams United States Navy knife for Christmas. 20231226_095558.jpg20231226_095616.jpg20231226_095802.jpg

Man Floyd, you must have been good!! What a sweet knife and a sweet wife you have!! Glad for you!! Enjoy!!

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:49 pm This came in the mail today .. "got me another one" for the collection.
I have been collecting Buck fixed blades, 110s, and the 300 series mostly, as well as Alpha Hunters. I like 'em all! This is my first 500 series ... will have to "get me another one". This is my first purchase from an AAPK member since I joined. Got it from Kennedy Knives. Great experience!

Like to add, I have done some posting since joining, but have not mentioned I am new. I was a lurker ... if that is the right word for about 1 1/2 years. I am glad I joined! Should have done it sooner ... This is a great site to be a member of! Many thanks to all for the info I have gleaned from your posts!

Very nice Buck!! Congratts!!