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Two Imperials for $8. One standard shell-handle jack (which I already have, although the shells on the one I have are smooth yellow), the other with the GM ignition key. Those with the key blanks have always intrigued me, and I've put off buying one for a long time.

I wonder why 3/4 of these GM key blank knives you see are uncut?

Ryan, Jerry & Cody...,Great looking knives gentlemen!

Got this one on the way.

Robi Klaas

Thanks for looking friends!

cody6268 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:58 pm Two Imperials for $8. One standard shell-handle jack (which I already have, although the shells on the one I have are smooth yellow), the other with the GM ignition key. Those with the key blanks have always intrigued me, and I've put off buying one for a long time.

I wonder why 3/4 of these GM key blank knives you see are uncut?

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Can't beat that deal Cody!!

cody6268 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:15 am This might sound embarrassing as someone who focuses on Schrades, but I didn't have an 8OT until now (not counting one I was given with the main blade busted off). I have several of its siblings, however. an SC505 (safety award for Norfolk Southern's local branch, the Pocahontas Division), 885UH( genuine stag, unknown LE as it was never finished at the factory) 885 King Ranch (Staglon), Sabre Monarch 231, and 89OT Blazer (serrated sheepsfoot)

That is, until now. This one was $25 shipped, which is just about right to me (as I'm spending more, and putting more focus on bone and stag handles these days). Not too beat up, however. Gonna definitely use this one. I'm waiting until I can find an older one with the match strike pull for the collection. The 231 has that, and it's a gorgeous knife.

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Very nice. You'll enjoy that one Cody.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:52 pm I have this on it's way. Tracking says it has departed Knoxville, TN. It may get here tomorrow. If not, then likely Saturday. Sellers picture of course.

Yesssssss Me Likey!!

TPK wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:20 pm Ryan, Jerry & Cody...,Great looking knives gentlemen!

Got this one on the way.

Robi Klaas

Thanks for looking friends!

Nice Tom. You will like that one. I've got one in my EDC group. Slightly different scales than yours, but a good pattern to carry. Congrats Bud!!

Stanwade wrote: ↑Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:53 pm Cool pick ups guys ..

These three are on the way... Queen and two Brothers.

All 3 beautiful Ryan! Congrats and enjoy them!

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:20 pm

cody6268 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:58 pm Two Imperials for $8. One standard shell-handle jack (which I already have, although the shells on the one I have are smooth yellow), the other with the GM ignition key. Those with the key blanks have always intrigued me, and I've put off buying one for a long time.

I wonder why 3/4 of these GM key blank knives you see are uncut?

s-l1600ISHKBK.jpg

Can't beat that deal Cody!!

cody6268 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:15 am This might sound embarrassing as someone who focuses on Schrades, but I didn't have an 8OT until now (not counting one I was given with the main blade busted off). I have several of its siblings, however. an SC505 (safety award for Norfolk Southern's local branch, the Pocahontas Division), 885UH( genuine stag, unknown LE as it was never finished at the factory) 885 King Ranch (Staglon), Sabre Monarch 231, and 89OT Blazer (serrated sheepsfoot)

That is, until now. This one was $25 shipped, which is just about right to me (as I'm spending more, and putting more focus on bone and stag handles these days). Not too beat up, however. Gonna definitely use this one. I'm waiting until I can find an older one with the match strike pull for the collection. The 231 has that, and it's a gorgeous knife.

s-l1600ISC8OT1.jpg

Very nice. You'll enjoy that one Cody.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:52 pm I have this on it's way. Tracking says it has departed Knoxville, TN. It may get here tomorrow. If not, then likely Saturday. Sellers picture of course.

Yesssssss Me Likey!!

TPK wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:20 pm Ryan, Jerry & Cody...,Great looking knives gentlemen!

Got this one on the way.

Robi Klaas

Thanks for looking friends!

Nice Tom. You will like that one. I've got one in my EDC group. Slightly different scales than yours, but a good pattern to carry. Congrats Bud!!

Thanks Smitty! Made in China but made very well. I have 4 RK Stockman's in my EDC rotation & I really like those 4. Anyone know what that one blade form is called? Or does it not have a special name. I don't know.

TPK wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:20 pm Ryan, Jerry & Cody...,Great looking knives gentlemen!

Got this one on the way.

Robi Klaas

Thanks for looking friends!

Beautiful!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:05 am

Stanwade wrote: ↑Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:53 pm Cool pick ups guys ..

These three are on the way... Queen and two Brothers.

All 3 beautiful Ryan! Congrats and enjoy them!

Thanks, Mark!

royal0014 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 10:39 am Hooked this pos Colonial out of the 'bay yesterday. A mere $8.00
Why, you ask? Simply because the secondary blade is positioned in front of the main.
That was my sole draw to it.

Chris, if you feel like you "need" a reason for buying a knife, that's as good a reason as any.


Had my trotline set & snagged this one outta the bay in the middle of the night while I slept. Hen & Rooster Mini-Trapper (what else )

TPK wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:20 pm Ryan, Jerry & Cody...,Great looking knives gentlemen!

Got this one on the way.

Robi Klaas

Thanks for looking friends!

Very nice Tom, it's a good looking knife.

dlr110 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:45 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:20 pm Ryan, Jerry & Cody...,Great looking knives gentlemen!

Got this one on the way.

Robi Klaas

Thanks for looking friends!

Very nice Tom, it's a good looking knife.

Stanwade wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 8:17 am

TPK wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:20 pm Ryan, Jerry & Cody...,Great looking knives gentlemen!

Got this one on the way.

Robi Klaas

Thanks for looking friends!

Beautiful!

Thanks guys! Appreciate it!

royal0014 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 10:39 am Hooked this pos Colonial out of the 'bay yesterday. A mere $8.00
Why, you ask? Simply because the secondary blade is positioned in front of the main.
That was my sole draw to it.

Can't go wrong for $8. Good deal!

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:55 am

royal0014 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 10:39 am Hooked this pos Colonial out of the 'bay yesterday. A mere $8.00
Why, you ask? Simply because the secondary blade is positioned in front of the main.
That was my sole draw to it.

Chris, if you feel like you "need" a reason for buying a knife, that's as good a reason as any.

Had my trotline set & snagged this one outta the bay in the middle of the night while I slept. Hen & Rooster Mini-Trapper (what else )

Nice catch!

Picked up this 2" Friedrich Hartkopf Solingen today. Sellers description: "Heavy"

Thanks for looking friends!

I had been passing on this knife for a couple of years at already highly discounted $60 and $70 prices. Recently, I noticed Sierra Trading Post had them on sale for $40 (albeit, I did have to pay $8 shipping on top of that), and finally decided to get one.


Victorinox (formerly Wenger) RangerGrip 71 Gardener. The RangerGrips have a longer blade (they're about an inch longer closed than the big Vics; 111mm vs. 130mm) and saw, and this version has large scissors as well. Part of the reason I passed on this model is that there are no screwdrivers at all. I figure I'll carry this one with my multitool when working. I'm hoping the very expensive RangerGrip Boatsman ($150 at the cheapest right now) goes on a similar discount. It has pliers, as does the cheaper Rangergrip 74.
Also, this French oldie. The seller had a really nice three-blade Solingen-made Bayer electrician's knife, and in the end, I thought I'd win that knife, and was sort of interested in this one, even though it kinda looked worn out; so I put a cheap bid in. Well, I won that for $15 shipped, but not the knife I really wanted.

The brand according to the seller is "Coursolle". It's a four-bladed knife. There are two cutting blades, a saw, as well as a punch. I think the liners and bolsters may be iron. Looks to be a pretty old knife. That being said, I've seen similar ones in as bad of a shape, and sellers wanted MUCH more.

TPK wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:53 pm Picked up this 2" Friedrich Hartkopf Solingen today. Sellers description: "Heavy"

Thanks for looking friends!

Umm, yeah, I'd call that one heavy Seriously though, I usually carry something this size around the house because anything bigger is a brick in sweatpants, and 99% of what I need to do in the house is easily handled by a sub-2" blade.

cody6268 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:08 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:53 pm Picked up this 2" Friedrich Hartkopf Solingen today. Sellers description: "Heavy"

Thanks for looking friends!

Umm, yeah, I'd call that one heavy Seriously though, I usually carry something this size around the house because anything bigger is a brick in sweatpants, and 99% of what I need to do in the house is easily handled by a sub-2" blade.

Nice looking knives Cody! I like that HOK! I don't have any Wenger knives yet. Let us know how they are when you get it.

Awaiting shipment on this Weidmannsheil lock back in Mother of Pearl.

Railsplitter wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:34 pm Awaiting shipment on this Weidmannsheil lock back in Mother of Pearl.

Wow! That is a beautiful knife Rick. Can't wait to see your pics!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:27 pm

Railsplitter wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:34 pm Awaiting shipment on this Weidmannsheil lock back in Mother of Pearl.

Wow! That is a beautiful knife Rick. Can't wait to see your pics!

Thanks, Mark.

Well, I finally got an email from Sheppard Hills with a tracking # that this was headed my way. If I'm lucky by Saturday. But the way the usps has been, who knows.
2021 Case XX 6.5249 Copperhead. Can't wait to Coon finger and chicken eye it.

That's a beauty, Smitty!

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:10 am That's a beauty, Smitty!

Thanks. I hope it will be TMK. The BoneStag seems to differ sometimes from lot to lot. But I will definitely post some pics when it arrives.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:17 am

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:10 am That's a beauty, Smitty!

Thanks. I hope it will be TMK. The BoneStag seems to differ sometimes from lot to lot. But I will definitely post some pics when it arrives.

I'm a fan of BoneStag and Copperheads so for me, that's a winner from two directions. And maybe you could post it over in the new Copperhead thread. Kinda help get that one off the ground. (viewtopic.php?f=2&t=70320)

That looks like a good one Smitty.