All About Pocket Knives

ThatWeirdKnifeGuy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 09, 2025 1:29 am Am happy to add these two Colonials to my rotation. These came from the man himself, knifeaholic. When he posted that they came from the families of Colonial workers I was intrigued, and when I spied these two in the pile I had to inquire. I have not seen any adds or paperwork for this first pattern. Would be interested in doing so. Until then, I'm calling it the hawkman

The second is a model 2006 from the Swiss Master series. I have the 2008 but don't carry it often, it's a bit wide for the pocket. This 2006 is 2 layers thinner. It also has a narrower profile than the similar mountain guide, but has a scissors and a Phillips instead of a corkscrew. It'll definitely see pocket time.

These are in great shape. There's no natural light to be had at this time, so my pictures aren't doing them justice. They must have also beat the holiday rush. In spite of few extra hundred miles on the delivery route they showed up speedy quick.

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 2:44 am Picked up this IXL grafting knife with a bone handle.741.jpg739.jpg740.jpg

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 09, 2025 4:52 pm Great Pick-Ups everyone!

Just added another Appaloosa 99 to go with the pair I had. One of my favorite Case patterns and I love them with the Appaloosa Bone.


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doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 2:44 am Picked up this IXL grafting knife with a bone handle.741.jpg739.jpg740.jpg

woodwalker wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 2:56 am

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 2:44 am Picked up this IXL grafting knife with a bone handle.741.jpg739.jpg740.jpg

That's a cool knife Floyd! love that buttery color!!!

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:19 am

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 2:44 am Picked up this IXL grafting knife with a bone handle.741.jpg739.jpg740.jpg

Very nice, DLegg! Love the old IXL's.

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:28 am

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:19 am

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 2:44 am Picked up this IXL grafting knife with a bone handle.741.jpg739.jpg740.jpg

Very nice, DLegg! Love the old IXL's.

Thanks tmk. This may be the only IXL I have.

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:47 am

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:28 am

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:19 am

Very nice, DLegg! Love the old IXL's.

Thanks tmk. This may be the only IXL I have.

I have a few, this is the oldest one I have. I believe it's from the turn of the century..

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woodwalker wrote: ↑Tue Dec 09, 2025 5:12 pm

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 09, 2025 4:52 pm Just added another Appaloosa 99 to go with the pair I had. One of my favorite Case patterns and I love them with the Appaloosa Bone.

Amazing cutlery!!

cudgee wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 12:19 am Spectacular.

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:18 am Those are great, Kevin!

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:47 am

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:28 am

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:19 am

Very nice, DLegg! Love the old IXL's.

Thanks tmk. This may be the only IXL I have.

I have a few, this is the oldest one I have. I believe it's from the turn of the century..

IMG_2883.JPGIMG_2885.JPG

Ripster wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 12:52 am

ThatWeirdKnifeGuy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 09, 2025 1:29 am Am happy to add these two Colonials to my rotation. These came from the man himself, knifeaholic. When he posted that they came from the families of Colonial workers I was intrigued, and when I spied these two in the pile I had to inquire. I have not seen any adds or paperwork for this first pattern. Would be interested in doing so. Until then, I'm calling it the hawkman

The second is a model 2006 from the Swiss Master series. I have the 2008 but don't carry it often, it's a bit wide for the pocket. This 2006 is 2 layers thinner. It also has a narrower profile than the similar mountain guide, but has a scissors and a Phillips instead of a corkscrew. It'll definitely see pocket time.

These are in great shape. There's no natural light to be had at this time, so my pictures aren't doing them justice. They must have also beat the holiday rush. In spite of few extra hundred miles on the delivery route they showed up speedy quick.

That OLD Cutler knife has an interesting blade configuration. The model 2006 SM series looks new ! Great purchases .
Looks like you’re putting that old blue container to good use . Great way to repurpose an old item

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 2:54 pm

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:47 am

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Dec 10, 2025 3:28 am

Thanks tmk. This may be the only IXL I have.

I have a few, this is the oldest one I have. I believe it's from the turn of the century..

IMG_2883.JPGIMG_2885.JPG

Wonderful old knife.

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:12 pm Great pick-ups everyone!

Just scored these early 2008-09 Abalone & American Elk GECs from my buddy Gunsmoke Kelley.
Thanks again, Kelly, for these great additions.


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Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:16 pm

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:12 pm Just scored these early 2008-09 Abalone & American Elk GECs from my buddy Gunsmoke Kelley.
Thanks again, Kelly, for these great additions.

Congrats, all are beautiful finds.

robpa wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:48 pm All nice. some of the nicest elk ive seen.

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 11:49 pm

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:16 pm

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:12 pm Just scored these early 2008-09 Abalone & American Elk GECs from my buddy Gunsmoke Kelley.
Thanks again, Kelly, for these great additions.

Congrats, all are beautiful finds.

Thanks, Smitty! Appreciate your feedback and great to see ya posting again.

robpa wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:48 pm All nice. some of the nicest elk ive seen.

Thanks, Rob! Appreciate your feedback brother. I've never been a big fan of GEC American Elk due to the lack of color & character, but agree that these look better than most I've seen and added a couple more pictures with the pile sides.

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:12 pm Great pick-ups everyone!

Just scored these early 2008-09 Abalone & American Elk GECs from my buddy Gunsmoke Kelley.
Thanks again, Kelly, for these great additions.


1 Early GECs.jpg

1 Abalone Early GECs.jpg

1 Abalone 2008-09 GECs.jpg

1 American Elk GECs.jpg

1 2008 American Elk GECs.jpg

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:12 pm Great pick-ups everyone!

Just scored these early 2008-09 Abalone & American Elk GECs from my buddy Gunsmoke Kelley.
Thanks again, Kelly, for these great additions.


1 Early GECs.jpg

1 Abalone Early GECs.jpg

1 Abalone 2008-09 GECs.jpg

1 American Elk GECs.jpg

1 2008 American Elk GECs.jpg

woodwalker wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 8:50 pm A gentleman at church gifted me this Microtech Combat Tradoon today. Sure was happy to receive it. Its built like a tank and lightning fast!! I'm the bald dude!! Sure is nice to go to a good old country church where knives are allowed and shown off!!

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sun Dec 14, 2025 12:11 am

woodwalker wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 8:50 pm A gentleman at church gifted me this Microtech Combat Tradoon today. Sure was happy to receive it. Its built like a tank and lightning fast!! I'm the bald dude!! Sure is nice to go to a good old country church where knives are allowed and shown off!!

Kev, I think you win the award for the most "gifted" knives. You Have some great friends, and are a fine gentleman! Nice knife, too!

woodwalker wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 8:50 pm A gentleman at church gifted me this Microtech Combat Tradoon today. Sure was happy to receive it. Its built like a tank and lightning fast!! I'm the bald dude!! Sure is nice to go to a good old country church where knives are allowed and shown off!!