All About Pocket Knives

Lansky1 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 1:11 am Titusville Cutlery Lexingtonian coffin jack.

Pretty knife

Lansky1 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 1:59 am If I may be a bit self serving ... I came up with a wharncliffe mod to a Case Muskrat, affectionately coined on AAPK as the "ratcliffe" ... "rat" for muskrat; "cliffe" for wharncliffe. Most folks seem to like the result.

I agree with "most folks". The result is another pretty knife.

Gtrclktr-351 wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2026 11:09 pm

Lansky1 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 1:11 am Titusville Cutlery Lexingtonian coffin jack.

Pretty knife

Lansky1 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 1:59 am If I may be a bit self serving ... I came up with a wharncliffe mod to a Case Muskrat, affectionately coined on AAPK as the "ratcliffe" ... "rat" for muskrat; "cliffe" for wharncliffe. Most folks seem to like the result.

I agree with "most folks". The result is another pretty knife.

Thanks Bill ... I think the ratcliffe shares the curve more like a traditional wharncliffe as compared to the longer factory "improved muskrat" blade, which is actually more like an elongated sheepsfoot blade.

Rookie wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2026 7:42 pm I just got this photo done this morning, and posted on the website and social media. The next Cougar release is in Abalone and Crosscut Mammoth. 30 of each made. Like all Tuna Valley knives, these have the 154CM steel blade and spring.

Those are Gorgeous, Carl!

Thanks guys. The knifemaker had 5 of each ready when I stopped over the weekend to grab one of each for pictures. He was working on finishing the rest soon, and all are headed out to dealers.

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2026 2:44 am Those are Gorgeous, Carl!

Kevin are you going to the Canton, OH show this coming weekend, or the Knoxville knife show end of May? I'm going to both of those.

Rookie wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2026 4:12 am Thanks guys. The knifemaker had 5 of each ready when I stopped over the weekend to grab one of each for pictures. He was working on finishing the rest soon, and all are headed out to dealers.

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2026 2:44 am Those are Gorgeous, Carl!

Kevin are you going to the Canton, OH show this coming weekend, or the Knoxville knife show end of May? I'm going to both of those.

Hey Carl, I definitely won't be in Canton and probably won't go to Knoxville either since they are both 4-5 hours from me. I've been to a few shows recently within a couple of hours of where I live and definitely plan to make the Lexington show in August. Do you think you'll be able to make the trip to Lexington this year?

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2026 9:56 pm

Rookie wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2026 4:12 am Thanks guys. The knifemaker had 5 of each ready when I stopped over the weekend to grab one of each for pictures. He was working on finishing the rest soon, and all are headed out to dealers.

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2026 2:44 am Those are Gorgeous, Carl!

Kevin are you going to the Canton, OH show this coming weekend, or the Knoxville knife show end of May? I'm going to both of those.

Hey Carl, I definitely won't be in Canton and probably won't go to Knoxville either since they are both 4-5 hours from me. I've been to a few shows recently within a couple of hours of where I live and definitely plan to make the Lexington show in August. Do you think you'll be able to make the trip to Lexington this year?

I am definitely hoping to make Lexington in August. As of right now, I'll be there.

The next from the Titusville Coffin Jack pattern, which is nearly completed. There were 30 of each made of these, in blue mammoth crosscut ivory, and blue mammoth bark ivory. Pretty snazzy handles.

Rookie wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2026 3:46 am The next from the Titusville Coffin Jack pattern, which is nearly completed. There were 30 of each made of these, in blue mammoth crosscut ivory, and blue mammoth bark ivory. Pretty snazzy handles.

Beautiful!!!

Just received a few new Blue Mammoth Lexingtonians today and got a group shot with their Stag, Abalone, & Giraffe Bone counterparts.

wow that's an impressive lineup! Lots of eyeball stimulation. haha

Absolutely Superb.

Thanks, Carl & cudgee!

The slender, swaged spear w/ long pull on those Lexingtonians (and the Mortician) are so perfect....second only to a Wharncliffe and the array of exotic handles on your group is mighty fine. Might have to start calling you Kevin Exotic

Mahalo, Q! Agree with your assessment of the slender long pull swaged spear, but maybe not so much on the nickname.

My wife brought home groceries to make lunchtime salads, and I thought I could swipe them for a nice knife photo background. This is the latest Tuna Valley release, 4 different types of wood handles on the Mountain Cougar pattern. Only 15 of each were made. All use 154CM steel blades and springs.

Rookie wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2026 6:30 pm My wife brought home groceries to make lunchtime salads, and I thought I could swipe them for a nice knife photo background. This is the latest Tuna Valley release, 4 different types of wood handles on the Mountain Cougar pattern. Only 15 of each were made. All use 154CM steel blades and springs.

Great Vegi shot, Carl! And beautiful Cougars too!

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2026 9:55 pm

Rookie wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2026 6:30 pm My wife brought home groceries to make lunchtime salads, and I thought I could swipe them for a nice knife photo background. This is the latest Tuna Valley release, 4 different types of wood handles on the Mountain Cougar pattern. Only 15 of each were made. All use 154CM steel blades and springs.

Great Vegi shot, Carl! And beautiful Cougars too!

Thank you Kevin!

Rookie wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2026 6:30 pm My wife brought home groceries to make lunchtime salads, and I thought I could swipe them for a nice knife photo background. This is the latest Tuna Valley release, 4 different types of wood handles on the Mountain Cougar pattern. Only 15 of each were made. All use 154CM steel blades and springs.

Very cool picture Carl

Not the latest release, but new to me! First Giraffe Bone for me

edge213 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2026 11:50 pm

Rookie wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2026 6:30 pm My wife brought home groceries to make lunchtime salads, and I thought I could swipe them for a nice knife photo background. This is the latest Tuna Valley release, 4 different types of wood handles on the Mountain Cougar pattern. Only 15 of each were made. All use 154CM steel blades and springs.

Very cool picture Carl

Thank you David.

Tinpanva wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 12:51 am Not the latest release, but new to me! First Giraffe Bone for me

That is a beautiful knife Tinpan. Very unique color of giraffe bone, and I always loved that cotton sampler blade.

The newest Cougar knives come in 4 types of horn handles, with clip blades. I quite like these ones. They should be heading out to dealers next week. Happy 4th of July everyone, enjoy a hotdog!

Rookie wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2026 7:41 pm The newest Cougar knives come in 4 types of horn handles, with clip blades. I quite like these ones. They should be heading out to dealers next week. Happy 4th of July everyone, enjoy a hotdog!

Great shot of some beautiful horn, Carl!

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 05, 2026 3:51 am

Rookie wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2026 7:41 pm The newest Cougar knives come in 4 types of horn handles, with clip blades. I quite like these ones. They should be heading out to dealers next week. Happy 4th of July everyone, enjoy a hotdog!

Great shot of some beautiful horn, Carl!

Thanks Kevin. Our picnic food was swiped for me to use as a photo prop.