All About Pocket Knives

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 6:18 pm CEBBBE2A-708E-47F6-959F-49FA28CE7663.jpeg

My ESSEES.
John

NICE!!!

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:29 am

Colonel26 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 6:14 pm

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 5:38 pm

Gotta get some blood on those Wade!!
John

John, I’ll do what I can!

Just to be clear...I'm pretty sure he meant Bambi's blood (not your own).

Well, mine is most likely a given, lol. The deer….. hopefully!

Colonel;which one do you prefer in hand?

garddogg56 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:22 pm Colonel;which one do you prefer in hand?

That’s a good question. I like the thicker scales on the Izula 2 better. But as far as the knife itself, balance, etc… I prefer the ESSEE 3. The Izula 2 is just a bit too small and light for me for any kind of extended use.

If I were only going to have one it would be the 3 hands down.

ken98k wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:38 am

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 6:18 pm CEBBBE2A-708E-47F6-959F-49FA28CE7663.jpeg

My ESSEES.
John

What's with Rowan?

Hi Ken. I believe that is the knife’s designer.
John

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:29 am

Colonel26 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 6:14 pm

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 5:38 pm

Gotta get some blood on those Wade!!
John

John, I’ll do what I can!

Just to be clear...I'm pretty sure he meant Bambi's blood (not your own).

You crack me up Q!!
John

Stalking this thread is a hazard to my wallet. Great looking knives, gentlemen.

Colonel26 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:37 pm

garddogg56 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:22 pm Colonel;which one do you prefer in hand?

That’s a good question. I like the thicker scales on the Izula 2 better. But as far as the knife itself, balance, etc… I prefer the ESSEE 3. The Izula 2 is just a bit too small and light for me for any kind of extended use.

If I were only going to have one it would be the 3 hands down.

Thanx good too know

I picked up these 2 off AAPK and I am very happy with them

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:54 am I picked up these 2 off AAPK and I am very happy with them

Great shots, love the bones, the wheels, the desert background, the wood, rocks and stones. All good stuff to look at. Great blades too.

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:57 am

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:54 am I picked up these 2 off AAPK and I am very happy with them

Great shots, love the bones, the wheels, the desert background, the wood, rocks and stones. All good stuff to look at. Great blades too.

Thanks I-Man Now I just need to buy a Beach house on the water (Malibu?) so I can also get the awesome "by the water shots"

This Hibben showed up to round out my collection of his Alaska themed knives.
So much for trying to downsize. I blame this one on Jerryd6818!
Seriously, all of the Gil Hibben knives in my collection are very well made with very nice fit and finish.

ken98k wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 6:13 pm This Hibben showed up to round out my collection of his Alaska themed knives.
So much for trying to downsize. I blame this one on Jerryd6818!
Seriously, all of the Gil Hibben knives in my collection are very well made with very nice fit and finish.

That's a beauty!

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:54 am I picked up these 2 off AAPK and I am very happy with them

Love the one with the guard.

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:54 am I picked up these 2 off AAPK and I am very happy with them

The one with the guard….mmmmhmmm! I like that!

ken98k wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 6:13 pm This Hibben showed up to round out my collection of his Alaska themed knives.
So much for trying to downsize. I blame this one on Jerryd6818!
Seriously, all of the Gil Hibben knives in my collection are very well made with very nice fit and finish.

Those are very nice! And I tell ya, you have to watch that Marine. He’ll lead you down the primrose path in a hurry.

Colonel26 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:22 pm

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:54 am I picked up these 2 off AAPK and I am very happy with them

The one with the guard….mmmmhmmm! I like that!

Thanks Col. & Steve,

A Marbles Bowie.

Nice handful Garry!!
John

That is a fine looking Bowie.

ken98k wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 6:13 pm This Hibben showed up to round out my collection of his Alaska themed knives.
So much for trying to downsize. I blame this one on Jerryd6818!
Seriously, all of the Gil Hibben knives in my collection are very well made with very nice fit and finish.

If I influenced you, I have no remorse. You are right. The few Gil Hibbens I've had have been well made & I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:47 am P1020028.JPGA Marbles Bowie.

That's a great looking bowie!
Is that a Gladstone or newer manufacture?

Glad you like it John, dog, Ken.

Here's an interesting little fixed blade I picked up recently. At 6 3/4" OAL (7" w/sheath), clip blade 3 5/8", it's about the size of what I would consider a "Bird & Trout". No markings to ID maker nor location of manufacture; however, the obviously hand-etched design on the metal scabbard/sheath, as well as the stag handle lead me to think maybe it was made in Toledo, Spain-- --but that's pure conjecture on my part (well, mine and the seller's, although he wasn't 100% sure of it's provenance, either). My friend thinks it looks more Arabic because of the etched embellishment, but the shape of the blade seems more European to me. Also note the double sabre grind, full-tang, dove-tailed stag covers, (uneven, but) double-pinned finger guard & hawkbill pommel/butt cap, which all scream "Handmade" to me...I just don't know where or by whom. It has a bit more heft to it than my stag Queen B&T. Fits snugly in the sheath. I really like it. Any thoughts/conjecture/expert opinions are welcome and encouraged.

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:31 am Here's an interesting little fixed blade I picked up recently. At 6 3/4" OAL (7" w/sheath), clip blade 3 5/8", it's about the size of what I would consider a "Bird & Trout". No markings to ID maker nor location of manufacture; however, the obviously hand-etched design on the metal scabbard/sheath, as well as the stag handle lead me to think maybe it was made in Toledo, Spain-- --but that's pure conjecture on my part (well, mine and the seller's, although he wasn't 100% sure of it's provenance, either). My friend thinks it looks more Arabic because of the etched embellishment, but the shape of the blade seems more European to me. Also note the full-tang, dove-tailed stag covers, (uneven, but) double-pinned finger guard & hawkbill pommel/butt cap, which all scream "Handmade" to me...I just don't know where or by whom. It has a bit more heft to it than my stag Queen B&T. Fits snugly in the sheath. I really like it. Any thoughts/conjecture/expert opinions are welcome and encouraged.

THAT is beautiful, Q!