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Posted: **Sun Dec 12, 2021 9:32 pm**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 9:15 pm Gary, You have loads and loads of quality there. Fine collection. I don't recall seeing that particular pattern of CR's fixed blades. I do remember when I bought my CR fixed blade, I was thinking that it was a bit expensive at about $80s. Today of course they are worth many hundreds.
Congratulations on a superb collection.

Garry the CR fixed blade is called a Skinner. Some of the first ones made in South Africa are in the Thousands

Posted: **Sun Dec 12, 2021 9:52 pm**

Gary, Is there a way to determine the South African ones. My recollection is that he had not yet settled in the U.S. But probably, as I think of it more, he probably had just not yet settled in Idaho.

Posted: **Sun Dec 12, 2021 10:33 pm**

CRKT MInimalist Bowie. Not a bad knife for $25. SMKW has a version in D2 that is the exact same price Lowe's asks for the base model.

Yeah, it's made in China, and right now, I think it's the only Chinese-made knife I still regularly use. Alan Folts originally produced the Minimalist himself before selling the design to CRKT. The asking price was quite reasonable for a small full-custom fixed blade--$150. The steel was also CPM-154. I looked into getting one, but it seems that once the CRKT model took off, he discontinued his own versions.

I carry it right side, for left-hand cross-draw. Has to be the quickest knife to deploy that I own carried this way.

Posted: **Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:30 pm**

ken98k wrote: ↑Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:42 pm Newly arrived Imperial with a plastic "gunstock" handle. Blade is etched Kit Carson. No sheath for it yet.

I paid to much for this one. I figured it was probably a $25 knife but accidentally bid $2500!
Other bidders drove the price up to $47 and with shipping I ended up paying $55.

That price isn't so bad Ken.

Your knife looks tough and like it will last forever.

I guess we sometimes have to pay a little more to wind up with a quality knife, jus' like yours!

Posted: **Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:33 pm**

WelderBob wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 4:32 pm Not fancy by any means, just a all around user. The first Swedish knife I've had, seems like good steel.
I would have been happy with it as a young scout...

Pretty nice knife Bob!

Looks like it will provide many years of hard use!

Is the handle bone?

Thx!

Posted: **Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:36 pm**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 5:19 pm This Pukka was made in 1999 by Jim Burrichter. Blade is stainless. Handle is a wooden burl and axis antler.P1040413 (2).JPG

You own and post some of the nicest knives Garry!

Even this simple little Pukka is just oozing quality and class! Looking forward to seeing your others!

Posted: **Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:42 pm**

kennedy knives wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 8:26 pm A few to look at

Gary! You're just like Quick steel with your many beautiful and quality knives! Thanks for showing them to us! I'm absolutely smitten with the Case "Slimlock" in stag you have listed in your store, don't be surprised if I order it!

Posted: **Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:46 pm**

cody6268 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 10:33 pm CRKT MInimalist Bowie. Not a bad knife for $25. SMKW has a version in D2 that is the exact same price Lowe's asks for the base model.

Yeah, it's made in China, and right now, I think it's the only Chinese-made knife I still regularly use. Alan Folts originally produced the Minimalist himself before selling the design to CRKT. The asking price was quite reasonable for a small full-custom fixed blade--$150. The steel was also CPM-154. I looked into getting one, but it seems that once the CRKT model took off, he discontinued his own versions.

I carry it right side, for left-hand cross-draw. Has to be the quickest knife to deploy that I own carried this way.

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Very nice Cody!

I own a few CRKT models, and I have no complaints with any of them! They are mostly quality good looking knives at more than reasonable prices! Enjoy your new one!

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:51 am**

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:42 pm
kennedy knives wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 8:26 pm A few to look at
Gary! You're just like Quick steel with your many beautiful and quality knives! Thanks for showing them to us! I'm absolutely smitten with the Case "Slimlock" in stag you have listed in your store, don't be surprised if I order it!

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:55 am**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 9:52 pm Gary, Is there a way to determine the South African ones. My recollection is that he had not yet settled in the U.S. But probably, as I think of it more, he probably had just not yet settled in Idaho.

Garry the Sheaths were marked South Africa is what I remember

show a Picture of yours

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 1:19 am**

I didn't get lucky. The sheath is stamped with a CR logo and on the blade itself, a short clip, is printed Made In USA.

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:18 am**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 1:19 am I didn't get lucky. The sheath is stamped with a CR logo and on the blade itself, a short clip, is printed Made In USA.

Looks like a Shadow IV nice knife do you have the paperwork and box

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:56 am**

edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 8:42 pm
ken98k wrote: ↑Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:42 pm Newly arrived Imperial with a plastic "gunstock" handle. Blade is etched Kit Carson. No sheath for it yet.

I paid to much for this one. I figured it was probably a $25 knife but accidentally bid $2500!
Other bidders drove the price up to $47 and with shipping I ended up paying $55.
In case you are curious. This is what the original sheath looks like.

Your copy is perfect!

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 3:21 am**

I do not have box or paperwork, Gary.

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 3:22 am**

ken98k wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:56 am
edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 8:42 pm
ken98k wrote: ↑Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:42 pm Newly arrived Imperial with a plastic "gunstock" handle. Blade is etched Kit Carson. No sheath for it yet.

I paid to much for this one. I figured it was probably a $25 knife but accidentally bid $2500!
Other bidders drove the price up to $47 and with shipping I ended up paying $55.
In case you are curious. This is what the original sheath looks like.
Your copy is perfect!

Thank you sir.

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:01 pm**

This Pukka was made by Henry Hilden, an award winning Swedish knifemaker. Many of his knives are fairly spectacular. This one is simple and straight forward combining Walrus ivory and oak. Comes with a nicely tooled leather sheath.

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 1:17 pm**

Very Nice Garry!!!
John

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:08 pm**

A masterpiece Garry, as usual!

Posted: **Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:16 pm**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:01 pm This Pukka was made by Henry Hilden, an award winning Swedish knifemaker. Many of his knives are fairly spectacular. This one is simple and straight forward combining Walrus ivory and oak. Comes with a nicely tooled leather sheath.

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Killer knife Quick, of course I love any knife with any ivory on it anyway, and Walrus is one of my favorites. Sweet knife.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2021 12:57 am**

Thank you gentlemen. I appreciate your appreciation.

I do like the clean lines of a well done basic Pukka.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2021 12:32 pm**

I met Thomas Lofgren about 20 years ago when I acquired this knife at a knife show in Los Angeles. His mastery was quickly recognized and he has enjoyed a tremendous influence in Sweden. Other examples of his work can be seen at Arizona Custom knives.

My Puukka has a Damascus blade. The handle is composed of Fossilized Ivory, Malachite, and Stabilized Birch.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2021 11:03 pm**

Wow Garry, that knife is sensational!

The engraved blade looks teriffic, and all those exotics in the handle really stand out! Congratulations on owning such a beautiful knife!

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2021 11:48 pm**

Glad you appreciate it Marco. I smile every time I remember myself trying to justify such an expensive purchase. The price was $400 dollars!
Today of course Mr. Lofgrens's knives commonly begin at 4 figures.

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2021 12:35 am**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Tue Dec 14, 2021 11:48 pm Glad you appreciate it Marco. I smile every time I remember myself trying to justify such an expensive purchase. The price was $400 dollars!
Today of course Mr. Lofgrens's knives commonly begin at 4 figures.

LOL! I know the feeling well Garry! Telling myself "no", and then I'll have another look and justify things with "I'm not getting any younger", "You only live once", "Why not treat myself?", etc. until I grimace, bite the bullet, and finally pull the trigger! What a wonderful addiction we all share!

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:40 am**

I don't believe I have shown this one for a while. The WWII M3 Fighting Knife which was issued to groups such as the Rangers and Paratroops.
This particular replica was made by Boker and released thru AG Russell.

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