All About Pocket Knives

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:04 pm

Sasquach wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:47 pm

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:50 pm
I am a little late posting to this thread, but want to give some input about Rosecraft Blades. I sell them in my store here in Mt City and on eBay. They are selling well. After handling many, many of their knives, I find them to be very consistent in high quality construction, with smooth transitions, excellent snap open/shut, and have no wobble. The liners and springs are tight with no gapping. Fit and finish are excellent. From a dealer perspective, you couldn't get better customer service. Andy and crew are great! I believe you would be impressed if you got any of their knives. Not trying to sell here, only contribute.
And back on topic ... here is one my fixed blades in the collection:
Buck 120

Nice Buck Tony! And thanks for the info. Do you know if they are importing parts?

Thanks Sasquatch! From talking with Andy and and internet info, they are completely made in China per their specs etc. Andy says they inspect every single knife before selling. They do have future plans to do them all in the USA, but the date is undetermined.

Sasquach wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:50 pm

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:04 pm

Sasquach wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:47 pm
Nice Buck Tony! And thanks for the info. Do you know if they are importing parts?

Thanks Sasquatch! From talking with Andy and and internet info, they are completely made in China per their specs etc. Andy says they inspect every single knife before selling. They do have future plans to do them all in the USA, but the date is undetermined.

That is the understanding that I have. They are made in China but the company is making plans to bring it all to the USA. I, for one, am pulling for them 100%. I'd love to see a new cutler in the USA making good quality traditional pocket knives at a reasonable price. I took a look at your store on line. I really like that Riverbend Skinner.

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:44 pm

Sasquach wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:50 pm

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:04 pm
Thanks Sasquatch! From talking with Andy and and internet info, they are completely made in China per their specs etc. Andy says they inspect every single knife before selling. They do have future plans to do them all in the USA, but the date is undetermined.

That is the understanding that I have. They are made in China but the company is making plans to bring it all to the USA. I, for one, am pulling for them 100%. I'd love to see a new cutler in the USA making good quality traditional pocket knives at a reasonable price. I took a look at your store on line. I really like that Riverbend Skinner.

If they offered the Skinner in some type of jigged bone and a different color other thank the red or bourbon on their other knives, I think it would stand out.

Sasquach wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:31 pm Muela from Spain...

Sasquach wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:31 pm Muela from Spain...

Sasquach wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:50 am Thanks guys.

The Muela "Crocodile" Bowie is about 13 inches OAL. Here is a much smaller Muela upswept skinner at 8 inches OAL.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:00 pm Equally good lookin' bowie, Charlie.
You can almost see the quality oozing from it.
Probably much more manageable than the huge one, too.
Nice knives you have there!

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:11 pm

Sasquach wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:50 am Thanks guys.

The Muela "Crocodile" Bowie is about 13 inches OAL. Here is a much smaller Muela upswept skinner at 8 inches OAL.

very nice Charlie...I picked up a couple customs from AAPK FOR SALE section a week or so back. The knives are both made by custom knife maker Fred Perrin, as usual I did no look up or any searching of his works. But after getting them I searched out just a little to see what I got. Anyway found my way to Arizona Custon Knives page to discover the maker has quit a large amount of works. Anyway here they are...
Micarda handles well after getting the knives I found this out about the guy… I guess a tough guy…

Perrin, Fred
Fred Perrin makes fixed blades and folders of every kind; Forges Damascus steel or uses stock removal techniques. In any case, he always does his own heat treatment and tempering. As far as his background in the martial arts, Fred has spent two years in the French Army Commandos and worked as a bodyguard. He was a national Tae Kwon Do champion and a European full contact stick-fighting champion. He has trained in Kali, and God knows what else. His weapon of choice is the butterfly knife, in which he excels. Aside from being France’s most famous and controversial knife maker and tactical writer, Fred runs a school where he teaches a very unique blend of knife, stick, and empty hand techniques. He is often contracted by France’s elite police units for seminars. He also provides some agencies with custom-made weapons for ballistic testing.

Sasquach wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:45 pm

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:11 pm

Sasquach wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:50 am Thanks guys.

The Muela "Crocodile" Bowie is about 13 inches OAL. Here is a much smaller Muela upswept skinner at 8 inches OAL.

very nice Charlie...I picked up a couple customs from AAPK FOR SALE section a week or so back. The knives are both made by custom knife maker Fred Perrin, as usual I did no look up or any searching of his works. But after getting them I searched out just a little to see what I got. Anyway found my way to Arizona Custon Knives page to discover the maker has quit a large amount of works. Anyway here they are...
Micarda handles well after getting the knives I found this out about the guy… I guess a tough guy…

Perrin, Fred
Fred Perrin makes fixed blades and folders of every kind; Forges Damascus steel or uses stock removal techniques. In any case, he always does his own heat treatment and tempering. As far as his background in the martial arts, Fred has spent two years in the French Army Commandos and worked as a bodyguard. He was a national Tae Kwon Do champion and a European full contact stick-fighting champion. He has trained in Kali, and God knows what else. His weapon of choice is the butterfly knife, in which he excels. Aside from being France’s most famous and controversial knife maker and tactical writer, Fred runs a school where he teaches a very unique blend of knife, stick, and empty hand techniques. He is often contracted by France’s elite police units for seminars. He also provides some agencies with custom-made weapons for ballistic testing.

Very nice Jamie!

I've heard of Mr. Perrin. The first time I remember his name coming up I was in the military...which stands to reason. He has solid reputation in the knife making world though I can't personally attest to it, not owning any of his knives. I guess you could say he is kinda' a French version of Jeff Cooper.

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:41 pm Like those Muelas Saquatch! And those Perrins Jamie! All four look like they could get the job done.

I picked this Ruike up at my favorite flea market a while back for a goood deal ... had to bring it home. Good carry size ... 8 3/4 and wicked sharp.

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:41 pm

Sasquach wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:45 pm

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:11 pm

very nice Charlie...I picked up a couple customs from AAPK FOR SALE section a week or so back. The knives are both made by custom knife maker Fred Perrin, as usual I did no look up or any searching of his works. But after getting them I searched out just a little to see what I got. Anyway found my way to Arizona Custon Knives page to discover the maker has quit a large amount of works. Anyway here they are...
Micarda handles well after getting the knives I found this out about the guy… I guess a tough guy…

Perrin, Fred
Fred Perrin makes fixed blades and folders of every kind; Forges Damascus steel or uses stock removal techniques. In any case, he always does his own heat treatment and tempering. As far as his background in the martial arts, Fred has spent two years in the French Army Commandos and worked as a bodyguard. He was a national Tae Kwon Do champion and a European full contact stick-fighting champion. He has trained in Kali, and God knows what else. His weapon of choice is the butterfly knife, in which he excels. Aside from being France’s most famous and controversial knife maker and tactical writer, Fred runs a school where he teaches a very unique blend of knife, stick, and empty hand techniques. He is often contracted by France’s elite police units for seminars. He also provides some agencies with custom-made weapons for ballistic testing.

Very nice Jamie!

I've heard of Mr. Perrin. The first time I remember his name coming up I was in the military...which stands to reason. He has solid reputation in the knife making world though I can't personally attest to it, not owning any of his knives. I guess you could say he is kinda' a French version of Jeff Cooper.

He don’t scare me…I would thumb wrestle him in a heartbeat

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:41 pm Like those Muelas Saquatch! And those Perrins Jamie! All four look like they could get the job done.

I picked this Ruike up at my favorite flea market a while back for a goood deal ... had to bring it home. Good carry size ... 8 3/4 and wicked sharp.

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:44 am

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:41 pm Like those Muelas Saquatch! And those Perrins Jamie! All four look like they could get the job done.

I picked this Ruike up at my favorite flea market a while back for a goood deal ... had to bring it home. Good carry size ... 8 3/4 and wicked sharp.

Good lookin' knife Tony, great color on the handle too but I really dislike those Kydex (or hard plastic) sheaths. I know they are popular with the military and tactical guys but I'll take leather or canvas. I have a accumulated a few of them and I'm looking for leather sheaths to replace all of them. I haven't had any experience with Ruike but it looks like a solid multi-purpose knife.

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:18 am

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:41 pm Like those Muelas Saquatch! And those Perrins Jamie! All four look like they could get the job done.

I picked this Ruike up at my favorite flea market a while back for a goood deal ... had to bring it home. Good carry size ... 8 3/4 and wicked sharp.

Nice lines and right color… looks great

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:41 pm Like those Muelas Saquatch! And those Perrins Jamie! All four look like they could get the job done.

I picked this Ruike up at my favorite flea market a while back for a goood deal ... had to bring it home. Good carry size ... 8 3/4 and wicked sharp.

ken98k wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:38 am

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:41 pm Like those Muelas Saquatch! And those Perrins Jamie! All four look like they could get the job done.

I picked this Ruike up at my favorite flea market a while back for a goood deal ... had to bring it home. Good carry size ... 8 3/4 and wicked sharp.

Nice!