Tuna Valley Picture Show

Tuna Valley Cutlery Co., Excelsior Knife Co., & Napanoch Knife Co. are three popular brands currently controlled by The Daniels family. These are old names that went dormant for years, but have since been brought back to life with modern offerings. This forum is here to discuss & show off knives & related items with brand names under the Daniels Family umbrella.
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knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sat Jun 01, 2024 6:13 pm Hope everyone is having a knice weekend... Kinda gloomy here today, so thought it would be a good opportunity to get some pictures of my Tuna Valley sub-collection after adding a few last weekend.
Can't be too "gloomy" when you have all those beautiful knives to look at and play with! :D

Impressive pile indeed, Kevin...brightened up my day just looking at your TV sub-collection 8) ::tu::
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The latest addition to my humble little Tuna Valley sub-collection is this sweet Buffalo Horn Phoenix Jack that was a surprise and very generous gift from knifeaddict1965 who apparently has so many that he is now handing them out like candy! :lol:

Thanks again, Kevin...I absolutely love this PJ; the high-gloss horn is smooth and glassy with a deep translucence that is simply gorgeous. Hard to capture its true magnificence in photos.
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QTCut5 wrote: Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:43 pm The latest addition to my humble little Tuna Valley sub-collection is this sweet Buffalo Horn Phoenix Jack that was a surprise and very generous gift from knifeaddict1965 who apparently has so many that he is now handing them out like candy! :lol:

Thanks again, Kevin...I absolutely love this PJ; the high-gloss horn is smooth and glassy with a deep translucence that is simply gorgeous. Hard to capture its true magnificence in photos.
Congrats Q, that's a heck of a gift. Way to go Kevin!
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Kevin, you did good. Glad you're the receiver Q.
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QTCut5 wrote: Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:34 pm
knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sat Jun 01, 2024 6:13 pm Hope everyone is having a knice weekend... Kinda gloomy here today, so thought it would be a good opportunity to get some pictures of my Tuna Valley sub-collection after adding a few last weekend.
Can't be too "gloomy" when you have all those beautiful knives to look at and play with! :D

Impressive pile indeed, Kevin...brightened up my day just looking at your TV sub-collection 8) ::tu::
QTCut5 wrote: Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:43 pm The latest addition to my humble little Tuna Valley sub-collection is this sweet Buffalo Horn Phoenix Jack that was a surprise and very generous gift from knifeaddict1965 who apparently has so many that he is now handing them out like candy! :lol:

Thanks again, Kevin...I absolutely love this PJ; the high-gloss horn is smooth and glassy with a deep translucence that is simply gorgeous. Hard to capture its true magnificence in photos.
Thanks Q! Happy to have brightened up your day and always appreciate your great feedback. Glad you like the BHPJ but would argue that there is nothing humble or little about any of your beautiful sub-collections.
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Carl,

I love the Burnt Stag ::tu::
You win :lol:

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ozzie marie wrote: Sat Jun 29, 2024 3:04 pm Carl,

I love the Burnt Stag ::tu::
You win :lol:

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hehe Thanks Keith. I enjoy the knives, and enjoy sharing photos and info about them with other collectors. I'm glad you found some amusement from them.
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It's been a little while, so I figure maybe I should show a few more Tuna knives that haven't made an appearance in this thread yet.

This is a prototype of the EO Teardrop knives that were released in 2016. This one has a nice hunk of burnt stag on it.
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Rookie wrote: Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:13 pm It's been a little while, so I figure maybe I should show a few more Tuna knives that haven't made an appearance in this thread yet.

This is a prototype of the EO Teardrop knives that were released in 2016. This one has a nice hunk of burnt stag on it.
A beauty for sure!
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Sorry for the delay, I realized I hadn't posted this one yet. The olivewood Phoenix Jack. Still have another batch of knives to show here, just need to take the time to get photos of them all.
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Rookie wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2024 12:03 pm Sorry for the delay, I realized I hadn't posted this one yet. The olivewood Phoenix Jack. Still have another batch of knives to show here, just need to take the time to get photos of them all.
A knife that good looking deserves a mercury dime.
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doglegg wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2024 1:29 pm
Rookie wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2024 12:03 pm Sorry for the delay, I realized I hadn't posted this one yet. The olivewood Phoenix Jack. Still have another batch of knives to show here, just need to take the time to get photos of them all.
A knife that good looking deserves a mercury dime.
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Here's a neat one to show. This is all the amber stag Tuna knives I have (current as of Aug 31, 2024). These range from 2012-2024, made by GEC, Queen or DFKB.
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There are a few in that line up that they should think about bringing back. Some very nice knives you have there.
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chickenman62 wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 10:30 pm There are a few in that line up that they should think about bringing back. Some very nice knives you have there.
Some great ones for sure.
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Rookie wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:13 pm Here's a neat one to show. This is all the amber stag Tuna knives I have (current as of Aug 31, 2024). These range from 2012-2024, made by GEC, Queen or DFKB.
Wow, Carl! ::woot:: That Amber Stag is amazing; looks especially good in your family group shot. Every one is a stunner! 8) ::tu::
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Rookie wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:13 pm Here's a neat one to show. This is all the amber stag Tuna knives I have (current as of Aug 31, 2024). These range from 2012-2024, made by GEC, Queen or DFKB.
Wow! Carl, amazing collection!!
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Thanks guys
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Rookie wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:13 pm Here's a neat one to show. This is all the amber stag Tuna knives I have (current as of Aug 31, 2024). These range from 2012-2024, made by GEC, Queen or DFKB.
Great layout and beautiful picture of your amazing Tuna Valley Amber Stag collection, Carl! Very impressive ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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knifeaddict1965 wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 11:41 pm
Rookie wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:13 pm Here's a neat one to show. This is all the amber stag Tuna knives I have (current as of Aug 31, 2024). These range from 2012-2024, made by GEC, Queen or DFKB.
Great layout and beautiful picture of your amazing Tuna Valley Amber Stag collection, Carl! Very impressive ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Kevin, I appreciate the compliment.
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Time to revive this thread. I've been fortunate enough to have several knife shows in my area recently and got the Ebony Damascus from Carl (Rookie) and the Olivewood from Ryan in Lexington. Traded for the Amber Stag Damascus & Church Glass Mammoth Tooth at another show to finish out that Sub-Collection.
Time to move on to the next quest.

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A few Old Man Normans. I was never a big Barlow fan until DFKB & GEC started putting out so many beautiful patterns.

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knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:52 pm finish out that Sub-Collection.
Absolutely stunning TV PJ collection, Kevin!!! ::woot:: ::drool:: Fantastic photo, too. Congratulations on completing your sub-collection...that's a significant and satisfying accomplishment. Very impressive. ::nod::
knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:52 pm Time to move on to the next quest.
Don't mean to be a fly in your ointment here, but...I don't see a Green Maple Burl Damascus in your PJ pile ::undecided:: Are you sure you're ready to "move on"? ::hmm::
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QTCut5 wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 4:39 pm
knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:52 pm finish out that Sub-Collection.
Absolutely stunning TV PJ collection, Kevin!!! ::woot:: ::drool:: Fantastic photo, too. Congratulations on completing your sub-collection...that's a significant and satisfying accomplishment. Very impressive. ::nod::
knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:52 pm Time to move on to the next quest.
Don't mean to be a fly in your ointment here, but...I don't see a Green Maple Burl Damascus in your PJ pile ::undecided:: Are you sure you're ready to "move on"? ::hmm::
Thanks Q & Good eye! TBH, I hadn't planned to get the Green Maple Damascus since it was probably my least favorite of the PJs, and I figured the Ebony Damascus would be a suitable counterpart for that one. But now that you've reminded me, the OCD monkey may have to get that one as well if he can find the right deal. The Mammoth Tooth Church Glass wasn't on my list either, due to the price and not a huge fan of all the colors, but fortunately I came across one at a local gun and knife show and got a really good trade on it.
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knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 6:01 pm I hadn't planned to get the Green Maple Damascus But, the OCD monkey may have to get that one as well
That The Monkey must be fed is an indisputable fact that is open neither to negotiation nor compromise...to think otherwise is to court folly and could be harmful to your mental health and wellbeing ::paranoid::
knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sun Oct 13, 2024 6:01 pm The Mammoth Tooth Church Glass wasn't on my list either
I like how you positioned it in your photo at the bottom of the pile with all the other PJs lined up like church pews. Most folks likely believe the shield on the "Church Glass" handle depicts praying hands; however, when I look at it sitting at the head of all those gorgeous knives I can't help but think those are actually clapping hands applauding your amazing collection! :wink:
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