All About Pocket Knives

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:33 pm My goodness, you're the lucky one dude! I can't even imagine what kind of mind would want empty cereal boxes or sugar cubes (except Rick/Railsplitter) as somethin to collect, next step is off to the city dump for some really valuable stuff I suppose!
Some people's children, I'm tellin' ya!

I'm glad you caught that bud, just adding a little levity to the situation!
I hope you didn't think my comments were directed toward you my friend, just had to add you in because of your previous sugar cube comment.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:55 pm I'm glad you caught that bud, just adding a little levity to the situation!
I hope you didn't think my comments were directed toward you my friend, just had to add you in because of your previous sugar cube comment.

I totally get it. Now to continue the hunt for my elusive grail cube.

Railsplitter wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:19 am

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:55 pm I'm glad you caught that bud, just adding a little levity to the situation!
I hope you didn't think my comments were directed toward you my friend, just had to add you in because of your previous sugar cube comment.

I totally get it. Now to continue the hunt for my elusive grail cube.

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I bet the one's soaked in LSD are highly coveted popular pieces! lol!

OSCAR wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:02 am Let’s face it. We collect things that we like. They make us feel good. There is absolutely NO valid reason to collect anything. I’ve collected knives for nearly 50 years. I have about five that are “working tools” that I rotate. The rest are in knife rolls, Every time I say to myself that I’m not going to buy anymore, I usually find one that I have to have ! We need to start up a knife collectors anonymous group. I’m trying my hardest to have the willpower to quit. Trying to take “Just this one more “ out of my vocabulary !!!!

LOL, so glad I am not by myself....and I thought its only me in this world hopelessly in deep love of anything that smells, feels or taste like a knife!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I want to be in your group////lol

Alien883 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:47 am

OSCAR wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:02 am Let’s face it. We collect things that we like. They make us feel good. There is absolutely NO valid reason to collect anything. I’ve collected knives for nearly 50 years. I have about five that are “working tools” that I rotate. The rest are in knife rolls, Every time I say to myself that I’m not going to buy anymore, I usually find one that I have to have ! We need to start up a knife collectors anonymous group. I’m trying my hardest to have the willpower to quit. Trying to take “Just this one more “ out of my vocabulary !!!!

LOL, so glad I am not by myself....and I thought its only me in this world hopelessly in deep love of anything that smells, feels or taste like a knife!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I want to be in your group////lol

You will HAVE to get to the back of the queue.

cudgee wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:52 am

Alien883 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:47 am

OSCAR wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:02 am Let’s face it. We collect things that we like. They make us feel good. There is absolutely NO valid reason to collect anything. I’ve collected knives for nearly 50 years. I have about five that are “working tools” that I rotate. The rest are in knife rolls, Every time I say to myself that I’m not going to buy anymore, I usually find one that I have to have ! We need to start up a knife collectors anonymous group. I’m trying my hardest to have the willpower to quit. Trying to take “Just this one more “ out of my vocabulary !!!!

LOL, so glad I am not by myself....and I thought its only me in this world hopelessly in deep love of anything that smells, feels or taste like a knife!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I want to be in your group////lol

You will HAVE to get to the back of the queue.

Ohhhh no, I knew it....

Yes, I did it...ordered another RRR knife!!
Boy am I glad I did...model #0024 a Sheep foot jack.....dang is this thang big....and sharp as a razor too....fit and finish is an easy 10!! The burlap Micarta in brown is a welcomed difference!! A humpback design on the opposite site makes it handy using up-side-down!!
That is a great knife, very glad I ordered that one!!
check out the one picture, RRR 024 in the center, left a new company called Rose Craft Blades Appalachian Jack and all to the left my RRR Whittler

Alien883 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:11 am Yes, I did it...ordered another RRR knife!!
Boy am I glad I did...model #0024 a Sheep foot jack.....dang is this thang big....and sharp as a razor too....fit and finish is an easy 10!! The burlap Micarta in brown is a welcomed difference!! A humpback design on the opposite site makes it handy using up-side-down!!
That is a great knife, very glad I ordered that one!!
check out the one picture, RRR 024 in the center, left a new company called Rose Craft Blades Appalachian Jack and all to the left my RRR Whittler

Even the photo shows up the fit and finish. Nice addition to your collection.

Came across a RRR granddaddy Barlow with Damascus blade and Micarta handles. Found it for $85 and even though it’s a great deal for the quality and Damascus blade, I’m going to have the willpower to pass. Not a hard decision. I’d love to get it but I can think of many other things I can do with $85.
I’d most likely be buying it if not for the fact that our economy is in the toilet.

OSCAR wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:46 am Came across a RRR granddaddy Barlow with Damascus blade and Micarta handles. Found it for $85 and even though it’s a great deal for the quality and Damascus blade, I’m going to have the willpower to pass.
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Not a hard decision. I’d love to get it but I can think of many other things I can do with $85.
I’d most likely be buying it if not for the fact that our economy is in the toilet.

Does RR call this pattern a Granddaddy Barlow?
I ask because that's not a Granddaddy Barlow.

edge213 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:15 pm

OSCAR wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:46 am Came across a RRR granddaddy Barlow with Damascus blade and Micarta handles. Found it for $85 and even though it’s a great deal for the quality and Damascus blade, I’m going to have the willpower to pass.
815E79CB-F469-41E3-BCD3-FACE034FA257.jpeg
Not a hard decision. I’d love to get it but I can think of many other things I can do with $85.
I’d most likely be buying it if not for the fact that our economy is in the toilet.

Does RR call this pattern a Granddaddy Barlow?
I ask because that's not a Granddaddy Barlow.

Edge, My mistake. They called it Granddaddy but NOT Barlow. Here’s the description that they gave for this knife.

OSCAR wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:21 pm

edge213 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:15 pm

OSCAR wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:46 am Came across a RRR granddaddy Barlow with Damascus blade and Micarta handles. Found it for $85 and even though it’s a great deal for the quality and Damascus blade, I’m going to have the willpower to pass.
815E79CB-F469-41E3-BCD3-FACE034FA257.jpeg
Not a hard decision. I’d love to get it but I can think of many other things I can do with $85.
I’d most likely be buying it if not for the fact that our economy is in the toilet.

Does RR call this pattern a Granddaddy Barlow?
I ask because that's not a Granddaddy Barlow.

Edge, My mistake. They called it Granddaddy but NOT Barlow. Here’s the description that they gave for this knife.

Thanks

Man, no traction on this thread for almost a year.


How do you RRR guys like this one?

1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:24 pm [...] How do you RRR guys like this one?

I do not like the RRR035. Not much sets it apart from the zillions of one hand opening pocket clip knives. It's handle is too square cornered and the side that lacks a cover is ugly. Its blade does not have a stylish shape. Oh well, I'm sure someone will see it as the best thing since mother's milk.

Fortunately for me, John, none of the things that bother MSJ bother me, so I like it. Not necessarily as much as "Mother's milk", but definitely on my "Like" list! Although, 65 bones does seem a bit much to pay.

I've been watching for someone to post about the newer RRR knives. Old Folder was collecting the RRR series but hasn't posted about them in a long time. Perhaps SMKW lost his interest with the string of too modern RRR knives then dilouting the RRR line with less expensive 440A Black Reserve knives? While I'll never collect the whole series like Old Folder was doing I selectively bought a few that appealed to me. Many RRRs were odd ball designs that wouldn't appeal to huge numbers of buyers like standard trappers, stockmans and canoes do.

When they arrive I'll buy the RRR041 Shapeshifter single Wharncliffe blade slip joint but I usually carry my main knife in a belt pouch so I'll only buy it if it's 4 1/4" or longer closed. Unfortunately SMKW has not revealed the size of several newer RRR knives on their website.

Thanks for your thoughts, guys.