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Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2024 1:00 am
by QTCut5
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:46 pm
Lone Wolf knives have had a place in my heart ever since I bought my first one 15 or 20 years ago. At the time it was the most expensive knife I ever bought
Ditto for me, Mark. It seems you and I have amazingly similar tastes and experiences in our respective knife collecting journeys. Back when my focus was on collecting knives with different/unusual locking mechanisms, I discovered the Paul Axiel Lock and fell in love with it. My first purchase was the Perfecto (because of the Wharncliffe blade, naturally), but soon collected the others in the photo below (as well as a Defender with checkered Cocobolo handle like the one Marco recently got). Then during the height of my romance with Elephant Ivory, I had Ivoryman modify them with genuine E. Ivory.
My Lone Wolf Paul sub-collection currently consists of only these three: my two favorites from the ivory group and a Limited Edition Black Lip Pearl Executive (my second favorite model of the Paul knives)
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2024 11:09 am
by Sharpnshinyknives
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2024 1:00 am
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:46 pm
Lone Wolf knives have had a place in my heart ever since I bought my first one 15 or 20 years ago. At the time it was the most expensive knife I ever bought
Ditto for me, Mark. It seems you and I have amazingly similar tastes and experiences in our respective knife collecting journeys. Back when my focus was on collecting knives with different/unusual locking mechanisms, I discovered the Paul Axiel Lock and fell in love with it. My first purchase was the Perfecto (because of the Wharncliffe blade, naturally), but soon collected the others in the photo below (as well as a Defender with checkered Cocobolo handle like the one Marco recently got). Then during the height of my romance with Elephant Ivory, I had Ivoryman modify them with genuine E. Ivory.
Lone Wolf Paul Ivoryman Mods.JPG
My Lone Wolf Paul sub-collection currently consists of only these three: my two favorites from the ivory group and a Limited Edition Black Lip Pearl Executive (my second favorite model of the Paul knives)
Wow! Nice Q. Our tastes do run the same, I’ve noticed that too. You never cease to amaze with the great knives you have collected over the years. I know that I would never have had the privilege of handling so many great knives and keeping so many if I hadn’t started my store. I’ve had a few thousand knives go through my hands since and it’s knives like these Lone Wolf knives that I live for. This Axiel Lock is something that impressed me when I first bought the presto with the tiger eye. Should have gone after more of these while they were still in business, but it was hard for me to spend the money on one Lone Wolf knife when I could get 3 Case knives for the same money. I woke up finally to that nonsense a bit late. Now I would much rather forgo buying 3 knives for the same money as one Lone Wolf. These Lone Wolf knives are worth sacrificing the 3 for 1.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2024 9:49 pm
by Madmarco
As per your style, ~Q~, your collection of Paul's is incredible! I really like how you and I-man converted them all to ivory.
One thing I'm wondering about is,
which knife in your pictures are you calling your "Defender", because the model I posted and have always referred to as their Defender, is somewhat different from any in your pictures.
Mine has both ends tapering down to a point, similar to their "Perfecto" shape, but not identical.
My knife has "First Production Run" etched on the blade, I wonder if they changed the style after the first batch?
I have my sights set on a "Perfecto" next!
I'm looking for a set of G-10 covers to replace the weathered checkered cocobolo covers my Defender came with, or ANY different covers actually, any chance you still have the one's you replaced with ivory from your Defender and are willing to part with them? Kindly let me know!
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2024 11:21 pm
by Quick Steel
Mark and Q, You both have breathtaking collections. I could write pages on how much I like each of Mark's covers. Apple coral has always caught my eye and the two-tone cocobolo is nifty as all get out. Different but just as marvelous, Q, is the rich elegance of your ivory covers.
Two magnificent collections.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2024 11:52 pm
by QTCut5
Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2024 9:49 pm
As per your style, ~Q~, your collection of Paul's is incredible! I really like how you and I-man converted them all to ivory.
One thing I'm wondering about is,
which knife in your pictures are you calling your "Defender", because the model I posted and have always referred to as their Defender, is somewhat different from any in your pictures.
Mine has both ends tapering down to a point, similar to their "Perfecto" shape, but not identical.
My knife has "First Production Run" etched on the blade, I wonder if they changed the style after the first batch?
I have my sights set on a "Perfecto" next!
I'm looking for a set of G-10 covers to replace the weathered checkered cocobolo covers my Defender came with, or ANY different covers actually, any chance you still have the one's you replaced with ivory from your Defender and are willing to part with them? Kindly let me know!
The Defender I used to own is not pictured...I sold it a number of years ago (prior to having the ivory mods done on my other Paul knives) and I can't find any old photos of it...but it looked exactly like your Defender.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:19 am
by QTCut5
Here is the Defender I used to own...found this old photo I had posted right here on AAPK!
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 11:57 pm
by Madmarco
I get it, ~Q~, I actually only even mentioned it because your post referred to it with ("as well as a Defender with...") but when I looked for it, of course it wasn't there. The key words as to why it wasn't there and didn't register with me are "as well as"! Sorry for any confusion.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:28 pm
by QTCut5
Some "Arrowheads"
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:12 pm
by Quick Steel
Q, Beautiful knives as always. I think the North Woods E/O is quite special.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:32 pm
by knifeaddict1965
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:28 pm
Some "Arrowheads"
Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:12 pm
Q, Beautiful knives as always. I think the North Woods E/O is quite special.
Gorgeous knives Q! I agree with QS, that EO is Amazing!
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:45 pm
by Sharpnshinyknives
Wow Q, it just gets better and better.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 12:03 am
by Corn Creek Cutlery
FINE pieces Q! I like those Arrowhead shields.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 2:50 am
by knife7knut
A few Smith & Wesson knives.The 2 wood handled folders and the stag fixed blade are the 1st models they made. The 2 large folders, the funny folder, and the small lockback are also USA made; the other 2 are Pacific Rim models.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:26 pm
by Ivoryman
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:28 pm
Some "Arrowheads"
Incredible knives in there bud. Wow.
Here are 4 of my favorite knives because of how Glennbad modified them. Every time I look 'em over I get that feeling. Amazing work again from Glenn. Thanks Glenn.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:39 pm
by Waukonda
Ivoryman wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:26 pm
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:28 pm
Here are 4 of my favorite knives because of how Glennbad modified them. Every time I look 'em over I get that feeling. Amazing work again from Glenn. Thanks Glenn.
Very nice group!
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:10 pm
by doglegg
Ivoryman wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:26 pm
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:28 pm
Some "Arrowheads"
Incredible knives in there bud. Wow.
Here are 4 of my favorite knives because of how Glennbad modified them. Every time I look 'em over I get that feeling. Amazing work again from Glenn. Thanks Glenn.
Wonderful!!!
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 6:11 am
by QTCut5
Ivoryman wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:26 pm
Here are 4 of my favorite knives because of how Glennbad modified them. Every time I look 'em over I get that feeling. Amazing work again from Glenn.
E. Ivory & Gnarly Stag with a variety of blades....glennbad finery on full display. Fantastic foursome!!! Some mighty sweet eye candy on Halloween night!!!
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 10:59 am
by Sharpnshinyknives
Nice Iman, love them all.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 2:18 pm
by Quick Steel
A very refined and handsome collection, Iman.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 6:51 pm
by Madmarco
Some fine looking knives you have there, I-man, it certainly isn't difficult to deduce that you are a big fan of Glenn and his work! And he has definitely built a product that he and others can be proud of! You can't lose, it's a win-win situation!
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:04 pm
by Sharpnshinyknives
Here is another small sub collection I keep adding to. RCC Congresses. Just acquired the mastodon ivory one this week.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:07 pm
by Corn Creek Cutlery
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:04 pm
Here is another small sub collection I keep adding to. RCC Congresses. Just acquired the mastodon ivory one this week.
Stunning Mark ... absolute Beauties!
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:13 pm
by Sharpnshinyknives
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:07 pm
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:04 pm
Here is another small sub collection I keep adding to. RCC Congresses. Just acquired the mastodon ivory one this week.
Stunning Mark ... absolute Beauties!
Thanks Tony. I love looking at Congresses.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:04 pm
by Quick Steel
Mark, Each Congress is beautiful. I think the Mammoth ivory is a superior example.
Re: Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:07 pm
by Sharpnshinyknives
Thank you Garry. I was purging my collection of ivory a few years ago and avoiding ivory because I thought it was going to be so hard to move out of eventually. But I just can’t resist the lure.