Pair of Fight'n Roosters

jfarmer · Post by **jfarmer** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:49 pm

The wife and I went to Parkers knife show over in Pigeon Forge, TN last week and picked up quite a few nice pocket knives. Among them are these two 'Deuces Wild' knives that are #281 of 600. Before we got to Pigeon Forge we stopped off at Lebanon, TN and met Frank and Sterling Buster. They seemed like nice fellows and I really enjoyed meeting them.

James

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:58 pm

Once again, great looking knives James

You must have an excellent collection developing. Thanks

s-k

jfarmer · Post by **jfarmer** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:07 pm

Thanks s-k. I am rather proud of my collection. When I first started collecting, I only bought Case knives but lately I have been adding several other brands as well.

James

sunburst · Post by **sunburst** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:23 pm

Great set of knives James, I agree with SK your collection must be getting to be quite remarkable...

Matter of fact let me rephrase that, your collection from what I have seen is already remarkable these will just add to your great collection...

I love the jigging on the first knife, IMO that is how jigging is supposed to look on a knife...I had several Fight'n Roosters before selling them off to make room for my Schatt's but I will always have a fondness for the quality and variety of Fn'R knives.

Take care,

Sunburst

jabberwocky · Post by **jabberwocky** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:58 pm

...beautiful knives, James...

cj

jfarmer · Post by **jfarmer** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:29 am

Thanks for the nice comments fellows

I will post pics of some other knives (Queen, Robeson, Case, and Hammer Brand) that I bought at the show as time allows.

James

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:42 am

oh boy! james, those are beautiful. can't wait to see your other aquisitions.

Roger - 50/2050 · Post by **Roger - 50/2050** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:34 am

Howdy James,

May I ask, what is on the reverse side of the main blade Tang Stamps for both these Jewels? ....Very nice Bone & Stag handles James , love them long Bar shields also!

"Texas collector", Roger - 50/2050

jfarmer · Post by **jfarmer** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:48 am

Roger, these knives are from the first series of knives that Frank did. The rear tang reads

FRANK BUSTER
CUTLERY
CO
GERMANY

James

Roger - 50/2050 · Post by **Roger - 50/2050** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:32 pm

James,

Well now my knifer friend, that means they are among the most collected with this Tang! ....I used to be into most older Tang Stamped Fightn Rooster knives & at one time had over 120 pieces in my personal collection, have sold most these day's except for my Mother of Pearls & the Stags ....By the way, how is Frank (Cuz) doing these day's, a few years back he was having some bad health problems & we (myself & others in the hobby) were very concerned for him?

Very nice Roosters James, thanks for sharing them with us old pard!

"Texas collector", Roger - 50/2050

jfarmer · Post by **jfarmer** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:32 pm

Roger, I wasn't aware that Frank has had health problems in the past. He seemed like he was doing pretty good last week. We stood out in front of his store last Tuesday night and chatted for a while. He is a very friendly man and I was thrilled to meet him. Sterling is a nice fellow too and I enjoyed meeting him. They have released some new knives recently and my wife bought me one of the new melon testers but she won't let me have it till Christmas.

James

4ever3 · Post by **4ever3** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:40 am

Very nice knives James