This Presentation Bulldog was the property of singer-songwriter-actor Hoyt Axton. Similar to most presentation knives the dagger blade is not sharpened. The blade etch reads ONE EYED JACKS. Possibly this is the title of one of his songs. I am not familiar with his work.
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:26 pm
by jerryd6818
I'm a huge Hoyt Axton fan but don't recall ever hearing a song called "One Eyed Jack(s)". We lost a great one when he made the trip.
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:54 pm
by tunefink
I too am a huge Hoyt Axton fan. He died way too young. He has a great catalog of songs.
May I ask about the provenance on the knife?
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:01 am
by jlw257
I was so impressed with Hoyt Axton and his songs back in the 70s that our oldest son Is name Hoyt after him
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:53 am
by jerryd6818
Sorry to sidetrack your thread but you can't expect to mention Hoyt Axton without getting some of his music.
Of all my favorite Hoyt Axton songs, I think this is my most favorite (today).
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:00 am
by doglegg
Great looking dagger QS.
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:48 am
by Quick Steel
tunefink, I bought it thru the AG Russell Cutting Edge catalog. The only information provided was that he gave the knife to a retired mayor. Possibly of his home town? Probably it was from this man's family that it was consigned to AG Russell. I believe at least one side of the stag handle was replaced.
I am glad to see that Mr. Axton's name brings up good memories for so many.
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:52 pm
by tunefink
Congrats on a cool piece and thank you for bringing back some good memories. I have him streaming on Spotify right now.
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 5:48 pm
by tongueriver
This was a big favorite of mine back in the day. Take me back. Some great road trips with cassette tapes and some other... uh... stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSveqeRha_A
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 6:06 pm
by Quick Steel
So now today and yesterday I've been listening to some of Axton's music for the first time. He has a very smooth easy delivery that I like.
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 6:46 pm
by jerryd6818
tongueriver wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2020 5:48 pm
This was a big favorite of mine back in the day. Take me back. Some great road trips with cassette tapes and some other... uh... stuff.
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:42 pm
by RevolverGuy
Beautiful dagger. I don't think I've ever seen a fixed blade Bulldog. Any idea on the year?
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:31 pm
by Quick Steel
Well, Bulldog began in 1978 and Axton had his stroke in 1995. But those are the only two date markers I can come up with and he might have parted with the knife after his stroke. All we can be sure of is that it could not have been earlier than 1978.
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:41 pm
by doglegg
RevolverGuy wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:42 pm
Beautiful dagger. I don't think I've ever seen a fixed blade Bulldog. Any idea on the year?
Actually they made several but none better than that one.
Re: HOYT AXTON BULLDOG
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:47 am
by Loose Arrow
Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 10:47 pm
This Presentation Bulldog was the property of singer-songwriter-actor Hoyt Axton. Similar to most presentation knives the dagger blade is not sharpened. The blade etch reads ONE EYED JACKS. Possibly this is the title of one of his songs. I am not familiar with his work.
