All About Pocket Knives

It is time again for the now 4th annual Duck Decoy Give Away. The decoy this year will be awarded on April 7 which is also NATIONAL BEER DAY. This is my modern made replica of an old pattern called a "wire and canvas" decoy. Instead of a decoy made from one solid piece of wood, or two pieces hollowed out, these were made from wood, wire, and canvas in areas of the country that did not have large trees for decoy blocks. They were also lighter in weight than all wood decoys, so more could be carried for the same weight. All the winner needs to do is clear out some space in their man cave or she shed for this fine bird to have a place to roost. For photos on how these are constructed, click this link.

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This year as a further perk to the AAPK users who have Premium Memberships, ALL ENTRANTS MUST BE AAPK PREMIUM MEMBERS. If your membership has lapsed, or you have been sitting on the fence over buying one, you will have until the drawing deadline to reup your membership and for Bryan to have received your payment. You will have until April 7 (6:00 P.M. Eastern) to pick a number. After this time, any entries submitted will be disregarded, as will entrants who are not current paid up AAPK Premium Members. The winner will be determined by the Illinois State Lottery evening pick three drawing on April 7. The Individual closest to the selected number without going over will win. The Illinois lottery results can be found on the following website:

https://www.illinoislottery.com/

This will be run like the monthly knife giveaway. Click here to get your number:

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You must be 18 years of age or older to play. Previous winners are not eligible (yes that means you rea1eye, Knife Nut, and Snapper). The winner will be sent a PM after the drawing and will have 5 days to respond with your name and shipping address, if you do not respond within the allotted time the decoy will be given to the next closest winner on the list without going over.

Thanks Bryan for your help in setting this up.


This year the bird awarded will be this Redhead decoy and the picture is of the actual bird the winner will receive. This year I have done this a little different and used glass eyes in the decoy. In the past I went with the rustic original look of nail heads for the eyes. He is 14 and 1/4 inches from nose to tail. Also, lets be paying attention here guys and get your entry number before the deadline stated above, and have your AAPK Premium Membership up to date.. Good luck to one and all!

Jim, great idea on the membership qualifications. I think that I will take a stab at it. I have one of your miniatures in a prominent place in the kitchen that I see every day. Thank you, Sir.

That duck is of high quality.

I see it almost everyday on my bookshelf.

Bob

Thanks, OLDE CUTLER, for a chance to win this good looking bird.

So your Avatar picture must be a "wire and canvas" decoy too.

OC. another work of art. Thank you for your generosity.

FRJ wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 3:14 am Thanks, OLDE CUTLER, for a chance to win this good looking bird.

So your Avatar picture must be a "wire and canvas" decoy too.

Yes it is, a mallard.

Very nice decoy Also a very nice gesture to donate a piece of art like that.

Nev

Last 2 days for Premium AAPK members to get your number for a chance at winning the Redhead Decoy. The window closes at 6 PM EDT Thursday (tomorrow). Good Luck.

Looks like the number picked in the drawing last night is 105. The BIG WINNER is ken98k who chose his namesake number of 98.
Congratulations to our winner. PM has been sent.

Wonderful decoy OC, great winner too! I’m sorry I seemed to have missed this until now, but it’s going to a great home. I always enjoy seeing the decoys you make. Very nice work sir.

I can't believe I actually won something!
Thank you!

Congratulations, Ken!

Nice job OLDE CUTLER.

Thanks for the chance , very cool! Congrats to the winner!

Ken, you not lying won something but you won something really knice. OC's work is fabulous. Happy and proud for you. Thanks OC for such a great give away.

ken98k wrote: ↑Fri Apr 08, 2022 4:48 pm I can't believe I actually won something!
Thank you!

Ken
The bird has begun his migration and will be arriving in a few days. Hope you enjoy it and post us a picture when you get it if you can. PM sent with tracking number.

OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:18 pm

ken98k wrote: ↑Fri Apr 08, 2022 4:48 pm I can't believe I actually won something!
Thank you!

Ken
The bird has begun his migration and will be arriving in a few days. Hope you enjoy it and post us a picture when you get it if you can. PM sent with tracking number.

Thank You!

Mr Olde Cutler is a dear friend of mine and to own one of his handmade items is a real gift. Congratulations and enjoy.

So thoughtful of you Jim and hard to believe fourth year doing so.

According to tracking, the bird has arrived and has taken up residence in the far north.

OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:41 am According to tracking, the bird has arrived and has taken up residence in the far north.

Still a little early in the season for ducks in the far north but we'll make an exception for this one.

Thank you.

Thanks for sharing Ken