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The Buck Selkirk 863

The Buck Selkirk has been out for quite awhile and went completely by me – never knew that a “Selkirk” even existed. Was stumbling through my local big box sporting goods store and spied one in the case – and I’m like “What’s that? – can I see it? – take my money!” – poorContinue reading “The Buck Selkirk 863”

Rough Ryder Brown Jigged Bone Large Lockback

Folks – this one really caught me by surprise – Comes in the red/brown box – nothing special – right? Nice touch – it comes with a sheath . . . Sorta blends right in with the rest of the boys . . . But there the similarity ends. I am almost at a lossContinue reading “Rough Ryder Brown Jigged Bone Large Lockback”

2 More Rough Ryder’s from Smoky Mountain . . .

These are two of the cutest knives I’ve ever had the pleasure of handling . . . The Baby Bee and the Bumblebee . . . In case you folks are thinking – Wait just a minute Bruce – didn’t you give those little one’s away at Christmas?? – Well yes I did and noContinue reading “2 More Rough Ryder’s from Smoky Mountain . . .”

Mac Coltellerie 2-Blade Electrician’s Lockback

Finally retired my Spyderco and replaced it with . . . ( and yes I will get a post up about the Spydreco Alcyone – not one negative thing to say about it! ) Imported from Maniago, Italy – THE place for Italian made knives -this electrician’s lockback is a little different take on whatContinue reading “Mac Coltellerie 2-Blade Electrician’s Lockback”

A Quick Tease for You!

Got my Smoky Mountain order and will get a post up on the “stuff” for you folks – but the overtime is taking it’s toll – the warmer weather does not help . . . That’s at 10 o’clock at night – it’s quite warm in my little corner of the people’s tractor factory andContinue reading “A Quick Tease for You!”

So Cheap – but So Good!

Cheap sometimes carries a negative connotation – inexpensive or good value would be a better description of these knives – IMHO . . . Get over to Knife Center and check them out – they have some GOOD stuff at GOOD prices over there . . . You just have to love the “on line”Continue reading “So Cheap – but So Good!”

Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto

Came in a padded envelope – and the box is worse for the wear . . . Let’s get it out of the box . . . And YOU can just relax – and we all know who YOU are . . . The Cold Steel Voyager XL is NOT a small knife by anyContinue reading “Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto”

Cold Steel TI-LITE 6 INCH – The Ultimate Stiletto?

I’m not saying I have an obsession with stilettos or stiletto pattern knives – I think of it as more of as being in a complex relationship -LMAO! Some “stiletto” and “stiletto pattern” knives . . . If you are interested in the origins or history of the stiletto knife there is some good informationContinue reading “Cold Steel TI-LITE 6 INCH – The Ultimate Stiletto?”

Cold Steel Rajah II – The Pocket Kukri

The Kukri – when used properly has almost no equal for stopping a threat – short of a firearm – the Kukri is just a phenomenal weapon – it requires practice ( Damn Bruce – There’s that UGLY P word again!! ) ( Yep! ) – with that in mind it only has one obviousContinue reading “Cold Steel Rajah II – The Pocket Kukri”

Finally – Kissing Crane St. Patrick’s Day 2022 Commemorative

Fricken Frackin supply chain issues – but BUDK.COM got them in and got the little darling right out to me . . . And it’s sure pretty . . . Kissing Crane does a great job with their “special edition” knives and this one does not disappoint . . . Good fit and finish –Continue reading “Finally – Kissing Crane St. Patrick’s Day 2022 Commemorative”