David with Knife Center takes a look at the timeless classic – The Buck 110 . . . If imitation IS the sincerest form of flattery – a whole lot of “modern” knives are paying homage to the “Buck 110” . . . And I have my fair share of “110’s” – the top oneContinue reading “Beat the Icon? – Can it be done?”
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Cinnamon Bone Stag Barlow
Bruce – What? – You’re teasing again !! – Sometimes you just have to be cruel to be kind – just saying . . . Comes in the fancy box . . . And this is one that deserves the upscale packaging – The “cinnamon” bone scales are real nice . . . Fit andContinue reading “Cinnamon Bone Stag Barlow”
A short talk on”Rope Knives” w/Tobias
Some good information into the origins and background of “rope knives” – Enjoy! The Cracker Jack Kid was a sailor – Hmmm . . . What’s in YOUR pocket? Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
A Rough Ryder with VG-10 Blade Steel?!
VG-10 blade steel is some pretty good steel – and now Smoky Mountain is starting to use it in their Rough Ryder Knives . . . Blue/Black aluminum scales are looking good – the pics don’t really do it justice . . . Not the biggest knife on the block at 2 1/2 inches ofContinue reading “A Rough Ryder with VG-10 Blade Steel?!”
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!”