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?!”
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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”