Being from Texas, I guess I am going to have to pick up one of those new Wranglers coming out in yellow rose.  It will be my first yellow rose.  Hope to see you in Austin this weekend Bruce.

Hey Paul, you look a fisherman from your picture. Please come join us in our fishing photo contest.

The yellow Roses appear to be getting ready to come meet thier new best friends

This is the yellow rose of Louisiana. Lol

Hey Robert, we have a few of those here in central Tx too!  Where is the fishing photo contest? Jan mentioned it too but I couldn't find it.

Go to the Outdoor Group and there it is. Post as many pictures and as often as you like. I'll love to see your pictures. Good luck!

I got that caktus from south Texas and planted it my yard. It doesn't bloom long but is very prety.

Production Schedule 2012

What about some spec's on these projects.

Hmm, I think we may have to wait a little longer before GEC shows all of their hand. I look forward to finding out what is next.

I'd like to know more about that Missouri Trapper and Trader. I wonder why they named it Missouri?

I just got the most amazing news..  

CHRISTINE TUCKER AND PAT  (V-MAN) vROMAN WILL BE ATTENDING THE BLADE SHOW

Don't know how many of you have had the opportunity to speak with or meet these folks but they are A#1 awesome.  So join us in Atlanta!!!

Dang It!!!!

Rubbing it in, huh Jan?

Have fun, send my best wished and be safe. I hope to see lots of new knives too.

Hi all.  This  "instant tarnish"  happened the other night at a restaurant after cutting into a hot stuffed mushroom.  Immediately the stuffing stuck to the blade like glue. When I got home and washed it off this tarnish was there. I did have Vaseline on the blade prior to using. Any thoughts? I've never seen a reaction like this before. (It's 1095 steel)

Hey Dana, been there and done that. Food prep is a major chore for my knives. I use them on raw foods and cooked foods. I have had experiences like that before, it's nothing abnormal, I'm sure. It's probably some kind of reaction to the acidic ingredients in the shrooms. 

And as far as sticking to the blade, I have that problem a lot. I it's just the food finding it's way into the little characters of the blade steel. Also, I love the patina that is started, I would leave it go. But, I am a lover of all things used and enjoyed.

The knife had not formed a patina yet because is new, try some metal polish to get rid of the tarnish then try to get a patina started. Cut alot of onions and stuff like that.

I use Flitz on most of my users. On really badly rusted or tarnished knives I sometimes use oil or WD40 on the blades and rub them with a 00, 000, or 0000 steel wool depending on the severity of the rust or tarnish. If that doesn't work I just keep using the knife! What do the rest of you folks use?

Thanks for all the support everyone. Johnny, I love your philosophy, Robert, Onions for patina, cool. Tom, WD and fine steel wool, great tip. Craig,  I think I'm going to let it go, and use mineral oil.

Dana,

Craig's idea of the mineral oil is one that I would adopt. You can still use the steel wool if you like but I'd wager that the mineral oil will have a better after taste than WD40!

I use simichrome.  Check this link out:  http://simichrome.premiumstore.com/?cid=44378&chid=1600

Clint, my Grandfather taught me to clean my knives with Simichrome, I have forgotten about it completely though, until now of course. Thanks for the reminder, it brings back a good memory. 

Clint, Simichrome is great. I've used it for years on the aluminum engine covers on my Triumph. It will take the paint off though. I imagine it would take the etching off as well.

We use it alot also.  Great product

Simichrome, is the polish I use, it's great stuff. If your carbon steel knife patina is not going like you want, try some simichrome a couple of times to get it like you want. Try not remove all the patina, just enough to remove your problem, then start working on your patina again.

Yes Simichrome is good stuff.  It is a mild jewelers rouge and with proper enthusiasm, it will make your knife like a mirror...so take it easy.  LOL!

Robert, I'm a bit confused by this concept of a patina.  Can you elaborate? I usually wipe or wash my blades after use and then apply mineral oil.

Carbon steel will form a patina with use and age. You can prevent the patina by polishing after a few uses. Most of my carbon steel knives have formed a patina but I have prevented it on a few. A patina is a good thing not bad and must not be confused with rust. Join the Carbon Steel Group there may be things you can learn there.

On my way to see Bob Andrews in Monroeville Pa today.

Johnny,

Tell us about the show and tell Bob hello 

Hey guys, I had a great time meeting Bob Andrews today. He was great to talk with and his selection was awesome. I wasn't sure what all he would have at the show, but he really went all out in showing off his merchandise.

I was able to see and enjoy a few pattens that I hadn't yet had the chance to see. There are a few new knives added to my wish list and a few moved up higher on the priority list. I was able to get a pattern that I hadn't yet seen in hand.

A beautiful #85, it's dressed in placid buffalo scales. I will post a pic in the newest additions thread. Also, my brother wanted me to get something special, so he gave me an early B-day present, pics will be in newest addition too.

Thanks Robert, I will join the Carbon steel group

Hi all, I am looking for a Tidioute Cranberry bone single blade Whaler. Anyone have one to sell?

Hey there Folks,

Not sure why but wanted to do some work to a Whaler but happy with the result and wanted to share:

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Where have I seen that before?

That knife is truly fantastic and I love the work that was put into it. Awesome job done and beautiful knife to have.

Alan....

The Whaler looks fantastic!

Alan,

That is one awesome Whaler!!!

Hi Alan. I love the Whaler. I'd like to see more of them. I prefer the single blade.  Are there any special short runs out there?

Alan. what work did you do on that special Whaler?

Thanks Fellas,  Kudos to Muskrat Man....

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&...

Alan,

That is FANTASTIC and I am a muskrat man fan also.  He has done a couple for us and his work is just beautiful.  He not only does a wonderful job on rehandles but he has been creating some of his own

http://muskratmancustomknives.com/

We have all seen this new Hippo Ivory grading system?

The Muskrat Man is replacing one scale on the handle of an original Remigton Bullet knife for me right now. I'm in the waiting period.lol

Thanks for the info Jan, I just dream about Ivory right now, but I'll be needing info like this one day. 

Hey Johnny, maybe them squirrels have some Ivory teeth, we might have to check better....lol

squirrel ivory, I like that Robert 

Hey a poor man has to come up with something...lol

Hey, thats a good idea Robert, I only use headshots though, so that could get tough.

Wonder how many squirrel it would take to make a decent sized pocket knife. 

We would have to check with GEC to find that one out. You know they have a Acorn sheild that must mean something.

Hmmm, maybe you really are on to something. We'll have to get Jan in charge of talking to them she has connections. 

Maybe they already know?