Syd Carr's Posts - iKnife Collector2024-03-19T03:44:02ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarrhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2792768670?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://iknifecollector.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=1uyqzhew7s9r8&xn_auth=noLooked in the mirror and realized I had a face again!!tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-03-05:3181080:BlogPost:16958782022-03-05T00:58:53.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>No more mask mandates, so it's nice to actually see folks faces again isn't it?</p>
<p>However, collecting didn't stop and here are a couple of new ones. A Craftsman 95068 Stockman Buck clone and a Camillus Buck clone. I have been looking for a 300 Series look-alike Camillus for years, and though I had seen photos this is the first I've seen that looked exactly like the Buck 300 Series knives made by Camillus up to 1986. The Craftsman looks more like a Schrade knife to me, mainly from it's…</p>
<p>No more mask mandates, so it's nice to actually see folks faces again isn't it?</p>
<p>However, collecting didn't stop and here are a couple of new ones. A Craftsman 95068 Stockman Buck clone and a Camillus Buck clone. I have been looking for a 300 Series look-alike Camillus for years, and though I had seen photos this is the first I've seen that looked exactly like the Buck 300 Series knives made by Camillus up to 1986. The Craftsman looks more like a Schrade knife to me, mainly from it's thin serpentine appearance, (love the brass bolsters and shield on that one). Either way they both qualify as 300 Series clones in size and frame, (sometimes you gotta dig to find a reason to collect something ya know). The Camillus has a serrated blade too, which makes it cool as can be in my book. I often wonder why Buck didn't order many with serrated blades, Camillus put them on many, many knives but Buck not so much, (at least at that time). The only 300 I know for sure that had a serrated blade was a #317 Trailblazer with serrated secondary blade which is the rarest of the rare in that series, a knife I have only seen in photos, and none I have seen in photos were for sale, (gee, I wonder why?). I also may have seen a #313 with a serrated blade but I have no photos, it's just one of those foggy memories of something I may have seen, (or maybe a hallucination or just wishful thinking?). I'm always on the hunt for any of those, if you see one please let me know.</p>
<p>I've collected more knives since the pandemic started, but I'll get around to posting photos of those later, for now this'll do.</p>
<p>Well, it's been nice "seeing you", hope you all are well, cheers.</p>
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<p>Been away for awhile, just got busy musically lately so have been a bit distracted with that after a 10 year absence, but of course collecting knives is still a passion, nothing has changed there. I have even lost track of all the knives I have gotten since my last post, but here are the knives I most recently got, there were a few others but I will post them when I get the chance. I have had a "thing" lately with Buck 310 Whittlers, (love 'em because they are rare and cool), and though they…</p>
<p>Been away for awhile, just got busy musically lately so have been a bit distracted with that after a 10 year absence, but of course collecting knives is still a passion, nothing has changed there. I have even lost track of all the knives I have gotten since my last post, but here are the knives I most recently got, there were a few others but I will post them when I get the chance. I have had a "thing" lately with Buck 310 Whittlers, (love 'em because they are rare and cool), and though they were hard to find for awhile they seem to show up for sale more often recently. Of course I try to get every one I can find while they are seemingly more abundant, and ended up with 7 as of today, (still looking for more). What's strange is the the one that has a 2019 date stamp on the tang. As far as I know they were discontinued by around 2000, which was the last time they were seen in the Buck catalog, but apparently Buck or someone with a lot of #309/310 blades laying around is repairing them and sending them back out. Which is also a bit strange as Buck has not produced #309's for quite some time either. How else would a Buck #310 Whittler show up with a 2019 date stamp? I also saw one with a tang stamped as a #309, not a #310, those are truly rare but unfortunately I lost that auction. All of those anomalies is what prompted me to keep buying them up as soon as I find them, because in knife collecting an "anomaly" can be a good thing. The dates I have are: 1994, 1997,1999(2), 2001, 2003(wooden display box), 2019. Considering that the 300 Series itself is disappearing from Buck's offerings I find it very interesting to have such a spread of date stamps. I once sent a '72-'86 #305 in to Buck to repair the master blade, they declined to do it and just sent me a new #305, that makes me wonder whether Buck is indeed replacing master blades on these 20 year+ old frames, or do they come from another source? I don't know, I'm supposedly a 300 Series expert and I don't know. Oh well, here is a 310 Whittler family photo.</p>
<p>I also recently got a 2019 #119 Special Fixed Blade because I just couldn't refuse the Walmart sale that was going on, and wanted one anyways. I also recently got a truly rare item, a #322 Congress, an SFO for SMKW from the 90's, (no date stamp, no model number stamp), this one surprisingly having been well used and sharpened, but still razor sharp and very usable, (they were expensive when new, I rarely see them in such used condition). I carry that one as an EDC now, preserving the unused models of that knife that I have for posterity. I think I posted photos of the other ones in this blog a while back, so scroll back if you want to see them.</p>
<p>Hopefully I can stop buying musical equipment for a while, and start seriously searching for knives again. Sorry I was away for so long but like it or not I'm back!</p>
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<p>Found this Camillus-made Buck #333 Toothpick SFO on the bay in a very poorly listed and photographed listing, watched it and ended up getting it for about half of what I paid for the other one I already had. Oh well, the more the better I guess.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8875820496?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8875820496?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Found this Camillus-made Buck #333 Toothpick SFO on the bay in a very poorly listed and photographed listing, watched it and ended up getting it for about half of what I paid for the other one I already had. Oh well, the more the better I guess.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8875820496?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8875820496?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>I'm out of control!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-04-10:3181080:BlogPost:16796612021-04-10T22:00:00.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Here we go again, the first photo shows just what arrived today, but there are more coming, (egads!!). Two Buck #112 Slim Selects, (in different colors so I can color coordinate. Doesn't everybody do that?), a new Buck offering, a #891 Spear Point fixed blade with 5160 Spring Steel blade coated with ceramic Cerakote for durability and rust prevention, and comes with hand stitched tactical sheath. I don't usually buy fixed blades, but I have been more and more interested in them lately. I…</p>
<p>Here we go again, the first photo shows just what arrived today, but there are more coming, (egads!!). Two Buck #112 Slim Selects, (in different colors so I can color coordinate. Doesn't everybody do that?), a new Buck offering, a #891 Spear Point fixed blade with 5160 Spring Steel blade coated with ceramic Cerakote for durability and rust prevention, and comes with hand stitched tactical sheath. I don't usually buy fixed blades, but I have been more and more interested in them lately. I especially wanted to have a 5160 bladed knife, and this one with ceramic coating convinced me to get this one. I also got another #302 Solitaire, which has become my newest favorite knife for EDC. Then of course I had to have a US-made Schrade LB7, just because I didn't have one yet, now I do.</p>
<p>I also have a very rare version of a Buck #319 Rancher coming that was supposed to arrive today, but instead I got a really nice #321 Bird Knife, I bet the guy who bought the #321 got my #319, so some details need to be worked out to get that situated. This was an AAPK purchase, so I guess we just wait and see. Cheers, stay tuned!</p>
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<p>Just got my second vaccine shot so gave myself permission to go on a binge. These arrived today: US made Schrade Old Timer #50T with very nice sawcut Delrin handles and original sheath, (3 3/4" closed), the sawcut handles are what attracted me, have never seen it on a lockblade. Also received a really nice Colonial lockblade, (do not know the model number), also with sawcut Delrin, SS blade, (4" closed), with original sheath. Bought this one because it is the first Colonial lockblade I have…</p>
<p>Just got my second vaccine shot so gave myself permission to go on a binge. These arrived today: US made Schrade Old Timer #50T with very nice sawcut Delrin handles and original sheath, (3 3/4" closed), the sawcut handles are what attracted me, have never seen it on a lockblade. Also received a really nice Colonial lockblade, (do not know the model number), also with sawcut Delrin, SS blade, (4" closed), with original sheath. Bought this one because it is the first Colonial lockblade I have ever seen, and this one is barely used, this will be in my EDC rotation. Buck #302, sawcut Delrin also, (3 7/8" closed), because I already have every #300 Series model ever made other than a #302, so this completes the collection. I started collecting the Camillus-made versions from 1967 to 1986, so that is why I didn't already have one, but now I am wondering why I didn't. This is actually a splendid pocket knife and will also go into my rotation, in fact it is in my pocket right now. On another note, when I went out to the mail box to retrieve these this morning, I learned my next door neighbor is positive for Covid, and getting sicker every hour. Now I am VERY glad I got my vaccinations, this is a little too close for comfort, (not to mention the three acquaintances of mine who died from Covid). I guess there are rewards for being old, I got my vaccine before a lot of other people, (btw: no bad side effects at all). That's all for now, stay tuned, there WILL be more. Cheers.</p>
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<p></p>Couple of last known Bucks and a Barlowtag:iknifecollector.com,2021-03-16:3181080:BlogPost:16785742021-03-16T05:34:48.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>I just got two Bucks that are now discontinued, but I got them as the very last in stock at Copper and Clad. I had emailed Buck and asked if they were going to make either the #101 Folding Hunter Fixed Blade, or the #111 Folding Hunter again, (because I missed both when they did have them), and they said they had no plans to do so. I found that Copper and Clad had the #101 fixed blade, with one only left in stock, and they also had their exclusive #111 Folding Hunter with Sloped Bolsters,…</p>
<p>I just got two Bucks that are now discontinued, but I got them as the very last in stock at Copper and Clad. I had emailed Buck and asked if they were going to make either the #101 Folding Hunter Fixed Blade, or the #111 Folding Hunter again, (because I missed both when they did have them), and they said they had no plans to do so. I found that Copper and Clad had the #101 fixed blade, with one only left in stock, and they also had their exclusive #111 Folding Hunter with Sloped Bolsters, Rosewood Handles, and Stone Washed Drop Point 420hc blade, with only one of those left in stock. I managed to get them both. I already have a #101 BCCI Club Annual Knife, with Swirled Carbon Fiber Handles and Satin S30v steel, but I wanted a "user" version so I looked for a "stock" model. They came with Crelicam Ebony Handles and regular 420hc steel, but they are now considered discontinued. Both came with "stock" Black Leather Sheaths. Being "exclusive" I got the very last Copper and Clad #111, so that's cool in it's own right.</p>
<p> I also picked up a Craftsman Barlow off of the bay, mainly because I didn't have a Craftsman version yet, I got the one below in earlier this week. Not too bad condition considering it is carbon steel.</p>
<p>So, I got that addictive urge to buy new knives scratched, but my credit card ran away from home in the process, however I suspect it will come home when it gets hungry.</p>
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<p>Here are my latest finds, a Camillus Marlin Spike without bolsters but with serrated blade, an SAK "Officers" model found at a local thrift store, and a Buck #813 Workman from 1993, (my daughter's birth year), with a double Maglite sheath and a small Maglite, (unfortunately not working, but a new digital one is on the way). The Marlin Spike is outwardly identical to a Buck #315 Yachtsman knife and is barely used if used at all, except this one has a serrated blade, which the Buck does not…</p>
<p>Here are my latest finds, a Camillus Marlin Spike without bolsters but with serrated blade, an SAK "Officers" model found at a local thrift store, and a Buck #813 Workman from 1993, (my daughter's birth year), with a double Maglite sheath and a small Maglite, (unfortunately not working, but a new digital one is on the way). The Marlin Spike is outwardly identical to a Buck #315 Yachtsman knife and is barely used if used at all, except this one has a serrated blade, which the Buck does not have, (or did they?). I will post a side by side photo and let you decide which is which, but I now have one of each bolstered and non bolstered in Buck and Camillus both. The SAK was at one of the best knife honey hole thrift stores in the county, I have found several collectible knives there. Of course I love them all but in this bunch I have to say the #813 is my favorite, it is in near unused condition and the blades are factory sharp, plus I like the sheath a lot, which the knife fits nicely. Dang, I also forgot to mention the 2014 Buck #501 with sheath I also found, (grandson's birth year. Is there a pattern forming here?). I like this one too and carry it often.</p>
<p>Of course I could buy more knives, but I couldn't resist another thrift store find yesterday, a Yamaha F-325 acoustic guitar in very good condition. As a former guitar repairman/technician I always liked this model Yamaha, or any Yamaha acoustic guitar, they are very well made and are usually easy to play, these are highly recommended as a first guitar for students. I'm no student, but the neck on this model fits my hand perfectly so since I always wanted one I just had to have it, (had to??). This one was offered at a reasonable $70, but it was "old guy" discount day at the thrift, so I got a good discount walking out with it only costing me around $60. When I worked at the music store we sold every used one of these we ever had for over $100, so at $60 I simply could not resist, (is that what they mean by "insider trading"?). I'll have to stay away from new knife purchases for a while to make up for it, but I'm glad I decided to buy it. I'll include a photo of that find also. So, it was a good week buying stuff I shouldn't have bought, (so what else is new?). Cheers! <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547993865?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547993865?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547994255?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547994255?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/>Both Camillus versions. below</a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547994484?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547994484?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a>Which is the Camillus? There are three Bucks and a Camillus in the photo below.</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8548002300?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8548002300?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8548031276?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8548031276?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Local hardware store sale!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-01-31:3181080:BlogPost:16539872021-01-31T23:56:02.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>The local hardware store had their annual sale this weekend, I didn't go to buy a knife, because usually I can get better prices online, but today was different. I found a Bear & Son #753 fixed blade which was priced at $27.99, (7-1/8" total length with 3-1/8" blade), but the sales guy said they have had that particular knife in the showcase for years and it's price hadn't been updated. So, with 20% off I ended up getting it for $22.39. Not bad for a USA knife of any kind. Now I'm not a…</p>
<p>The local hardware store had their annual sale this weekend, I didn't go to buy a knife, because usually I can get better prices online, but today was different. I found a Bear & Son #753 fixed blade which was priced at $27.99, (7-1/8" total length with 3-1/8" blade), but the sales guy said they have had that particular knife in the showcase for years and it's price hadn't been updated. So, with 20% off I ended up getting it for $22.39. Not bad for a USA knife of any kind. Now I'm not a fan of B & S folders, their quality just doesn't stand up to scrutiny. I don't know why that is but I only ever bought a small B & S Stockman that I didn't like at all, none of the blades were centered, the blade grinds were uneven, in fact they all rubbed on an adjoining blade, and there were big gaps on the bone handles at the bolsters. I had bought it online or I would never have bought it had I seen it in person, but instead of going to the trouble of sending it back I gave it to my goddaughter who just happens to live in Alabama. She loved that it was made near where she lived so she put it in her cedar chest as a memento, so it worked out ok in the end. If my memory serves, I showed you and Donny that knife when I was at your place in 2016 Jan, then went to my goddaughter's place afterwards and left her that knife. This little knife, which shows a little corrosion on the brass handle pins because it sat in a glass case less than a mile from the ocean for several years before being bought, but I don't mind; I can clean that up easily. The only thing I didn't get was the box, but I bet it is in that showcase somewhere, so I'll go back in there next time I make a grocery run and get someone to look for it, (I wanted to get out of the crowd so didn't want to stop and look today, plus I had other shopping to do). I always go to the annual sale to stock up on things like light bulbs, (LED's of course), tools, (a new flush cutting cutter), disposable nitrile gloves, lamp sockets, etc, etc, but this time I added a knife to that pile. After sitting with it a while I got to liking it far more than I liked that little Stockman, it's very evenly sharp with a hollow grind, and a 440 SS blade with Stagalon handles, plus it came in a nice sheath. My opinion about B & S has risen a notch due to this little guy. It fits my hand well, yet takes up no more space than my Buck #112's in sheaths do on my belt, so I think I found a fixed blade suitable for EDC. So it was a good week, got a Covid test which came back negative and a new knife, so that made for a good week in my world. Cheers!</p>
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<p>If I didn't mention it before my daughter was born in 1993, and my grandson Michael was born in 2014. Therefore I collect knives made in those years, it's kinda like popcorn, once you start you can't stop. It's the main reason I collect knives in the first place, to pass them down like my dad did for me.</p>
<p>The newest 2014 arrivals are pictured below, a 2014 Buck #501, and a 2014 Case #10254 Large Trapper in smooth Black Canvas Laminate, which I like very much by the way. I already have…</p>
<p>If I didn't mention it before my daughter was born in 1993, and my grandson Michael was born in 2014. Therefore I collect knives made in those years, it's kinda like popcorn, once you start you can't stop. It's the main reason I collect knives in the first place, to pass them down like my dad did for me.</p>
<p>The newest 2014 arrivals are pictured below, a 2014 Buck #501, and a 2014 Case #10254 Large Trapper in smooth Black Canvas Laminate, which I like very much by the way. I already have several 1993 Bucks in various models, and a 1993 Camillus Stockman I mentioned in a past blog post, but during a search for a sheath for this new Trapper, (I prefer to carry Large Trappers in a sheath), I found a 2014 Buck #301 Stockman I forgot that I had. So, in 2014's I have a Case Russlock Drop Point in Raspberry Jigged Bone, the aforementioned Buck #301 Stockman, and now a Buck #501 and a Case Trapper. That should be enough, but I will forget I said that and will be surfing for more in about an hour I'm sure. I spoke with my daughter today to ask if she wanted one, and she said she wants me to keep them and use them, (she will get them all someday anyway), I guess she gets it now about how cool it is to own something your father handled and used, like my dad's 1926 Kinfolks K380 Skinner that he bought as a birthday gift for himself in 1926, and later gave to me.</p>
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<p>This is my first Buck #501 and I must admit I kinda like it, small but large enough to fit my hand. This one came as sold with it's genuine Buck sheath, though it could use a sharpening from Buck, however I can do that myself if I wasn't so lazy about stuff like that. I did find a sheath for this new-to-me Case Trapper, an East German magazine holder for pistol clips I got from a surplus dealer, (for 5mm "Stazi" police pistol cartridges I was told), they are perfect for large trappers, (photo below). I had to eject a nice #329 Smooth Yellow Delrin Buck Trapper, (I have 3, so this was an "extra"), from the sheath, but it will look nice in my EDC tray, though I probably won't ever use it because that model is an SFO. Like I said these will be users and will now reside in my EDC rotation.</p>
<p>Well, it's getting close to NFL time around here, so cheers till next time!</p>
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<p>I have two other knives on the way, but this came in first so I'll share it first. This comes from a Facebook Camillus Collectors group member who lives in New York, and knows one of the former managers of Camillus, who now has a knife shop near the Camillus Museum. These Remington Bullet Knives were found in a box just prior to the auction, and his friend managed to grab the box among other things, including the already to install parts for these knives, (but without the engraving). He is…</p>
<p>I have two other knives on the way, but this came in first so I'll share it first. This comes from a Facebook Camillus Collectors group member who lives in New York, and knows one of the former managers of Camillus, who now has a knife shop near the Camillus Museum. These Remington Bullet Knives were found in a box just prior to the auction, and his friend managed to grab the box among other things, including the already to install parts for these knives, (but without the engraving). He is making a non engraved version for the guy I got this from that has no engraving and he will make it a user. The silver bullet shield is actually marked as Sterling, and the knife itself is of excellent quality. Beefy jigged bone handles, very heavy in the hand with spectacular engraving. The tang is marked UMC, and I asked about that, and according to my buddy UMC owned Remington at the time, and that all their knives were made by Camillus. Apparently built as presentation knives for Houston Gun Collectors, actually engraved not just imprinted, apparently they hadn't sold them all and stored the excess knives in a box, so I guess we could call this New Old Stock as they were already assembled. The guy with the knife store, who used to be a manager at the plant, is where my buddy got it, and he knows too many details to be making this all up. This one is #2615 of 5,000. It also has a small "1993" stamped on the front side which I confirmed as the year of manufacture, and has "RA356" stamped on the pile side, which I bet is the stock number Remington used.</p>
<p>This is my first US-made Canoe knife, and like I said above it is very well made with tight, centered blades. It's heavy due to its size and thickness of the scales, plus it fits my not-so-small hands perfectly. It would be cool if 1993 was the actual manufacturing date, (I kinda think it was), that would make this especially meaningful to me because my daughter was born that year, and I actually collect knives from that year to honor her. I always have at least one 1993 knife on me on any given day, (either a Buck or a Case). This will of course be a shelf queen, and I hope my heirs have fun wondering how I am connected to Houston Gun Collectors, (snicker). I just looked this up on ebay and they have been selling for nearly $200, so if that's true I got a screaming deal!</p>
<p>More knives tomorrow, (yes I'm an addict, get used to it!!). Here is the website of that knife shop:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.rockusacutlery.com/?fbclid=IwAR3JNVN3P-006U7lLIJhcouu4be37hwjNu3b4CRYJ5bjWib5Wy643QybACg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.rockusacutlery.com/?fbclid=IwAR3JNVN3P-006U7lLIJhcouu4be37hwjNu3b4CRYJ5bjWib5Wy643QybACg</a></p>
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<p>I know that national chaos stops many things, but it doesn't stop a knifeaholic, at least not this one! In the mail box today, a Camillus Medium Stockman, (3.25" closed), with a box, (possibly generic), and appearing to be unused and NIB. Not a Buck, but I am bidding on a 310 Whittler at this moment, which I hope to win in a few days. Neither the box, the knife or seller's description mention or show a model number. However, every standard of expected quality of a NIB knife are there.…</p>
<p>I know that national chaos stops many things, but it doesn't stop a knifeaholic, at least not this one! In the mail box today, a Camillus Medium Stockman, (3.25" closed), with a box, (possibly generic), and appearing to be unused and NIB. Not a Buck, but I am bidding on a 310 Whittler at this moment, which I hope to win in a few days. Neither the box, the knife or seller's description mention or show a model number. However, every standard of expected quality of a NIB knife are there. Knowing that some knives made from parts after the assets auction are out there for sale, I have no way to prove or disprove that with this knife, and since it is in new/unused condition, I will consider it as if it were indeed made during the Camillus heyday. Also the Jigged Bone handles are beautiful, and yes I am pretty sure they are not synthetic. This knife is so pristine, and so well-made I doubt I will ever use it, so it will be a shelf queen for the time being, (and I am running out of shelves, so I either stop buying knives, or put up more shelves; I vote for the latter).</p>
<p>Happy New Year IKC.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8400508872?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8400508872?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8400509087?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8400509087?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Last Blast For 2020.tag:iknifecollector.com,2020-12-19:3181080:BlogPost:16516572020-12-19T22:14:20.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Well, at least one thing went right in 2020, USPS just delivered this 1989 Buck #301 Stockman in Jigged Buck Bone. When I see one of these, especially in a model I don't have in BB, I bend backwards to see if I can snag it. Fortunately the seller was someone I purchased from before on the bay, and he had added a "Make An Offer" link to the listing, so I went for it. It was marked $45 BIN, which really isn't that bad, so I offered $35, he came back with $42, and I ended up getting it for $40…</p>
<p>Well, at least one thing went right in 2020, USPS just delivered this 1989 Buck #301 Stockman in Jigged Buck Bone. When I see one of these, especially in a model I don't have in BB, I bend backwards to see if I can snag it. Fortunately the seller was someone I purchased from before on the bay, and he had added a "Make An Offer" link to the listing, so I went for it. It was marked $45 BIN, which really isn't that bad, so I offered $35, he came back with $42, and I ended up getting it for $40 + shipping. I had paid much more than that for the #312 Mini Trapper, #314 Trapper & #333 California Toothpick I have in Buck Bone, so I'm pleased with the transaction, (does anyone have a 1989-1990 SMKW catalog that might tell me which models came in Buck Bone?). This one seems to be in an unused condition, and was advertised as "never sharpened", which appears to be true. Due to it being so late in the year I suppose this will be my final 2020 knife purchase, because with Christmas, and other recent knife purchases, I am basically broke so I think that will be true. I'm not even sure what other models came in Buck Bone, so I will be on the lookout for others. So this is basically a 30 year old knife, my how time flies!</p>
<p>Till next time, cheers to you and yours, have a great Christmas despite Covid and it's restrictions.</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8308789677?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8308789677?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8308790496?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8308790496?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>I Santafied Myself!tag:iknifecollector.com,2020-12-10:3181080:BlogPost:16507202020-12-10T06:25:22.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Case XX 6137 Pocket Worn Antique Bone Sodbuster Jr, the jig is Peachseed. Also got a Case XX 6318 Rough Black Medium Stockman with Rough Black scales, (ie; Gum Fuddy, indestructible). Though the Coping blade rubs on the Sheepsfoot blade leaving a scratch, I don't want to do a back & forth return during the holiday season, plus I am just going to use it anyway. I have a Case Seahorse Whittler with the same issue. What's up with Case 3-blade knives? Anyway, just wanted the Jr because it…</p>
<p>Case XX 6137 Pocket Worn Antique Bone Sodbuster Jr, the jig is Peachseed. Also got a Case XX 6318 Rough Black Medium Stockman with Rough Black scales, (ie; Gum Fuddy, indestructible). Though the Coping blade rubs on the Sheepsfoot blade leaving a scratch, I don't want to do a back & forth return during the holiday season, plus I am just going to use it anyway. I have a Case Seahorse Whittler with the same issue. What's up with Case 3-blade knives? Anyway, just wanted the Jr because it looks cool, and wanted a second Rough Black knife to be a user. I have a Case Russlock with the same handles, but they aren't as user friendly as a Stockman is, so I decided on the Stockman.</p>
<p>These were Christmas gifts to myself, but unlike most years I didn't splurge on a new Buck knife for myself, so I might have to raid the kitty again and get myself a Buck too. Have a great week, cheers!</p>
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<p>I had to go to town today to drop off an Amazon return, and by golly found an open thrift store, (this is the first day of our new shutdown, so most businesses are closed). Apparently California considers thrift stores to be "essential" businesses, so I got to stop and walk through, masked and socially distanced of course. First find was an old Coleman Camp Stove I got for $10, you know, the old ones you have to fill with White Gas and pump up. Since Pacific Gas & Electric has threatened…</p>
<p>I had to go to town today to drop off an Amazon return, and by golly found an open thrift store, (this is the first day of our new shutdown, so most businesses are closed). Apparently California considers thrift stores to be "essential" businesses, so I got to stop and walk through, masked and socially distanced of course. First find was an old Coleman Camp Stove I got for $10, you know, the old ones you have to fill with White Gas and pump up. Since Pacific Gas & Electric has threatened to possibly shut down power to prevent fires started by their equipment, they actually have gone bankrupt due to multi billion dollar settlements it made with victims of at least one of the fires they caused a couple of years ago. Now, instead of upgrading their infrastructure, they make the customers pay by raising our rates and shutting down power whenever they perceive "fire weather" is coming, they go into CYA mode and shut us down. Not too cool for a guy who lives in an all electric home, hence the Camp Stove. Believe it or not we are still having wind driven fires this late in the year, one started just a few miles from me today, (they got it out quickly, yay). Add high winds and virtually no rain for months and this is what you get.</p>
<p>So, having said all that I'll continue the story. After I found the stove I noticed a tub full of knives, and found a couple of real nice TL-29's, or more correctly electrician's knives as these do not have the TL-29 stamped on them, but both are nice anyway. One Camillus and one Imperial, both in very good condition. Of course I had to buy them, both for $20 actually, which if they were in worse condition I would have passed on them at that price. The red one, the Imperial is imprinted on the body, so is an advertising knife. So is the Camillus, the black one, you can see the blade imprint in the photo. Nice because Xcelite is one of my favorite tool companies, (they make tools for electrical technicians/engineers). Both are as dull as a butter knife, so along with a good cleaning they will need sharpening.</p>
<p>I will hopefully be posting again tomorrow, I have an order coming from SMKW, and I hate to say it they are having problems. I ordered on 11/25, so they will be two days less than 14 days since the order was placed if they arrive tomorrow. It wasn't the shipping companies btw, this is all on SMKW. Their website is having problems, so I never got a tracking number and it still doesn't show on my account page as being shipped. Apparently they got a new phone system and website upgrade, which promptly failed, so they lost my order. After two days I finally got a tracking number, (and a human on the phone), but as far as I know it is supposed to arrive tomorrow. What is in the box is another matter, I talked to a guy who ordered from them couple of weeks ago, and received an already opened package with none of the knives he ordered in it, so I am a little concerned about my order. If I get what I ordered I will be posting another blog post featuring those new knives I splurged on, hopefully tomorrow. Let's all hope Mr. Pipes has solved the problems.</p>
<p>End of story, here are today's finds. Cheers, be safe, see ya later.</p>
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<p>Here we go again! I already have two of these in perfect condition, so I found this slightly used version for cheap, (at least cheap for one of these), so I can use one as EDC. Buck #329 Trapper, (also known as "Freedom Trapper" when imprinted and in a gift tin). Needs a good cleaning as you can see, but after a few swipes on a steel and a strop it sharpened right up. This is the one and only yellow handled knife in my EDC rotation. I believe they were a special order, they came plain like…</p>
<p>Here we go again! I already have two of these in perfect condition, so I found this slightly used version for cheap, (at least cheap for one of these), so I can use one as EDC. Buck #329 Trapper, (also known as "Freedom Trapper" when imprinted and in a gift tin). Needs a good cleaning as you can see, but after a few swipes on a steel and a strop it sharpened right up. This is the one and only yellow handled knife in my EDC rotation. I believe they were a special order, they came plain like this one, and an imprinted one in a gift tin, I have one of each in new condition, but I do not have the gift tin. Unlike a "real" SFO, this one has the model number stamped on the tang, but no date code. Made by Camillus, I can find little other info on it, so all I can say is "I think" it was made in the mid 90's, (Camillus was still making SFO's and other knives for Buck at that time).</p>
<p>So here it is, and please stand by, I have an SMKW order which is somewhere in limbo at the moment, so I will eventually show off the new knives here, (not Bucks btw). Cya!<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8243020489?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8243020489?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8243021471?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8243021471?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Catching up!tag:iknifecollector.com,2020-11-13:3181080:BlogPost:16498272020-11-13T22:30:00.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Well, I have of course been buying sharp things again and thought I would post all of my latest "finds".</p>
<p>First is a NIB Buck #757 Axe, made in Indonesia. I have always wanted a 100 Series Buck Axe, USA made, but those are getting hard to find and very pricey, so I got this NIB instead. It is 12" long with a 3" edge.</p>
<p>Next is a Buck #303, nice but relatively rare. It is the only Buck knife with a USA-made model number that was actually made in China, (no other models of the 300…</p>
<p>Well, I have of course been buying sharp things again and thought I would post all of my latest "finds".</p>
<p>First is a NIB Buck #757 Axe, made in Indonesia. I have always wanted a 100 Series Buck Axe, USA made, but those are getting hard to find and very pricey, so I got this NIB instead. It is 12" long with a 3" edge.</p>
<p>Next is a Buck #303, nice but relatively rare. It is the only Buck knife with a USA-made model number that was actually made in China, (no other models of the 300 Series were ever made in China). I was told it was made as an experiment, but not continued, so there are only a few hundred of these around.</p>
<p>Finally a SEMS TL-29 "replica". Apparently there is a market for WWII replica hardware, and this is one of them, (I also saw WWII type mess kits for sale with "SEMS" stamped on them). It has no tang stamp, only "TL-29" and "SEMS" stamped on the bolsters. Strange find I admit, but I like it a lot, it is new, shiny and very well made, the screwdriver "blade" is sharpened, and I have never seen one sharpened like that. I think all TL-29's should have been made that way, easier to strip insulation with a sharp edge IMHO. For some reason some of these photos would not appear here when I uploaded them, and a few disappeared <em>after</em> I uploaded them. Finally got these to stay where I put them, so we got what we got.</p>
<p>So that's it for now, the only other thing coming is an old Schrade LB7 sheath, and that isn't worth a photo. If I don't get a chance later I'll say "Happy Thanksgiving" now, my family are having ours this weekend due to my daughter's work schedule. It will be a little different with all of us eating outside and observing "social distancing" laws, but I don't mind as long as I get my turkey dinner. See you all later!<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8158347653?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8158347653?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8158341295?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8158361277?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8158363279?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8158363279?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8158368497?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8158368497?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8158370056?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8158370056?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Pandemic Boredom and a Credit Card = More Knives!tag:iknifecollector.com,2020-09-25:3181080:BlogPost:16374052020-09-25T04:01:40.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Had nothing better to do so I bought a couple more knives, Buck 300 Series naturally. No particular collector value, but I just liked them. First is a very nice 2002 Buck #310 Whittler, at 3" closed it is same size as a #309 Companion. I have a couple other of these and gave another away recently, so it is a frame that I like, and I think this one is the best of the bunch. The #310's are the best Whittlers I own, none of mine rub their blades and leave marks, not so with my Case Seahorse…</p>
<p>Had nothing better to do so I bought a couple more knives, Buck 300 Series naturally. No particular collector value, but I just liked them. First is a very nice 2002 Buck #310 Whittler, at 3" closed it is same size as a #309 Companion. I have a couple other of these and gave another away recently, so it is a frame that I like, and I think this one is the best of the bunch. The #310's are the best Whittlers I own, none of mine rub their blades and leave marks, not so with my Case Seahorse Whittler which has a very visible scratch down the master blade from the coping blade that happened day 1, (grrrr!). These little knives are built very well, too bad they were discontinued. The other is a 2004 #303 Cadet with wood grain handles, no special meaning to me other than it had wood handles that I liked, and it had nice shiny & flawless blades, (and worth it at $10). Both were made in San Diego prior to Buck moving to Idaho in 2006. I have often maintained that Buck factory knives made between 1987 and 2006, especially the slip joints, were the best knives they ever made in-house, every one I have from that period is of the highest quality, and knives after that from the Idaho factory simply do not compare as far as quality is concerned, IMHO. That's it for today, have a great week.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7967622292?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7967622292?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7967622678?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7967622678?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Craftsman/Sears 95417 Stockmantag:iknifecollector.com,2020-08-30:3181080:BlogPost:16358202020-08-30T00:45:23.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>I have been on a Craftsman jag lately, and wanted to get one of their clones of the Buck #303 Cadet, both being made by Camillus. This one is in good condition, just a few use scratches. Not sure of the kind of wood on the handles, but it is a hardwood. I compared it to a Camillus-made '72-'86 #303 Cadet. See any similarities? To me it's obvious, but I'll soon do a family photo of the few Craftsmans I have, in both Schrade and Camillus versions.…</p>
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<p>I have been on a Craftsman jag lately, and wanted to get one of their clones of the Buck #303 Cadet, both being made by Camillus. This one is in good condition, just a few use scratches. Not sure of the kind of wood on the handles, but it is a hardwood. I compared it to a Camillus-made '72-'86 #303 Cadet. See any similarities? To me it's obvious, but I'll soon do a family photo of the few Craftsmans I have, in both Schrade and Camillus versions.</p>
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<p> Finally!! I've been looking for a Buck Bone version of this particular Buck SFO for years, and I was finally able to find and get one. The #333 California Toothpick in Genuine Jigged Bone handles, (Buck Bone). I found one a couple of years ago but couldn't afford it, so I just satisfied myself with the Stagalon version. After that I don't remember seeing a Buck Bone version for sale until just recently. Then all of a sudden this version is all over the place, so if you want one now is…</p>
<p> Finally!! I've been looking for a Buck Bone version of this particular Buck SFO for years, and I was finally able to find and get one. The #333 California Toothpick in Genuine Jigged Bone handles, (Buck Bone). I found one a couple of years ago but couldn't afford it, so I just satisfied myself with the Stagalon version. After that I don't remember seeing a Buck Bone version for sale until just recently. Then all of a sudden this version is all over the place, so if you want one now is the time. I didn't want to miss this one so haggled with the seller to get this one at a decent price, (still expensive though). Here it is with the corresponding Stagalon version. I believe these were the only two versions of this model made, that means I now have all versions of this model. That also makes my Buck 300 Series SFO collection complete except for a #334 in Black Smooth Delrin, the guy I got this Toothpick from has one, but two expensive knives at the same time isn't possible at this time, maybe next month? The seller has been a honey hole of collectible Bucks, and I also got the #334 Trapper I do have in Genuine Stag, numbered 82 out of 1000, from this same seller.</p>
<p>Below, the family photo shows models #322 Congress in Black and Yellow Sawcut Delrin, #329 Freedom Trappers imprinted and plain Yellow Smooth Delrin, #331 Large Grandaddy Barlow in Yellow and Black Sawcut Delrin, also Genuine Jigged Bone, #332 Small Barlow in Yellow and Black Sawcut Delrin, #334 Large Millennial Trapper in Genuine Stag, numbered and limited production, (#82 of 1000), the Smooth Black Delrin version will follow soon. There also was another model number, it had two #329 Trappers, one in Delrin, (or maybe Buck Bone), and one in Iron Wood, it came in a gift tin as a single model number, (#330). I'm not sure if that was considered an SFO or not, but I suspect it was not.</p>
<p>However, I am also wondering about the #329 Trappers in general, they have the model number on the tang stamp, and SFO's aren't supposed to have numbers on the tang, (none of the rest of these do), so these might just be rather rare as opposed to being SFO's. I know the imprinted version originally came in a gift tin, but I don't have that either. So as far as I know the knives pictured are every model of Buck 300 Series SFO's, (that I know of and I know quite a lot). The guy who got me started on the 300 Series years back, (300bucks on AAPK), once told me I would be hunting for "versions" for years, and he was right on because here I am, I'm still looking. At least I have all the model numbers of not only the SFO's, but all models of #300 Series made by Camillus up to 1986, so in my mind I have them all. When I figure out a good way to picture ALL my Buck 300's I'll post them, but that isn't as easy as it sounds. For the time being the bottom photo is an advertisment Buck put in their catalog in 1985, I have every model on that page. I'm also attaching another photo showing all the 300's, (plus other various knives on the bottom, sorry for the dark photo). I do have several other Bucks of various models in sheaths for EDC duty, but all the model numbers of the 300 Series is represented in these photos.</p>
<p>I have a #305 Clipper coming soon, a model with a master blade and tiny scissors, I will post photos when it arrives. I already have a Blue version. and now have a Lavender version coming, they also made red, pink, black, & yellow, and ??. So. the hunt goes on.</p>
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<p>Here is a very nice, seemingly brand new Colonial Stockman that I snagged on the bay. It looked interesting in the photos, so I decided to go ahead and bid. Surprisingly no one else bid on it, mine was the only bid so I got it for what I consider a very good price. When it arrived I was happily surprised at it's size, (4" closed), and it's pristine condition, it looks like it was never used at all, with nary a scratch on any blade or handles. The blades are tight as can be with no wiggle and…</p>
<p>Here is a very nice, seemingly brand new Colonial Stockman that I snagged on the bay. It looked interesting in the photos, so I decided to go ahead and bid. Surprisingly no one else bid on it, mine was the only bid so I got it for what I consider a very good price. When it arrived I was happily surprised at it's size, (4" closed), and it's pristine condition, it looks like it was never used at all, with nary a scratch on any blade or handles. The blades are tight as can be with no wiggle and nicely centered, and I also like the anvil shield. The handles are jigged and have an interesting raised curve on it that I haven't seen on any other knife, but the handle material feels more like straight up hard plastic, so I won't call it Delrin. The handles have no hafting visible so I assume that is because of the type plastic they used. I have no idea of how old it is or what model number it is, but it seems as new as it could be, and is now destined to be a shelf queen.</p>
<p>If anyone has any helpful info on this knife please enlighten me. It's always a good day when a new-to-me knife arrives, so I'm off to enjoy what's left of a so far very good day.</p>
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<p>Brittany Spears once sang, "Oops I did it again", and by golly I did exactly that! New Buck #112 w/ Drop Point blade & real ebony handles: <a href="https://www.buckknives.com/product/112-ranger-knife-drop-point/0112BRS1-B/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.buckknives.com/product/112-ranger-knife-drop-point/0112BRS1-B/</a></p>
<p>I intend to carry this knife, it will be a nice addition to my EDC rotation.</p>
<p>This is a new blade option and I like it. It's kind of a "finally"…</p>
<p>Brittany Spears once sang, "Oops I did it again", and by golly I did exactly that! New Buck #112 w/ Drop Point blade & real ebony handles: <a href="https://www.buckknives.com/product/112-ranger-knife-drop-point/0112BRS1-B/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.buckknives.com/product/112-ranger-knife-drop-point/0112BRS1-B/</a></p>
<p>I intend to carry this knife, it will be a nice addition to my EDC rotation.</p>
<p>This is a new blade option and I like it. It's kind of a "finally" feeling with this knife. They have released a few drop points now and again but this new version will be a permanent addition to their catalog, (so I was told). I also ordered a brown "distressed" sheath for it, I don't like the black ones they send which are made in Mexico, and IMHO is of inferior quality when compared to their older US-made sheaths. Surprisingly this optional sheath is made in the USA which made it worth the money to me, and it is soft and pliable, unlike the black sheath, and it uses a very nice embossed button that isn't used on the black ones. The black sheath will be saved for the future, because these 112's are often sold on the bay without sheaths, now I have a standby. <a href="https://www.buckknives.com/product/112-ranger-distressed-leather-sheath/0112-06-BR2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.buckknives.com/product/112-ranger-distressed-leather-sheath/0112-06-BR2/</a> Additionally, to get the order to the free shipping amount I ordered a diamond pocket sharpener, which I came to find out worked very very well, (I have been gleefully sharpening various knives with it all morning.): <a href="https://www.buckknives.com/product/diamond-pocket-knife-sharpener/97070-B/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.buckknives.com/product/diamond-pocket-knife-sharpener/97070-B/</a></p>
<p>I should also mention that a 1 year $10 online membership in the Buck Collectors Club, Inc, it basically gets me half off Buck's catalog price as a "Buck Pro". A discount like that is definitely worth the $10 annual cost. <a href="https://buckcollectorsclub.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://buckcollectorsclub.org/</a></p>
<p>I should mention the "Crelicam" genuine ebony handles. In a partnership with Taylor Guitars, they both are using this sustainably sourced product which guarantees one new tree would be planted for every tree felled. Both are also using wood that would not normally be desirable due to it's non-jet black appearance, with grain showing it is perfect not only for guitars but knife scales also. Take a look at the beautiful grain in the handles of my new knife: <a href="https://crelicam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://crelicam.com/</a></p>
<p>Well that's it for now, enjoy the photos and links while I look at Buck's new #113 Fixed Blade with those same Crelicam handles, I'm resisting the impulse to buy one of those as well, but I'll wait at least until next month, (if I can manage to resist shopping therapy that long!).</p>
<p>BTW: the 15th of July will be my 10 month anniversary of quitting smoking, now you know how I am affording all these goodies.</p>
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<p></p>Michael's Knifetag:iknifecollector.com,2020-06-21:3181080:BlogPost:16311262020-06-21T01:13:45.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Nothing fancy or special, but it was made in 2014 which was the year my grandson Michael was born. Been watching for awhile but finally a 2014 came up for sale. I have a knife for each kid in my life made the year of their birth, they will of course get them one day but I'm keeping them for awhile so I can carry and use them. To me the most precious knife I own is the fixed blade Kinfolks K380 my dad bought on his 18th birthday in 1926, he used it a lot before he gave it to me, and it having…</p>
<p>Nothing fancy or special, but it was made in 2014 which was the year my grandson Michael was born. Been watching for awhile but finally a 2014 came up for sale. I have a knife for each kid in my life made the year of their birth, they will of course get them one day but I'm keeping them for awhile so I can carry and use them. To me the most precious knife I own is the fixed blade Kinfolks K380 my dad bought on his 18th birthday in 1926, he used it a lot before he gave it to me, and it having been in his hands and used and appreciated by him is what makes it so special to me. I'm hoping the kids feel the same way about my knives someday when I'm gone. Other than the birth year knives, Michael will be the one to get the rest of my collection.</p>
<p> So that is all I have to talk about today, until the next time I buy a new knife, which will probably be soon. If there isn't a knife coming to my mailbox I feel weird, I guess that is addiction at it's best.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6158773283?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6158773283?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>New Knives During Quarantinetag:iknifecollector.com,2020-06-04:3181080:BlogPost:16302502020-06-04T23:58:31.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Here are a couple of Bucks that arrived today, two #112 Slim Selects, my new favorite for EDC, (I carry a #112 Slim Pro every day). This is a wonderful model for EDC, strong, affordable and nearly indestructible. The deep carry pocket clip is the best pocket clip I've ever used, and I have a few Case knives & others with pocket clips, not one of those come close to being as well designed, easy to use and secure as these; they are reversible too. Slip one of these into a back pocket and…</p>
<p>Here are a couple of Bucks that arrived today, two #112 Slim Selects, my new favorite for EDC, (I carry a #112 Slim Pro every day). This is a wonderful model for EDC, strong, affordable and nearly indestructible. The deep carry pocket clip is the best pocket clip I've ever used, and I have a few Case knives & others with pocket clips, not one of those come close to being as well designed, easy to use and secure as these; they are reversible too. Slip one of these into a back pocket and it stays right where you put it and is barely noticeable, highly recommended! As I already had one, (in brown Linen Micarta), I bought these to take advantage of limited colors of the the handles, (let's face it, quarantine is boring so shopping for new knives is one of the ways I keep my sanity), now I can color coordinate with either tan or green khakis, (plus I have a #110 Slim Select in blue so I'm covered for jeans too). Doesn't everyone color coordinate their clothing and knives?? Well if you don't, maybe you should, lol?</p>
<p>Just before ordering these I had an unfortunate experience on a knife club's Facebook group, (I won't mention the complete name of the club but you can probably figure it out). A member of the group/club had killed a harmless baby gopher snake that he had killed with his Buck #119 fixed blade, then proudly displayed it on FB with blood dripping off the blade. As a herpetologist, reptile house zookeeper, and former NRA member I just couldn't let that pass unnoticed and unchallenged. I asked why he had killed a completely harmless animal for no other reason than to show off, he and a few other members came back at me with vicious name calling, expletives and other inappropriate language, obviously approving of such immature and unsporting behavior. I reported the post to FB and the group admins for animal cruelty but nothing happened, not even a word from people I had once considered friends. Apparently the widespread hatred, illogical mistrust and ignorance about snakes has continued and even expanded, such thinking is a real shame and a pity. Keep in mind I was an avid hunter when younger, but I never ever killed an animal that wasn't going to be used for food, to me that is just plain unsporting, in fact I was taught by the NRA that such things were indeed unsporting. After no response from administrators or FB I deleted my post from the group, then asked to be removed from the FB group altogether. I have considered withdrawing from the collectors club also, their lack of response indicates that they must approve of such unsporting behavior, because they took no action or said anything about it at all. Problem is I am right, completely right, so no matter what is ever said I will always know that. I'm sure every ethical hunter would agree with me on the senseless killing of animals for no other reason than ego, because folks, it just ain't right no matter how many names you call me.</p>
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<p>On this 2020 Memorial Day weekend there is little else to do, so I decided to try and get all my knives into one room, I figured why have them if I'm going to keep them in a box in the closet. One of these days I want to get or make a few new display cases, more permanent ones made to fit the knives better, (like a store display-type box), but for now what I have will have to do. First is the big box which contains most of my Buck collection and includes every model number of the 300 Series…</p>
<p>On this 2020 Memorial Day weekend there is little else to do, so I decided to try and get all my knives into one room, I figured why have them if I'm going to keep them in a box in the closet. One of these days I want to get or make a few new display cases, more permanent ones made to fit the knives better, (like a store display-type box), but for now what I have will have to do. First is the big box which contains most of my Buck collection and includes every model number of the 300 Series made by Camillus between 1972-1986, with some 1966-71 Schrade-made Bucks also, including a first version 301 with lined bolsters. Add to that several Buck-made 300's of the 90's-early 2,000's, Actually I believe the Buck-made 300's made while they were still in San Diego are examples of their finest in-house work, newer ones just do not cut the mustard IMHO. I especially like the 310 Whittler, the 312 & 314 Trappers, one of each in bone one of each "stock", and also the 305 Clipper, (mine is Smooth Blue). I also have a custom little 305 with custom wood handles. My late brother's 1990 110 is in that box and my only two fixed blade Bucks are there, (2015 105 & a BCCI 101 with Carbon Fiber Swirl handles.). There are a few Case knives represented in there too next to one of my late brother's Craftsman in between the two Russlocks. on the bottom left Robeson, Primble, New York Knife Co, and those cool Camillus Congresses, next to that is yet another Camillus and two Case Nylon handled little Trappers that are pretty indestructible & even more Camillus including a #93 Marlin Spike. In the photo of the sheaths those are my EDC knives which include several Bucks, couple of 110's, a 112, a 426 & others, others being Crossman, Camillus, & Craftsman, (probably made by Camillus). My favorite of those in sheaths is a nice old Camillus #26 Hunter that is just plain cool. Under the fish tanks are a couple of Carhartts by Case and a Case Sodbuster. and other Bucks in sheaths. The boxes with glass tops are various flea market-yard sale knives I've picked up here and there over the years, one box for US, German & English-made knives, one for imports, mostly Chinese. Those two boxes are the knives I would take to sell at a yard sale or swap meet if I ever got motivated to do so. Across the room is the display mirrored box containing my Buck SFO's made by Camillus and sold only at SMKW, I have every model number of those that include all the Barlows, (one 332 Grandaddy Barlow in jigged Bone one in Jigged Delrin black, one in Jigged Delrin yellow & both 331's in yellow & black), both 322 Congresses, (black & yellow), all model numbers of Trappers that Buck/Camillus ever made, (329 & 334 W/ jigged Bone and is numbered, and the very rare 333 California Toothpick in Stagalon are also represented there. There are a couple of Swiss Bucks represented there also, plus an old US-made kitchen knife and an 1870's ink eraser knife. Oh yeah, my other fixed blades, my father's Kinfolks K380 Skinner he bought in 1926, and which he carried during WWII in the Pacific, (Kinfolks were made by relatives of the Case family, the brand ended up being made at the Case factory until the 50's), and the horse shoe knife I made at Jan & Donnie's forge at their home in GA, (a wonderful day that I will never forget). Next to those are tourist knives my daughters gave me, imports yes, but special to me anyway. There is also a Topper fixed blade with curved Sanbar Stag handles made in Spain w/ CV steel, which was stupidly expensive, but what can I say, I'm a sucker for curved handles!</p>
<p>I guess that's enough for now, if anyone has any questions please speak up. Have a great Memorial Day!!</p>
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<p></p>This was worth the wait, my daughter gave me a special cane, and I found an oldie!tag:iknifecollector.com,2020-04-04:3181080:BlogPost:16251152020-04-04T21:37:26.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p> Just received a <strong>1967-1972 Buck #112 Ranger</strong> in pretty good condition. Nothing extra special about it other than those were my high school years, ('67-'71), and my first year in college, (1972). I have another version of this model, the #112 Slim Pro, which I have carried every day since I got it, so I wanted the "regular" version too because this is the perfect size knife to carry for every day use, (IMHO). It also came with the old style low hanging leather sheath, which…</p>
<p> Just received a <strong>1967-1972 Buck #112 Ranger</strong> in pretty good condition. Nothing extra special about it other than those were my high school years, ('67-'71), and my first year in college, (1972). I have another version of this model, the #112 Slim Pro, which I have carried every day since I got it, so I wanted the "regular" version too because this is the perfect size knife to carry for every day use, (IMHO). It also came with the old style low hanging leather sheath, which most Buck fanatics consider a much better design than modern Buck sheaths, (new ones hang too high on the belt, so there is a very active trade in the older sheaths on ebay). It fits perfectly in the hand and is not as big and bulky as the #110 Folding Hunter, (I have 4 or those). I will be sending this one and one or two others back to Buck for a "spa treatment", as we call it in the <strong>BCCI</strong>, it will come back looking nearly new and sharp as a razor. Here are some "before" photos.</p>
<p> Below that is the sword cane my daughter surprised me with the other day. I didn't ask where it came from because they are slightly illegal in this state, so it will become a shelf queen for "display purposes" only, (wink wink). I also found an old <strong>Camillus #14 Jack Knife</strong> at a local thrift before the "stay at home" order, only paid $3 for it. The blades are, well, they are nearly gone, someone used and sharpened those blades down to nothing, but it is still sharp and usable; someone really loved this knife and obviously carried it daily. The blades need a bit of rust removal I'd say, but the real cool thing about this old beauty is the beautiful jigged bone handles; not a crack anywhere, it makes my mouth water every time I look at those scales. I'm dating this as being made sometime before WWII, I may be wrong about that but that's my estimate for now. I'll clean it up one of these days.</p>
<p>Goes to show you that it takes more than a global pandemic to keep a knife collector down!</p>
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<p>Well, I was gonna wait until another delivery happens to post here, but this one arrived first and I like it so much I thought I'd go ahead and post it today. <strong>Craftsman 95068</strong> Stockman, similar size as a <strong>Buck #303 Cadet</strong>, (3 3/8" closed for the Buck, 3 1/2" for this Craftsman). I have been wanting a good one of these for awhile, and this one is in splendid condition, tight & sharp full blades, no wiggle, little to no usage visible, a good deep cleaning and…</p>
<p>Well, I was gonna wait until another delivery happens to post here, but this one arrived first and I like it so much I thought I'd go ahead and post it today. <strong>Craftsman 95068</strong> Stockman, similar size as a <strong>Buck #303 Cadet</strong>, (3 3/8" closed for the Buck, 3 1/2" for this Craftsman). I have been wanting a good one of these for awhile, and this one is in splendid condition, tight & sharp full blades, no wiggle, little to no usage visible, a good deep cleaning and buffing and it will be like new. I think those cool brass bolsters will look even better than they look right now after a good cleaning, and doesn't the matching brass shield & liners make the thing just pop? I believe it is from the late 60's early 70's; why? Well, look at the pre 1971 Buck #303 Cadet next to it, notice the sexy curve they both have and the nearly identical handle scales? Both of those traits identify it to me as being made by Schrade. Other than the master blade shape and slightly rounded bolsters everything else is basically the same, a Buck #303 Cadet clone! That's why I've wanted one, so I could compare them side by side. I'm such a Buck fanatic I'm buying clones now, but what else ya gonna do in a quarantine? I think I'm going to carry this one for a bit, tis a good one to show off; maybe I'll even get a date?? I will be back tomorrow, (I hope), with an early 60's Buck #112 that is coming.</p>
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<p>Another Ebay find for just over $20, a <strong>2019 Buck 110 Slim Select</strong> in new condition. I needed this like a hole in the head but could not resist the price. My daily carry is a 112 Slim Select Pro and I love it dearly, so I figured I may as well have a set. This has Buck's new indestructible handle material in Blue which is very comfortable in the hand. It has the usual 420hc blade, (same as the standard 110), and a belt clip. That belt clip is the best clip I have ever used on…</p>
<p>Another Ebay find for just over $20, a <strong>2019 Buck 110 Slim Select</strong> in new condition. I needed this like a hole in the head but could not resist the price. My daily carry is a 112 Slim Select Pro and I love it dearly, so I figured I may as well have a set. This has Buck's new indestructible handle material in Blue which is very comfortable in the hand. It has the usual 420hc blade, (same as the standard 110), and a belt clip. That belt clip is the best clip I have ever used on a knife no matter the maker, it is a deep carry clip and holds well without being too tight, and it does not stick at all when you take it out of your pocket. The only difference between this and the 110 LT is the clip, so if you are looking at these I advise getting the version with the clip, (which is reversible <em>and</em> removable), you simply cannot go wrong with these knives, they are worth every penny. Now I'll be looking to get one of each color.</p>
<p>I'm also looking for a hole in my head as I may as well have one of those too.</p>
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<p>Another thrift store find, an old "Forgecraft Hi Carbon" kitchen knife, made from old sawmill band saw blades with maple handle; paid $7 for it.. Turns out that Forgecraft is a popular chef's knife and there is a thriving trade in used ones on Kitchen Knife Forums. Apparently the brand was owned by Washington Forge and they stopped using the brand name in the 60's, so this knife is at least that old. Also apparently there is a tang stamp chart somewhere but I haven't found it yet, it will…</p>
<p>Another thrift store find, an old "Forgecraft Hi Carbon" kitchen knife, made from old sawmill band saw blades with maple handle; paid $7 for it.. Turns out that Forgecraft is a popular chef's knife and there is a thriving trade in used ones on Kitchen Knife Forums. Apparently the brand was owned by Washington Forge and they stopped using the brand name in the 60's, so this knife is at least that old. Also apparently there is a tang stamp chart somewhere but I haven't found it yet, it will help to date the knife when I find it. Hammer marks are still visible and stripes from the bandsaw blades are also visible, unfortunately that doesn't show well in the photos. I swiped it across my antique kitchen steel a couple of times and now it is definitely scary sharp.</p>
<p>I guess I'm on a roll, just purchased a Buck Slim Select 110, so I will be posting photos of that one soon too, here is my new kitchen weapon:</p>
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<p>BTW: I have used this knife as my go to everyday kitchen knife for a few days now, and it is by far the best kitchen knife I own.</p>
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<p>Thanks to a heads up from Jan I just snagged this custom little Buck #305 Lancer from Greg Holmes at Trestle Pines Knives. It is lightly used but is otherwise in excellent condition. Whoever did the customizing did a fantastic job, the transition from bolster to handle is as perfect as a factory job, and the handle itself is smooth as factory smooth bone. Greg also added a bit of class to the transaction by including a nifty little zipper pouch; well done Greg.</p>
<p>This is my first truly…</p>
<p>Thanks to a heads up from Jan I just snagged this custom little Buck #305 Lancer from Greg Holmes at Trestle Pines Knives. It is lightly used but is otherwise in excellent condition. Whoever did the customizing did a fantastic job, the transition from bolster to handle is as perfect as a factory job, and the handle itself is smooth as factory smooth bone. Greg also added a bit of class to the transaction by including a nifty little zipper pouch; well done Greg.</p>
<p>This is my first truly custom knife, so I probably won't carry this much but will house it in my "Special Knives" display cabinet with my SFO's. Here are a few photos.</p>
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<p>Edit: well for some reason I can't get jpegs to attach to this blog post, am gonna just try to post this then try to upload to thein the comments section. If that doesn't work I'll post the whole thing to a Forum post and see if it works there. This is the first problem I have had with this, please stay tuned for updates.</p>
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<p>Here is something you don't see that often, a '72-'86 Buck #307 Wrangler in Yellow Sawcut Delrin made by Camillus for Buck. I've seen this handle color in post '86 Buck-made knives, but this is the first one of this color and vintage that I've seen for sale, so I couldn't resist, (I have seen other models of this era in Yellow Delrin but this was the first yellow #307 I've seen). I have Yellow Delrin knives of models #301, (post "86), #303, (also post '86), #332, #331 Barlows & #322…</p>
<p>Here is something you don't see that often, a '72-'86 Buck #307 Wrangler in Yellow Sawcut Delrin made by Camillus for Buck. I've seen this handle color in post '86 Buck-made knives, but this is the first one of this color and vintage that I've seen for sale, so I couldn't resist, (I have seen other models of this era in Yellow Delrin but this was the first yellow #307 I've seen). I have Yellow Delrin knives of models #301, (post "86), #303, (also post '86), #332, #331 Barlows & #322 Congress, (all '90's SFO's for SMKW). Found this one on the bay, mislabeled as a #305 Lancer, which was weird, so I ended up getting it for substantially less than it could have brought if correctly labeled, and less than the price a regular '72-'86 #307 in Black Delrin would usually go for. Of course it's considered as one of my 300 Series collectibles now, but it has been used enough to warrant being part of my edc rotation as a user. Already found a sheath for its' 4.25" closed length, (too big for my pocket so I carry it in a sheath). Still sharp, still tight, still snappy, just gently used; doesn't get much better than that in my world. Now if I could only find the elusive #313 Muskrat in yellow, they are rare but I know they exist, there may even be a #311 Slimline Trapper or even a #317 Trailblazer out there, (or maybe a #309 Companion or a #315 Yachstman, (which both exist), or maybe even a #319 Rancher or #305 Lancer in yellow? And wow, maybe there is a #305 Clipper in yellow out there? The Buck hunt never ends and the "versions" are infinite, so looks like I'll be at this for awhile!</p>
<p>BTW: I have a red handled knife in my sights, but I won't spoil the surprise, plus if I said what it was it might curse the auction; just stand by for more Buck news soon, (hopefully! I think my credit cards are gonna run away and hide one of these days).<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3823249311?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3823249311?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>