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June 2011 Blog Posts (8)

1911 Holster Completed

Check out my picture of this holster I have been talking about. When I presented it to the Officer (Which because of nature of his work had to remain anonymous), said. "James, I knew this holster was going to be great, but this is superior to all my expectations"! I know the Texas Rangers will love this when they see it. Sorry for the picture quality, since the officer was standing beside me with his face turned towards the camera and his arms crossed over my shoulder, I wasn't able to be the… Continue

Added by James Shackelford on June 25, 2011 at 9:30 — 3 Comments

French Knives : Fontenille-Pataud

In my opinion, Fontenille-Pataud makes the most beautiful European (not only French) production knives.

I'm fond of their skills.

They have Laguioles...…

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Added by Jean-François on June 24, 2011 at 11:17 — 12 Comments

IS A KNIFE ALSO A TOOL

I have been talking to others to see what their opinion was on this.. some says a knife is just that a knife. i have a different take on this .do you? i have seen and also used my knife for many other things besides cutting.have you?i have used my knife for many things.i have used them for a pry tool and wire strippers, bottle opener,hammer and i know im forgetting a few things .so i would think this would put a knife in the tool category.for many years a knife was used to help build a cabin in… Continue

Added by stephen tungate on June 23, 2011 at 13:10 — 12 Comments

Return after a long time

I just came back to this page after a long time. It is really nice and I would like to come very often. I signed in and tried to join a chat, but could not for the life of me see where to "send" a message.

Added by Gerard Smith (Gerry) on June 22, 2011 at 20:24 — 2 Comments

US ARMED FORCES

I now have the opp0rtunity and potential to begin making products for our Troops. My first order is from an established and highly decorated Officer. I have also revised the Colt 1911 Pistol Holster to a more effecient model. The Officer I am working for has been able to draw and shoot, taking out the intended target, in 7/10 th's of a second. WOW !!! Don't mess with this guy, especially when he is packing his 1911 in my new holster design. Sorry, no pictures are available as this…

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Added by James Shackelford on June 17, 2011 at 9:00 — 4 Comments

Happy Birthday Scott King

Thank you for all you have done and for giving us this wonderful community

Added by Jan Carter on June 12, 2011 at 21:23 — 4 Comments

what is the best steel for a knife for every day use

i know everybody likes different steels for there knives my question is for the money and performance which is the best steel for a knife that you use everyday.i have a sog flash II that has aus 8 steel that is my edc it was sharp right out of the box and has held up well and the price i paid was very good.is this a good steel for edc versus price or would it be 440c or 1095 now remember this is for light duty work and for edc...the reason i wrote this here i did not won't to take up somebody… Continue

Added by stephen tungate on June 5, 2011 at 20:20 — 9 Comments

In Memoriam ZDP-189 Knife Steel

ZDP-189...... This is a new steel to me, I was wondering if anyone is familar with this steel or maybe even owns a knife made with it. I see it is tempered in the mid 60's RC. I think it was developed in Japan but not sure.

Added by Robert Burris on June 2, 2011 at 15:50 — 10 Comments