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May 2016

mcusta bamboo 145

photo mcusta bamboo 145 2 Likes Saw Cut Scales There was recently a discussion started on how to obtain rough saw cut marks on scale material. This is how I did it. There are certainly other methods. The approach I am presenting is simply one I w… Discussion Saw Cut Scales 3 Likes New Life for an old Knife Re-working an Im… The Inspiration for this knife came from the Trestle Pine Knives "Portage" as you can see an interesting (?) little design, I believe made by Queen ... But maybe "made to a price" as the photo's I ha… Discussion New Life for an old Knife Re-working an Im… 4 Likes IMG_May-1,-2016-8:16:20-PM~01

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photo IMG_May-1,-2016-8:22:04-PM~01 2 Likes Colonial Bushcraft Knives

photo Colonial Bushcraft Knives 4 Likes Queen 2003 Congress I acquired this beautiful mint 2003 Queen Cutlery congress knife at the gun show today. Any information is appreciated. Discussion Queen 2003 Congress 4 Likes

April 2016

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photo IMG_5815 1 Like Quite Unique and very limited

Handle material is quite often unique, beautiful and durable, or all three of these features, but I think the handle on this knife of mine "takes the cake" as far as uniqueness especially. The…

Blog Quite Unique and very limited 4 Likes new storage boxes

photo new storage boxes 4 Likes Collecting Woes How many times have you been on ebay to buy a collectible item? and it was way overpriced or better yet the frustration of having to bid on a sought after knife, you say to yourself I'll go into gixe… Discussion Collecting Woes 5 Likes Doc Hagen Lanny's Clip

photo Doc Hagen Lanny's Clip 3 Likes 2016 Ultimate Steel™ Knives, Guns & More Spe… Support Knife Rights' 2016 Legislative AgendaDONATE in The Ultimate Steel™ and WE ALL WIN!We are Rewriting Knife Law In America™With Your Help!Over $200,000 in Incredible Prizes!WINNER'S CHOICE - You… Discussion 2016 Ultimate Steel™ Knives, Guns & More Spe… 1 Like Another question for John McCain Has anyone ever seen one of these? I'm nowhere near good enough at these old vintage pieces to know anything about this but I got my hands on it and have to figure out what to do with it. Anyone ha… Discussion Another question for John McCain 2 Likes Price and Value guides

I've been a collector of American antiques for over 65 years starting at about age 13. My main interests were mechanical items, American glass and stoneware, Indian relics, early timbering tools,…

Blog Price and Value guides 3 Likes New strops in process