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[abraves]

I went on a splurge this weekend and ordered some stuff.



Fiddleback Kephart in S35VN that was a special run.





Berry Bladeworks El Primero with a pocket sheath.




Fiddleback Runt with sheath.
‘Also ordered a pocket sheath for my WK SD2.
Sorry for the giant pictures I can’t seem to figure out how to resize on my iPad.

 

[opaul]

Your collection is growing in leaps and bounds!

 

[abraves]

That’s what I’m afraid of. I’m probably gonna slow down.

 

[opaul]

Well - every collection needs a vintage Randall and a vintage Blackjack.

 

[abraves]

Kephart came in yesterday. Beautiful.

 

[abraves]

The others came in yesterday. I love ‘em. The sheath for the Berry Blades is being made. The one they had in stock had a mark on it. Luke from Berry Bladeworks is a new maker. His dad Joey (JB Knifeworks) and him were apprentices of Andy Roy that is Fiddleback Forge. At this point Berry Bladeworks price point is pretty good. As y’all know I like ‘em all. 😁

 

[abraves]

Well - every collection needs a vintage Randall and a vintage Blackjack.

Why a blackjack? Doesn’t fit my style. 😂

 

[opaul]

Gotta love a sense of humor!

 

[abraves]

I do have that.

 

[Mr. Bggs]

Well - every collection needs a vintage Randall and a vintage Blackjack.

And an opaul original!

 

[abraves]

And an opaul original!

Which one is that.

 

[Mr. Bggs]

Which one is that.

The one you commission @opaul to make for you. He's great to work with. You will get what you want, support a local forum member, and have a custom made blade that no one else has. Totally worth it.
Here's mine.

 

[abraves]

These are the first two I got from Paul. I’m picking another one up Saturday.

 

[Mr. Bggs]

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These are the first two I got from Paul. I’m picking another one up Saturday.

Love them both! Paul does amazing work. I'm trying to stay away from those tomahawks 😏😌😬

 

[opaul]

And it was/is a pleasure working with you gentlemen. 🥃

 

[abraves]

As it is with you. Don’t count me out on a hawk. Or anything else for that matter.

 

[abraves]

Well picked these up today.

First one is one I sent @opaul a pic of one I liked and he made it. I love it. The second is one my wife bought me for Christmas. I can’t play with it until then. Thanks Paul. You make a great knife.

 

[abraves]

My Winkler Drop Point Crusher came in today. This thing is nice. Doesn’t feel like a big knife at all.

 

[THE PUNISHER]

My Winkler Drop Point Crusher came in today. This thing is nice. Doesn’t feel like a big knife at all.
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I want a blue ridge hunter or the drop point crusher. The leather sheaths are a work of art!!!!

 

[Mr. Bggs]

Just wrapped up the first Randall I ever got to give away for Christmas....complete with a picture of Mr. Randall handing me the knife.

You are a generous fella Billy!

 

[Big Dave]

I want a blue ridge hunter or the drop point crusher. The leather sheaths are a work of art!!!!

As close as you are to Foscoe, have you ever driven over? I'm an hour from him and have been a couple of times, but not yet to the new storefront (Winkler Actual). I have an Operator with rubber handles and a Drop Point Crusher. Operator came from Winkler's shop direct and Crusher came from Ridge Runner Blades (Duncan's) in N. Wilkesboro.

 

[Big Dave]

Just wrapped up the first Randall I ever got to give away for Christmas....complete with a picture of Mr. Randall handing me the knife.

PLEASE tell me I'm on your Christmas list! 🎅

 

[Big Dave]

My Winklers: Drop Point Crusher on chest pack-not there anymore-the pommel was always hitting my elbow and/or forearm while walking or using trekking poles-will likely replace with something smaller. Operator sunning at Wiseman's View.

 

[THE PUNISHER]

As close as you are to Foscoe, have you ever driven over? I'm an hour from him and have been a couple of times, but not yet to the new storefront (Winkler Actual). I have an Operator with rubber handles and a Drop Point Crusher. Operator came from Winkler's shop direct and Crusher came from Ridge Runner Blades (Duncan's) in N. Wilkesboro.

I’ve been to Ridgerunners, and Mast General store, handle, fondle and luated over all kinds of Winkler knives just scared to pull the trigger….next year I might get one.

 

[abraves]

Picked up a vintage Blackjack. Also a one off from a custom maker.

 

[abraves]

Forgot about the Montana mini speedgoat I got. Well 2 of them actually.

 

[pirate]

The one you commission @opaul to make for you. He's great to work with. You will get what you want, support a local forum member, and have a custom made blade that no one else has. Totally worth it.
Here's mine.

Paul's knives are outstanding in every way. Standup guy and Patriot.

 

[abraves]

These are my latest. Been a fun road.

 

[Big Dave]

These are my latest. Been a fun road.


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Niiiice

 

[abraves]

My latest.