Prester John
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A couple of weeks ago @timberweasel posted that he had a 1960 Camillus Demo Knife that he salvaged from an estate sale, and offered it to whomever might be interested. The date is the year of my birth, and I love those military knives. I guess I was the first to reply, because Brett closed the thread and said he was shipping the knife to me. This is what I was expecting:
This is what I got:
Some close-ups:
A Thiers knife from France with juniper scales and a leather pocket sheath.
A Miguel Nieto knife from Spain; the handle is curly birch.
An extraordinarily bright keychain flashlight.
Both of the extra knives were new in box and very sharp. And I don't know how Brett knew how I love the Thiers pattern: it was on a short list of knives I wanted, and in fact planned to buy later for my birthday. I still might, for it is a pattern worth collecting. The Spanish knife is special too--a great size, with wonderful lines. What a wonderful surprise!
And the Camillus was in great shape for being as old as I am! I cleaned it up a little, oiled the joints, and touched up the edge of the spear blade.
I have thanked him already in a PM, but just wanted to acknowledge Brett's generosity here too.
This is what I got:
Some close-ups:
A Thiers knife from France with juniper scales and a leather pocket sheath.
A Miguel Nieto knife from Spain; the handle is curly birch.
An extraordinarily bright keychain flashlight.
Both of the extra knives were new in box and very sharp. And I don't know how Brett knew how I love the Thiers pattern: it was on a short list of knives I wanted, and in fact planned to buy later for my birthday. I still might, for it is a pattern worth collecting. The Spanish knife is special too--a great size, with wonderful lines. What a wonderful surprise!
And the Camillus was in great shape for being as old as I am! I cleaned it up a little, oiled the joints, and touched up the edge of the spear blade.
I have thanked him already in a PM, but just wanted to acknowledge Brett's generosity here too.
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