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Man I'll have to dig up a family photo. I haven't bought a Fiddleback in awhile simply because they are so dang good I don't ever feel the need to upgrade or replace them.
I have an old school Woodsman from back when Andy was first starting out and the signature was etched on instead of engraved. That signature is LONG gone from years of packing to and frow, but when you hold it, it's undeniably Andy's work.
I've got a little hiking buddy that he made for me when my daughter was 2... she'll be 15 next month. She stole that one from me a year or so back
For my 40th, I bought a Monarch which may be the most practical hiking knife I own.
I have an old school Woodsman from back when Andy was first starting out and the signature was etched on instead of engraved. That signature is LONG gone from years of packing to and frow, but when you hold it, it's undeniably Andy's work.
I've got a little hiking buddy that he made for me when my daughter was 2... she'll be 15 next month. She stole that one from me a year or so back
For my 40th, I bought a Monarch which may be the most practical hiking knife I own.
It does come to a very sharp point. Almost to the fact I’m scared to use it for fear of bending it.
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I've been carrying a Warthawg a lot lately. I really like the fine tip. I belt carry mine. Im worried about that tip poking through a pocket sheath when I squat down or bend too much.If we're talking about fine tips, this Warthawg is next level. I have to be careful inserting it into sheaths, or I think the point would go right through thinner leather.
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Thanks for starting this thread Greg. It was sad to see this sub-forum go from the most vibrant and watched ten years ago to being relegated to the archives.
I started my Fiddleback journey in 2013 and had acquired somewhere over 100 by 2017 when I started downsizing to my favorite users over several years.
My collection theme was centered around Fiddlebacks with Shadetree burlap handles. I liked the grippy texture and wide range of colors they offered.
Here is one of my annual “watermelon” photos from back in the day.
Here are a couple of my favorite users from back in the day. A Bushcrafter and Sneaky Pete that I modified to remove the guards and reshape the pommel on the Sneaky Pete into a “Sneaky Phil”.
I had a pretty special Bush Hermit too with some beautiful Koa bolsters.
The other one I used most was a rare Gaucho in 3/32” CPM 154. Sadly, I heard from the next owner that it had burned up in an unusual Postal truck fire. This is the one I miss the most from my old collection.
Years later my wife and I are down to two Fiddlebacks.
Mine is a K.E. Bushie (i.e. KEB) in 3/32” A2 with some 1st generation Shadetree Starry Night burlap. This one was a special gift from an old great forum friend.
My wife has claimed our other one. It is a Bush Hermit in 1/8” A2 with gorgeous Dyed Maple Burl and some crazy good spalting on the flats.
Even though I have not bought a Fiddleback in many years, I am still a big fan of Andy Roy and all he has accomplished. I learned much from studying his work. He has also influenced many in the custom knife industry and generously shared his knowledge to develop many talented apprentices who have gone on to success of their own. That is rare in the knife industry.
All the best to Fiddleback fans new and old.
Phil
I started my Fiddleback journey in 2013 and had acquired somewhere over 100 by 2017 when I started downsizing to my favorite users over several years.
My collection theme was centered around Fiddlebacks with Shadetree burlap handles. I liked the grippy texture and wide range of colors they offered.
Here is one of my annual “watermelon” photos from back in the day.
Here are a couple of my favorite users from back in the day. A Bushcrafter and Sneaky Pete that I modified to remove the guards and reshape the pommel on the Sneaky Pete into a “Sneaky Phil”.
I had a pretty special Bush Hermit too with some beautiful Koa bolsters.
The other one I used most was a rare Gaucho in 3/32” CPM 154. Sadly, I heard from the next owner that it had burned up in an unusual Postal truck fire. This is the one I miss the most from my old collection.
Years later my wife and I are down to two Fiddlebacks.
Mine is a K.E. Bushie (i.e. KEB) in 3/32” A2 with some 1st generation Shadetree Starry Night burlap. This one was a special gift from an old great forum friend.
My wife has claimed our other one. It is a Bush Hermit in 1/8” A2 with gorgeous Dyed Maple Burl and some crazy good spalting on the flats.
Even though I have not bought a Fiddleback in many years, I am still a big fan of Andy Roy and all he has accomplished. I learned much from studying his work. He has also influenced many in the custom knife industry and generously shared his knowledge to develop many talented apprentices who have gone on to success of their own. That is rare in the knife industry.
All the best to Fiddleback fans new and old.
Phil
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It was Andy's use of "modified spear point-ish" blade shapes that drew me initially, and the mid-tech Kephart was my 1st Fiddleback:
- gateway into Andy's handmade work was this Monarch. Despite a collection of Fiddlebacks, I still keep this one around and ready; it's never gets old to me.
Cool write up. I wish I could write like that. Whenever I try to post something informative I type away and what seems like very wordy it ends up being like 3 lines. LOLThanks for starting this thread Greg. It was sad to see this sub-forum go from the most vibrant and watched ten years ago to being relegated to the archives.
I started my Fiddleback journey in 2013 and had acquired somewhere over 100 by 2017 when I started downsizing to my favorite users over several years.
My collection theme was centered around Fiddlebacks with Shadetree burlap handles. I liked the grippy texture and wide range of colors they offered.
Here is one of my annual “watermelon” photos from back in the day.
Here are a couple of my favorite users from back in the day. A Bushcrafter and Sneaky Pete that I modified to remove the guards and reshape the pommel on the Sneaky Pete into a “Sneaky Phil”.
I had a pretty special Bush Hermit too with some beautiful Koa bolsters.
The other one I used most was a rare Gaucho in 3/32” CPM 154. Sadly, I heard from the next owner that it had burned up in an unusual Postal truck fire. This is the one I miss the most from my old collection.
Years later my wife and I are down to two Fiddlebacks.
Mine is a K.E. Bushie (i.e. KEB) in 3/32” A2 with some 1st generation Shadetree Starry Night burlap. This one was a special gift from an old great forum friend.
My wife has claimed our other one. It is a Bush Hermit in 1/8” A2 with gorgeous Dyed Maple Burl and some crazy good spalting on the flats.
Even though I have not bought a Fiddleback in many years, I am still a big fan of Andy Roy and all he has accomplished. I learned much from studying his work. He has also influenced many in the custom knife industry and generously shared his knowledge to develop many talented apprentices who have gone on to success of their own. That is rare in the knife industry.
All the best to Fiddleback fans new and old.
Phil
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Some really beautiful knives shown here. I wish I could be into them, but factors like the price, steel, and the fact that they don't come with sheaths, just keep them off my interest list. This year marked the third BLADE Show where I walked up to their table, handled a few, and left emptyhanded. Just don't have time for that.
Totally understand that. I look at that also as if I buy this one to carry I have to buy a sheath for it. That does add to the cost. One thing I do is a lot of the knives I carry are the same model but different scales. I have 2 hiking buddys I carry. I do that with alot of knives I buy. I do buy from some makers that do offer a sheath with them. A lot of times I do upgrade to a leather sheath if its one I want to carry a lot.
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Even though I have not bought a Fiddleback in many years, I am still a big fan of Andy Roy and all he has accomplished. I learned much from studying his work. He has also influenced many in the custom knife industry and generously shared his knowledge to develop many talented apprentices who have gone on to success of their own. That is rare in the knife industry.
All the best to Fiddleback fans new and old.
Phil
Phil - that is an exceptional Bush Hermit. And an impressive collection in general!
Just received this "Shogun" - a model I've been wanting to try for a while.
I started using mine in the kitchen. I love it.
Totally agree!!! The only.model that gets me to think otherwise is the forager!!! Every time I see one I want it
