Whatcha got on order? (Traditional Knives Only)

[Scott J.]

I'm weak.....

 

[Makael]

Too good looking not to.

 

[Jacques Mi]

I feel very fortunate to have an Angus Jack and 2AB on their way from a GEC dealer... However, they just landed in Chicago and usually (as in always) that means they'll be stuck there for 3 - 4 weeks. Patience is a virtue, right?

 

[Pt-Luso]

Waiting for the postman to knock on the door with this old French Bargeon knife in stag (seller's photos).

 

[sf fanatic]

Mr. May says 4-6 weeks before having to be shipped across the pond. Hoping that I’ve chosen wisely .
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[Pt-Luso]

This one is still in transit to my pocket, it's an old Brazilian knife from the Eberle brand (seller's photos).

 

[Johnnythefox]

Mr. May says 4-6 weeks before having to be shipped across the pond. Hoping that I’ve chosen wisely .
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that looks stunning.

 

[sf fanatic]

that looks stunning.

Thank you sir, but that pic is a stock photo. I’m hoping the handles on mine are similar.

 

[cudgee]

I’m hoping the handles on mine are similar.

There in lies the risk.

 

[BrotherJim]

This used vintage stag Szankovits slip joint will ship to me tomorrow from Pennsylvania.
Lots of Hungarian immigrants settled in Pennsylvania.
Can't find any new Hungarian knives in the U.S. and will settle for this used one.
Have an email in to Szankovits for any and all info they might share but there's a good possibility they won't even reply. I don't speak Hungarian.
Seller's pics ... and a Szankovits video ...

EDIT: Jolipapa is there any anecdotal info about this knife, you might share? ... And is there anything much revealed in the video besides general knife making stuff?
This is one of the smaller ones from the pattern I think and perhaps one a woman might carry. Dunno, but checks the box for the size I generally carry too.

 

[knarfeng]

This used vintage stag Szankovits slip joint will ship to me tomorrow from Pennsylvania.
Lots of Hungarian immigrants settled in Pennsylvania.
Can't find any new Hungarian knives in the U.S. and will settle for this used one.
Have an email in to Szankovits for any and all info they might share but there's a good possibility they won't even reply. I don't speak Hungarian.
Seller's pics ... and a Szankovits video ...

EDIT: Jolipapa is there any anecdotal info about this knife, you might share? ... And is there anything much revealed in the video besides general knife making stuff?
This is one of the smaller ones from the pattern I think and perhaps one a woman might carry. Dunno, but checks the box for the size I generally carry too.

You might also ask in the Bernard Levine Knife Collecting and Identification Forum. There are several European collectors who spend time there and not here.

 

[CyberRacer]

The swell-end jack with bottle opener arrived several days back, and I just love this thing. Of course the fact that I was able to get one with a combination of reward points and gift cards really sealed the deal.

 

[bigfish64]

The swell-end jack with bottle opener arrived several days back, and I just love this thing. Of course the fact that I was able to get one with a combination of reward points and gift cards really sealed the deal.

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Wow, nice covers on that one CyberRacer! It’s a great size too. How is the action on yours?

 

[CyberRacer]

Wow, nice covers on that one CyberRacer! It’s a great size too. How is the action on yours?

Yea, I was pretty pleased with the covers I got. I put the action overall at about a 6. Isn't going to break any fingernails, but still snappy on the walk and talk.

 

[sailfish]

Every time I see a sod buster I want one but have been putting it off for quite some time. Finally decided to pick off a hunter green Jr. before they're all gone.

 

[Johnnythefox]

Levine's Guide to Knives and Their Values, 3rd Edition it seemed a fair price.

the 5th edition was over £400 and from what I read not as good.

not interested in values so much as leaning more about various knife models,origins and uses.

 

[Bmgillum]

Sneak Peeks from Cliff Parker…should be finished this week…

 

[Jolipapa]

Usualy I don't like "jigged" delrin, but could not let this one go!

 

[Johnnythefox]

Usualy I don't like "jigged" delrin, but could not let this one go!
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Nice,I have never had a white knife before.

 

[Jolipapa]

This used vintage stag Szankovits slip joint will ship to me tomorrow from Pennsylvania.
Lots of Hungarian immigrants settled in Pennsylvania.
Can't find any new Hungarian knives in the U.S. and will settle for this used one.
Have an email in to Szankovits for any and all info they might share but there's a good possibility they won't even reply. I don't speak Hungarian.
Seller's pics ... and a Szankovits video ...

EDIT: Jolipapa is there any anecdotal info about this knife, you might share? ... And is there anything much revealed in the video besides general knife making stuff?
This is one of the smaller ones from the pattern I think and perhaps one a woman might carry. Dunno, but checks the box for the size I generally carry too.

Nice one! Szankovits knives are among the best made in Hungary. Unfortunately to get one of his knives you better go to his shop. Szentendre is a very nice old village, north of Budapest in the Danub's loops, very traditional and preserved, well worth a visit. It used to be a place where Serbs and Greeks found refuge when their countries were invaded by the Turkish Empire.
Nothing special in the video, he explains he was born in a family of smithes and makes only traditional knives, with traditional ornaments (sun, moon, his trademark rooster, etc) and scrimshaw (great plain's horsemen, scenes of an inn, farm well, grey longhorns, etc) and uses only "noble" materials for the handles.
Problem with Hungarian cutlers is that most are "old minded" and it is difficult to buy a knife if you're not in the very shop! Even within Europe it is not easy, Paypal still unknown to them. Except Hungarian, they often speak German (300 years of Austrian occupation have left traces... ).