Arrived today, a Schrade Walden 295K, their 3" peanut from the 1950s.
Absolutely stunning! The Mammoth is almost a prefect match on each side. Lots of detail on that knife. Congratulations on a very nice knife and Happy Birthday!I usually buy myself something extravagant on my birthday ... something I would not otherwise buy ... because, well, there comes a point in life where you just don't know exactly how many birthday's you have left!!!! Far too many of my friends from HS, college and the military are already gone. This year, it was this seahorse. Looking at the tang stamps, it started out in life as a 2004 model covered with some type of jigged bone (or synthetic). It was recently customized by Joshua Kidd (Wild Horse Knives) with black onyx, Mammoth ivory, and Mammoth tooth covers and decorative bolsters, blade springs and blade spines. Most definitely overpriced for "a 2004 Seahorse" ... however, considering the man hours, materials, and craftsmanship .... most definitely worth it (at least to me!) in its present state. While probably not everyone's cup of tea, it certainly put a smile on my face.
That's really something you don't see everyday! Great jobI usually buy myself something extravagant on my birthday ... something I would not otherwise buy ... because, well, there comes a point in life where you just don't know exactly how many birthdays you have left!!!! Far too many of my friends from HS, college and the military are already gone. This year, it was this seahorse. Looking at the tang stamps, it started out in life as a 2004 model covered with some type of jigged bone (or synthetic). It was recently customized by Joshua Kidd (Wild Horse Knives) with black onyx, Mammoth ivory, and Mammoth tooth covers and decorative bolsters, blade springs and blade spines. Most definitely overpriced for "a 2004 Seahorse" ... however, considering the man hours, materials, and craftsmanship .... most definitely worth it (at least to me!) in its present state. While probably not everyone's cup of tea, it certainly put a smile on my face.
The more this knife is scrutinized the more it is appreciated. There is a lot going on. A remarkable thing of great beauty and exquisite attention to detail. Thanks for sharing it.I usually buy myself something extravagant on my birthday ... something I would not otherwise buy ... because, well, there comes a point in life where you just don't know exactly how many birthdays you have left!!!! Far too many of my friends from HS, college and the military are already gone. This year, it was this seahorse. Looking at the tang stamps, it started out in life as a 2004 model covered with some type of jigged bone (or synthetic). It was recently customized by Joshua Kidd (Wild Horse Knives) with black onyx, Mammoth ivory, and Mammoth tooth covers and decorative bolsters, blade springs and blade spines. Most definitely overpriced for "a 2004 Seahorse" ... however, considering the man hours, materials, and craftsmanship .... most definitely worth it (at least to me!) in its present state. While probably not everyone's cup of tea, it certainly put a smile on my face.
That's really something you don't see everyday! Great job
Yard sale fresh today ! Camillus 1969 Military Utility knife.... Stainless Steel.
Main blade, flat head screwdriver / bottle opener (with assist knob) , labelled
"can opener", leather punch , hinged bail. All functional, a slight side wobble
of main blade. I thought it was in good enough trim that I paid $20.00. Seemed
fair. I've wanted a Vietnam Era Milt. knife for a while... but most I've found have
damaged bits. Nice sample of 50 year old U.S. Militaria.
Charles
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