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I have been wanting and finally picked up. Old school cool with: 1095 blades nickel steel liners Norway steel bolsters Rosewood, ebony, or bone scales Original Gowanda NY or Titusville, PA tangstamps NO billboards on blades Built to same specs as 1903-1908 S&M catalog knives:
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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great knives. Did you buy the set?
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I bought the rosewood spear point in the top pic, Rick.
I really like the ebony clip point as well.
I did however just find a great deal on the whole set and would love to buy them all.
I plan on throwing a coat of Ren Wax on the wood and carrying it. Not just sticking in a drawer. If I buy whole set, I'll end up just tucking them away with all the rest.
I may just blacken up the blade a bit, not sure. What do you think? A little forced patina, or leave it alone?
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I stick a little white vinegar in microwave for 20 seconds and dip blade in it for a few mins.
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I would have one in a shot if they did not feature those rotten half-stops.
These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.
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I may just blacken up the blade a bit, not sure. What do you think? A little forced patina, or leave it alone?
I like em both but natural's got more soul. Use it on some onions and/or citrus and it'll darken up in a hurry. I'd still like to see one of those two blade models with a bottle opener.
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I like cold blue, believe it gives the knife a richer look but then that's just my opinion.
And, excellent pattern, nicely rounded edges so it should carry well, plus a spear point is so handy.
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