The Northwoods Knife brand name originated in Gladstone, Michigan when a man named Dave Shirley adopted it as his knife company's name in 2004. Dave was well known for collaborating with popular knife companies to have knives made to his specifications for resale well before 2004 & beyond. KnivesShipFree bought Northwoods from Dave & has continued to team up with respected makers to produce knives marked with the Northwoods brand name.
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by Ivoryman » Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:28 am
Lansky1 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:12 pm
I only have 1 Shirley era Northwoods ... a "mini moose" pen knife. One of my fave's - it's 3-1/4" closed with a wharncliffe - super hard snap for a wee knife --->
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Just noticed you posted my knife Lansky. Cool piece for sure. Nice to know where it has been. Must have been another unknown turn on the road of it's life. Good to know a bit more of the chain of custody.
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by Lansky1 » Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:10 pm
interesting - I picked it up at the Easton, PA knife show & it has since made its way 4000 miles or so west to Hawaii. That knife has quite a travel record ...
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee
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by Ivoryman » Sat Nov 13, 2021 3:34 am
Lansky1 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:10 pm
interesting - I picked it up at the Easton, PA knife show & it has since made its way 4000 miles or so west to Hawaii. That knife has quite a travel record ...
Do you recall the year? I was curious when these were made? Thanks for the info.
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by Lansky1 » Tue Nov 23, 2021 5:52 pm
I bought it used at that knife show about 3 years ago ... sorry, don't know when they were originally made
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee
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by QTCut5 » Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:15 am
Once-upon-a-time I had three of these Northwoods Stag Barlows but for some reason I sold them all
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by Buckibbq » Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:47 am
I’ve only got a few of the Shirley era Northwoods but this is my favorite. Would love to find the matching clip point.
I’m a long time collector in search of rare and limited GEC AND Northwoods knives. Always looking to add ivory pieces to my collection. PM to discuss sales or trades, please!
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by Ivoryman » Sat Dec 17, 2022 6:09 pm
Buckibbq wrote: ↑Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:47 am
I’ve only got a few of the Shirley era Northwoods but this is my favorite. Would love to find the matching clip point.0AB884AA-1AFE-415E-88D2-ECED74B9AB82.jpeg
Beautiful. Love a good ivory spear point. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice one.
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by Buckibbq » Sat Jan 21, 2023 6:29 am
Pretty happy with this recent Shirley era Sowbelly acquisition. This one is every bit as good as GEC quality.
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by Sharpnshinyknives » Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:40 am
Buck they sure are. Nice knife. Love the red.
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by Buckibbq » Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:27 am
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:40 am
Buck they sure are. Nice knife. Love the red.
Thank you, Mark…I kinda shied away from the Queen made Northwoods…but going forward, I'll be looking to add a few select pieces
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by Sharpnshinyknives » Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:31 pm
I reread this entire thread today and it really makes me miss Roland. Anyone have any more to add to this?
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by Buckibbq » Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:49 am
I’ve got a couple more in stag, but this is the only other Shirley era Ivory NWs that I have. Nice little stockman…not a great pic.
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by Sharpnshinyknives » Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:37 am
Now that’s a nice knife Buck. I love stockman’s and this one in ivory is down right gorgeous. Thanks for sharing that.
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by Buckibbq » Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:15 am
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:37 am
Now that’s a nice knife Buck. I love stockman’s and this one in ivory is down right gorgeous. Thanks for sharing that.
My pleasure…I’ll dig out the stags to add here one of these days
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by Ivoryman » Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:29 am
Buckibbq wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:49 am
I’ve got a couple more in stag, but this is the only other Shirley era Ivory NWs that I have. Nice little stockman…not a great pic.
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Incredible piece, love a good Northwoods and love a good piece of tusk. Killing two birds with one stone.
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