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.
Cletus Awreetus wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:39 pm
once I missed 2-3 times I just randomly chose Ironwood until I hit. No idea which one I got. I continued to try for a Giraffe but got skunked. There were some really pretty Giraffes I must say. From very green to pale blue and everything in between.
I missed 4 giraffe bones. One had spots like a cheetah, really bummed when that one didn’t go through. But I did score 3 others. I went for the giraffe bone last, my hunch on it was correct. When you get to check out and it’s already sold, you lose a lot of time trying to get another one. So I reversed the order and bought the others first and then went for the giraffe bone. I missed it but got the other 3. My ironwood is very dark, I didn’t bother looking at options, figured I would get skunked if I did. This grasshopper is learning.
SSk Mark “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan
I got nothing ! no blues 30 seconds , no acrylic in one minute , I tried for the wood , nothing. How did some people get three ? Somebody is using special buying software ???? When I get mad at GEC and GEC dealers , I go custom !
Onearmbladejunkie wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:30 pm
I got nothing ! no blues 30 seconds , no acrylic in one minute , I tried for the wood , nothing. How did some people get three ? Somebody is using special buying software ????
I've wondered this as well. While these knives are so hot and the resale so strong, I doubt people will be very forthcoming with their specific techniques, if there are any. Some have suggested (lamented) that internet speeds are a culprit and then go on to blame knivesshipfree.
I've been skunked before and I didn't like the feeling. For me, it makes the next score all the more rewarding. This time I got one. Next time I may not.
I went in only wanting an ironwood with figure, I've also become tired of the Bohncliffe and don't think it belongs on the 92 frame, looks out of place to me so had no intention of getting any of the other handles. I lucked out and did get a figured one.
I got rid of my straight edge 92s over the last year as they weren't for me, so I didn't have alot of enthusiasm for this drop. That changed when J saw the stragglers tab. 1 sawcut Madison Barlow scratched the itch.
My 3 arrived today. Extremely happy with all three. I was afraid the Ironwood would disappoint but it didn’t. Thought I would end up selling it but I am very pleased with it. The back actually looks better than the front.
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SSk Mark “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:14 pm
My 3 arrived today. Extremely happy with all three. I was afraid the Ironwood would disappoint but it didn’t. Thought I would end up selling it but I am very pleased with it. The back actually looks better than the front.
That’s quite impressive to score three with even the blue sawcut
Which is your favorite?
I scored a giraffe. It is mostly green with hints of yellow and blue. I put it beside the GEC 92 Eureka and removed the secondary blade on the Eureka. My opinion is the Ocoee would look better with a spear blade.
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:14 pm
My 3 arrived today. Extremely happy with all three. I was afraid the Ironwood would disappoint but it didn’t. Thought I would end up selling it but I am very pleased with it. The back actually looks better than the front.
That’s quite impressive to score three with even the blue sawcut
Which is your favorite?
The green is my favorite. I’m very partial to green bone. But the ironwood is a close second.
Ralph you are right this would look and be better with a spear blade.
SSk Mark “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan
Mine arrived yesterday, nice knife but I prefer the 2 blade 92, I really use that coping blade a lot, works great on packages. The 92 looks better with the spear in my opinion, just something off with the Bohncliff in the 92 frame.
JohnR wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:08 pm
Mine arrived yesterday, nice knife but I prefer the 2 blade 92, I really use that coping blade a lot, works great on packages. The 92 looks better with the spear in my opinion, just something off with the Bohncliff in the 92 frame.
iF YOU DECIDE TO SELL OR TRADE THE IRONWOOD OCOEE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS, RICK
I really like the blade design. As someone who was late to the game and hasn't been able to get a Fremont Jack, this is a nice knife. I especially like the curvature of the handle compared to the Signal Jack. I'm bummed I wasn't able to get a Mammoth Signal Jack, but I'll live.
I've been carrying/using my Ocoee Jack now since it arrived after its drop. It's a good blade. Easy to sharpen. Utility is good. I'm a fan.
gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 30, 2020 4:30 pm
I got shut out on the drop but finally found a trade partner and this one in Giraffe bone arrived today.
Wow Greg, that is a nice looking knife. It has a very “classic” look to it.
What is that big Northwoods leather looking background?
SSk Mark “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan
Thanks Mark! That's a leather desk caddy that Knives Ship Free sold for a while. I don't know whether they still have them or not but they are very nice. It was $49.99.
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Greg
IF YOU AIN'T BUYING OR LOOKING AT A KNIFE THEN YOU AIN'T LIVING.
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