Stunning!

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Reverand wrote: Wed May 19, 2021 2:30 am
toomanyknives wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 1:40 pm That is a fantastic knife, but I do get fed up with the way the word "mint" is thrown around on Ebay and other forums. That one is clearly not "mint". I usually just use the term "near mint", and do this... :wink: IMG_1694 (2).JPG
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Re’ the Treasure Trove expression.

The Ebay seller that has been selling Robeson knives from the Tom Kalcevic collection, uses a similar, if not identical expression.
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toomanyknives wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 1:40 pm That is a fantastic knife, but I do get fed up with the way the word "mint" is thrown around on Ebay and other forums. That one is clearly not "mint". I usually just use the term "near mint", and do this... :wink: IMG_1694 (2).JPG
LOL! ::rotflol:: You crack me up Kerry! Excellent wit! Thx for the chuckle! 8)
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Madmarco wrote: Tue May 25, 2021 6:15 pm
toomanyknives wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 1:40 pm That is a fantastic knife, but I do get fed up with the way the word "mint" is thrown around on Ebay and other forums. That one is clearly not "mint". I usually just use the term "near mint", and do this... :wink: IMG_1694 (2).JPG
LOL! ::rotflol:: You crack me up Kerry! Excellent wit! Thx for the chuckle! 8)
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That treasurer trove of high-condition, vintage knives, we know is out there.
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