Tuna Valley Picture Show

Tuna Valley Cutlery Co., Excelsior Knife Co., & Napanoch Knife Co. are three popular brands currently controlled by The Daniels family. These are old names that went dormant for years, but have since been brought back to life with modern offerings. This forum is here to discuss & show off knives & related items with brand names under the Daniels Family umbrella.
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I agree, I like the blue sawcut and single spear combo. Minimalist, understated elegance, IMHO. 8) ::tu::
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edge213 wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 12:10 am A shame. The blue bone and spear point make for a good looking knife.
QTCut5 wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 12:47 am I agree, I like the blue sawcut and single spear combo. Minimalist, understated elegance, IMHO. 8) ::tu::
I agree that blue sawcut was really nice. I hope to see it on a production run in the future.
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Put me down as a fan of the blue sawcut, too! ::tu::
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Way back in 2020, the first DFKB Tuna Valley Old Man Norman pattern was in pre-development. This was the first prototype, helping to see what needed tweaked or modified or adjusted. Notice the grind and nailpull are a lot different on this one than what the final release settled on.
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This is a 2020 prototype of the Phoenix Jack pattern. The design had not yet been finalized, and they were playing with different variations. This one has a long pull, and hollow grind blade, with really nice amber stag.
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Rookie wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 5:14 pm This is a 2020 prototype of the Phoenix Jack pattern. The design had not yet been finalized, and they were playing with different variations. This one has a long pull, and hollow grind blade, with really nice amber stag.
You're not wrong about the Stag. ::woot:: ::woot:: ::woot:: Getting very hard to source now. Thanks for the pic. ::tu::
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Prototype Tuna Valley of the Old Man Norman barlow pattern, with Natural Elk stag handles.
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Love the Amber Stag Phoenix Jack (my favorite TV pattern). ::nod::

Those Old Man Norman Barlows are pretty sweet as well.

Really digging the show, Carl...keep 'em coming. ::drool::
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Yes, keep 'em coming. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::nod::
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Happy to show them. I've got many more to come.
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To go along with the previous elk knife, here is another version with Dyed Elk Stag handles.
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Rookie wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 11:04 am To go along with the previous elk knife, here is another version with Dyed Elk Stag handles.
Personally, I prefer the look of natural elk, but it's interesting to see the comparison. ::hmm::
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QTCut5 wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 7:13 pm
Rookie wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 11:04 am To go along with the previous elk knife, here is another version with Dyed Elk Stag handles.
Personally, I prefer the look of natural elk, but it's interesting to see the comparison. ::hmm::
I agree, of the 2 I prefer the natural.
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Rookie wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 7:15 pm
QTCut5 wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 7:13 pm
Rookie wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 11:04 am To go along with the previous elk knife, here is another version with Dyed Elk Stag handles.
Personally, I prefer the look of natural elk, but it's interesting to see the comparison. ::hmm::
I agree, of the 2 I prefer the natural.
The natural elk is beautiful.
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Hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend. These are the 2 different Coke Bottle knives from 2013.
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Not sure that I posted these
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Fa fa fa fa fabulous!!!!+
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Rookie wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:06 pm These are the 2 different Coke Bottle knives from 2013.
Nice! This show just keeps getting better and better. ::tu:: ::tu::
kennedy knives wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 3:34 pm Not sure that I posted these
Gary, do you know why is there so much variation in the pattern of the Damascus blades? ::hmm::
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Rookie wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 5:14 pm This is a 2020 prototype of the Phoenix Jack pattern. The design had not yet been finalized, and they were playing with different variations. This one has a long pull, and hollow grind blade, with really nice amber stag.
Incredible knife Rookie, that is some really nice antler and the colors and great blade. Wish there were more hollow grinds around. Sweet show. ::tu:: ::tu:: :mrgreen:


You too Kennedy knives, that is a pack of beauties. ::tu:: ::tu:: :mrgreen:
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QTCut5 wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 5:22 pm
Rookie wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:06 pm These are the 2 different Coke Bottle knives from 2013.
Nice! This show just keeps getting better and better. ::tu:: ::tu::
kennedy knives wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 3:34 pm Not sure that I posted these
Gary, do you know why is there so much variation in the pattern of the Damascus blades? ::hmm::
Strickly a guess as Ryan hasn't said who he uses for the Damascus but from just a hunch it looks like Brad Vise Alabama Damascus and was done at different times with different patterns. I understand it takes about 15 hrs. to finish one piece, That's a lot of hammering. Gary
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When the brand was first relaunched by Perry Miller of Spaceport Cutlery in 2007, he went to then newly formed GEC to have knives made. There are a few prototypes out there from 07-08, but this is the 1st production release that came out in 2009, called a Scout Trapper.
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In 2021 there was a new pattern idea in the works that never went further than the prototype phase. This is the North Carolina Jack. A swayback pattern 3 3/4 inch with wharncliffe blade. 5 different handle materials.
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Rookie wrote: Mon Jun 05, 2023 1:15 pm In 2021 there was a new pattern idea in the works that never went further than the prototype phase. This is the North Carolina Jack. A swayback pattern 3 3/4 inch with wharncliffe blade. 5 different handle materials.
Looks like the little brother to the Phoenix Jack. Shame they never went into production; I would definitely have wanted one...especially with Mammoth covers. Those are all beauties and I continue to ::drool:: and be :mrgreen: with envy!
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QTCut5 wrote: Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:38 pm
Rookie wrote: Mon Jun 05, 2023 1:15 pm In 2021 there was a new pattern idea in the works that never went further than the prototype phase. This is the North Carolina Jack. A swayback pattern 3 3/4 inch with wharncliffe blade. 5 different handle materials.
Looks like the little brother to the Phoenix Jack. Shame they never went into production; I would definitely have wanted one...especially with Mammoth covers. Those are all beauties and I continue to ::drool:: and be :mrgreen: with envy!
I agree, it is a nice pattern. I think the thought was, too similar to the Phoenix, and there are so many other patterns out there still to focus on for showing variety. I'm sure it will be re-visited again some day down the road.
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Here is a nice swingguard in stag from 2012.
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