Tuna Valley Picture Show
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I agree, I like the blue sawcut and single spear combo. Minimalist, understated elegance, IMHO.
We are all just prisoners here of our own device.
In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~
In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~
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I agree that blue sawcut was really nice. I hope to see it on a production run in the future.
Carl B.
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Put me down as a fan of the blue sawcut, too!
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Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
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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.
Carl B.
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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.
Carl B.
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You're not wrong about the Stag. Getting very hard to source now. Thanks for the pic.
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Prototype Tuna Valley of the Old Man Norman barlow pattern, with Natural Elk stag handles.
Carl B.
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Love the Amber Stag Phoenix Jack (my favorite TV pattern).
Those Old Man Norman Barlows are pretty sweet as well.
Really digging the show, Carl...keep 'em coming.
Those Old Man Norman Barlows are pretty sweet as well.
Really digging the show, Carl...keep 'em coming.
We are all just prisoners here of our own device.
In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~
In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~
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Yes, keep 'em coming.
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To go along with the previous elk knife, here is another version with Dyed Elk Stag handles.
Carl B.
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Personally, I prefer the look of natural elk, but it's interesting to see the comparison.
We are all just prisoners here of our own device.
In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~
In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~
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The natural elk is beautiful.
David
"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife" Meat Loaf
"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife" Meat Loaf
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Hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend. These are the 2 different Coke Bottle knives from 2013.
Carl B.
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Fa fa fa fa fabulous!!!!+
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Nice! This show just keeps getting better and better.
Gary, do you know why is there so much variation in the pattern of the Damascus blades?
We are all just prisoners here of our own device.
In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~
In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~
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Incredible knife Rookie, that is some really nice antler and the colors and great blade. Wish there were more hollow grinds around. Sweet show.
You too Kennedy knives, that is a pack of beauties.
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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.
Carl B.
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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.
Carl B.
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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 and be with envy!
We are all just prisoners here of our own device.
In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~
In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~
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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.
Carl B.