Tuna Valley still alive!

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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They are out now, so I believe him. Gary is a dealer and said he'll have some for sale in his store.
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::hmm:: I thought these were going to sell for $210?
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Who made them?
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1967redrider wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2020 5:11 pm ::hmm:: I thought these were going to sell for $210?
I think that was for the amber stag ones with 154CM steel. I'm not sure what these are going to sell for.
edge213 wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2020 7:22 pm Who made them?
Ryan said there is a former Queen employee that opened a custom knife shop. That is who is making the Tuna Valley knives for him.
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Received my Tuna Valley Phoenix Jack today WOW , beautiful knife very fine fit and finish, one of my new favorite Tuna Valley knives. Well worth the wait, worth the price, can't wait to see what's next. OUTSTANDING JOB TO THE DANIEL'S FAMILY, clouds and rainy day today will try and post a picture soon. God Bless all in these uncertain and trying times, Adog
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That's great! I don't have one yet, but hope to soon. I know there are a few other Phoenix Jack variations in the works, but the virus shutting down everything is bad timing for sure. I imagine it will be weeks or months before another release is ready. If I hear anything substantial, I'll pass along the information.

I did see that Ryan opened up a Facebook group where he will post information to directly.
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Just picked a Tuna Valley Phoenix Jack with Damascus. Can't wait for mail on Monday.

Tuna Valley is still alive and well.
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A photo of my Phoenix Jack.
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Nice Phoenix Jack you have Rookie ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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A real looker that one. Blade and handles are knock outs. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::nod::
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I saw this posted on the Tuna Valley FB page. Lots of varieties in the works.
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Rookie wrote: Wed May 20, 2020 12:50 am A photo of my Phoenix Jack.
Beautiful ::nod:: ::tu::
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I just paid for my burnt stag Jack..... they are in the wild. Find one while they last.
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I have the new Burnt Stag with 154 CM Steel in my store ::tu::
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Great looking knife!
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Rookie wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:25 pm Great looking knife!
Thanks Rookie
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Here is mine. I love it!
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Great looking Stag
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Rookie wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:34 pm Here is mine. I love it!
Beautiful knife. I have been put off of the stag handled versions of the Phoenix because how thick and chunky the stag is. Your knife doesn't look that way based on the apparent lack of hafting on the mark side handle. Would you know if there are there thin stag examples of the Phoenix?
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RalphAlsip wrote: Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:53 am Beautiful knife. I have been put off of the stag handled versions of the Phoenix because how thick and chunky the stag is. Your knife doesn't look that way based on the apparent lack of hafting on the mark side handle. Would you know if there are there thin stag examples of the Phoenix?
All that I have seen are pretty thick. If you have a preferred dealer who carries these, you could call and ask them if they have a thinner version. Some of the dealers take a shot of them from the end, so you can see the handle slab thickness.

Mine is 3/8 inch thick on 1 side, and 1/4 inch thick on the other. On my Damascus version, both handles are about 1/4 inch thick.
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I just pulled the trigger on one of these, in 154-CM. Hoping the one I chose isn't too fat. I think the 3 5/8" length is spot on for a decent knife size, no buyer's remorse please! ::pray::
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show a pic once you get it!
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Just noticed this in the #5 spot, is it supposed to be Catalina Wine Mixer? If so I guess Ryan is a Step Brothers fan too. 🤭
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haha I think everyone is a fan of that one!
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Will have the Maple Burl next week in my store
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