KNIFE FINDS OF THE DAY

[toomanyknives]

I finally scored some good toters at an antique mall. After some removal of surface rust and some oiling,
they came out pretty nice. All the blades are good and usable. ... All in all a good day for my collection.

That's a sweet find! good work!

Thanks TopDog, It was a lucky day..

[toomanyknives]

Just a few for me. I am the happiest with the KA-BAR... I have been wanting one for a long time and I can EDC it with no worries...

Cool scores. The KABAR is very nice. That old Camillus has been through the wars. Love it!

[GSPTOPDOG]

Just a few for me. I am the happiest with the KA-BAR... I have been wanting one for a long time and I can EDC it with no worries...

Cool scores. The KABAR is very nice. That old Camillus has been through the wars. Love it!

Thanks TMK! The KA-BAR HAS BEEN ON MY list "to get" for a while reminds me of another "TOPDOG" ...

[toomanyknives]

Just a few for me. I am the happiest with the KA-BAR... I have been wanting one for a long time and I can EDC it with no worries...

Cool scores. The KABAR is very nice. That old Camillus has been through the wars. Love it!

Thanks TMK! The KA-BAR HAS BEEN ON MY list "to get" for a while reminds me of another "TOPDOG" ...

Yep! That's one beautiful pup!

[KLJ77]

Two estate sale finds yesterday.

The first one is a Western 691 Trapper. Sadly, someone adalterated it by removing the spey blade and made it a single blade and replaced the pins with brass ones. It will make a good 'projects' knife or it could very well become a POS candidate.

The second knife is an equal end EMPIRE, Winsted, Ct. Two pin cracks, but still intact. I know nothing about Empire knives and haven't researched them. It has seen some use, but still a nice little pocket knife. But for $10.00, I picked it up.

Comments welcome, negative or positive.

[KLJ77]

Empire Knife....

[tvic]

Good looking Kabar, Dog!
I just recently found my first Western at a flea market, LJ. Well made knives!
And that Empire is real nice. People are asking too much for them on EBay!

[toomanyknives]

Two estate sale finds yesterday.

The first one is a Western 691 Trapper. Sadly, someone adalterated it by removing the spey blade and made it a single blade and replaced the pins with brass ones. It will make a good 'projects' knife or it could very well become a POS candidate.

The second knife is an equal end EMPIRE, Winsted, Ct. Two pin cracks, but still intact. I know nothing about Empire knives and haven't researched them. It has seen some use, but still a nice little pocket knife. But for $10.00, I picked it up.

Comments welcome, negative or positive.

Good old survivors, LJ!

[Dan In MI]

Reminds me of another "TOPDOG" ...

I think Zeus would approve of your new Ka-Bar!

Comments welcome, negative or positive.

The Western would make a good project. I'd send it off to a knife mechanic for some new pins, a patch, and maybe new bolsters. Its present configuration of a single clip appeals to me. You done good with both it and the Empire!

[KLJ77]

Thank you Kim, TMK, tvic and Dan for your comments.

As a matter of fact, Dan...I was PM'd about the Western from a AAPK member who did a trade with me. He's going to work it into his "project" list. I'm excited to see how it turns out. I'm very happy that someone can take a knife like this and 'beautify' it. It would have just sat in some drawer collecting dust...which would have been a shame I suppose. I'm glad it's going to a new home where it can be appreciated much more than I could have given it.

I won't divulge the name of the person, it's not my place. He can make it public if he so chooses.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Reminds me of another "TOPDOG" ...

I think Zeus would approve of your new Ka-Bar!

It is Zeus approved Dan

Found these at a yard sale, I got there kind of late, but they were on a table with a bunch of junk piled up on top of them and I missed them the 1st time I walked through. If I had not gone back to look at some tools, I would have missed them.

[Dan In MI]

I'm excited to see how it turns out.

You and me both!

If I had not gone back to look at some tools, I would have missed them.

Glad you went back and spotted them. Wish I could have such good luck at yard sales!

[GSPTOPDOG]

If I had not gone back to look at some tools, I would have missed them.

Glad you went back and spotted them. Wish I could have such good luck at yard sales!

Dan it was pure luck, Normally, I have to go to 100 yards sales to find 1 junky old Pakistani knife...

[toomanyknives]

Reminds me of another "TOPDOG" ...

I think Zeus would approve of your new Ka-Bar!

It is Zeus approved Dan

Found these at a yard sale, I got there kind of late, but they were on a table with a bunch of junk piled up on top of them and I missed them the 1st time I walked through. If I had not gone back to look at some tools, I would have missed them.

Great find, TOPDOG! Those are killer. You never see them with the boxes!

[GSPTOPDOG]

I think Zeus would approve of your new Ka-Bar!

It is Zeus approved Dan

Found these at a yard sale, I got there kind of late, but they were on a table with a bunch of junk piled up on top of them and I missed them the 1st time I walked through. If I had not gone back to look at some tools, I would have missed them.

Great find, TOPDOG! Those are killer. You never see them with the boxes!

Thanks TMK! You are right... (up to a point ) I never had seen them in boxes before ... and I came so close to missing them ...

[GSPTOPDOG]

A 4-line Camillus.

[garddogg56]

Great find Topdog

[TripleF]

Stellar finds Rich!!!!

Mine from today...

[treefarmer]

Scott, interesting pile today!
The old Pal looks pretty good. Most times the round shield on those is worn smooth.
Treefarmer

[GSPTOPDOG]

Picked these up from an estate sale....or rather from a guy that got them from and estate sale.... meaning I paid even MORE than the 1st guy...

Oh well, still some nice knives all the same...

[Papa Bones]

Some awesome finds there guys!!

[QTCut5]

Most amazing "find" of the day is finding out Smitty is still with us! Welcome back, buddy, haven't heard from you in a while. Good to see you posting again. Hope all is well.

[doglegg]

Picked these up from an estate sale....or rather from a guy that got them from and estate sale.... meaning I paid even MORE than the 1st guy...

Oh well, still some nice knives all the same...

That is a collection! Lovely, lovely bones!

[TripleF]

Gorgeous Rich!!!!


Knice to see you posting Smitty!!!!

[Papa Bones]

Most amazing "find" of the day is finding out Smitty is still with us! Welcome back, buddy, haven't heard from you in a while. Good to see you posting again. Hope all is well.

Appreciate it "Q". I'm doing well. Maybe I can stay around longer this time.

Gorgeous Rich!!!!


Knice to see you posting Smitty!!!!

Hey Scott, waving a hand back at ya!!