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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This is a 2022 Old Man Norman in crosscut mammoth ivory.
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Rookie wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 1:39 pm This is a 2022 Old Man Norman in crosscut mammoth ivory.
My goodness Carl. Beautiful!
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edge213 wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:55 pm
Rookie wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 1:39 pm This is a 2022 Old Man Norman in crosscut mammoth ivory.
My goodness Carl. Beautiful!
Thanks Edge!
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This is one of the Old Man Norman's in Green Maple Burl from 2021.
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This is a Old Man Norman prototype from 2021. It has "Mystic Sea" acrylic handles.
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Rookie wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:37 pm This is a Old Man Norman prototype from 2021. It has "Mystic Sea" acrylic handles.
Another beautiful knife...with another cool name! 8) ::tu::
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QTCut5 wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:38 pm
Rookie wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:37 pm This is a Old Man Norman prototype from 2021. It has "Mystic Sea" acrylic handles.
Another beautiful knife...with another cool name! 8) ::tu::
I think Ryan has a lot of fun coming up with the pattern names, and the handle material names.
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Rookie wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:56 pm
QTCut5 wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:38 pm
Rookie wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:37 pm This is a Old Man Norman prototype from 2021. It has "Mystic Sea" acrylic handles.
Another beautiful knife...with another cool name! 8) ::tu::
I think Ryan has a lot of fun coming up with the pattern names, and the handle material names.

My favorite name was, The Catalina Wine Mixer. Of course he left one word out. 🤭
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1967redrider wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:42 pm
Rookie wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:56 pm
QTCut5 wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:38 pm
Another beautiful knife...with another cool name! 8) ::tu::
I think Ryan has a lot of fun coming up with the pattern names, and the handle material names.

My favorite name was, The Catalina Wine Mixer. Of course he left one word out. 🤭
::tounge:: it was a marketing decision
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Rookie wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:26 pm
1967redrider wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:42 pm
Rookie wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:56 pm

I think Ryan has a lot of fun coming up with the pattern names, and the handle material names.

My favorite name was, The Catalina Wine Mixer. Of course he left one word out. 🤭
::tounge:: it was a marketing decision
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Rookie wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:37 pm This is a Old Man Norman prototype from 2021. It has "Mystic Sea" acrylic handles.


Pretty blue, as those Normans always seem to be. Very pretty stuff you have there Rook. Love seeing you post them, works of art for sure. Keep 'em coming, love seeing every one, even your openers and stuff. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Ivoryman wrote: Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:16 am
Rookie wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:37 pm This is a Old Man Norman prototype from 2021. It has "Mystic Sea" acrylic handles.


Pretty blue, as those Normans always seem to be. Very pretty stuff you have there Rook. Love seeing you post them, works of art for sure. Keep 'em coming, love seeing every one, even your openers and stuff. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Iman, that means a lot. I'm glad the group here is enjoying the show. Still have more to photograph and post.
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Another Old Man Norman prototype. This one with copper bolsters.
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Keeping on the Old Man Norman train, here are 2 of the normal production releases. Mammoth Ivory from 2021, and Burnt Stag from 2022.
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Rookie wrote: Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:29 pm Keeping on the Old Man Norman train, here are 2 of the normal production releases. Mammoth Ivory from 2021, and Burnt Stag from 2022.
Mammoth & Stag...it really doesn't get much better than that! 8) ::tu::
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Beautiful knives as always Carl! ::woot:: Keep'em comin...

Here's a Fish Scaler that arrived in the mail today dressed in Amber Stag from 2014. This wouldn't be my first choice of patterns, but the big, beautiful slabs of amber stag and very reasonable price made it impossible for me to pass up.

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knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2023 5:30 pm Here's a Fish Scaler dressed in Amber Stag from 2014...the big, beautiful slabs of amber stag and very reasonable price made it impossible for me to pass up.
Oh my ::oh_my:: that's a beauty for sure, Kevin. I can totally see why you couldn't pass it up, that Amber Stag is stunning. 8) ::tu::
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QTCut5 wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2023 5:38 pm
knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2023 5:30 pm Here's a Fish Scaler dressed in Amber Stag from 2014...the big, beautiful slabs of amber stag and very reasonable price made it impossible for me to pass up.
Oh my ::oh_my:: that's a beauty for sure, Kevin. I can totally see why you couldn't pass it up, that Amber Stag is stunning. 8) ::tu::
Thanks Q! Always appreciate your positive feedback... In my opinion, amber stag is one of the most beautiful handle materials out there.
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QTCut5 wrote: Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:26 pm Mammoth & Stag...it really doesn't get much better than that! 8) ::tu::
Can't argue with that!
knifeaddict1965 wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2023 5:30 pm Beautiful knives as always Carl! ::woot:: Keep'em comin...

Here's a Fish Scaler that arrived in the mail today dressed in Amber Stag from 2014. This wouldn't be my first choice of patterns, but the big, beautiful slabs of amber stag and very reasonable price made it impossible for me to pass up.

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Absolutely beautiful knife! A big ol slab of amber stag!
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Rookie wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:16 pm
Absolutely beautiful knife! A big ol slab of amber stag!
Thanks Carl! Your feedback and all your beautiful knife posts are always appreciated.
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Another production Old Man Norman release, this was the 2021 release in Catalina Wine Mixer bone.
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This Old Man Norman was a 1 piece special prototype with handles by Mammoth Mike. Yellow mammoth tooth handles, and a rooster shield.
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That one is a real beauty.
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chickenman62 wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:35 pm That one is a real beauty.
Yeah I think it's pretty neat. We have a flock of egg-laying hens here, so the rooster is a nice touch.
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Rookie wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:46 pm This Old Man Norman was a 1 piece special prototype with handles by Mammoth Mike. Yellow mammoth tooth handles, and a rooster shield.
Cool Rooster Shield and of course the mammoth tooth scales are amazing! Carl, if you ever decide you have too many DFKB knives, I'll be happy to take a few off your hands brother. :lol:
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