KNIFE FINDS OF THE DAY

[1967redrider]

That Ka-Bar Coffin Jack is super sweet.

[Reverand]

I dropped off a package of parts knives this morning at the Post Office, on the way to church.
I got to church and an older fellow gave me 3 knives in need of repair! He doesn't want them back, he just wanted to give them to me.
I guess you cannot be too generous!
This haul includes an Uncle Henry 897UH, an almost-identical Craftsman 950-something, and a Pakistani lockback.
All have seen better days, but the Schrade and Craftsman should see better days ahead, soon!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

That Ka-Bar Coffin Jack is super sweet.

Thanks RR! One of those right place right time finds you can't resist.

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

I dropped off a package of parts knives this morning at the Post Office, on the way to church.
I got to church and an older fellow gave me 3 knives in need of repair! He doesn't want them back, he just wanted to give them to me.
I guess you cannot be too generous!
This haul includes an Uncle Henry 897UH, an almost-identical Craftsman 950-something, and a Pakistani lockback.
All have seen better days, but the Schrade and Craftsman should see better days ahead, soon!
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Reverand, it often happens that way I have found ... give someone a knife and you receive multiples unexpectedly! Blessings!

[Madmarco]

Found these the last two weekends...
Parker Longhorn
Junglee Babylon Seki Japan
Cold Steel Japan Counter Tac
Compass Industries Japan Stainess
Kabar Boot Hill DMB 88 Swell Center
Kkyber 2603
Cobra Japan Wood Mid Lock

Our tastes in knives are so similar, Tony, it's uncanny. I too have a few of what you showed in this group, but I'm particularly interested in the knife at the back, or, it's the larger of the 2 with white covers, the Junglee. I bought my black copy from Jacob/eprague 2 yrs. ago, and to this day am amazed at how well made it is, and I paid next to nothing for it. Whatever those plastic-like covers are made of, they sure make the knife a pleasure to handle. I have never seen that brand listed anywhere else either, so as a result I know little about them.
Those are great finds for today you made, buddy, your choices are excellent.

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Found these the last two weekends...
Parker Longhorn
Junglee Babylon Seki Japan
Cold Steel Japan Counter Tac
Compass Industries Japan Stainess
Kabar Boot Hill DMB 88 Swell Center
Kkyber 2603
Cobra Japan Wood Mid Lock

Our tastes in knives are so similar, Tony, it's uncanny. I too have a few of what you showed in this group, but I'm particularly interested in the knife at the back, or, it's the larger of the 2 with white covers, the Junglee. I bought my black copy from Jacob/eprague 2 yrs. ago, and to this day am amazed at how well made it is, and I paid next to nothing for it. Whatever those plastic-like covers are made of, they sure make the knife a pleasure to handle. I have never seen that band listed anywhere else either, so as a result I know little about them.
Those are great finds for today you made, buddy, your choices are excellent.

Thanks Mark! I found the Junglee at the local flea market yesterday. Good price too ... came with the box and paperwork also. The Parker Longhorn came from the same seller ... made me a package deal. I read last night that the covers are micarta. If they are, then highly polished. Mine has a small chip at the pivot. Other than that, the knife is mint, but the small chip doesn't bother me.

True Story Mark: When I opened the knife, I immediately saw in my mind, one of your posted pictures of you holding a similar knife, meaning shape and blade type. Don't know which picture, but I knew this knife was coming home with me! Knife minds thinking alike huh!

[garddogg56]

Haven't done a stroll thru a flea market in over a year,scored a tipped ,rusty and shieldless Schrade Walden 895 she'll clean up well also an old Imperial peanut for my Granddaughter

[GSPTOPDOG]

Haven't done a stroll thru a flea market in over a year,scored a tipped ,rusty and shieldless Schrade Walden 895 she'll clean up well also an old Imperial peanut for my Granddaughter

Nice score G-dogg I am fond of the Schrade Walden 895, that looks like a great EDC once cleaned up. ... Like you I Haven't done a stroll thru a flea market in over a year... two closed down over Covid (a variation of the flu... ) and the 3rd turned into a Chi-Com junk product $0.99 outdoor store.... So, I miss it, those good 'Ol the flea-market weekends ...

[GSPTOPDOG]

Found these the last two weekends...
Parker Longhorn
Junglee Babylon Seki Japan
Cold Steel Japan Counter Tac
Compass Industries Japan Stainess
Kabar Boot Hill DMB 88 Swell Center
Kkyber 2603
Cobra Japan Wood Mid Lock

Wow! Great score CxIII ... ...let's talk about the Cold Steel Japan Counter Tac... That is about as good as it gets for a small quick fighting blade ... ... I think that the older Japan made C.S. knives have come back in demand with buyers (ebay, etsy, etc...) so they represent an excellent value. Also, they are just cool as Heck! ... Finally that Seki-City quality just can't be beat

[GSPTOPDOG]

Found these the last two weekends...
Parker Longhorn....
Cobra Japan Wood Mid Lock

Oh... I almost forgot .... .... that is an awesome picture! ... looks 'bout professional done and all

[Madmarco]

Found these the last two weekends...
Parker Longhorn
Junglee Babylon Seki Japan
Cold Steel Japan Counter Tac
Compass Industries Japan Stainess
Kabar Boot Hill DMB 88 Swell Center
Kkyber 2603
Cobra Japan Wood Mid Lock

Our tastes in knives are so similar, Tony, it's uncanny. I too have a few of what you showed in this group, but I'm particularly interested in the knife at the back, or, it's the larger of the 2 with white covers, the Junglee. I bought my black copy from Jacob/eprague 2 yrs. ago, and to this day am amazed at how well made it is, and I paid next to nothing for it. Whatever those plastic-like covers are made of, they sure make the knife a pleasure to handle. I have never seen that band listed anywhere else either, so as a result I know little about them.
Those are great finds for today you made, buddy, your choices are excellent.

Thanks Mark! I found the Junglee at the local flea market yesterday. Good price too ... came with the box and paperwork also. The Parker Longhorn came from the same seller ... made me a package deal. I read last night that the covers are micarta. If they are, then highly polished. Mine has a small chip at the pivot. Other than that, the knife is mint, but the small chip doesn't bother me.

True Story Mark: When I opened the knife, I immediately saw in my mind, one of your posted pictures of you holding a similar knife, meaning shape and blade type. Don't know which picture, but I knew this knife was coming home with me! Knife minds thinking alike huh!

I find it incredible you only found your Junglee yesterday, Tony, mine was on my watchlist for months before I finally pulled the trigger bout' 2 years back and I finally bought it. Jacob had about 8 copies listed, some in perfect shape like mine, some with cosmetic dings, and some with minor mechanical problems. They were priced accordingly and sold accordingly after sitting for some time.
I came so close to buying a white copy after all the blacks had sold out, but I really didn't want white and it had a chip at the pivot as well, so I was biding my time going back and forth over it, when lo and behold Jacob listed 3 more copies, 1 black and 2 more white! Naturally, I examined the black one thoroughly, and finding it in perfect condition took this as a sign and scooped it up immediately.
I have no problem believing your de'ja' vu story, buddy, I've had similar experiences, it's the thoughtful part of our great minds thinking alike.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Our tastes in knives are so similar, Tony, it's uncanny.
Those are great finds for today you made, buddy, your choices are excellent.

True Story Mark: When I opened the knife, I immediately saw in my mind, one of your posted pictures of you holding a similar knife, meaning shape and blade type. Don't know which picture, but I knew this knife was coming home with me! Knife minds thinking alike huh!

I find it incredible you only found your Junglee yesterday, Tony, mine was on my watchlist for months before I finally pulled the trigger bout' 2 years back and I finally bought it...
I have no problem believing your de'ja' vu story, buddy, I've had similar experiences, it's the thoughtful part of our great minds thinking alike.

Hmmmm ... ...I'm not quite sure ... but, something strange is going on here.... ....

[glennbad]

Hit a couple flea markets with my son yesterday. Slim pickings, but I did find these...

The 2 blade jack is a Utica. The bargain of the day was the SAK, at $8

[GSPTOPDOG]

Hit a couple flea markets with my son yesterday....The 2 blade jack is a Utica. The bargain of the day was the SAK, at $8

Looks good to me ... The 2-blade jack Utica appears to be pretty sweet ... my local flea market isn't worth wasting the gas it takes to get there....

[QTCut5]

The Utica 2-blade jack is the one that caught my eye...cool looking handle...is it some kind of burl wood or is it synthetic?

[glennbad]

The Utica 2-blade jack is the one that caught my eye...cool looking handle...is it some kind of burl wood or is it synthetic?

It's cell, but looks to be pretty solid. I don't usually go after cell knives, but the price was right, and seeing a Utica in the wild around here is uncommon.

[bestgear]

Wow Glenn - the flea markets here in NC haven’t shown anything like those - great pickups for sure especially that SAK for $8, Wow

[doglegg]

Hit a couple flea markets with my son yesterday. Slim pickings, but I did find these...

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The 2 blade jack is a Utica. The bargain of the day was the SAK, at $8

Slim pickings????!!!!

[glennbad]

Hit a couple flea markets with my son yesterday. Slim pickings, but I did find these...

FM 9-8-24.jpg

The 2 blade jack is a Utica. The bargain of the day was the SAK, at $8

Slim pickings????!!!!

Haha, right? We went to 2 flea markets. The first one really didn't have anything. The second one, I got 3 of those at one vendor, the SAK at another. I guess I guess I did good...

[edge213]

Hit a couple flea markets with my son yesterday. Slim pickings, but I did find these...

FM 9-8-24.jpg

The 2 blade jack is a Utica. The bargain of the day was the SAK, at $8

Glenn, what is the celluloid handled one?

[glennbad]

Hit a couple flea markets with my son yesterday. Slim pickings, but I did find these...

FM 9-8-24.jpg

The 2 blade jack is a Utica. The bargain of the day was the SAK, at $8

Glenn, what is the celluloid handled one?

That is a Utica

[garddogg56]

Great score Glen

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Nice finds Glenn ... vote Utica also.

[Madmarco]

True Story Mark: When I opened the knife, I immediately saw in my mind, one of your posted pictures of you holding a similar knife, meaning shape and blade type. Don't know which picture, but I knew this knife was coming home with me! Knife minds thinking alike huh!

I find it incredible you only found your Junglee yesterday, Tony, mine was on my watchlist for months before I finally pulled the trigger bout' 2 years back and I finally bought it...
I have no problem believing your de'ja' vu story, buddy, I've had similar experiences, it's the thoughtful part of our great minds thinking alike.

Hmmmm ... ...I'm not quite sure ... but, something strange is going on here.... ....

Nice catch, Dog, that's exactly how we do it, the old Spock Mind-Meld!

[Reverand]

I found these two after work today in a little shop near Birmingham. Please pardon the poor pics, this is on the console of my truck.
I got a good deal on the pair, and both are knives that I have been wanting:

An Old Crafty by Schrade. I have a few Shrade-made Craftsman knives, but this is my first with the "Old Crafty" shield. She is sadly in need of a good cleaning.


And a 1981 Case 6143 Grandaddy Barlow!

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She also needs to be cleaned, but much more mildly. The delrin handles each have a pin crack at the tiny center pin.