Collections, Sub-Collections and Family Group Photos

[GusSharp68]

In order of earliest (top left) to last (bottom right), the entire series of patterns from the Case XX Tony Bose Collaboration spanning from 1999 to 2022. I think I have every type of cover and steel represented.

[GusSharp68]

Here's my little familly of Case 028 Teardrops...which are also Tony Bose designed.

Just added the Green Sparkle 028W so I had to update myfamily group photo.

Very nice variety!

[Madmarco]

I enjoy seeing pictures of everyone’s knives here, it’s fun to see things I’m not yet familiar with so thank you all for that. I’ve reached the end of a journey in acquiring the last of the series of the entire Case Tony Bose Collaboration Series, Literally the missing 6 in the last 2 weeks. Yes I”m broke now, literally. But tomorrow I’ll post a group photo. Every single one of these knives is a masterpiece in my opinion. Some of the patterns like this Arkansas Hunter I didn’t think much of by the photos but the photos don’t do many knives justice. I found that out pretty quick. Some that I didn’t think I’d like, I ended up favoring. This is one of them…

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When I first set out to collect these, I thought I’d go ebony for every one, but that didn’t last long…

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I’ll post the final result tomorrow.

Very cool display of your high quality knives, Gus! I too was/am an ebony guy, only difference is, I still am! But for a handful of knives that I really wanted but couldn't get with ebony covers, my knives are wearing ebony, or they at least have black covers on some! My favorite color, I guess!

[knifeaddict1965]

In order of earliest (top left) to last (bottom right), the entire series of patterns from the Case XX Tony Bose Collaboration spanning from 1999 to 2022. I think I have every type of cover and steel represented.

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Kudos on completing your Case/Bose collection, Gus! That is a fantastic group of knives.

[knifeaddict1965]

Here's my little familly of Case 028 Teardrops...which are also Tony Bose designed.

Just added the Green Sparkle 028W so I had to update myfamily group photo.

Nice family pic and great variety, Q... Love the sleek design of the Teardrop pattern.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Congrats Gus, that was a worthy goal. You picked knives that should be able to keep their value and probably increase. That was a wise choice.

Q, that is a beautiful collection of tear drop jacks. I had 18 of those at one time but decided to sell them and focus on other patterns and makers. That tear drop is one of my many favorite patterns. Didn’t know they turned out one with the Bermuda green ivory, that’s gorgeous.

[GusSharp68]

Congrats Gus, that was a worthy goal. You picked knives that should be able to keep their value and probably increase. That was a wise choice.

Q, that is a beautiful collection of tear drop jacks. I had 18 of those at one time but decided to sell them and focus on other patterns and makers. That tear drop is one of my many favorite patterns. Didn’t know they turned out one with the Bermuda green ivory, that’s gorgeous.

Thank you, some in there came from your store

[Quick Steel]

Q, That is an exceptionally colorful collection of a favorite pattern, the Tear drop Jack. I think yours are very attractive; standouts in quality and beauty.

[Lansky1]

For dress carry, always liked Case single blade peanuts

[Sharpnshinyknives]

I like those smaller knives too John. Nice looking group of peanuts.

[doglegg]

For dress carry, always liked Case single blade peanuts

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Knice group and I bet they are sharp.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Added a new Lone Wolf Paul knife to the collection. Sandstone agate. Very striking looking handles on this one.

[Quick Steel]

That is a very beautiful selection of Paul knives, Mark.

[Madmarco]

Added a new Lone Wolf Paul knife to the collection. Sandstone agate. Very striking looking handles on this one.

Beautiful "Paul", Mark, IMO those are the prettiest covers on any of the series. I had no idea you were onto that series as much as you are, the only models that I didn't spot in your pictures are the "Defender" and "Prankster"/"Perfecto" (not certain which model it actually is) so you have acquiring those models to look forward to. Spectacular knives made even more stunning by displaying them properly, just like you do!

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Thank you Garry and Mark.
Mark, I will certainly be looking out for any I don’t have, at a reasonable price. Some of these are priced to the moon on eBay. So I am always keeping an eye open for those. Thanks again.

[GusSharp68]

For dress carry, always liked Case single blade peanuts

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Nice, who doesn’t love some peanuts!?

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Added a new Lone Wolf Paul knife to the collection. Sandstone agate. Very striking looking handles on this one.

Superb collection of Pauls Mark! I like the stone!
You are right about prices on eBay, cause I have been looking also.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Thanks Tony. Probably justified on the prices since these were made for such a short time and in such small numbers and it’s such a unique opening mechanism. Just can’t bring myself to spend 6 or 700 for one yet. I might get there someday, but not there yet.

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Thanks Tony. Probably justified on the prices since these were made for such a short time and in such small numbers and it’s such a unique opening mechanism. Just can’t bring myself to spend 6 or 700 for one yet. I might get there someday, but not there yet.

Know what you mean Mark ... there is a Seller at the Pigeon Forge Show that usually has a few Pauls. Gonna check him out in March.
I should have gotten a couple from him last year. If I remember correctly, he sold his at 3-400. I only have 2 Pauls currently.
Prices will most likely continue upward.

[Madmarco]

Mark and Tony!
You may want to consider watching ArizonaCustomKnives.com , as they have the Paul's listed regularly and not as bad prices as other sites, if you can imagine that coming from them. I think that is due to they're Price Drop Program which can bring a price down nicely after a little time, coupled with the fact the series is getting older by the day and perhaps not quite as popular as before. Just a thought!

[woodwalker]

A few of mine, I keep out by their selves.

[chickenman62]

Stag Bulldogs.

[Quick Steel]

chickenman, You have a fine collection of stag Bulldogs.

[doglegg]

Indeed!

[QTCut5]

the only models that I didn't spot in your pictures are the "Defender" and "Prankster"/"Perfecto"

Actually, Marco...there are at least four Lone Wolf Paul models (that I know of) that are absent from SSK Mark's photo: Defender, Prankster, Perfecto, and Slim Jim and maybe more that I don't know of

Added a new Lone Wolf Paul knife to the collection. Sandstone agate. Very striking looking handles on this one.

Very striking indeed, Mark. Beautiful collection of LW Paul knives

I have loved the axial lock ever since I first discovered it; a truly marvelous piece of precision engineering. According to one history I read about its design, the tolerances are so precise that it was extremely challenging to produce and necessitated the invention of some new manufacturing equipment.

For those unfamiliar with the axial lock, here's an article that may be of interest:
https://www.chuckhawks.com/gerber_paul_knife.htm