ACSB

[QTCut5]

Here's the latest addition to my ever expanding ACSB pile: a Canal Street made Rigid Wildcat Driller. This is not a pattern I am generally drawn to, but at 4½" it's a big ol' hoss that carries two hefty slabs of sweet ACSB I simply could not resist

[toomanyknives]

Here's my CSB Queen made Robeson.

That is pretty nice looking CSB...I had to do several enlarged examinations before I was sure I wasn't actually looking at GSA (Genuine Stag Antler).

Thanks ~Q~. I was always under the impression it was CSB, but they did a nice job on it, for sure.

[toomanyknives]

Here's the latest addition to my ever expanding ACSB pile: a Canal Street made Rigid Wildcat Driller. This is not a pattern I am generally drawn to, but at 4½" it's a big ol' hoss that carries two hefty slabs of sweet ACSB I simply could not resist

Excellent, ~Q~!

[GSPTOPDOG]

....

[toomanyknives]

....

[GSPTOPDOG]

....

[QTCut5]

....

Is the handle on the RR Trapper bone or synthetic? It looks more molded than carved/jigged to me. There are a number of companies that use a synthetic material (Delrin) to replicate the look of stag bone, some do it better than others. The Remington R1178 Bullet Mini Trapper is one of the better ones I've seen.

[GSPTOPDOG]

....

Is the handle on the RR Trapper bone or synthetic? It looks more molded than carved/jigged to me. There are a number of companies that use a synthetic material (Delrin) to replicate the look of stag bone, some do it better than others. The Remington R1178 Bullet Mini Trapper is one of the better ones I've seen.

The description of the item on their site says, "natural stag bone". When I first got another knife made by them, I was suspicious that the handles were a synthetic material. The description of that item on their site also says, "natural stag bone". I might end up doing the red-hot-pin-test and see what happens ....

[QTCut5]

Hmmm, that’s pretty clear and not at all confusing It sounds to me like they’re saying it’s “natural” (not synthetic) and “bone” (not antler). Super magnification reveals tiny horizontal lines or maybe a grid pattern like a mesh screen that might be a clue to how it was manufactured.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Hmmm, that’s pretty clear and not at all confusing It sounds to me like they’re saying it’s “natural” (not synthetic) and “bone” (not antler). Super magnification reveals tiny horizontal lines or maybe a grid pattern like a mesh screen that might be a clue to how it was manufactured.

Right on that grid pattern, I noticed that on the first one I purchased, and I thought "that does not look like a mark from a jig" ....

[knifeaddict1965]

You guys have been posting some great looking ACSBs.

Here are some pick-ups from the past few months. Recently got this large Chuck Hawes Damascus Folding Hunter that appears to have the ACSB handles. Also got another large Toothpick to replace the one I traded with Q a while back and added the larger Moki 433 Kronos to go with my smaller 533. Love the smooth run-up that we have come to expect on the Mokis and Hawes Folding Hunter.

[toomanyknives]

You guys have been posting some great looking ACSBs.

Here are some pick-ups from the past few months. Recently got this large Chuck Hawes Damascus hunter that appears to have the ACSB handles. Also got another large Toothpick to replace the one I traded with Q a while back and added the larger Moki 433 Kronos to go with my smaller 533. Love the smooth run-up that we have come to expect on the Mokis and Hawes folding hunter.


20241025_105306.jpg

20241025_105156.jpg

20241025_105918.jpg

20241025_105457.jpg

WOW! Beauties, Kevin!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

You guys have been posting some great looking ACSBs.

Here are some pick-ups from the past few months. Recently got this large Chuck Hawes Damascus hunter that appears to have the ACSB handles. Also got another large Toothpick to replace the one I traded with Q a while back and added the larger Moki 433 Kronos to go with my smaller 533. Love the smooth run-up that we have come to expect on the Mokis and Hawes folding hunter.


20241025_105306.jpg

20241025_105156.jpg

20241025_105918.jpg

20241025_105457.jpg

Kevin, those make a gorgeous home run hitting lineup! Still looking ....

[knifeaddict1965]

WOW! Beauties, Kevin!

Kevin, those make a gorgeous home run hitting lineup! Still looking ....

Thanks Kerry & Tony! Glad you like them and always appreciate your great feedback.

[DM11]

Here's the latest addition to my ever expanding ACSB pile: a Canal Street made Rigid Wildcat Driller. This is not a pattern I am generally drawn to, but at 4½" it's a big ol' hoss that carries two hefty slabs of sweet ACSB I simply could not resist

Superb

[QTCut5]

Recently got this large Chuck Hawes Damascus Folding Hunter that appears to have the ACSB handles.

That's some stunningly gorgeous ACSB on your C. Hawes DFH, Kevin, and the Damascus bolster makes for a striking complement to the darker hue IMHO. Super sweet knife!

[Sharpnshinyknives]

What a nice group of knives Kevin. That custom is pretty special, I’m a big fan of Damascus steel.

[knifeaddict1965]

Recently got this large Chuck Hawes Damascus Folding Hunter that appears to have the ACSB handles.

That's some stunningly gorgeous ACSB on your C. Hawes DFH, Kevin, and the Damascus bolster makes for a striking complement to the darker hue IMHO. Super sweet knife!

What a nice group of knives Kevin. That custom is pretty special, I’m a big fan of Damascus steel.

Thank you for the kind words, Mark & Q! Always appreciate your positive feedback... I really like this Damacus C. Hawes Custom. Once I got it and was wiping it down with the blade partially open and the spring extending out, I noticed the back spring is done in Damascus as well. I have a lot of Damascus, but haven't seen that very often.

Thanks again fellas!

[QTCut5]

Finally managed to ensnare an elusive eleven I've been hankering and hunting for awhile


Queen #11 ACSB Slimline Trapper

[toomanyknives]

Finally managed to ensnare an elusive eleven I've been hankering and hunting for awhile


Queen #11 ACSB Slimline Trapper
IMG_E3907.JPGIMG_E3905.JPGIMG_E3908.JPG

Another fine specimen, ~Q~!

[QTCut5]

Another fine specimen, ~Q~!

Mahalo, toomk! I know this model isn't particularly rare, but I've been wanting and looking for one for quite awhile and it's very satisfying to finally find one in brand new condition.

[knifeaddict1965]

Finally managed to ensnare an elusive eleven I've been hankering and hunting for awhile
Queen #11 ACSB Slimline Trapper
IMG_E3907.JPGIMG_E3905.JPGIMG_E3908.JPG

Aloha Q... Congrats on finally getting that elusive #11 ACSB Slimline Trapper. It will be a great addition to your amazing ACSB sub-collection.

Here's a recently acquired #41 Copperhead and #112 1/2 Medium Toothpick. Although it's probably not that rare, like your Slimline Trapper, the medium Toothpick seems to be another one that doesn't come up for sale too often.

[toomanyknives]

Finally managed to ensnare an elusive eleven I've been hankering and hunting for awhile
Queen #11 ACSB Slimline Trapper
IMG_E3907.JPGIMG_E3905.JPGIMG_E3908.JPG

Aloha Q... Congrats on finally getting that #11 ACSB Slimline Trapper that's been eluding you for so long. It will be a great addition to your amazing ACSB sub-collection.

Here is a #41 Copperhead and #112 1/2 Medium Toothpick that I've recently acquired. Although it is probably not that rare, like your Slimline Trapper, the medium Toothpick seems to be another one that doesn't come up for sale very often.


20241109_131008.jpg

Excellent, Kevin!

[knifeaddict1965]

Excellent, Kevin!

Thanks Kerry! Appreciate the notice.

[QTCut5]

Here's a recently acquired #41 Copperhead and #112 1/2 Medium Toothpick. Although it's probably not that rare, like your Slimline Trapper, the medium Toothpick seems to be another one that doesn't come up for sale too often.

Nice scores on both counts, Kevin

I'm a big fan of the #41 Copperhead pattern; and, at 4½", that #112½ Medium Toothpick is the "Goldilocks" size...not too big (like the #20), and not too small (like the #16)--which may account for why you don't often see them for sale

Nice ACSB scales on both, too.