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Posted: **Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:25 am**

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:18 am thanks Joe! I do have a soft spot for that big 'Ol Cold Steel trail master, back in the day it was at the top of the "commercial" food chain so to speak.. .

It was a very popular knife and rightly so. It would be a good companion out in the sticks. I really haven't used it much but I like the fit and feel of it and it really is a great design.

Posted: **Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:40 am**

FRJ wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:25 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:18 am thanks Joe! I do have a soft spot for that big 'Ol Cold Steel trail master, back in the day it was at the top of the "commercial" food chain so to speak.. .
It was a very popular knife and rightly so. It would be a good companion out in the sticks. I really haven't used it much but I like the fit and feel of it and it really is a great design.

Absolutely a great knife!

I've never used mine either.

Posted: **Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:01 am**

ken98k wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:40 am
FRJ wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:25 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:18 am thanks Joe! I do have a soft spot for that big 'Ol Cold Steel trail master, back in the day it was at the top of the "commercial" food chain so to speak.. .
It was a very popular knife and rightly so. It would be a good companion out in the sticks. I really haven't used it much but I like the fit and feel of it and it really is a great design.
Absolutely a great knife! I've never used mine either.

I got some Cold Steel knives in the late 80's with the rubber Kryton handles and 35 years later those handles show no signs of deterioration.

Posted: **Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:24 am**

Good observation T-Dog. I've had the same good experience with my early CS knives.

Posted: **Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:51 pm**

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:02 am these is hand forged by a local smith.

Lookin' good!

Posted: **Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:02 pm**

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:51 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:02 am these is hand forged by a local smith.
Lookin' good!

Thanks Dan! The best part is getting the knife from the maker

He is a young guy and if feels good to help him out and get a great knife in the process

Posted: **Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:46 pm**

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:24 am
petekuhn wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:19 amA few more
Pete, outstanding collection of knives!

I am especially curious about the four folding knives on the bottom right

sam gill with guard Joseph rodgers & son 6 inch folder Wrag dirk and a new orleans bowie blade made by rose

Posted: **Fri Feb 24, 2023 2:45 am**

WOW, great old knives!

Thanks for the pictures

Posted: **Fri Feb 24, 2023 10:37 pm**

petekuhn wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:46 pm
petekuhn wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:19 amA few more

sam gill with guard Joseph rodgers & son 6 inch folder Wrag dirk and a new orleans bowie blade made by rose
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Those are great!!!

Posted: **Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:33 pm**

Picked this Wragg up this morning at the market for cheap

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:38 am**

Great name in English made knives, look to be in excellent condition!

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:41 am**

Here's one I have by Underwood.

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2023 4:57 pm**

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:38 am Great name in English made knives, look to be in excellent condition!

Thanks. I might be wrong but I think this dates early with this type of guard.

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2023 4:59 pm**

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:41 am Here's one I have by Underwood.

Never seen an old bowie I didnt like. Nice Knife

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:39 am**

petekuhn wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 4:57 pm Thanks. I might be wrong but I think this dates early with this type of guard.

That tang stamp is seen on their oldest knives.

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:42 am**

petekuhn wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 4:59 pm Never seen an old bowie I didnt like. Nice Knife

Thanks, me neither.

Here's a couple more....

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:57 pm**

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:42 am
petekuhn wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 4:59 pm Never seen an old bowie I didnt like. Nice Knife
Thanks, me neither.

Here's a couple more....

I had a big folding dirk with a handle like the Hobson. Think it was made by tillotson

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:59 pm**

The etched blades

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:33 pm**

Nice showing of some period Bowies Pete and MB.

Here are some I've posted before.

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:20 pm**

btrwtr wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:33 pm Nice showing of some period Bowies Pete and MB.

Here are some I've posted before.

Very nice! Is the Bunting tang stamped on both sides? Mine is and wondering if they did that with all of them.

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:01 pm**

petekuhn wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:20 pm
btrwtr wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:33 pm Nice showing of some period Bowies Pete and MB.

Here are some I've posted before.
Very nice! Is the Bunting tang stamped on both sides? Mine is and wondering if they did that with all of them.

Yes it is. Not sure about all but that makes two.

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:22 pm**

btrwtr wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:01 pm
petekuhn wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:20 pm
btrwtr wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:33 pm Nice showing of some period Bowies Pete and MB.

Here are some I've posted before.
Very nice! Is the Bunting tang stamped on both sides? Mine is and wondering if they did that with all of them.
Yes it is. Not sure about all but that makes two.

Thanks so much! Mine is all beat up and not near as nice as yours

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:31 pm**

There is a ships anchor and other writing on the blade. I guess he got tired of the tip of the sheath falling off.

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2023 11:51 pm**

You have a very nice and interesting collection, Wayne.

Posted: **Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:02 am**

Awesome old knives Wayne!

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