Axe and Knife shortage? Hmmm….that’s a unique problem! Over a year ago, I had set up an account to start carrying Axes from Council Tool. They make a fantastic product. In fact, they make a huge selection of products including axes for everyone from loggers and campers to firefighters. It’s one of those lines that…
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New(?) Ebay Scam
I’m not sure if it’s a New(?) Ebay Scam but it’s a slick one! While I haven’t sold on Ebay for several years, I got caught up in this one anyway. I received an order through the storefront for an axe. The buyer asked the axe be shipped to a friend in another state. It’s…
Eric Ochs Lynx Knife by Drop
I recently received an Eric Ochs Lynx Knife by Drop in a small group of knives I purchased. That’s a mouthful but it’s the only way to tell you what it is! The Knife was designed by Eric Ochs, he called it a “Lynx” and was built by REAT and distributed by DROP. There! Background…
Gun & Knife Show
Last weekend was the Gun & Knife Show in Fergus Falls, MN. Thought I’d give you a little follow up. I missed seeing a lot of familiar faces but was glad to see those of you that could make it. Probably good to apologize to those of you I might not have recognized behind your…
Gun & Knife Show This Weekend!
We’re busting out this weekend for the Fergus Falls, MN Gun and Knife show this weekend. Everyone’s been cooped up for so long its about time. The temperature has been below zero for 9 days and this weekend it’s supposed to be above zero!!!! Time to get out and clear the cobwebs! This is the…
Invoice for a Knife Repair
I just came across an invoice for a knife repair. The invoice was passed on to me some time back from a good friend and customer. I forgot to pass it on at the time but found it interesting and thought you might enjoy seeing it. It’s dated January 20, 1899 from the Cattaraugus Cutlery…
Hinderer XM-18 and Used Medford 187 DP in stock
I picked up a few knives out of a collection recently. Both are tougher then nails knives for the serious outdoorsman. The Hinderer XM-18 and Medford 187 DP are names the spell quality and toughness. The first one of the knives is a new in the box Hinderer XM 18 Slicer. If you’ve been looking…
So what’s it really worth?
Todays another one of those days when I fell in a rabbit hole wondering, so what’s it really worth? Now I’m talking about a couple of ordinary things that have gone crazy. What actually triggered this was a knife collection I had bid on this week. Actually, I didn’t ‘bid’ on it, the collection was…
It’s Squirrel Appreciation Day!!!
Yes, I am drop dead serious, January 21, is Squirrel Appreciation Day and I’m celebrating it! No, it’s not a gimmick its a for real day set aside to appreciate, celebrate and enjoy our backyard friends. Not only that, it just seems like the day after the Inauguration, Squirrel Appreciation Day is the perfect follow…
White River Argali Carbon Review
Our friend Dave Taylor forwarded a review of the White River Argali Carbon. I have a ton of respect for Dave’s opinion regarding his likes and dislikes of all things that cut. In more then one case he’s drug me down the path of spending money on knives I didn’t need. After the fact, I…