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    AvR Interframe folder - one of my GRAILS

    Here's my newest acquisition, it has been one of my Grail knives for a long time (well, since 1995 to be exact, when I read an article about Aad Van Rijswijk, the maker of this beauty). Since then I got to know Aad and his wife, purchased some of his other folders, but never got around to buying...
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    T. A. Davison #846 & #847

    #846: and #847, from the 4 I have so far, my favorite! Isn't she a beauty! :D And finally a groupshot of the four I own: Kind regards, Jos
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    My father's old pocket knife

    This is Blastmaster1941's (better known as my father ;) ) pocketknife. When I was a small boy, this was a magical knife! It was used when we went fishing, it was used for killing, skinning & cleaning rabbits we caught with snares, it was used to kill chickens, it was used to harvest...
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    Bill Buxton 4 piece maple set

    A 4 piece maple handled set in a maple presentation box. Ordered by me, made by Bill Buxton, Master Smith. I have been admiring his work for quite some time now. If I'm not mistaken, this is only the 4th set in this style he made! I'm pretty exited with this one! First pics, made by Bill...
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    Carved Folder by Gudy Van Poppel

    Latest folder made by my friend, Dutch knifemaker Gudy Van Poppel. Not mine ~ unfortunately! :( It was made for another collector. Pictures made by Gudy. Congratulations to the new owner, it's a beauty! Blade: explosion damascus ( 75NI8 & O1) Bolsters: explosion damascus, carved...
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    Eastvillage "Olive Wood" set

    Teaser pic of my olive wood handled damascus knife set, made by dutch knifemaker Toni Oostendorp (Better known as "Eastvillage knives", and also one of the people behind the dutch DKE knifeshow). More pics if I have time. I ordered a set of 3 damascus knives, a Bowie, a Hunter, and a...
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    Mastodon!

    Made by Martin Annegarn, dutch knifemaker. Damasteel & Mammoth Ivory. Impressive folder, both because of it's size and the fenomenal level of fit & finish. Kind Regards, Jos
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    T. A. Davison slipjoints

    Pics of my 2 T. A. Davison slipjoints. I am extremely happy with these 2 "traditional" slipjoints. The ironwood handled one will be a safe queen, the micarta handled one will be carried & used. #772 (ironwood) & #807 (micarta) Kind regards, Jos
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    Viking Axe by Gudy Van Poppel

    I got a new toy I gotta show you guys! (wel actually I won't have it 'till saturday... ;)) Made for me by my friend, Dutch knifemaker Gudy Van Poppel. His explanation: (I hope I translated the technical stuff correctly!) Specs: Cutting edge 14cm. length from handle to cutting edge...
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    7th Century Sword by Alex Salsi

    My friend, the Belgian Italian (or Italian Belgian) knifemaker Alex Salsi made a SPECTACULAR new sword. This one is not mine (~ yet!). I already own a sword made by Alex (see thread: http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?19158-Viking-Sword-by-Alex-Salsi) This one is a collaboration with...
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    Present for my father's 70th birthday

    My father became 70 years old this year, the first of october. Still in good health, luckily! I wanted to give him a special gift, as a "thank you" for all he, and my mother, did for me and my brother over the years. Last spring, during a visit to dutch knifemaker Gudy Van Poppel, while we...
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    Todd Davison #772

    Long time ago (2009), in a land far away (Australia), I asked Todd if he wanted to make a folder for me... What I asked was: something like your folder #497, but with desert ironwood handles. Fast forward to now (2011), in another land far away (Latvia) I got the message from my...
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    Viking Sword by Alex Salsi

    My new toy, a Viking sword made by Alex Salsi. Multibar damascus blade, bog oak handle, oak presentation box, limetree wood (not sure if that's the correct translation) sheath. Pics: Kind regards, Jos
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    Viking Dagger made by Alex Salsi

    Belgian Italian (or is it Italian Belgian) knifemaker Alex Salsi made me this beautiful dagger. Now he's making me a sword! Kind regards, Jos
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    Double bladed folder by MaKnives

    Made by Martin Annegarn, dutch knifemaker. Mammoth & damascus. Damascus was forged by Gudy Van Poppel, another dutch knifemaker. It's a beauty, perfect fit & finish, beautiful materials. And best of all: it's all mine! @@@@. Now I forgot to make pics of the presentation...
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    Larry Fuegen folder

    I'm very happy with this little folder, one of my latest scores. Made by the legendary Larry Fuegen. It's a beauty! Kind regards, Jos
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    "French Folder" by Gudy Van Poppel

    A superdeluxe custom remake of a classic French folder, made by Gudy Van Poppel. Pictures with original, classic folder, a brochure from the original manufacturer and the custom version. Kind regards, Jos
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    BKS Knifeshow Gembloux 2011

    Belgian Knife Society (BKS) knifeshow in Gembloux, Belgium. Kind regards, Jos
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    Question for Bruce

    Bruce, You posted your #23 slipjoint over at bladeforums. It's a stunningly beautiful knife! Amazing damascus and very nice stag! Now for the question: that shield inlayed in the handle has a shape I have not seen before. Is there a story behind it? Thanks in advance for your...
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    French Knifemaker Alain Descy deceased

    Maybe you guys don't know him, or maybe you do, but French knifemaker Alain Descy passed away. He made very nice folders, usually with some inventive kind of lock. He will be sorely missed. On of his creations: Kind regards, Jos
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