Blast from the past

[Sld1959]

Found these two blades from the days of my last one watch owning time, hiding in my backpack of knives I retained after my nephews came over and savaged my stores. An AG Russell Hunters Scalpel and a Blackjack knives Folding Mamba

Blackjack knives was Mike Stewarts first venture in a knife company in the early 80s. Made some nice knives but had financial problems or something of the like and went under. More recently Mike Stewart went to Michigan's Upper Peninsula in Bark River near Escanaba and opened Bark River knives. They make some very nice blades, I have visted there and was hard pressed to leave without one, but i feel next time that will change.

 

[Rainman]

Diggen that watch too…

 

[Sld1959]

Diggen that watch too…

Thanks it is a 1972 Bulova Snorkle, nicknamed the Devil Diver because of the 666 foot depth rating. I got my first one 1975 when I took diving lessons. Spent all summer mowing as many lawns as possible. Lost it when I accidently left it in a shower in a KOA in Arizona in 76. Replaced it a few years later.

 

[Scevaph]

Those are fine knives and a fine watch

In between ( about 1996 thru 2001 or 2002) Mike Stewart helped Marbles get back into the knife market. They put out some awfully good knives in the so called Mike Stewart era.

This is a Special Factory order from 2000 that was made in very limited quantities for the Ohio Gun Collectors Assn. It is a Campcraft (new for 2000) made from 52100 steel.

 

[Sld1959]

Those are fine knives and a fine watch

In between ( about 1996 thru 2001 or 2002) Mike Stewart helped Marbles get back into the knife market. They put out some awfully good knives in the so called Mike Stewart era.

This is a Special Factory order from 2000 that was made in very limited quantities for the Ohio Gun Collectors Assn. It is a Campcraft (new for 2000) made from 52100 steel.

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Yep, I always loved Marbles. this one I picked up at thier shop, was actually shown the guy making it. It's my most carried sheath knife to this day. Lotta deer processed with it.

 

[Scevaph]

Yep, I always loved Marbles. this one I picked up at thier shop, was actually shown the guy making it. It's my most carried sheath knife to this day. Lotta deer processed with it.View attachment 70837

From the spacer configuration it looks like that one was made in 1999??

 

[trader]

very sharp looking

 

[Talyn]

Found these two blades from the days of my last one watch owning time, hiding in my backpack of knives I retained after my nephews came over and savaged my stores. An AG Russell Hunters Scalpel and a Blackjack knives Folding Mamba

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Blackjack knives was Mike Stewarts first venture in a knife company in the early 80s. Made some nice knives but had financial problems or something of the like and went under. More recently Mike Stewart went to Michigan's Upper Peninsula in Bark River near Escanaba and opened Bark River knives. They make some very nice blades, I have visted there and was hard pressed to leave without one, but i feel next time that will change.

I also have a Blackjack Mamba.

One of my favorite pocket folders.


Wish that design was still made.

 

[Sld1959]

I also have a Blackjack Mamba.

One of my favorite pocket folders.


Wish that design was still made.

Yeah the recurve with wide belly makes a great cutter.

 

[Scevaph]

From what I understand Mike Stewart was a great knife guy with good ideas and designs; but could be hard to work with.

I always likes the old Blackjack designs

He also started Bark River knives.

 

[Sld1959]

My work and often Edc knives for many years were all a version of the Blackie Collins designed Bolt Action folder. The last Meyerco versions were lower end than the Gerber but had two updates, a pocket clip and thumb stud. I carried them for work for at least a decade or more even after changin EDC. Still carry one in my GHB. One interesting thing was Steven Dick past editor of Blade magazine I think it was, always said the Bolt Action handle and lock were his favorite too.