PICTURE HEAVY - Some Knives in my collection

[slingshot]

Sunday was well spent in polishing, sharpening some of my knives. They also got a good coat of Tuff Cloth affection in preparation for the Mumbai monsoon. So, I decided to take a few pictures of some of my knives. Some of these knives are work knives and some I havent put to any use. I believe that all knives are not just works of art...but also one of the oldest tools used by man. I am not a great photographer so you have to excuse the quality of the pictures. I hope you enjoy these pictures just as much as I enjoy working with my blades. Cheers...Slingshot

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[Moin.]

hahahah, this does not qualify for "some" knives Chief , The Recon Tanto's my favourite amongst all your knives and I lovingly like to call her " The Devil's Concubine" It's so damn wicked.

The Uzbek knife deserves the spotlight here, if possible post the literature that came with it and a few closeups.

People not sure what the steel on this Uzbek blade is, but very similar to our Indian Faulad, the things sharp as a razor blade.... This is the real gem in Chief's Collection.
Regards
Moin.

[prasanjit.baul]

Man!!! this is hillarious. First time saw such a collection.. that too alll neat and clean. Very well arranged and shot. Awesome collection. May your collection grow to a mountain of knives. Take care.

[ArmisNine]

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[namcmd]

wow.... awesome

[Moin.]

And Sir TC, now you know I was serious when I meant enough knives to arm an entire platoon.

Regards
Moin.

[gladiatorgarg]

sir thats not 'some' THAT's "AWE-SOME"

[slingshot]

The Uzbek knife deserves the spotlight here, if possible post the literature that came with it and a few closeups.

People not sure what the steel on this Uzbek blade is, but very similar to our Indian Faulad, the things sharp as a razor blade.... This is the real gem in Chief's Collection.
Regards
Moin.

Moin, will definitely post on the Uzbek. The knife is called a Pichok. The Pichok is the general utility/traditional/ceremonial and magical blade of the Uzbecks...much like the Khukri is to the Gorkha. The blade is hand forged by master blade smith Ubaidullah Satarov. In Uzbekistan a pichok knife is not only a household stuff for everyday life or a part of the national dress. Since ancient times Central Asian peoples have believed that sharp objects have the power of a talisman, protecting their owners from misfortunes. So, a pichok knife is believed to be also an amulet. It is an indispensable part of many national rituals. There are a lot of legends about it. The image of a pichok knife can be often seen in embroideries, on ceramics, in architectural decorations. The popular belief says that a knife put under the pillow of a baby protects him/her from diseases and other troubles, whereas a knife given to a friend as a gift helps him to defeat enemies. The Uzbeks seem to have every reason to sincerely believe that a pichok knife is a magic object that helps its owner in great many ways.

[slingshot]

Man!!! this is hillarious. First time saw such a collection.. that too alll neat and clean. Very well arranged and shot. Awesome collection. May your collection grow to a mountain of knives. Take care.

Thanks Prasenjit...may your collection far surpass mine

[slingshot]

Super awesome collection Are those two KaBar Beckers I spot??

Kartik, there are three Beckers here...The BK4 Machax, the BK7 and the almighty BK2

[Rajat]

Nice collection slingshot! Really good to see it

Now let me guess

In the picture with the blades open

From Left to Right
Fixed Blades:
# 2 Becker Machax BK4
# 6 is a Becker BK7
# 7 is a KA BAR USMC
# 8 Recon Tanto
# 10 looks like a Cold Steel SRK or a Benchmade SRK probably the CS
# 11 must be the one Moin is referring to, it is an antique anyway or Persian origins.
# 13 is a Buck hunting knife
# 14 is a Muela
# 15 is a Becker BK2
# 20 Spyderco Caspian
# 22 is an Esee Izula

Folders / Multi Tools:
# 1 and 2 are probably Leatherman tools or one is a Victorinox
# 6,7,8,10 we all know Victorinox tools / knives
# 9 Looks like a CRKT
# 13 Benchmade Griptillian
# 14 Spyderco Sage Titanium
# 15 Looks like a Strider SNG or any other Strider collaboration.
# 17 is a SOG, looks like the Trident
# 18 Is that a Muela folder?
# 20 and 21 Boker folders
The one in the middle looks like some sort of a Sypderco Karambit


Whats the score let me know. I hope I did not mix up the numbers.

[Rajat]

The ones I tried to name were only from the production knives

[slingshot]

'The blade is hand forged by master blade smith Ubaidullah Satarov.'

Sincere apologies...the Blade is hand forged by the master blade smith Abdupatto Abdullaev. He deals with this craft for thirty years. His pichoqs are widely popular mostly of black-violet tints incrusted with red, green, blue and white small stones and with three stars and moon on the blade – the very old family brand of the Abdullayevs.

[slingshot]

Awesome Rajat

Am writing them down and you hit the bulls eye

Top Row : Fixed Blades
1. Khukuri House American Eagle Khukuri - 10 inch bade
2. BK4 Machax
3. My old war horse Khukuri
4. Aitor Jungle King 1
5. My old fixed blade knife. This is very very wicked. Carbon steel and hard used for more than 20 years. 1st Jan 1991 was when I got it from US
6. BK7
7. KaBAR USMC 7 Inch
8. Cold Steel Recon Tanto
9. J. Marrttiinni Fillet Knife. The best carving fillet knife. Have this with me for ages
10. Cold Steel SRK made in Japan
11. The Uzbek Pichoq
12. Schrade hunting knife
13. Buck 119 hunting knife
14. Muela Military Tactical
15. BK2
16. The Awesome CHURI from Khukuri House. My current camping knife.
17. KaBAR USMC 5 inch
18. Rough Rider hunting knife.
19. Rick Hargis custom Bull Dog EDC
20. Spyderco Caspian ...un-rustable. Use this when I go fishing
21. Aitor Skinner
22. ESEE Izula. My favourite small fixed blade
23. J MAson custom with gorgeous patina and chisel grind

Folders & Multitools : Left to Right

1. Leatherman Surge
2. Victorinox Swisstool
3. Cheap chinese Gerber look alike (we all have one at least )
4. Buck Xtract multitool with LED...awesome on hand tool
5. Leatherman Charge Titanium
6. Victorinox Nomad
7. Victorinox Bundeswehr
8. Victorinox Forester
9. CRKT Zilla - Monster Multitool
10. Victorinox Swiss Champ...the quintessential Swiss Army knife
11. Gerber little pocket knife
12. CRKT Koji Hara Ichi...awesome EDC with spring assisted opening
13. Doug Ritter Benchmade Mini Griptilian
14. Spyderco Sage 2 Titanium handle. Love this blade.
15. Buck Strider. BAD BOY!
16. Cold Steel American Lawman. This is indestructible!
17. SOG Trident. This is one sexy platinum blonde
18. Buck 110
19. CRKT Hammond Cruiser
20. Gerber Fairbarn Applegate - collectible first production run 1996
21. Gerber Fairbarn Applegate
22. Cold Steel Pocket Bushman
23. Indian switch blade Rampuri...a gift from Moin. Just awesome blade
24. Indian hand sword...gift from Moin
25. Huge folding switch blade made in China
26. Rampuri 5 stage lock back ...gift from Moin.

BANG IN THE CENTRE :

27. Steve Tarani 5.11 CUB Folding Karambit

[ramtiger]

nice collection