Has anyone got a pic of an as new Alan Wood? I received mine yesterday. although i am happy with it it doesnt scream a quality package like my Linger bushcrafter.
AW woodlore pic?
- Thread starter Wayne
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Heres mine - bought many years ago, when he first started making them actually and as you can see NEVER USED 
The grain on it is a little `dirty` but have handled it many times - the pics are a little dark too.
Hope that helps :biggthump
The grain on it is a little `dirty` but have handled it many times - the pics are a little dark too.
Hope that helps :biggthump
Can I ask Wayne when you ordered your AW Woodlore. Mine was due in Sept but delayed, although I was told that it would be here for Christmas, but alas it's still not here :?:
I didn't realise they had a tapered tang ,anyone got a pic ?
Thats the only bit about my WS model that i dont like ,my AW Bushcrafter has a tapered tang and feels much more "lively".
What in particular is the problem Wayne ?
Thats the only bit about my WS model that i dont like ,my AW Bushcrafter has a tapered tang and feels much more "lively".
What in particular is the problem Wayne ?
Jake Rollnick said:
Furthest back I've got is '96 - when Alan was commissioned to do some as gifts for a new BBC programme involving Mr Mears (post Tracks). The article I've got lists them as a "long running commission" at that time.... That one is - as far as I can tell from the photos - not a tapered tang, but has that distinctive kick in the rear of the back of the handle, as with Squirrelboy's.
That was the first time I'd heard of Ray Mears
Im pretty sure I got my knife early 90`s..
It was before all this internet ordering lark,so had to order it `blind` from a printed sheet. The only pic I had was the one in the Ray Mears book The Complete Outdoor Handbook - even then it is only a line drawing :shock: I bought it for £150 and so glad I did.
It doesnt have a tapered tang:
:biggthump
It was before all this internet ordering lark,so had to order it `blind` from a printed sheet. The only pic I had was the one in the Ray Mears book The Complete Outdoor Handbook - even then it is only a line drawing :shock: I bought it for £150 and so glad I did.
It doesnt have a tapered tang:
:biggthump
I received mine late 2002 and it does appear to have a slightly tapered tang:
I also notice that the grind isnt as high on the newer models.
Mine has been well used and works beautifully, though I too must admit to being slightly disappointed when it arrived, late, after the long wait: half of the black came out of the etching on the blade when I cleaned off the protective wax and the edge was distinctly rough in places. It took a good session on Edgepro to sort things out.
Great user, but for the money, can't help feeling it should have arrived in better nick.
I also notice that the grind isnt as high on the newer models.
Mine has been well used and works beautifully, though I too must admit to being slightly disappointed when it arrived, late, after the long wait: half of the black came out of the etching on the blade when I cleaned off the protective wax and the edge was distinctly rough in places. It took a good session on Edgepro to sort things out.
Great user, but for the money, can't help feeling it should have arrived in better nick.
Im sure its a familliar story - a lovely young lady came into my life for the next 9yrs....Jake Rollnick said:
Alas shes not around anymore and ah ha! Ive found Bushcraft again... :rolmao:
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