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Old 02-10-2008, 03:35 PM
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Don Cowles "Ruby Shortcut"

Announcing the release and availability of a new factory production knife from Don Cowles, the ?Ruby Shortcut?.

Specifications:

Length: Overall 5 5/8?; blade 2 ??
Blade material: 10Cr17 stainless steel at RC56
Scales: Natural bone over tapered tang with brass
pins
Bolsters: Dovetailed 416 stainless steel
Embellishment: Ruby in 14K gold in ricasso
Sheath: Hand-stitched waxed cowhide lined with pigskin. Attached pocket clip and rare earth magnet

These knives are top-quality production pieces, each inspected and hand-tuned by custom knifemaker Don Cowles. Available now at $99 each.


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Old 02-10-2008, 04:44 PM
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Big league jump~!

Wow! Excellent work, Don. Looks like this is a niche that needs filling.

Sending you a PM. I wish you great fortunes!

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Old 02-10-2008, 08:04 PM
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Great idea Don.

I may finally be able to own a Don Cowles knife.

Good luck with it.
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Old 02-10-2008, 09:41 PM
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That's awesome Don! Best of luck with this project!


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Looks good Don. Will some of these be at Blade?


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Old 02-11-2008, 06:48 PM
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You bet, Dwight.


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