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Title: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: S.C. Hunter on December 13, 2010, 08:47:00 PM
Tell me what you can. What do you think about these knives? Thanks
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Terry Green on December 13, 2010, 08:49:00 PM
I think I own 3...or is it 4...dandys all of them no matter how many....and I still want another one.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Mike Gerardi on December 13, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
You cant go wrong with a Doug Campbell knife.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 13, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Doug's knives are proven performers and they look great. He put some before a jury of ABS Master Bladesmiths and was awarded his Journeyman Bladesmith stamp which is a big deal. Plus it dont hurt he's a pretty nice ol boy.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: 4runr on December 13, 2010, 08:59:00 PM
Worth every dime!
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Izzy on December 13, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
You better look out cause if I find one  first Ill be on it. Hes a good fella for sure.Im looking for one of his smaller skinners but theyre  all nice.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: gregg dudley on December 13, 2010, 10:17:00 PM
Have two of my own.  Bought one for my dad, one for my son, have handed out several for TBOF awards... guess that means I like 'em!

Doug is a great guy as well.  I like doing business with great guys.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on December 13, 2010, 10:22:00 PM
I will have me one or two maybe three someday  :bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:  

 You can't go wrong with one of Doug's knives.

Tracy
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: ishiwannabe on December 13, 2010, 11:07:00 PM
Held one once. Completely impressed. Then I had to give it back...   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Whip on December 14, 2010, 12:26:00 AM
If you see one for sale you better buy it, because it won't last long. They are fine blades made by a fine man.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on December 14, 2010, 05:41:00 AM
I have 5 of them. Even one I custom designed and Doug built for me. He's gifted. Not a good looking man by any means, but he's gifted.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: swp on December 14, 2010, 07:26:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:
He's gifted. Not a good looking man by any means, but he's gifted.
Now that right there is funny! I don't care who you are
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: hunt it on December 14, 2010, 08:34:00 AM
I have several and nothing but great stuff to say about them. Doug's one of Trad Gang's finest.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: buckeye_hunter on December 14, 2010, 08:42:00 AM
Good guy to deal with.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: ber643 on December 14, 2010, 08:49:00 AM
I have loved Doug Campbell's fine knives since first I layed eyes on one. Below I have included a pic of one of my most favorite possessions (and I have been blessed with many - especially those made for, or gifted to, me). This is a knife That my "Canadian Brother", "Harl", of Ontario ordered from Doug Campbell, purposefully to present to me for what he says I " .. do for the Kids". Some members have seen it in years past but the why, the wherefor, and the whence it came - make it extra special to me, as you can imagine, so here it is again - backed with holiday cheer.

Doug Campbell Damascus Steel Neck Knife, w/ brass at both ends of antler handle. What a little quality beauty!:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/DougCampbellDamascusNeckKnifeb.jpg)

AND Doug is notably one of tradgang's most prized and favorite members - in spite of Biggies (discerning) opinion of his looks - LOL
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Barney on December 14, 2010, 08:58:00 AM
I'll have to agree with Biggie on this one   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Doc Nock on December 14, 2010, 09:57:00 AM
Biggie's just jealous cause Doug is SKINNY! (cept for his Moose-stash!)
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on December 14, 2010, 10:28:00 AM
I'm jealous of alot of people on here! I have no skills at all!
Thank goodness I can make money, so I can BUY stuff from you guys  8-)
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Mechslasher on December 14, 2010, 01:35:00 PM
i have one on order.  hoping it'll be here before the end of the month to take on a hog hunt.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Doug Campbell on December 14, 2010, 04:10:00 PM
Thanks a bunch everybody, I really appreciate the kind words and yea Biggster and Barney, I love you guys too...  ;)  

Shoot me an email Kerry and I'll try and answer any questions you have.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 14, 2010, 04:15:00 PM
Now wait a minute, Biggie, there were girls crawling all over Doug in that cowboy hat of his at the Blade Show....you should have seen it...actually kind of scary.

I guess they teach cowboys how to handle stuff like that out there in the West! They kept sayin' something about him bein' on ' the cuttin' edge' or some such!!!

You cannot go wrong with a Doug blade...I own two myself!!!! and I make knives!!!
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Terry Green on December 14, 2010, 05:03:00 PM
There's now a Doug Knife being auctioned for the Chris Surtees family on the PowWow.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: fatman on December 14, 2010, 06:28:00 PM
gifted trumps good looking....
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: houseman on December 14, 2010, 06:59:00 PM
I have one of Doug's knives.  You won't find better. A wonderful man to deal with I couldn't say enough good about him.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: SourOwl on December 14, 2010, 07:45:00 PM
I'VE OWNED ONE FOR ABOUT A YEAR;  CARRY IT OFTEN AND USE IT HARD.  SHARPENS WELL, STAYS SHARP AND FITS MY HAND.  I LOVE THAT KNIFE AND PLAN TO PASS IT DOWN TO MY BOY SOMEDAY.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Mark Baker on December 14, 2010, 07:50:00 PM
His ears do stick out a bit from his head, and he oughta know how to handle girls, he's been surrounded by em his whole life!  

I guess he's a pretty good egg, anyway.  I feel lucky to call him "friend", and lucky to have shared more than a couple hunts with him.  I have several of his knives too, and have marveled at his artistry in making them.  

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/woodwizard/DC4.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/woodwizard/DC3.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/woodwizard/DC2.jpg)
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: seabass on December 14, 2010, 07:52:00 PM
i just bought a bow from him.great guy to deal with.now i must get one of his knives.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Dirtybird on December 14, 2010, 08:19:00 PM
Just got word that two knives I had ordered for my son and nephew are almost complete.  Can't wait to see the expression on there faces.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Charlie Lamb on December 15, 2010, 08:49:00 AM
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/06huntingknives.jpg)

The belt knives are my "Campbell knives". I've known Doug for a Loooooong time.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Jon Stewart on December 15, 2010, 08:59:00 AM
Someday!!maybe
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: ti-guy on December 15, 2010, 09:21:00 AM
Witch one would you suggest for skinning a deer?
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: snag on December 15, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/snag23/1knife.jpg)

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/snag23/knife.jpg)

I bought this knife second hand. Anyone know if this is one of Doug's creations? There are two bear paw prints up near the bolster.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Walt Francis on December 15, 2010, 11:45:00 AM
David,
On both of my knives's made by Doug, the insignia, a grizzly print has double circles around it.  In addition, there is only one print, so I do no think it is one of Doug's.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: snag on December 15, 2010, 12:50:00 PM
Thanks Walt.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: JL on December 15, 2010, 02:24:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by seabass:
i just bought a bow from him.great guy to deal with.now i must get one of his knives.
Say what? Doug's also building bows now!?!?! Where is the sign up list???  :readit:    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: John Scifres on December 15, 2010, 02:27:00 PM
Here's mine with a decent shot of Doug's mark.  (http://sticknstring.webs.com/photos/2010-Pictures/dcknife.jpg)
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Duckbutt on December 15, 2010, 06:46:00 PM
Doug made a damascus w/ bighorn sheep handle for me similar to the one he donated to St. Judes a few years back.  My best friend had just killed his first bighorn and I knew he had to have one.  I owed him more than money could buy for his friendship and Doug's knife was the only gift worthy of my feelings.  That knife has since been in two Dall and two Stone sheep.  The only thing I enjoyed as much as presenting that knife was dealing with Doug.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: jonsimoneau on December 15, 2010, 09:14:00 PM
In my opinion..Doug does not charge enough for his knives.  I had him make 3 knives for skinning deer with warthog tusks for handles, from pigs I have killed in Africa. Kept one for myself and gave the other 2 to the guys in my wedding.  I use mine all the time.  Not just for skinning deer.  Pretty much anytime I am in the outdoors...I have it on me.  Great stuff.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on December 16, 2010, 08:57:00 AM
Dang it Jon......SHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSH!
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: leatherneck on December 16, 2010, 09:17:00 AM
Yea Jon, I'm getting ready to order one after x-mas. Now you went and did it.   :banghead:   lol You better just give me yours instead.
I'm hoping to put it in a pig in maybe Feb. If I can hit the suckers this time.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: KentuckyTJ on December 16, 2010, 09:29:00 AM
Jon, next time you get married can I be your best man????
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Joseph on December 16, 2010, 01:43:00 PM
I have 6 of Doug's knives for me and the wife and I got 3 more from him to give to my best man and 2 grooms men when I got married!  Everyone of them has had blood on it and they work as good as they look!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: FerretWYO on December 16, 2010, 03:54:00 PM
I have seen a couple of them they are no doubt some of the best peices of art work I have ever seen. One day I will have one.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: jonsimoneau on December 16, 2010, 09:58:00 PM
TJ..you sure can!  But I gotta warn ya..the chances of me ever pulling the wool over a girls eyes like that again are pretty damn slim!
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: JockC on December 19, 2010, 12:03:00 PM
I have one and gave one away to a highly valued friend on his 50th.  The fact that you see so many here as gifts says more than I can.  And yes, that Doug is the kind of guy he is adds to the value of the blade.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Rob DiStefano on December 19, 2010, 05:00:00 PM
i finally have a jen-u-wine doug campbell knife on order - a li'l caper.  hope to use it in the spring on a nice hog.
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Steve O on December 19, 2010, 05:22:00 PM
Rob,

2nd from the top...Bighorn horn handle    :thumbsup:


  (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Post%20pics/P9120866-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: Rob DiStefano on December 19, 2010, 05:46:00 PM
yep - sweet blade!
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: ChuckC on December 19, 2010, 06:14:00 PM
does Doug have a web site ?
ChuckC
Title: Re: Doug Campbell knives
Post by: amar911 on December 19, 2010, 10:53:00 PM
I have had a matched pair of small and regular sized capers (similar to the one Steve O has pictured above) on order for several months, and I am really looking forward to getting them when Doug finishes the orders above me on his list. I have seen and held some of his knives before, but have never owned one. Doug is an amazing craftsman besides being a heck of a good guy.

Allan