Reese Bose Panama Trapper

Starting with a story, I was recently at the Blade Show and saw that Tony and Reese Bose were having a drawing to buy one of their knives. I have always admired their folders, so I put my name in for one of Reese's knives. I went to the room at the right time and much to my surprise, my name was picked for a Panama Trapper. If you were picked and didn't want the knife, the would draw another name. I don't know why you would put your name in if you didn't want one, but that is me.
Not expecting to get picked, I didn't have enough cash or a check, but I made arrangements to send a check as soon as I got home, and the knife arrived today. It is a big knife, over 4.5 inches folded and it is amazing. Here are some photos

Peter

Heck, Peter...

I would have taken the knife off your hands at the show!

Nice pick.

Larry

Wow, you did well Peter. Reese and Tony make amazing folders. Congrats on a great score.

Peter
Looking at the pics, you did the correct thing and
provided a new home for a superb knife.

Thanks guys

Rod, I wasn't sure I would keep it because it isn't ironwood.
Just kidding, once I was drawn and saw it, I knew it would be mine. Really superb fit and finish

Peter

Peter

That knife is investment grade. Hold on to it Just saying FWIW.

Warren
Don't worry, it isn't going anywhere. I was lucky to get it and it sure is a keeper
Peter

Peter,

Is the fit and finish suppose to be perfect?

Super nice knife!

OUTSTANDING Peter!

Wow, Peter - this is a fantastic knife and definitely a keeper Congrats!

Peter,

What a Fantastic Panama Trapper! That stag rocks! I bet the F/F is slick as heck!

Congrats!

Kent

Reese makes a fantastic Panama Trapper. I have one in bark elephant ivory and I love it. Yours is a great knife for sure.