Traditional Knives Anthology 17.0: GEC Ben Hogan / Babylon Hill Special
Published: 9 years ago
In Episode 17.0 of Rob & Steve's Traditional Knives Anthology, we examine the superb Ben Hogan and Babylon Hill Special from Great Eastern Cutlery. These are sort of "tribute knives" to a pretty special character during the boom of Oil Country in Western Pennsylvania, Ben Hogan. As you listen to Steve's historical background in this video, I think it'll be obvious why I was so drawn to the story of Mr. Hogan, and the knives that bear his name. The knives are 4.5" single bladed pocket knives which come in two blade shapes, clip and spear, with two different handle designs, in a variety of covers and bolsters, both slip joint and lockback, They are big, thin, bold and deadly. Prepared to be stunned, my friends...
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Music: Old Friend by Silent Partner, from the YouTube Audio Library
Here's the link to Howabouthetruth's channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTWtK4Sz42RZQTosMgv0ng
Music: Old Friend by Silent Partner, from the YouTube Audio Library