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goodknightmike

I just acquired this Boxwood and Ebony  set from a collector friend. Kings measure 3.75" in height with Pawns at 1 7/8". The pieces are quite heavy and may be triple weighted. I really like those "Big Headed" Knights. Enjoy the pics.

goodknightmike

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9kick9

Another nice chess set Mike.! I have never seen this Knight pattern before. Face on pics of the Knights would have been better IMO. The Knights usually face each other face on, at least thats the way I set up my Knights. Thanks for the great pics.!

goodknightmike
9kick9 wrote:

Another nice chess set Mike.! I have never seen this Knight pattern before. Face on pics of the Knights would have been better IMO. The Knights usually face each other face on, at least thats the way I set up my Knights. Thanks for the great pics.!

Thanks Frank, Here's some face on pics for you.

9kick9

Thanks so much Mike.! Those Knights are kick booty IMO. I have never seen this set before. Perhaps a limited run ? You are one lucky guy to have this set, its really nice.!

goodknightmike
9kick9 wrote:

Thanks so much Mike.! Those Knights are kick booty IMO. I have never seen this set before. Perhaps a limited run ? You are one lucky guy to have this set, its really nice.!

You're welcome Frank, agreed the Knights are really special. Glad you enjoyed the set

cgrau

Great set Mike. Thanks for the pics! The knights remind me of those in the Mechanics set. Or maybe Easter Island.

GroggyNoggin

Wow, I've seen many sets but never anything like this one. Unique knights as far as I know. Thanks for sharing!

cgrau

Great patina, too.

LouisIII

Beautiful set.  I like those knights.

goodknightmike
cgrau wrote:

Great set Mike. Thanks for the pics! The knights remind me of those in the Mechanics set. Or maybe Easter Island.

Thanks Chuck, Good observations, can you post a pic of your Mechanics Knight for comparison?

goodknightmike
GroggyNoggin wrote:

Wow, I've seen many sets but never anything like this one. Unique knights as far as I know. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Groggy, I'm glad you liked them

goodknightmike
LouisIII wrote:

Beautiful set.  I like those knights.

Thanks Louis, yeah those Knights really grap you!

MoxieMan

Cool set. Only downside is the height of the knights, which is too similar to the height of the bishops. Otherwise, an excellent set.

cgrau
goodknightmike wrote:
cgrau wrote:

Great set Mike. Thanks for the pics! The knights remind me of those in the Mechanics set. Or maybe Easter Island.

Thanks Chuck, Good observations, can you post a pic of your Mechanics Knight for comparison?

Mike, Here's a shot I pulled off the web.

goodknightmike
cgrau wrote:
goodknightmike wrote:
cgrau wrote:

Great set Mike. Thanks for the pics! The knights remind me of those in the Mechanics set. Or maybe Easter Island.

Thanks Chuck, Good observations, can you post a pic of your Mechanics Knight for comparison?

Mike, Here's a shot I pulled off the web.

Thanks Chuck, they do  look similar