gruntmedik
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Wow! Y'all are a bad influence on me. 
Within the past few weeks or so, I've added to my accumulation of tools used to extract red stuff from my fingers. Some have performed this job admirably, others are patiently lying in wait.
1st off, is a pattern I've been wanting to pick up for awhile, in a handle material I've admired for even longer, but something else always came along. When this #66 appeared as an EDC, I couldn't stand it any longer. You'll notice the flaw on the center pin, but it matters not to me.
Next up is another I have had my eye on. When the Trad Forum knife pattern was decided, I decided to jump this Boker Congress Whittler. Now, when you look up the definition of Nail Breaker in the dictionary, THIS is the picture you will see. The Pen and Coping blades are a 9.5-10 of 10. Short of breaking out a needle file and gently rounding the tang, I don't know what else to do with it. I do like the knife, though.
Next up are 2 very special knives to me, as they were bought by my youngest daughter while she was with a friend and her family in Gatlinburg. I asked her when they went (her friends father is a HUGE Case fan), if she would consider getting me an Opinel, or a Mora. The specifics were up to her.
She got Daddy a No.10 Opinel AND a Mora Heavy Duty.
Lastly, are 2 that I had been on the fence about. I had stated in a previous post, that I did not have any Ebony handled knives. My Conductor Whittler that I posted about was my first. These are #'s 2 and 3. Most likely not the last, either. I blame YOU, for swaying me to the dark side.
I have no idea why I waited on these. My only excuse is a case of brain flatulence. They are superb knives, with, in my opinion, a perfect pull on both blades. F/F is as good as any I have, and they just feel right. The Ebony on the Spear is a little more chocolate, but the Clip has nice, dark handles. These will get much pocket time.
So, these, as well as the Conductor Whittler I previously posted about, are what I consider an outstanding past few weeks or so.
Within the past few weeks or so, I've added to my accumulation of tools used to extract red stuff from my fingers. Some have performed this job admirably, others are patiently lying in wait.
1st off, is a pattern I've been wanting to pick up for awhile, in a handle material I've admired for even longer, but something else always came along. When this #66 appeared as an EDC, I couldn't stand it any longer. You'll notice the flaw on the center pin, but it matters not to me.
Next up is another I have had my eye on. When the Trad Forum knife pattern was decided, I decided to jump this Boker Congress Whittler. Now, when you look up the definition of Nail Breaker in the dictionary, THIS is the picture you will see. The Pen and Coping blades are a 9.5-10 of 10. Short of breaking out a needle file and gently rounding the tang, I don't know what else to do with it. I do like the knife, though.
Next up are 2 very special knives to me, as they were bought by my youngest daughter while she was with a friend and her family in Gatlinburg. I asked her when they went (her friends father is a HUGE Case fan), if she would consider getting me an Opinel, or a Mora. The specifics were up to her.
She got Daddy a No.10 Opinel AND a Mora Heavy Duty.
Lastly, are 2 that I had been on the fence about. I had stated in a previous post, that I did not have any Ebony handled knives. My Conductor Whittler that I posted about was my first. These are #'s 2 and 3. Most likely not the last, either. I blame YOU, for swaying me to the dark side.
I have no idea why I waited on these. My only excuse is a case of brain flatulence. They are superb knives, with, in my opinion, a perfect pull on both blades. F/F is as good as any I have, and they just feel right. The Ebony on the Spear is a little more chocolate, but the Clip has nice, dark handles. These will get much pocket time.
So, these, as well as the Conductor Whittler I previously posted about, are what I consider an outstanding past few weeks or so.
Thank you for sharing these pictures. I have really been wanting a clip blade boys knife lately.