waynorth
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Winner, Winner, chicken Dinner!! See post 114!This knife caught my eye at the Oregon Show so much, that I had to have one! I have always been a fan of Flat Beveled knives.
They are evidence of advanced cutlery finishing technique. Only
the best Cutlers can pull off a nice one, as it takes a deft hand to keep the bevel even, all the way around the knife. If it is off, it really shows.
This antique bone looks nice on the knife, and the design is well suited for elegant or fancy handles, like Pearl or documented pre-ban Stuff (ahem).
This is a beauty, IMO. The lines of the pattern are just exquisite. The main blade has the lines of a larger knife, despite the compact size. Did I mention this knife is just over 2 5/8" long?? It makes the name "22 Magnum" very appropriate.
The springs are a little lighter than I prefer, but are quite adequate, and I am sure many will consider them perfect. There was a lot of "grit" in the joints, but a couple of shots of WD-40, followed by some repetitive opening and closing, then good old mineral oil got the snap working nicely.
I am the first to admit, I am prejudiced toward Barlows or bigger. But the WLSTs of Pertinux opened my eyes to smaller knives, and this "Little Big Man" has helped change my mind further.
Now I have always thought that flat, beveled knives needed some special name. I think they are sufficiently different and special to be called by a special or different name.
Think one up! If someone posts one you like, say so!!
I would call this thread a Give-Away, but I suspect it will be more like a Free-for All!
You choose the winner by discussion. If a name gets a lot of good press, that's the winner! If we need to, I will set up a poll of the top several.
IMPORTANT! This is based on the honor system. Please read this thread and enjoy it, but don't enter or comment unless you are a regular contributor to the "Traditionals" forum.
Think up a name for a Flat Beveled Pattern. Post one if you have one!! Win one with a name that might be spoken by your grandchildren!
(I hope this works!)
Clarification: The patterns already have a name. What I am hoping to find is a good "style" name that brings to mind the special configuration.
We all know how "Barehead" describes a bolsterless knife. I'm hoping for a word or phrase that is a little more economical than "Beveled, flat-bolstered knife".
They are evidence of advanced cutlery finishing technique. Only
the best Cutlers can pull off a nice one, as it takes a deft hand to keep the bevel even, all the way around the knife. If it is off, it really shows.
This antique bone looks nice on the knife, and the design is well suited for elegant or fancy handles, like Pearl or documented pre-ban Stuff (ahem).
This is a beauty, IMO. The lines of the pattern are just exquisite. The main blade has the lines of a larger knife, despite the compact size. Did I mention this knife is just over 2 5/8" long?? It makes the name "22 Magnum" very appropriate.
The springs are a little lighter than I prefer, but are quite adequate, and I am sure many will consider them perfect. There was a lot of "grit" in the joints, but a couple of shots of WD-40, followed by some repetitive opening and closing, then good old mineral oil got the snap working nicely.
I am the first to admit, I am prejudiced toward Barlows or bigger. But the WLSTs of Pertinux opened my eyes to smaller knives, and this "Little Big Man" has helped change my mind further.
Now I have always thought that flat, beveled knives needed some special name. I think they are sufficiently different and special to be called by a special or different name.
Think one up! If someone posts one you like, say so!!
I would call this thread a Give-Away, but I suspect it will be more like a Free-for All!
You choose the winner by discussion. If a name gets a lot of good press, that's the winner! If we need to, I will set up a poll of the top several.
IMPORTANT! This is based on the honor system. Please read this thread and enjoy it, but don't enter or comment unless you are a regular contributor to the "Traditionals" forum.
Think up a name for a Flat Beveled Pattern. Post one if you have one!! Win one with a name that might be spoken by your grandchildren!
(I hope this works!)
Clarification: The patterns already have a name. What I am hoping to find is a good "style" name that brings to mind the special configuration.
We all know how "Barehead" describes a bolsterless knife. I'm hoping for a word or phrase that is a little more economical than "Beveled, flat-bolstered knife".
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