Photos Bird and Trout! Let's See 'Em!

[Highlander]

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

This 1985 dated western 628 just came in today and I really like it.


I knew the specs but conflicting opinions led me to believe it was a tiny little toy like thing, here are some size reference pictures.

Next to a GEC H20 and a much more diminutive Queen #85.


And a few common folders.

It's definitely a small knife but it's very EDC friendly and in my opinion it is not an overly tiny knife.

Well I for one know in my comments on it I said it borders on novelty, I may have overstated its tinyness Honestly for me a fixed blade under a 4 inch blade length is small,to the point I'd probably just use whatever pocketknife I'm carrying instead. I know some don't like to clean game with a folder, I grew up small game hunting and we always just used a pocketknife. My primary carry from ages 10 to 20 was a Victorinox camper,that thing cleaned scores of squirrels,frogs,and fish. My Dad always used a stockman or a Vic huntsman, the largest knife I seen my Dad use for hunting was a Parker Lil'Bandit. Anytime I try to get into carrying a sub 4 inch blade fixed blade I end up putting it away and just using a folder. Sorry if I caused any second thoughts, my own preferences jaded my opinion on what are in reality fine little knives.

 

[tongueriver]

Interesting comments, M.H. Something to ponder. I use and carry folding knives but only because of their concealability and portability. Whenever I have a choice I would always use a fixed blade knife, no matter the length of the blade and no matter the use. A folding knife in regard to any use around food is a dirty thing; it is simple physics/chemistry. Some aren't too hard to clean but most 'traditionals' would not qualify in that regard. One great thing about knives and knife people is that there is something for everyone.

 

[btb01]

This little GEC is my only bird and trout sized fixed blade.

I like it, and I’ve used it a bit around the house, but I’ve never actually carried it, and I can see David’s point. It’s hard for me to find any advantage in carrying this instead of a #71 Bull Nose, and it would certainly be less convenient to carry.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Sorry if I caused any second thoughts, my own preferences jaded my opinion on what are in reality fine little knives.

No second thoughts here as I like 'em small and would have been happy either way.
Your thoughts are valid too, I can perfectly understand wanting a folder over a belt knife of the same overall size.

For me they're just an EDC and while the one handed use is beneficial once in a while, in reality I don't use them any differently than my pocket knives.

 

[cbach8tw]

I have to be honest that I use a folder more for more convenience. However, I do like small fixed blades, and I want to practice wearing one on a horizontal sheath drawing from the left side.

 

[Reaper AL]

Just got this one from a local maker in CT asked him for a bird & trout made with 1095 and this is what he made for me quite happy with the brass bolster and the hammer and anvil mosaic pin and brass liner

 

[hamsco]

I have a few... but here are three favorites. Horsewright (camel), LT Wright (Stag), Arno Bernard (Warthog Ivory).

 

[Horsewright]

One of the maybe two or three Tapadero Grandes I've ever done:

Just like a regular Tapadero such as hamsco posted above, just grande. Sheephorn with black liners for the handle.

 

[Modoc ED]

Lakota Fin Wing 3 1/4" blade

 

[Tim.E]

 

[jmh33]

Lakota Fin Wing 3 1/4" blade

GEEE.. I totally forgot about these knives.. Thanks for posting this.. Back in the day a Lakota knife was like a dream to me.. Gotta hunt one down.. See.. now you cost me money!!!
John

 

[veitsi_poika]

 

[veitsi_poika]

Marble's B&T...

 

[tongueriver]

Beautiful! I wonder what Bill Scagel would think; he generally had a little different take on things.

 

[Hickory n steel]

This little GEC is my only bird and trout sized fixed blade.

I like it, and I’ve used it a bit around the house, but I’ve never actually carried it, and I can see David’s point. It’s hard for me to find any advantage in carrying this instead of a #71 Bull Nose, and it would certainly be less convenient to carry.

Man you don't know what you're missing.
Carry that H20 on your hip with a smaller folder in your pocket and see how it goes, the H20 is one of my all time favorites.

 

[Andrew Newell]

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[Andrew Newell]

Just started making knives and my second ever is a B&T. Won’t do the liner again...it was a real challenge to blend in and make it look good. Also pins aren’t evenly spaced and I think I need to do my finishing blade sanding before attaching scales because I couldn’t get a good matching finish up by the scales. Advice and feedback is appreciated.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/12a4ok0c4uloyyb/B&T.jpg?dl=0

 

[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

I have a few... but here are three favorites. Horsewright (camel), LT Wright (Stag), Arno Bernard (Warthog Ivory).

Three of my favorite makers as well. Particularly David & Arno! Definitely need more from both of those guys!

 

[Horsewright]

Just started making knives and my second ever is a B&T. Won’t do the liner again...it was a real challenge to blend in and make it look good. Also pins aren’t evenly spaced and I think I need to do my finishing blade sanding before attaching scales because I couldn’t get a good matching finish up by the scales. Advice and feedback is appreciated.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/12a4ok0c4uloyyb/B&T.jpg?dl=0

Wasn't able to see the pic??

Three of my favorite makers as well. Particularly David & Arno! Definitely need more from both of those guys!

Thank you sir!

A few recents in the B and T realm: