"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

screened porch said:
I got this cheap because the point was broken off, probably about 0.25" worth. I lowered the clip instead of shaping the edge, to preserve as much length as possible.
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It isn't a perfect point, but it at least looks like it's meant to be pointed.
Here's the before:
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Ya done good 👍👍👍
 
screened porch said:
I got this cheap because the point was broken off, probably about 0.25" worth. I lowered the clip instead of shaping the edge, to preserve as much length as possible.
0jVxDKB.jpg

It isn't a perfect point, but it at least looks like it's meant to be pointed.
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That looks good, Jer! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:
Is that one of the gigantic Lumberjack stockman models?

- GT
 
waynorth said:
Well it finally happened - after 22-23 years, my scanner bit the dust!! 🤬
Most of you have seen my scanned pics; it was a real hi-grade scanner with great depth of field!! Can't be replaced - they went out of business!! I can only hope to find a worthy replacement!!
Depth of Field=3 knives deep!! Image from 2006!!View attachment 1757804
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Booo! I look forward to your pictures Charlie. :(

Older scanners used CCD technology, which had a great depth of field. Most newer scanners use CIS technology because it's cheaper and allows them to make the scanners thinner. The trade off is the poor depth of field unfortunately. I would maybe look into something like a Canoscan 9000f or an Epson V600/700, which still use CCD technology.
 
screened porch said:
Thanks, guys!
It's 4 & 5/8 inches closed, a model # 858.
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Thanks for the info. That model has always intrigued me, just because of the size (and round bolsters), and I can't remember how many times I've had a Chinese version in a "shopping cart" and at the last minute didn't "pull the trigger" for some reason. Getting a Schrade USA version would be a treat!

- GT
 
5K Qs said:
Thanks for the info. That model has always intrigued me, just because of the size (and round bolsters), and I can't remember how many times I've had a Chinese version in a "shopping cart" and at the last minute didn't "pull the trigger" for some reason. Getting a Schrade USA version would be a treat!

- GT
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I have a hare-brained scheme for it. I'm going to lop some forsythia twigs, slice the bark, and stick them into holes made with this knife. The knife won't mind the irreverence, and the forsythia will probably take root. (I cleaned my Parker Barlow yesterday on a piece of forsythia I'd cut sometime in the summer, and the bark was still green and wet.)
 
waynorth said:
Well it finally happened - after 22-23 years, my scanner bit the dust!! 🤬
Most of you have seen my scanned pics; it was a real hi-grade scanner with great depth of field!! Can't be replaced - they went out of business!! I can only hope to find a worthy replacement!!
Depth of Field=3 knives deep!! Image from 2006!!View attachment 1757804
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Charlie, I have been searching for the Agfa scanner, but up to now just found a spare cover handle and instructions of use... 😙
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screened porch said:
I have a hare-brained scheme for it. I'm going to lop some forsythia twigs, slice the bark, and stick them into holes made with this knife. The knife won't mind the irreverence, and the forsythia will probably take root. (I cleaned my Parker Barlow yesterday on a piece of forsythia I'd cut sometime in the summer, and the bark was still green and wet.)
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Interesting plan! :cool::cool::thumbsup:
I stopped on my route to work this morning to examine a forsythia bush I walk past. I'll declare spring to have arrived when that bush has turned fire-hydrant yellow. It has some buds on it today.

- GT
 
r8shell said:
Happy Purim and St. Patrick's Day, everyone!

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Thanks for the Double Holiday greeting, Rachel! :cool::thumbsup::cool:
I have a Korean student who uses the "English name" Esther, and she had no idea what I was talking about when I asked if it was a special day for her. (She also seemed unimpressed when I explained why I thought she might hold Purim in special regard.)

- GT
 
black mamba said:
Well, I'm impressed! I just reread Esther, and both she and Mordecai are true role models of how to behave under trying circumstances.
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Esther is great. I just re-read the Septuagint version recently (often called 'Greek Esther' or 'Additions to Esther'). The additional bits that are in the Septuagint (but missing from the Masoretic text) fill in a bunch of additional details. Great book (either version).
 
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