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

[Jack Black]

I've been called "Mexican-American."

I've been called a lot of things!

 

[mitch13]

I can't find the old thread on making hiking sticks, and I didn't do much whittling here, so...
The other fork of a piece of oak from my brother's driveway a few years ago wasn't long enough to be a hiking staff per se, and I didn't want to shorten it by cutting off these knots.

So enter my "Adapt-a-hitch" 1 & 7/8" ball.

It's decorative, cool and smooth to lean on, and puts the balance one third back from the head.

Nice 1
Maybe give it a sand? Any bark edges might get uncomfortable after awhile.

 

[screened porch]

Nice 1
Maybe give it a sand? Any bark edges might get uncomfortable after awhile.

Yeah. I discovered that with the other fork.

 

[screened porch]

I got my flag out and fired up the Revere Ware percolator. The percolator is keeping warm under my tea cozy. No need to choose sides today.

 

[Will Power]

Enjoy that holiday of yours

 

[screened porch]

Enjoy that holiday of yours

Great rendition of the song and evocative illustrations. There's something about that old stuff looking shiny and new.

Of course they left out the gas masks and fallout shelters.

 

[waynorth]

Thought I'd carry my Bearcat Barlow Club knife today, to recall that 'informal'
All-American tradition!!

 

[Prester John]

Of course they left out the gas masks and fallout shelters.

I'll be under my desk in no time when the air raid siren goes off!

 

[screened porch]

I'll be under my desk in no time when the air raid siren goes off!

Legs crossed and head covered!

 

[knarfeng]

 

[mbkr]

July 4th is special, but the 5th ain't no slouch either...

On this day in history, July 5, 1937, SPAM is introduced by Hormel Foods

The processed meat in a can known as SPAM was introduced on this day in history, July 5, 1937. The product is now sold in 11 varieties around the world.

www.foxnews.com

"Over 9 billion cans of SPAM have been sold since its launch."

 

[sf fanatic]

July 4th is special, but the 5th ain't no slouch either...

On this day in history, July 5, 1937, SPAM is introduced by Hormel Foods

The processed meat in a can known as SPAM was introduced on this day in history, July 5, 1937. The product is now sold in 11 varieties around the world.

www.foxnews.com

"Over 9 billion cans of SPAM have been sold since its launch." View attachment 2242396

I’m sure that Ed is praying at the altar of Hormel! I must admit I like it too!

 

[waynorth]

July 4th is special, but the 5th ain't no slouch either...

On this day in history, July 5, 1937, SPAM is introduced by Hormel Foods

The processed meat in a can known as SPAM was introduced on this day in history, July 5, 1937. The product is now sold in 11 varieties around the world.

www.foxnews.com

"Over 9 billion cans of SPAM have been sold since its launch." View attachment 2242396

I’m sure that Ed is praying at the altar of Hormel! I must admit I like it too!

I eat a can per year, whether I need it or not!!!
Slicing spam will tell you when your knife is sharp!!

 

[Jack Black]

I eat a can per year, whether I need it or not!!!
Slicing spam will tell you when your knife is sharp!!View attachment 2243069

Good slicing Charlie! That's an interesting-looking knife

I'm afraid that spending time downwind of Tool Man has kind of put me off Spam!

 

[5K Qs]

Good slicing Charlie! That's an interesting-looking knife

I'm afraid that spending time downwind of Tool Man has kind of put me off Spam!

That's an imagined odor I can't unsmell, as they say!

- GT

 

[mrknife]

What is the history of Camillus?

Founded on March 8, 1799, the Town of Camillus is named after the Roman general Marcus Furius Camillus and is the only Town in the United States to bear that name. The Town of Camillus occupies nearly 35 square miles of land, which includes Fairmount, Amboy-Belle Isle, Warners, and the Village of Camillus.

I agree!
My oldest son is a Camillus resident. Now, the question becomes, what do you call a person who lives in Camillus? Camilluburger? Camillonian? Camiller? This could go on and on..........

well, i'll be darned, thats gotta be the most interesting piece of trivia ive seen lately!

 

[waynorth]

Good slicing Charlie! That's an interesting-looking knife

I'm afraid that spending time downwind of Tool Man has kind of put me off Spam!

Gift from Tony Bose, Jack!! R.I.P. A short version of one he made for his wife!!

 

[btb01]

I eat a can per year, whether I need it or not!!!
Slicing spam will tell you when your knife is sharp!!View attachment 2243069

Do you ever find yourself doing something specific and wonder if you’re the only person in the world to have ever done that thing? Like slicing SPAM with a Tony Bose knife?

 

[Peregrin]

Gift from Tony Bose, Jack!! R.I.P. A short version of one he made for his wife!!

Slicing Spam with a T. Bose knife elevates that rather pedestrian food to a gourmet treat!

 

[Prester John]

Slicing Spam with a T. Bose knife elevates that rather pedestrian food to a gourmet treat!

Spam is a delicacy even if sliced by a Rough Rider.
[But you'll get wavy slices if you use the 2019 forum knife. ]