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

Humppa said:
Thanks for the kind words, Alex - much appreciated! :)

Max is just beside me right now.. he´s a little impatient today ;)

I´m really a blessed man. Before he was born, I always thought that this some kind of sentimental talking when men have two or three beer too much - but actually - a baby is making you complete! At least it made me complete. It´s so much fun and sleepless nights ;) but that´s worth all the way - you get so much back...
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Enjoy the little Max Andi, they grow up so fast.
And let me tell you, those sleepless nights wil never go away entirely. But indeed worth it seeing what you get back ;)
 
Humppa said:
... Before he was born, I always thought that this some kind of sentimental talking when men have two or three beer too much...
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yes, i too thought the sentimental talk was perhaps from a few too many beers. nevertheless the latin saying 'in vino veritas' (in wine there is the truth) may apply.
i do find myself changing in ways that are difficult to describe accurately. i suspect the sentimental words are an attempt to describe what cannot be easily explained with words.
 
I started a group on Facebook, Slipjoint Addict, and we've been getting a few modern slipjoints, and I admit, I shared a few.

One of those shared by another member was a slipjoint made by Mick Strider. Looked neat, with a opening hole on it, had some hallmarks of the Strider design, but still looked like a nice knife. Maybe a little too thick for a slipjoint, but not built like a tank. What are your thoughts on tactical makers making slipjoints? I like the idea of it, brings some fresh ideas to a great hobby that blends the old and the new.
 
Gerber, Buck, Boker Plus, Fantoni, SOG, Spyderco.... There have been quite a few production makers who have made slip joints. There's nothing wrong with that at all, I particularly likes Jens Anso's slip joint creations, but I don't think you could put them in a 'traditional' forum. ;)
 
No, no, they aren't traditional. I think that a maker including carbon fiber scales, ala J Oeser, is pretty much the limit when it comes to traditionals. No, you need delrin, stag, bone, wood etc. If it walks like a duck etc.
 
Spotted through the window far off! The European Red Squirrel in winter garb gets fat after learning how to use the special squirrel feeder. He now leaves the bird feeders alone as this is easy work.....:D:thumbup:

 
Thanks for the pic, Will - I realised that the European Squirrels are there no longer as often to see as they were years ago. The bigger ones, the Black Squirrels are more popular here and are going to "bang" out the original ones - at least here in Germany. I´ve talked to several hunters and they told me, that this will be the end in a couple of years for the European ones. At least here in Germany / Middle Europe. Squirrels are known here as Eichkätzchen / Eichkater / Kateter (= Oak Kitten) ... there is also a term that is related to bavarian dialect; only "real" bavarians talk say this correctly "Oachkatzlschwooaf" or in german "Eichkätzchenschweif" or in english " Squirrel Tail" - a little excurse for those who are interessted ;)
 
Hi Andi! Squirrels here are still plentiful although the traffic and cats take a toll. The Red Squirrel became very rare in Britain due to many factors, the introduction of the bigger American Grey species is often cited, but in Finland & scandinavia the Red Squirrel thrives in conifer forests and gardens and city parks. The Finnish word for squirrel is Orava and the Swedish word Ekkore similar to the French word. And Ek is Oak so there is a connexion to French and German!
 
"Oak Kitten" That is so cute!
Here in Texas, people call 'em tree rats, but I like them.
 
There's rarely less than a couple of grey squirrels in my garden. Only time I put up a bird-feeder it lasted less than 5 minutes!
 
Jack Black said:
There's rarely less than a couple of grey squirrels in my garden. Only time I put up a bird-feeder it lasted less than 5 minutes!
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Yeah, we got the same problem, especially with the suet feeder. I told Karen that a few standard velocity .22 shorts would cure the problem, as well as put a kettle of Brunswick stew on the stove.

She was not amused.:grumpy:
 
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Good post and point of view, Kris! :)

Please support this great place. And I (personally) think that 10 bucks each year is affordable for everyone ... as we say here in Bavaria "There has been more money spent for other things."

Just my point of view!
 
jackknife said:
Yeah, we got the same problem, especially with the suet feeder. I told Karen that a few standard velocity .22 shorts would cure the problem, as well as put a kettle of Brunswick stew on the stove.

She was not amused.:grumpy:
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:D :thumbup:
 
To all the Mothers of the Traditional Forum;

HAPPY MOTHERING SUNDAY!

I hope you have a good day and that your children treat you to something nice. :)
 
I'd just like to say, I've had a jolly few hours with Jack, chewing the cud and having some good food and drink.

Thank you old bean :thumbup:
 
scruffuk said:
I'd just like to say, I've had a jolly few hours with Jack, chewing the cud and having some good food and drink.

Thank you old bean :thumbup:
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Good for the two of you!
As far as I can tell you are some of the most worthy contributers to this place who deserve it! ;)
 
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