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The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Contest!!!!
- Thread starter JK Knives
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Just returned from a weekend up north, with some new traditional knife photos! I hope I'm not too late for the contest. By the way, John, don't be too discouraged about the turnout - I have held a few giveaways with less-than-stellar turnouts in the past, and I think that for every entrant, there are a bunch of spectators, which isn't a bad thing if you're trying to spread the word about your new line.
OK, so here's my entry. My favourite traditional knife is a Grohmann #2 bird & trout knife, in carbon steel. It has a classic design, and it just feels right in my hand. This one has been around the block a few times - hence the terrific patina!
And here are a few additional shots of some of my favourite traditional blades, taken this weekend while I was hiking (with a pack full of knives!) on the Bruce Trail:
Another shot of my Grohmann #2, hanging from an old fence:
A Grohmann #4 paired with my EDC scandi. Both have padauk handles, but the EDC knife gets used every day, and the wood has darkened. This is a great traditional pair for day hikes and overnighters.
A patch knife I made from a Green River blade. It has a two-toned padauk and yellowheart handle.
Also, I arrived home today to find a package waiting for me. It was my 7" JK Hudson Bay knife, with torched oak handles, brass pins, and a gorgeous leather sheath with copper rivets. What a beast! I'm extremely impressed with the workmanship on this knife. It combines a very practical design with traditional aesthetics. Look for a review in a week or two! :thumbup::thumbup:
OK, so here's my entry. My favourite traditional knife is a Grohmann #2 bird & trout knife, in carbon steel. It has a classic design, and it just feels right in my hand. This one has been around the block a few times - hence the terrific patina!
And here are a few additional shots of some of my favourite traditional blades, taken this weekend while I was hiking (with a pack full of knives!) on the Bruce Trail:
Another shot of my Grohmann #2, hanging from an old fence:
A Grohmann #4 paired with my EDC scandi. Both have padauk handles, but the EDC knife gets used every day, and the wood has darkened. This is a great traditional pair for day hikes and overnighters.
A patch knife I made from a Green River blade. It has a two-toned padauk and yellowheart handle.
Also, I arrived home today to find a package waiting for me. It was my 7" JK Hudson Bay knife, with torched oak handles, brass pins, and a gorgeous leather sheath with copper rivets. What a beast! I'm extremely impressed with the workmanship on this knife. It combines a very practical design with traditional aesthetics. Look for a review in a week or two! :thumbup::thumbup:
A few more.....
Another wild critter from the land of Roo.
Goemon getting his scout version of an M1 tanker garand ready for the big hunt. Traditional type battle rifle, so it loosely fits to parameters of the contest. Plus, being a sheltie, Goemon did not really understand the rules.
Old style intruder alert system. Notice how Goemon carefully conceals his garand.
Another wild critter from the land of Roo.
Goemon getting his scout version of an M1 tanker garand ready for the big hunt. Traditional type battle rifle, so it loosely fits to parameters of the contest. Plus, being a sheltie, Goemon did not really understand the rules.
Old style intruder alert system. Notice how Goemon carefully conceals his garand.
Can you tell I like slipjoints too
Schrades
Bucks
2 Blade Hunters - Buck, Case, Imperial, Schrade
John,
Great collections!
I have a Gerber wooden display in the attic, that I have yet to put on display.
That Buck one is the cat's pajamas!
JK Knives
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These two knives were made by a friend of mine in his primitive forge from a chunk of old car spring.
I guess firepistons are pretty "traditional" too.
How about a waxed cotton rucksack and a leather possibles bag?
Jeff
Mrs. Stomper has declared jds1 winner! Congrats Jeff :thumbup:
