Did your Traditional knife get a workout today? -Part II

Thank you very much for salvaging that post Sarah, I was wondering if it got lost in the ether of the internet's Never-Never Land.

I was very sad to see the old post go away. I always enjoyed reading how everyone used their knives and loved reading all the new posts on the thread. The fact that it was about the only successful post I ever started made we wish it hadn't gotten lost.. but in the end I think everyone enjoyed showing off your knife skills and uses. Here's hoping the new thread lasts for a long time. :)

Will
 
Don't ever recall having to search so far for this thread.

Out with an old friend this afternoon, so wanted something simple when I got in :)

 
Finished up my whittling project with the 66 calf roper

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Tonight at I used the phillips screwdriver on my SAK (Cybertool 29) to help a complete stranger (not even a customer) fix his taillight so he wouldn't get pulled over. Earlier I used it to MacGuyver my ailing rechargeable speaker back to life so Alice Cooper could keep me company all night. Burnt stag, dyed bone, and hardwoods might get all the glory, but when it comes down to getting things done, having humble Swiss Army knife is never a bad idea.
 
I've never posted to this thread or its predecessor so I'll just update from the past week instead of only today.
Let's see... cut stakes for my garden, as well as screen cloth to keep the rabbits out, whittled with the kids for the first time this year (for them) and reviewed knife safety with them, cut and peeled my avocados, apples, and kiwi fruit at work, cut my pork chops at lunch, punched a new hole in my wife's belt because she's lost weight, cut walking sticks for the kids on a weekend hike, cut an improvised fishing pole by the river, cut some roots for cordage and driftwood to make an improvised float, cut some young basswood leaves from the tree to give the kids a taste and remind them of a wild edible, scraped some spruce resin from a tree because my daughter wanted to try it as chewing gum (her face was priceless at the taste), cut some leather to make a pocket sheath for my swiss-tech tool, cut another scrap of leather to make a washer to fix a leaky garden hose connection (it actually worked woohoo!), the usual boxes/packages/mail opening, and a bunch of other stuff I'm sure I can't remember. For most of those things this past week, it was my Ulster scout reporting for duty:

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Used my GEC 66 Serpentine Jack to open this surprise present from Blaine, a book about Pittsburgh and a couple of lanyward fobs! :) Thanks a lot Blaine, you made my day :thumbup:

 
Still using the Case Small Texas Jack, trying to stick with the same knife for a while, and working on developing a nice natural patina just from use. Used it today to slice up an apple and a banana for breakfast.

No action pics but here's a shot of the patina as it looks right now.

 
Looking good JC :thumbup:

My Case Sodbuster helped me make Spicy Tomato & Lentil soup :)

 
Cooked this little 5 lb local chicken over double banked coals, rubbed and on a beer can. It came nice and juicy with the skin well rendered. Along with salt baked potatoes and shredded brussel sprouts cooked in garlic and olive oil.

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Kris
 
Oh my Kris....That looks incredibly good! The Laguiole is sweet also.

Today went to the farmers market and picked up a few things. The ebony owl helped out with a snack upon my return

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Peter
 
Thanks smithhammer, Peter, and Jack, it was smoked with mesquite also, but next time I think it will be better without the smoke(or use a different wood like pecan or cherry), the beer can was 3/4 full of beer, which helps steam and keep the meat moist.


Kris
 
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Great going fellers. Looks really good Kris :)
 
Cooking a curry for later, but thought I'd have a healthy snack to keep me going ;)

 
I picked up a LOT of ginger earlier (about 4.5lbs) and have just finished brewing up a batch of fiery ale....

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....although it didn't help chop up the ginger , my White Owl did help open up some essential ingredients to enhance the flavour :)
 
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