Finally can't use slip joints anymore.

bdws1975 said:
wow! I'm really sorry to hear this JK.

I've been thinking a lot about gratitude lately. Particularly, I've been considering what it means to be grateful for the things that aren't clearly good or that are clearly bad.

Thanks for sharing your circumstances and there will be lots of good thoughts coming your way from me.

Your friend,

Brett
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Brett, how are ya doing bud?

That Miller knife has been a pocket companion of late, a real life saver. It was great before my left hand went south on me, now its even greater. No blade to open, and fits in a pocket easy as a small soddie.

Don't feel sorry, this has been a great learning experiance. If I can't do it one way, find another, like Peter said. ONce the tendon gets operated on, I'll be back good as new. No problemo.

Give my regards to Mike when you see him.:thumbup:
 
That's terrible, man, I'm sorry to hear about your hand. It's amazing how much we take our bodies for granted. I hope you get patched up soon. I've been having troubles with my left wrist for a couple months now, it's frustrating.

If you're having problems using your thumb, maybe you could open a razor barlow? IIRC, the razor barlow was developed for wounded Civil War veterans who needed a "one-hand" knife. You don't need to use your thumb to open a razor barlow, just catch the end of the blade on the edge of your pocket, and you're in business.
 
I've had trouble with my hand strength for a while and now carry either fixed blades or locking folders. The Al Mar Ultralight series is a great alternative. Light, thin, and very sharp.

It's not in the same class as my Halfrich LB-5 Ultralight, but not bad at all :)
 
I am sorry to hear this!! I hope you are back to normal soon.

I know how you feel, as I had my left elbow operated on on Friday, and am essentially one handed for 2 weeks. That is when the splint comes off and I will be allowed to straighten my arm out.
 
Hi Carl,

I've doing great. I've been away for a while but hope to be spending some more time hanging around.

Was suffering from some emotional stress and needed to unplug for a while and take care of myself.

I know you'll make it and will be a stronger more resilient person for it.

best wishes my friend,

Brett
jackknife said:
Brett, how are ya doing bud?

That Miller knife has been a pocket companion of late, a real life saver. It was great before my left hand went south on me, now its even greater. No blade to open, and fits in a pocket easy as a small soddie.

Don't feel sorry, this has been a great learning experiance. If I can't do it one way, find another, like Peter said. ONce the tendon gets operated on, I'll be back good as new. No problemo.

Give my regards to Mike when you see him.:thumbup:
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Sorry to hear that jackknife! You may look at getting a Case Russlock; I had one and it's a great locking single blade jack that's easy to open with either hand.
 
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Sorry to hear you have health troubles, jk. Hopefully this will be behind you soon, and will be but a distant memory for you. I never really thought that I might have thumb problems in life--I now have a greater awareness of and appreciation for being able to work my slipjoints.

Whenever I asked my grandpa about his health, he'd always reply: "Keepin' 'em fooled." When I ask my dad about growing older, he always replies: "Growing old is not for sissies. But it beats the alternative." I wish you smooth sailing through all of this.
 
I hope you have a swift and complete recovery. We need you to keep writing your stories. Glad to hear the pocket knife is still working out for you. Mike
 
Sorry about your thumb jackknife.I feel your pain as I have had joint and bone problems. They can fix anything these days and anestethia is much safer today.
Treat yourself to a Copperlock if you don't already have one.You can pinch the blade open one hander and let your belt finish the job.
 
Sorry to hear you are having to modify your behavior for a bit. You figure out how to manage & things work out fine. Humor helps!
I had the painless surgery a while back...very little discomfort when healing...it works & you will be better than ever soon!
(I have the perfect knife for you in the interim...send me a PM & I'll get it in the mail tomorrow)
Blessings, Prayers, Healing & Smiles from Camp Bop!
 
After reading what you wrote, I have been practicing openening a knife with out using my thumb.

Do you still have strength in your fingers?

I found that if I hold the knife in my hand, holding the knife between my four fingers and the palm of my hand keeps it secure.
I then use my thumb of my other hand to open the blade or pinch it open.

Might this help untill the operation?

Regards
 
argel55 said:
I hope you have a swift and complete recovery. We need you to keep writing your stories. Glad to hear the pocket knife is still working out for you. Mike
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Mike, it's been more than working out. Even before I developed a problem it was becoming a daily companion. Now it's even more so. You're design of knife and sheath is a perfect small unfolding pocket knife. The wide blade has enough there to choke up and with thumb and index finger choke up and use it like a obsidian flake for close up detail cutting, or hold it by the handle for more heavy cutting, like gutting and cleaning some pan fish. The mini chefs profile works good as a mustard or mayo spreader for a sandwich as well. I think that same design, up-sized a bit, could be a great all around sheath knife for hunters. But I wouldn't feel underknifed tackling a downed deer to dress with this one either. The O1 has held an edge great, as well. Its a little stained though, and a grey patina is taking over. It goes well with the grey giraffe bone.

Again, thanks to you and Brett for a great package of design and fuction. You made one heck of a knife, sir!:thumbup:
 
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JK - I'm sorry to hear about the rough times. I hope you get through it quickly.

There's always fixed blades! :)
 
Sorry to hear about your ( I hope temporary ) problem. We will be sending prayers your way and hope for a speedy recovery, growing old is not any fun, but like what has been said, it is better than the alternative.

But one finger is all you need for typing out those stories, looking forward to more.:)

Jim
 
neeman,

You beat me to it. As soon as I saw jackknife's post, I started trying different ways of opening my Vic Tinker without my thumb. It seemed to work well when I would hold the knife in my right hand and then make a loose fist with my left, with my thumb left sticking up. Then I just use my left index finger to open the blade.

I hope you have a speedy recovery. It's no fun being knocked down a few evolutionary pegs;).
 
Jackknife,
Merry Christmas, also, I am in prayer for your recovery. I want to tell you how twice you have affected me in a good way writing your stories.

First, my wife was wondering what I was doing on blade forums website. Some material is not g rated, and she was concerned about the material, and why I was so interested. I explained it was the love of knives, traditional slippies primarily were the reason, that is why. Of course, some posters are down right hilarious. I read her one of your stories as an example, and that put her at ease. She understands why I like BF.

Second, your inspiring writing has filled a gap. I am so burned out on political correctness, socialistic mumbo jumbo, sheeple, globalism, etc. Your talent brought this reader out of a hazy funk, you awakened memories growing up in the 70’s (born in 65). Now, I want to take my 5 children (11 yrs. old and under) camping, hiking, old fashioned campfire stories, (plan on printing out some of your material for the stories around the fire), teach them old fashioned values, and maybe even raise the flag at the camp site.
God bless you Jackknife, and thank you for bringing some positive "isms" in a world of negative "isms".

Speedy recovery,
Chris Shreenan
Aka CJ65
 
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