Finally found a use for it-

meako

meako

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the 2013 that is.
although a great knife it is my least favourite of the forum knives.
I started in 2010 and got one every year since then.
This one didn't float my boat too much.micarta ,lengthy lambsfoot blade bla bla bla-for me this is the knife that almost killed the trad forum annual knife. Remember the insane amount of voting and polling and people saying how much they weren't gunna get one if it wasn't exactly as they dreamed- well anyway I finally found a job for it.
I have a mate who is moving house and he was getting rid of a full stack of encyclopaedia -world book.
Sadly they had to go -
Why? because Gerald Ford is no longer Vice President and whaling is no longer one of New Zealands primary industries.
They do however have lots of full colour maps and pictures on good quality paper.
Now how to remove them for future projects.
from this (and there were 3 milk crates of books)
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to this
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Sadly much of the printed text is far out of date and even the technical stuff like Coal Mining and Gas Production are much more readily available nowdays without having a stack of books that weighs as much as a small car and need replacing every year to keep up to date.
The 2013 did an admirable job slicing out those pages.
 
That's a lot of work, Meako. Good thing you had the knife for the job.
Sad that encyclopedias are worth nothing, when you remember what they cost new. I hope somebody is saving them as time capsules.
 
I've got the encyclopedia I had as a kid - contains some right nonsence! :D
 
I won't willingly part with my 1911 Britannica, even if the info on aviation and motorcars is a trifle out of date.
 
I guess this one contains some inaccuracies, though they claim this is a new and revamped edition :D
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scrteened porch said:
I won't willingly part with my 1911 Britannica, even if the info on aviation and motorcars is a trifle out of date.
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I love old encyclopaedias and annuals :thumbup:

The only time I ever saw my father lay hands on another man was an Encyclopaedia Britannica salesman. They used to have quite an aggressive sales campaign here, never gave you the actual price in print, they were always bought in installments. They also used door-to-door salesmen who were paid on commission. One night, the Encyclopaedia Britannica man called! He asked to speak to my father, who was not best pleased about being dragged away from what he was doing, and started all the patter, what an investment a set would be, how good it would be for the children, easy monthly payments, etc, etc, etc. My dad repeatedly, and politely told him he wasn't interested and couldn't afford them. The feller asked if he could just show him a copy, and my father told him he'd just be wasting his time. Under considerable duress, he reluctantly allowed the salesman to come in, telling him he had no intention of buying a set of books. The bloke said it really didn't matter, he just wanted to show him a volume or two. They sat down and the salesman opened a copy, remarking on the fine quality of the binding, and the beauty of the illustrations, this went on for about 15 minutes. Eventually, my father said, "Well, as I said, I really can't afford a set of encyclopaedias." The man then accused him of wasting his time, and became quite aggressive! My dad took hold of his arm, walked him physically to the door, and threw him out into the street, closing the door again. Seeing the salesman's briefcase next to the sofa, my dad then picked that up, walked back to the door, and threw that out in the street as well! Then he went in the other room and filled his pipe :D

Just posting a pic of a Real Lambsfoot ;)

 
Thanks meako -

After carrying the BF Traditional knives for a while, that version the #13 "Irish Jack" is one of my favorites. It has a great feel in your hand, smooth and very well finished.

The covers are wonderful and do not have , at least to my eye, any tells that it is micarta; rather it could pass for a nice aged ivory if one were to give it a passing inspection.

The #13 also does something very well which I do almost every day, and that is quartering up an apple. If a blade is not thin enough the apple will cleave, but the #13 and the new #35 both excel at apple cutting chores.

Thanks for your post, and I encourage everyone who has been buying these Annual Traditional knives get them out and carry and use them; you will then see the beauty in all of the voting and thought that went into creating the knives.

best

mqqn
 
This small task certainly shone a new light on ol'13 for me.
I think the big turn off was the fact that it nearly ended up as the last trad forum knife. Then out of nowhere came a hero of epic proportions , a genius really, and he suggested that the 2014 knife be decided upon by one man and one man alone....The rest is history my friends.
The pics from the books will be preserved somewhat.
Jake I'll find something to decoupage them onto.
My only complaint about the World Book is that as soon as the reader leaves the USA the pics go black n white and are half the size. Which is ok if you want 3 full page colour maps of all 52 states but not so great for some of the art works. These were going in the bin so nothing to lose and lots to gain.
Jack I have over 200 Ladybird books on my shelves already.
mqqn I know exactly what you mean about that micarta.
 
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Aren't people's tastes interesting. Of all the forum knives to date (I've been here since 2011) the '13 is the one I liked most. It ticked all the boxes for me. I had to sell mine a short time ago due to the recent death of my automobile - I might replace it with a white 2013 car.
 
I guess I am surprised that GEC never offered this pattern in any other variation.

Also, the blade does not have the PPP stamp on it, if I recall - maybe they are too small etc.

Good discussion though -

My Britannica set was from the mid 60s. I remember it was a hoot the last time I opened one.

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best

mqqn
 
I liked the 2013 Congress Jack. It is to this day the most expensive pocket knife I have ever purchased. Some day before I die I may actually carry the thing.
 
pmew said:
Aren't people's tastes interesting.
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I think it's interesting how people's tastes CHANGE. IIRC, what eventually became the 2013 (aka "most hated") Forum knife was also proposed as the 2012 Forum knife, narrowly losing to #74 pattern Trapper in a heated vote. 2012 was my first year voting for and purchasing a Forum knife and I was NOT interested in a Congress Jack at all (especially when our new Trapper was to be based on a similar custom knife that was posted). Fast forward to 2013: with an additional year of knowledge under my belt thanks to the wisdom of the great members here, I developed a greater appreciation for the rarity of the Congress (Irish) Jack pattern, and proudly admit it is my favorite Forum knife to date (and there have been some NICE Forum knives made by all the manufacturers). As pmew stated, it ticks all the boxes for me: rat-tail bolsters, the extended spring that fills the space on the pen blade when closed, Micarta scales, the long pull sheepsfoot blade, and of course, impeccable GEC execution. Just a classic, elegant knife.
 
The Politics of Experience and the Bird of Paradise......

I find a use for it simply because it is unusual and rare, it is also superbly finished. Double Rat-tails, no brass, long pull on long Sheepfoot. It's aesthetically pleasing too.

If I use this thread for reflection on my previous Forum Knives: The 08 Small Stockman by the then Northwoods was OK but the Queen made 26 on whose frame it was based is the superior knife in steel and F&F. 09 I missed out on because at first there seemed to be no International shipping, this turned out to be wrong but I'd missed the bus by then...10 is a hulking thick bladed knife, nice Spear & Clip, don't use it though. 11 is super looking, grand finish and it is a forerunner to other Teardrops, the bottle opener is not really the most efficient though.....12 I didn't really fancy at all so I stayed out. 13 as I say is a superb rarity, that merits applause alone. 14 is likely my favourite, well balanced single blade and I was lucky with getting stellar Stag on mine. 15 the first stainless, hurrah! at last, I like the blade arrangement and again, the Bocote I got beggars belief, beautiful, excellent carry and F&F. This year's I decided not as punches are not my cup of tea really.

But, as I say, rewarding Politics of Experience all of them:thumbup::thumbs:

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Regards, Will
 
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