First traditional folder...which of these two?

jackknife said:
Batoning was created for stimulating a synthetic market drive toward knives that were the "survival" knives that you just can't do without. I first saw batoning at the Blade show in the mid 80's by a couple of the knife smiths to demonstrate how tough thier knives were. It had little to do with camping or outdoor skills. Madison Avenue marketing for a particular kind of knife, plain and simple. In fact it represents the lack of real woods knowledge of the younger generation who are toy orientated. None of the old guys I knew growing up ever batoned anything, even on a rainy day. If there was heavy duty cutting to be done, there was a hatchet in the kit bag.

Please, if you have a nice pocket knife, don't baton with it.
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Well said :thumbup:

The Queen Canoe is a fine pocket knife.
With both blades on the same spring it is thin in the pocket and carries easily.
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I convexed the edge on mine. While I was at it I removed the silly blade etch. It was a chore, but well worth it in my book.
My canoe was an early one and a bit 'gritty' in the beginning, but has 'worn' in and is now a smooth opening, trusted tool.
 
Ebbtide said:
Well said :thumbup:

The Queen Canoe is a fine pocket knife.
With both blades on the same spring it is thin in the pocket and carries easily.
canoemarbles.gif

I convexed the edge on mine. While I was at it I removed the silly blade etch. It was a chore, but well worth it in my book.
My canoe was an early one and a bit 'gritty' in the beginning, but has 'worn' in and is now a smooth opening, trusted tool.
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can you explain convexed edge???? nice Queen, BTW
 
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