First traditional...

mycough

mycough

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Thanks to a thoughtful member I just purchased my first traditional folder since the barlows I had in the 60's and 70's.
I needed something pinchable because I have the bad habit of fingernail chewing. I ended up with an esky zulu with nice Mammoth scales. Still debating on whether to let it patina or to keep in shiny through the use of modern treatments.
The question I have is, it is #69, is that number engraved in the knife somewhere? I have always seen all these slip joints serialized, and I was wondering where the number is?
Anyway, it is a pretty cool knife, looking forward to giving it some pocket time.

Russ
 
The number is not on the knife, it was only used for identification purposes when purchasing. I don't use my carbon steel knives for food, so I don't get much patina, unless I force it.
 
Congratulations! That's an awesome knife! Especially for a first traditional. Please post some pics when you can.
 
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You jumped in with both feet! A patina may help prevent bad rust, and it's suuuuper easy to remove with flitz, if you decide to.
 
Congratulations on your excellent (re)start into traditional. Mammoth and polished just go together in my book. Either way you're sure to enjoy that one!
 
Nice start! I personally like to let an ice patina develop, it tells a story of what you and your knife have done:)
 
Thanks guys, I find this to be better made than I figured a traditional would be. This isnt a safe queen, it came with a leather pocket slip, would you carry it in there or just let it sit in the bottom of my rfp? I carry my wallet there, and usually a clip mounted folder. I plan to carry this when I dont anticipate crazy knife usage on weekends., and maybe in dress slacks, whicj I avoid whenever possible.
Anyway, thanks for the input and whatnot, I will be looking for more pinchable traditionals in the near future.

Russ
 
Congrats on your first traditional (in many years). We'd love to see a pic of course! :)

I carry my knife in RFP solo without a slip. But it depends how much you worry about it's finish. If you aren't concerned about misc little scratches over time then just drop it in there with the other things you usually would carry. The slip is bulkier though, so adds "size" to the knife and the room it takes up.
 
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