GAW traditional picture show

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Still not an entry.

irona said:
Thanks! The dog is Archie, our little Terrier mutt (or so we think. He was a rescue so we're clueless as to what he actually is but he definitely has some terrier in him), and I do mean little, especially when compared to our comically larger Golden Doodle.
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When we got him he was very skinny and extremely timid of people, but over the 2+ years that he's lived with us he's become the most affectionate dog I've ever seen - at least to people that he knows. He's also gotten pretty pudgy (as a result of over feeding and love!)

The knife is (you guessed it!) a Camillus TL-29 dated around the late 70s to early 80s. It's in pretty pristine condition, only very little patina on the spines of the blades and a little on the flat of the driver. The bail was stiff like it had never been worked before. I spent the past few nights working it around the butt of the knife to break it in a little bit (I'm not much for keeping the value of something, I'd rather have it be a better knife). I'm guessing it was a surplus that was kept in a factory or store for its whole life. There's a really strong pull on this one - maybe a 8.5-9. It's not quite nail splitting but it's not too far from it, either. It feels very solid and smooth, though. As much as I want to carry this, I had to go on the bay and order a new one because of the pull. I have to prepare myself for each time I open it. Still though, I really dig the pattern! I'll take some more pics once I get home.
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Thanks for the additional info about Archie and your TL-29, irona. :thumbup: Too bad your Camillus has such a heavy pull. :( Hope you find another one that you can use without a fight!

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Lot of cool old stuff there, Dave: watch, coins, "skeleton keys". That Wharncliffe whittler is something else; Fighting' Rooster?? :thumbup::cool::thumbup:

Required photo for admission to the thread: Time to fix some lunch!
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- GT
 
Thank you. You are correct sir. :) I love the scrimshaw on that Lady Leg. :thumbup:
 
Awesome pics everyone, appreciate the participation! This is your 24 hour notice to get in those last posts before I close it.
 
Just went back and made sure he followed the rules., good job sir and congratulations :)

Thanks you to everyone who played along, it was fun to follow along and appreciate the kind words.
 
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