Hot Toothpick for Christmas

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kidwholaughs

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Hey guys,

I am thinking about getting an AG RUSSELLS' Grandads Toothpick for Christmas. It tooks like a nice stocking stuffer. Does anyone have this knife ? How do guys feel about the knife? What is the back spring made from? How do you clean the pivot when it gets clogged with lint? Does the brass liners make your hands smell funny?

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_...ls_grandads_toothpick_genuine_india_stag.html

Thanks the advice

Sincerely,

Casey
 
I haven't got that model, but I do have similar knives from A.G.

The brass won't make your hand smell and the pivot is too precisely fitted to get clogged with lint. The blade channel can be blown out easily when lint gets in there. The backspring will be quite strong and durable.
 
Over all, do you guys think that a large toothpick can become an ideal edc?
Pros and Cons please.

Thanks,
 
It depends on what you need it for. For some people, a 7" fixed blade camp knife is an ideal EDC. For others, a Victorinox Classic works fine.

A.G.Russell notes that a toothpick was the knife of choice for many years in parts of the South where it was used for fighting, and for cleaning deer. I have a 4" toothpick I got from him that works real well in the kitchen.

Since it is slim and relatively lightweight, it would fit easily in the bottom of a jeans' pocket.
 
That looks to be an excellent knife. I am becoming increasingly infatuated with slipjoint knives lately. I have actually stopped carrying "tactical folders" altogether, in favor of a Case large stockman in amber bone with carbon steel blades. Slipjoints are still a great choice for EDC, if you don't feel like you have much of a need for SD.

I live in such a safe neighborhood, I don't miss the reassurrance of something fast and mean clipped in my pocket much. If I feel like I might be going somewhere a little more sketchy, I can always grab my Manix to bring with- but honestly, I don't really find it necessary. I guess I'm either become more self-secure or soft as I get older. Probably a little of both.

I think that toothpick would make a great EDC knife. With stag and 154cm blades, you should be able to use it every day and still hand it down to your grandson, 20 years down the line. Good slipjoints last for generations. They are much more sheeple friendly than other knives, which can be a major consideration.
 
Well, I have made up my mind about the large toothpick. I going to go with either the A G Russell Grandad's Toothpick or Queen D2 Large Toothpick with stage bone. I'd appreciate all comments, suggestions or ramblings.

I am with wilson on the mentality thing. I have spent 2 years in ATL, 8 in SC and 6 in princeton, NJ. Safety is not really a concern here. I love the laid back days of sitting on th porch, sipping lemonade with an old timey pocket knife in my pocket. To me, knives are tools and toys :-). As Psalmist David said "For You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust" Psalm 4:8.


http://www.knivesplus.com/queen-knife-qn-20csb.html

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_...ls_grandads_toothpick_genuine_india_stag.html
 
You'll always be able to get a traditional toothpick, but the Grandad's model is unique, and may not be around forever.
 
kidwholaughs said:
Well, I have made up my mind about the large toothpick. I going to go with either the A G Russell Grandad's Toothpick or Queen D2 Large Toothpick with stage bone. I'd appreciate all comments, suggestions or ramblings.

I am with wilson on the mentality thing. I have spent 2 years in ATL, 8 in SC and 6 in princeton, NJ. Safety is not really a concern here. I love the laid back days of sitting on th porch, sipping lemonade with an old timey pocket knife in my pocket. To me, knives are tools and toys :-). As Psalmist David said "For You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust" Psalm 4:8.


http://www.knivesplus.com/queen-knife-qn-20csb.html

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_...ls_grandads_toothpick_genuine_india_stag.html
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I have both.

Actually, I have two of both! :)
2 of the Russell in bone; the Queen in stag bone and in cocobolo.

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The A.G. Russell toothpick is one of my favorite knives.

With so many knives collected for so many years from so many
different manufacturers and makers, that's saying something.

The Queen D2 is a great value, but the fit and finish on the Russell
is superior. Absolutely no play in the blade.
The flat grind 154CM slices beautifully.
The knife is substantial, but slim.
And the point on it it fantastic.

It's one of the only knives that I never put away.
 
I love Texas Toothpicks and that AG Russell Grandad Toothpick has attracted me in the past. I may yet get one.

As an aside, are any of you familiar with the Kingston Trio song, "Everglades", the one that begins,
"He was born and raised around Jacksonville,
A nice young man, not the kind to kill,
But a jealous fight and flasshing blade,
Sent him on the run to the Everglades."
Well, that "flashing blade" was, in all probability, a Toothpick as that was the weapon of choice among young Southern men in the first half of the 20th Century. THey would hone them razor sharp and would work the blade open and closed until they could flip it open easily. This was obviously not a knife for back cuts, but it was one Hell of a slasher on a forward cut.
 
Sounds like Grandad's Toothpick is the way to go.
By the way, Rifon, do you ever have trouble opening your knife? Because, from the picture, the nail put on the grandad's tooth pick is really far back. And does the knife have any sharp corners that stick out and chew hole in your jean pockets?

I heard of that Kingston Trio song, as well. Lynard Skynard is from Jacksonville, I bet they'd know a few things about toothpicks and everglades. Still though, that's hard to imagine in this day and age about toothpicks being a weapon.
 
kidwholaughs said:
Still though, that's hard to imagine in this day and age about toothpicks being a weapon.
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That's the weapon that gets you -- the one you don't recognize as a weapon, the one you don't take as seriously as the man who's learned how to use it.
 
kidwholaughs said:
Sounds like Grandad's Toothpick is the way to go.
By the way, Rifon, do you ever have trouble opening your knife? Because, from the picture, the nail put on the grandad's tooth pick is really far back.
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Hi kidwholaughs -

The knife has a real nice, easy action opening and closing.
Backspring tension is just right.


And does the knife have any sharp corners that stick out and chew hole in your jean pockets?
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None at all. A.G.'s been around this for a long time; he
knows about exactly that kind of thing and often mentions how
his knives are very comfortable to carry

It's a great toothpick; you'll love it.
 
Hey guys,

I just got my AG Grandad's Toothpick. It is awesome. The large thin and narrow blade is my favorite part. The handle has ok finish and good fit. The factory edge is about 40~degrees. I think this knife is going to be one that I will use a lot. I am going to grind and strop a thin, hair popping edge on it.

I just want to thank rifon , esav benjamin and everyone who gave me good advice on this forum.

Thanks.
 
Toothpicks were also sold as gentleman's knives. They also have a long history as fishing knives.
 
right on, this knife is just that gentlemen's knife. It's got no fighting potential, which is just fine by me. But the blade is long and thin, perfect for slicing up the grub to eat. (excellent for the holiday season)
 
Those toothpicks were made for us by Camillus. When they are gone, they are gone.
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The above quote is from AG Russell himself (in another thread - the Eagle scout one)
 
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