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Last night, I read about Paradiggum's black Peanut and Medium Jack, and wrote in
his thread about how much the black Medium Jack catches my attention amidst many other flashier Cases. This morning, still thinking about it, I spent some time browsing sites and looking for more pictures of said Medium Jack.
After being away from the computer for a while today (imagine), I returned to find your giveaway. Hence, my excitement.
I have always, always loved pocketknives. I had only SAKs until December. My oldest SAK is a (small) Tinker I bought when I was 10; my newest is roughly two years old, a gift from a friend.
This past December, one of my sons asked for a knife for his birthday. I asked a friend for a recommendation, with the Mini Copperlock among his suggestions. I brought one in for my son, at which point I oohed and aahed and Wanted. As did my oldest son, whom I then gave his own Mini Copperlock in January, for
his birthday. We were on a roll, me not least.
My "favorite traditional knife" is most accurately, "Yes!" I've loved learning about the different patterns, seeing everyone's pictures, and discovering the strengths and weaknesses of the knives in my possession. I've also taken more pictures in the last three months than I have in years. I am grateful to all of you who take the time to tell your own stories and share your knowledge, and for your photographs. I love looking at them for their own sake, but they're also very helpful (I wouldn't have known how beautiful the SBJ is had it not been for the pictures posted here). I can't separate the enjoyment I gain from them day-to-day with the community here that led me to them, and don't want to.
For the purposes of this generous giveaway, however, here's my "favorite."
Of my traditional knives, all of which have become mine since the beginning of the year, my Case Swayback Jack continually wins and/or confirms my affection. I love its combination of weight and smoothness, the curves of the blades, its feel in my hand when I cut with it.
Thanks.
~ P.
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