It is the little things that make life nice

Wow, that's a wonderful story Steve. Makes want to go back to the southern states again. Good times.

God Bless
 
Great story Steve. As usual.

Lucky I wasn't there. I'd have been razzed for the HUGE traditional pulled from my pocket. A Schrade 34OT measuring in at a whopping 3.25". Delrin slabs worn smooth. Blades dark from decades of use.

Ahh, but your group tends to be a bit on the minimalist side anyway. - 28Gauge :rolleyes:



:p Kidding of course. Thanks again Steve and have a Merry Christmas.

Chris
 
Yes, the little things in life can be the best.

I cherish the memories of tramping through fall fields on a crisp chilly day with grandad and his cronies on quail hunts. Back in those days, the 16 gauge shotguns alot of time were built on a slimmer trimmer frame than the 12's. Light slim guns for a day of walking hedge rows. At the end of the day birds were dressed out with whatever pocket knives those old watermen carried. A few barlows, a small stockman here and there. Some 3 inch serpentine jacks. Never anything over 2 to 2 1/2 inches. A couple of inches of blade seemed to be all those old timers needed to get it done. The crusty old loafers sitting on the porch of Jenkins Store would always be whittling on something with a small pocket knife. Mr. Jenkins could make wooden chains with a pen knife.

Little peanut. My dad used one for just about everything he had to cut. If it was too small, he'd use a hatchet. His little peanut sliced cheese and hard sausage for the sourdough rolls in his pack when out hiking in the woods. If a car got stuck in the mud or snow, he'd walk off to the side and cut some branches to stick under the wheels. He'd bend the branch a bit and slice into the wood, spliting it along the grain.

Dad had an old Colt woodsman he bought in the middle 30's. He tought me to shoot on that gun, as it was the only gun he had. Very flat, trim little pistol, with a skinny pencil barrel. It seemed like it was half the size of a Ruger standard model, but pointed like your index finger.

Now that I've sort of become my father, I appretiate small things in life. Peanuts, .22's for an afternoon of fun. You can go pretty far with a small sharp pocket knife and a good .22. You can teach alot to the next generation with those tools. Memories that will last a lifetime, and they can learn from.
 
Ain't it the truth...had this one for quite a few years. Done it's share of apples, cheese, salami. If a person want's to take a trip down memory lane, especially a squirrel hunter, read Cogan's Woods.

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I am so pleased I got to hear the written word here on this thread about tales from other country folk just a hanging out on the porch on a sweet December night having a whole lotta fun just visiting and sharing some simple eats that all came from Gods critters or Gods green earth.. And of old Quail hunts from days gone by when folks did with what they had, which was precious little, but did what was required.. We sure do need a heap more of this kinda thing sez me!.

My daughter got her knife(little case pearl peanut like your lady-friend has) several Christmas's ago.. A gift from here Daddy.. She has got hers shackled to her house keys though instead of around her neck.. Thought I would provide a visual here for folks to gander at since it is as sm2 says, slipjoint jewelry..

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BTW, JB very nice knife you've got there with the most beautiful blue-grey patina.. Would you share what it is?
 
Sure thing sunnyd, it's a Hen & Rooster that I bought in 1975 (IIRC). It's been one slipjoint that has stayed with me over the years, a #273 with what I think are stag scales.

Odd thing is that the nail pulls are set up for a left hander (which I am). I guess it was the first wharncliffe blade I owned. It's seen a lot of use, still in pretty decent condition, the blades take a fine edge.
 
JB in SC said:
Sure thing sunnyd, it's a Hen & Rooster that I bought in 1975 (IIRC). It's been one slipjoint that has stayed with me over the years, a #273 with what I think are stag scales.

Odd thing is that the nail pulls are set up for a left hander (which I am). I guess it was the first wharncliffe blade I owned. It's seen a lot of use, still in pretty decent condition, the blades take a fine edge.
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Thanks JB, super information here about that fine knife of yours and a left hander to boot... She looks like a small-medium two blade congress pattern from my vantage point. The stag tells the tale of a fine mellowed pocket worn companion with lots of use, yet still cared for gently by her owner. Very fine knife indeed. Thanks for sharing it.
 
I'd call it a half congress ;) but don't know the exact terminology. It has nice half stops and the spring tension suits me (not a nail buster). It's 3.5" closed, I consider 3 5/8" about the size limit for a front pocket carry (for me).
 
sunnyd said:
slipjoint jewelry..

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sunnyd,

If'n I was wanting to buy myself one of these for a Christmas present for myself, how would I locate one easily on the internet? I tried searching for a Case Peanut, but a gazillion different Case knives showed up.

Thanks,

TJ
 
Totally Judy said:
sunnyd,

If'n I was wanting to buy myself one of these for a Christmas present for myself, how would I locate one easily on the internet? I tried searching for a Case Peanut, but a gazillion different Case knives showed up.

Thanks,

TJ
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But TJ,
It ain't PURPLE Baby!.:D Although it flashes some serious colors in the light(one of them is a beautiful shade of Pinkish-Purple!:))

I got this one back a few Christmas's ago new at Bass Pro Shops. They can sometimes be had, Mint & New in the Box on the secondary market.. If you need help finding one I may be able to assist you. Let me know if you strike out.
 
sunnyd said:
But TJ,
It ain't PURPLE Baby!.:D Although it flashes some serious colors in the light(one of them is a beautiful shade of Pinkish-Purple!:))

I got this one back a few Christmas's ago new at Bass Pro Shops. They can sometimes be had, Mint & New in the Box on the secondary market.. If you need help finding one I may be able to assist you. Let me know if you strike out.
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Yeah, not being purple IS one of it's drawbacks. But sometimes a woman has to make sacrifices.

I'm still looking. I had to run (okay, drive) to town to get some scratch feed for the quail for Christmas. Just got home.

Thanks, sunnyd.

TJ
 
Appreciate it Amos, it's been in and out of my pocket many times over the years. I guess it spoiled me for nice knives, few production knives have the fit and snap of this one. After all these years, the scales are still tight..the main blade has some wobble, but could be fixed. JB
 
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