Let's see your good old basic fixed blades, Bowie's, Stickers, etc.

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"I meant to do that."
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The big one is a little more than half of a Dexter cheese knife. The little one was a celery knife when I bought it, but someone else around here has bought a very similar knife as a cotton sampler.
I have no idea how someone managed to break the Dexter, or what he thought he was doing with his brief attempt to mess up the edge. I thought I'd make a seax out of it, maybe, but I finally just smoothed out the broken end a bit, and made a maize knife.
I thought the celery knife would be improved by a chisel-edged back, but I changed my mind when I saw how long it was taking to make any impression on the very hard steel of one of the cheapest knives i ever bought.
 
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Horsewright said:
A Bandito with jasper and black walnut:

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Stick this on your belt just behind the left hip and a guy is good to go:

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Stunning Dave :cool: Why the LEFT hip, if you don't mind my asking, I noticed your missus was carrying like that? 👍
screened porch said:

"I meant to do that."
qiX3eaU.jpg

The big one is a little more than half of a Dexter cheese knife. The little one was a celery knife when I bought it, but someone else around here has bought a very similar knife as a cotton sampler.
I have no idea how someone managed to break the Dexter, or what he thought he was doing with his brief attempt to mess up the edge. I thought I'd make a seax out of it, maybe, but I finally just smoothed out the broken end a bit, and made a maize knife.
I thought the celery knife would be improved by a chisel-edged back, but I changed my mind when I saw how long it was taking to make any impression on the very hard steel of one of the cheapest knives i ever bought.
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First I've ever heard of a Celery Knife Jer. They'd probably use them for rhubarb in Yorkshire! :D :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
Stunning Dave :cool: Why the LEFT hip, if you don't mind my asking, I noticed your missus was carrying like that? 👍

First I've ever heard of a Celery Knife Jer. They'd probably use them for rhubarb in Yorkshire! :D :thumbsup:
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Thank you my friend! It seems to be an evolution in design. I first designed that sheath to carry above the left front pocket. This works great for many folks but not so much for others. Depends on activity level, size of sheath, length of knife, body type, all kinds of things. Sometimes the sheath, with use, would curve a lil to the body shape. The knife of course doesn’t and then ya got to be real careful to not poke the knife tip through the front of the sheath when putting the knife back in.

Just behind the hip eliminates that problem as the body is less curved there. Its even more out of the way when active and is just as quick to get the knife out when needed. Draw it butt first with the left hand. This has really taken off in popularity. The only alteration I need to make to the sheath is to extend the upper slot a little to 2.5 inches or so instead of the normal 2 inches. This method of carry has become so popular that I do this modification to all pancake sheaths now!
 
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Thank you my friend! It seems to be an evolution in design. I first designed that sheath to carry above the left front pocket. This works great for many folks but not so much for others. Depends on activity level, size of sheath, length of knife, body type, all kinds of things. Sometimes the sheath, with use, would curve a lil to the body shape. The knife of course doesn’t and then ya got to be real careful to not poke the knife tip through the front of the sheath when putting the knife back in.

Just behind the hip eliminates that problem as the body is less curved there. Its even more out of the way when active and is just as quick to get the knife out when needed. Draw it butt first with the left hand. This has really taken off in popularity. The only alteration I need to make to the sheath is to extend the upper slot a little to 2.5 inches or so instead of the normal 2 inches. This method of carry has become so popular that I do this modification to all pancake sheaths now!
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I find stuff like this absolutely fascinating Dave, and love the way your knives are carried and used by working cowboys - and gals! 😎 Many thanks for the reply my friend, and I hope you're having a good day 🙂👍
 
Jack Black said:
I find stuff like this absolutely fascinating Dave, and love the way your knives are carried and used by working cowboys - and gals! 😎 Many thanks for the reply my friend, and I hope you're having a good day 🙂👍
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Yes sir doing well today. We’ll be riding later. Should of mentioned that the left hip keeps it more out of the way for most jobs horseback, dragging calves to a fire etc.
 
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Yes sir doing well today. We’ll be riding later. Should of mentioned that the left hip keeps it more out of the way for most jobs horseback, dragging calves to a fire etc.
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Thanks for the further info Dave, I knew there'd be a good reason for it 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your day buddy 🙂👍
 
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