My first traditional after a year of use...

[Thalestin]

Last year I got my first traditional blade: a GEC Toothpick in jigged red bone. I have carried it for most of the year in my front right pocket. I really enjoy toting traditional blades around this time of year as it is a time I find myself thinking of past memories and past times. I thought I would share some pictures of my knife for you to enjoy . I hope everyone has a happy new year,

Mark

 

[kamagong]

Looking good there. Might want to put that knife to more use though, the patina's still pretty thin. I can barely read your fingerprints on the blade.



- Christian

 

[LKJW]

Looking good there. Might want to put that knife to more use though, the patina's still pretty thin. I can barely read your fingerprints on the blade.



- Christian

Yeah, don't leave it at any crime scenes.

 

[Thalestin]

Yeah, don't leave it at any crime scenes.

Ill do my best

 

[HOKIE_FAN]

That's a fine looking toothpick you got there, something to be real proud of.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Nice knife to have as a first Traditional!
Well done :thumbup:

 

[Bastid]

The knife looks great. Hope it is serving you well. Am I mistaken or does that bone look like it has been smoothed out just a little from carry.

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

That's the way it's done. Good on ya.

 

[desmobob]

I think a knife begins to look pretty and real after about a year of use. And it only gets prettier as the years go on!

Very nice!

Stay sharp,
desmobob

 

[texasflyfisher]

Well done! Here's to many more years as a faithful companion!

 

[Thalestin]

Well done! Here's to many more years as a faithful companion!

For sure, she has many years in her yet. Hopefully Ill be able to share some pocket time with some of my other knives

 

[DennisStrickland]

mark do'nt you think the tooth has a great feel in hand? i believe it's my favorite in the way it fits in ones hand.thanks for shoeing---one of my pattern favorites.
dennis

 

[mqqn]

Hi Mark -

Great pictures - thanks!

That is a sweet looking pattern, and I like how your's is taking on a "well-loved" appearance.

Your knife is holding up well and looking great.

Thanks again for the pictures.

best regards -

mqqn

 

[Thalestin]

mark do'nt you think the tooth has a great feel in hand? i believe it's my favorite in the way it fits in ones hand.thanks for shoeing---one of my pattern favorites.
dennis

Yeah, it really is a comfortable knife. It gives me no hot spots even after carving for an hour or more