NOTABLE PAIRS : Only traditionals

[joeradza]

Miller Brothers jacks (1872-1926).

The pen on the lower one was shy and resisted being pulled out for a picture (remedied later off camera).
- Stuart

Wonderful craftsmanship back then.

 

[DelOro]

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Miller Brothers jacks (1872-1926).

The pen on the lower one was shy and resisted being pulled out for a picture (remedied later off camera).
- Stuart

Those are great looking old knives fore sure! Like the bottom one,the black in the jigging looks neat.I love my challenge I picked up, but I do wish its bolsters would have been as nice as yours, but for some reason they're quite pitted plus about 3/16ths on the spine of the awl.

 

[Wurrwulf]

This has been an extremely notable pair for me the past ~6-8 months or so. I think the only knife that has been carried more frequently along side my green Peanut is my SAK Executive. I never pictured myself carrying a fixed blade, but this little JK Knives Bluegill is just brilliant.

 

[paulhilborn]

This has been an extremely notable pair for me the past ~6-8 months or so. I think the only knife that has been carried more frequently along side my green Peanut is my SAK Executive. I never pictured myself carrying a fixed blade, but this little JK Knives Bluegill is just brilliant.

That Bluegill is BEAUTIFUL Shawn

 

[Wurrwulf]

Thank you, Paul. While the Fiddlebacks, in my opinion, are more like GECs, John's knives are more like well-executed USA Buck or Case. Fiddlebacks are gorgeous, capable, well put together, and (somehow) extraordinarily heavy for their size, just like GECs; John's knives are more simple in design and execution. This certainly isn't a knock against him by any means. Just as people praise Buck's heat treat and execution with 420HC, John's heat treat of O1 is just exquisite. His design and execution are exactly what they're supposed to be: tools designed to work.

There's a reason I EDC Case and JK Knives and the GEC and Fiddlebacks only come out of the knife chest from time to time.

 

[boykinlp]

Mammoth Zulu.
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The mammoth that gave those tusks thousands of years ago would even be proud of those knives!

 

[JohnDF]

#15 with Spear and #15 with Sheepsfoot. Now I want a Clip to join the family.

 

[pmek5]

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Russell

 

[jwb01]

 

[wazu013]

 

[tmd_87]

 

[Horsewright]

Two small fixed blades with oak carved pancake sheaths:

Two Sonoran Hunters, sheephorn and elk:

 

[Jack Black]

Two small fixed blades with oak carved pancake sheaths:

Two Sonoran Hunters, sheephorn and elk:

Those are beautiful Dave I like your patterns too my friend. Hope you're having a great Sunday, and not doing too much work

This pair are spending a lot of time in my pockets recently

 

[Horsewright]

Thanks Jack Jack Black . Finishing off this batch of holsters. The oil has been setting on them for a couple of days. Just need to rub the edges and put the finish on. Since this is Notable Pairs: Two Glocks and a spare, two 5" 1911s, two 4" 1911s but only one Sig and one Ruger Vaquero, represented here.

Five of these to make. Already finished one so that would be three pair:

And then going roping. Thats kicking back for around here I guess.

The two knives in the oak carved sheaths:

 

[JonnyM]

I’m fairly new to the forum and to traditionals, and over the past few months I’ve spent way too much of my savings and personal time on this hobby! I’ve even picked up a few knives from some of the nice folks here at BF, and I've learned a ton from y'all as well!

Here are a few of my favorites...

1978 6235 and 1981 5235, both great EDCs

1920-1940 Case 6393 (my Grandfather's) and 1978 Case 6332 (one of my favorites). The difference in length is proportional to the difference in height between my Grandfather and me! The 6332 is 92% of the 6393 in length. My grandfather was 6'3" and I'm 5'9" -- 92% (in inches).

One more shot of the 6332 and 6393

2017 GEC #35 Churchills, cougar clawed bone and hummingbird acrylic

2013 and 2017 GEC Trappers (I like the 2013 more)

2015 GEC #38’s. Love both of these!

 

[JohnDF]

I’m fairly new to the forum and to traditionals, and over the past few months I’ve spent way too much of my savings and personal time on this hobby! I’ve even picked up a few knives from some of the nice folks here at BF, and I've learned a ton from y'all as well!

Here are a few of my favorites...

1978 6235 and 1981 5235, both great EDCs

1920-1940 Case 6393 (my Grandfather's) and 1978 Case 6332 (one of my favorites). The difference in length is proportional to the difference in height between my Grandfather and me! The 6332 is 92% of the 6393 in length. My grandfather was 6'3" and I'm 5'9" -- 92% (in inches).

One more shot of the 6332 and 6393

2017 GEC #35 Churchills, cougar clawed bone and hummingbird acrylic

2013 and 2017 GEC Trappers (I like the 2013 more)

2015 GEC #38’s. Love both of these!

GREAT bunch of pairs. Just curious why you like the '13 trapper better than the '17 trapper?

 

[JonnyM]

A couple of reasons. First, I like the color better on the 2013. It’s a little richer and is more even all the way to the bolsters. Just a personal preference.

Second, it has a stronger pull and is quite a bit snappier, which I really like. The 2017 is pretty soft. If it didn’t have half stops I would be worried about using it because those long slender blades could close on me.

I really love the wharnies in both knives though, and the ‘17 finds pocket time (though not much actual use).

 

[JohnDF]

A couple of reasons. First, I like the color better on the 2013. It’s a little richer and is more even all the way to the bolsters. Just a personal preference.

Second, it has a stronger pull and is quite a bit snappier, which I really like. The 2017 is pretty soft. If it didn’t have half stops I would be worried about using it because those long slender blades could close on me.

I really love the wharnies in both knives though, and the ‘17 finds pocket time (though not much actual use).

Those all sound like good reasons to me. Thanks.