Old farts and friction folders.

[Jiki]

He (or is it “they” now, since his son started working with him) makes/make a nice knife.

A sheepfoot will have to go on my list of want to buys.

 

[cheesemaster]

He (or is it “they” now, since his son started working with him) makes/make a nice knife.

Morris makes a really nice knife!

https://imgur.com/uXDS6FD

 

[Jiki]

Finally picked up an FK7. Much better size for my hand. Smooth, light, and sharp. Not much more you can ask for, oh yeah, gorgeous purple heart wood.

 

[cheesemaster]

This thread needs a bump

https://imgur.com/a/ToW2mKa

 

[JohnDF]

This thread needs a bump

https://imgur.com/a/ToW2mKa

Now THAT's a super fun knife

 

[afishhunter]

Since we showing them off ... My rather insignificant accumulation.
MAM large sheepsfoot, MAM "Medium "clip point" (looks more like a spear point to my ancient 6 (with bifocals) eyes. Admittedly I might need new bifocals. I've only had this pair for about 12 or 14 years. Harry Potter 'THE HALFBLOOD PRINCE' was still a couple months from release when I got them.) Opinel N°6 in Olivewood, and a Italian Bergamascos.
"Someday" I'll splurge and get a Svord Peasant.
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All have seen pocket time for several consecutive days, at one time or another.

 

[sf fanatic]

Finally picked up an FK7. Much better size for my hand. Smooth, light, and sharp. Not much more you can ask for, oh yeah, gorgeous purple heart wood.

Well, you convinced me. I went for an FK5 since I recently a larger BPS. Weighs next to nothing and drops right into a watch pocket. It’s sharp as all get out too. I can see a FK7 or 9 in the near future.
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[Jiki]

Well, you convinced me. I went for an FK5 since I recently a larger BPS. Weighs next to nothing and drops right into a watch pocket. It’s sharp as all get out too. I can see a FK7 or 9 in the near future.
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Beautiful, I like the contrast with the light wood.

 

[Jack Black]

I got this one in from Tod Cutler a few days ago, based on an early 14th century clasp knife. The original is shown in Simon Moore's superb book, Cutlery For The Table: A History of British Table and Pocket Cutlery. Tod's version is a little modern for me

 

[BoDiddly01]

Im looking at the Spyderco version on a ebay listing. Anyone recommend this one?

 

[Jack Black]

Im looking at the Spyderco version on a ebay listing. Anyone recommend this one?

There's a Spyderco version of that 14th century folder??!! This is the Traditional knife sub-forum, so you might be better asking in the General sub-forum, which is here

 

[BoDiddly01]

There's a Spyderco version of that 14th century folder??!! This is the Traditional knife sub-forum, so you might be better asking in the General sub-forum, which is here

Theres a Spyderco friction folder.

Friction Folder G-10 Black - Spyderco, Inc.

Friction folders were the first folding knives ever developed. Their simple design relied on the handle’s friction against the tang to keep the blade open. Later an extended tab was added to the blade tang so when the knife was open pressure from the...

www.spyderco.com

 

[Jack Black]

Theres a Spyderco friction folder.

Friction Folder G-10 Black - Spyderco, Inc.

Friction folders were the first folding knives ever developed. Their simple design relied on the handle’s friction against the tang to keep the blade open. Later an extended tab was added to the blade tang so when the knife was open pressure from the...

www.spyderco.com

That's something new

 

[BoDiddly01]

I thought so too.

 

[Jack Black]

There's the listing (not mine) if anyone interested.

When I was new here, I received an infraction for "deal spotting". It's a breach of the forum rules I'm afraid (rules are at the top of the page). Probably a good idea to edit it out of your post

 

[BoDiddly01]

When I was new here, I received an infraction for "deal spotting". It's a breach of the forum rules I'm afraid (rules are at the top of the page). Probably a good idea to edit it out of your post

Will do. But again not mine. Just trying to be friendly.

 

[draggat]

I got this one in from Tod Cutler a few days ago, based on an early 14th century clasp knife. The original is shown in Simon Moore's superb book, Cutlery For The Table: A History of British Table and Pocket Cutlery. Tod's version is a little modern for me

Understandable. That piedmontese tab didn't come along for at least another 100-200 years.

Beautiful knife Jack!

 

[Jack Black]

Will do. But again not mine. Just trying to be friendly.

Of course As was I

Understandable. That piedmontese tab didn't come along for at least another 100-200 years.

Beautiful knife Jack!

Some folks have no respect for tradition my friend

Is it called a 'Piedmontese tab'? I didn't know that

 

[draggat]

Of course As was I

Some folks have no respect for tradition my friend

Is it called a 'Piedmontese tab'? I didn't know that

I've seen it called Piedmontese and Piemontese, which is probably just a stolen term from the original Italian Piedmontese pattern friction knife. Whether it was the first of it's kind, I don't know.

Here is a picture (not mine) of that pattern.

 

[Jack Black]

I've seen it called Piedmontese and Piemontese, which is probably just a stolen term from the original Italian Piedmontese pattern friction knife. Whether it was the first of it's kind, I don't know.

Here is a picture (not mine) of that pattern.

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Very interesting Thanks for the info. I have certainly not seen tabs on the really old English folding knives. That looks like a nice one