Old Friends Friday

"French Ivory" was a form of Celluloid.
 
Thanks for the links, Jack. The common, inexpensive, plastic covers may seem cheap, but they have a lot of memories attached. Some of these plastics were so common a hundred years ago, it seems to blur the line between traditional and nontraditional. Bakelite/Ebonite and Micarta seem very traditional to me. I might even add Delrin to the list. Wouldn't it be ironic if Delrin handled knives someday became most highly sought after...
 
Dr. Scott said:
Thanks for the links, Jack. The common, inexpensive, plastic covers may seem cheap, but they have a lot of memories attached. Some of these plastics were so common a hundred years ago, it seems to blur the line between traditional and nontraditional. Bakelite/Ebonite and Micarta seem very traditional to me. I might even add Delrin to the list. Wouldn't it be ironic if Delrin handled knives someday became most highly sought after...
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Goodness, it seems like the older I get, the more I see cheap common objects become collector's items. If it's something that was so very common that no one bothered to preserve it, but is no longer made, there will be a demand someday because of the nostalgia factor. Thinking this way does not help to discourage my hoarding tendencies.
 
LOL, Rachel. That's why I'm trying to focus on knives! If I just hoard pocket knives and nothing else, maybe there will be a clear path through the living room!
 
Dr. Scott said:
Thanks for the links, Jack. The common, inexpensive, plastic covers may seem cheap, but they have a lot of memories attached. Some of these plastics were so common a hundred years ago, it seems to blur the line between traditional and nontraditional. Bakelite/Ebonite and Micarta seem very traditional to me. I might even add Delrin to the list. Wouldn't it be ironic if Delrin handled knives someday became most highly sought after...
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I'm sorry I wasn't able to find the article I was looking for Scott as it gave dates for all the different trade names of early synthetics, which have been used as covers for pocket knives since the late 19th century (possibly as early as 1870).

r8shell said:
...Thinking this way does not help to discourage my hoarding tendencies.
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Dr. Scott said:
LOL, Rachel. That's why I'm trying to focus on knives! If I just hoard pocket knives and nothing else, maybe there will be a clear path through the living room!
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:D :thumbup:
 


I’ve been lucky enough to be gifted several cracking knives by Duncan (Campbellclanman) in New Zealand, and this old Carl Schlieper has been a frequent companion on many a hike. It has a great feel to it, and the steel takes a superb edge, I really love this knife. We’ve had a wet winter here, and I’ve not been out walking anywhere near as often as I’d have liked, but since we’re currently enjoying some sunny Spring weather, I’m hoping I can get at least a couple of days walking in over the weekend. So this Old Friend is back out of hibernation and into my pocket :thumbup:

 
Since garden season is right around the corner, I'll break this one back out.

Of all my GEC's, Queen CC, Case, etc. My youngest is always asking me to "see" my "Garden Knife". Of all those knives he wants the Chinese made 1940T. In another thread people were asking about "grandpa" knives. I stated the one that is carried the most. The knife that your kids/grandkids will associate with you. Obviously, of the knives I have, my youngest sees me with this knife all summer in the garden and he asks for it first. The $8 knife.

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clutchcarter said:
I'll be carrying this Old Friend this Friday.............
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That looks really good CC :thumbup:

Rockon75 said:
Of all my GEC's, Queen CC, Case, etc. My youngest is always asking me to "see" my "Garden Knife". Of all those knives he wants the Chinese made 1940T. In another thread people were asking about "grandpa" knives. I stated the one that is carried the most. The knife that your kids/grandkids will associate with you. Obviously, of the knives I have, my youngest sees me with this knife all summer in the garden and he asks for it first. The $8 knife.
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Great story :D :thumbup:
 
Inspired by some great pics in the EDC thread, I thought I'd carry my Higonakami today. It was gifted to me by Blaine, an old friend here, and is a treasured possession, but really doesn't see enough pocket time. I thought I'd carry it today for Old Friends Friday :)

Have a great weekend everyone :thumbup:

Jack

 
This Old timer was my dad's and using it to shave out my walking stick for this year...it will be a simple one, it's pretty thick and heavy despite being a year old, but I should have it ready for a trip to the Grand Canyon in about a week
 
Knives with a family connection mean so much! (That's why I'm buying so many: so I can pass 'em down to my kids![emoji12])
 
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