Only traditional's for one month

Started this challenge on Satuday and still going okay, though I still feel naked without one of my Spydercos in pocket (I normally belong to the small traditional + bigger modern folder school of thought.) Had to order a few new Cases to compensate. :p

Today: GEC/Northfield Cuban Stockman.


I've gone from knife clipped in RFP and flashlight loose in the same pocket to light clipped and knife loose. The change is taking some getting used to; thanks to muscle memory I keep starting to pull out the wrong tool.
 
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randomlooker said:
Started this challenge on Satuday and still going okay, though I still feel naked without one of my Spydercos in pocket (I normally belong to the small traditional + bigger modern folder school of thought.) Had to order a few new Cases to compensate. :p

Today: GEC/Northfield Cuban Stockman.


I've gone from knife clipped in RFP and flashlight loose in the same pocket to light clipped and knife loose. The change is taking some getting used to; thanks to muscle memory I keep starting to pull out the wrong tool.
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I think you just described my first few days of the challenge. I am now clipping my light to my LFP and my trapper is in my BRP and my SAK is on a laynard dropped behind my light. Seems to be working so far. Carry on.
 
I've been going strong with no hiccups for 49 days. When I wake up tomorrow it will be the 50th day in a row that I have grabbed a traditional and carried it in my pocket with no other knife on my person. Of course I have been on a buying frenzy recently and I attribute my success in part to this. I have changed from front pocket to back pocket carry several times over the past month and a half. I've switched between a swayback, med stockman, three blade canittler, Cuban stockman, and Indian river jack.
 
Z if for some reason that Indian River ever feels like its not the one let me know. And don't worry I am in a buying frenzy too.

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I think it's cool you guys are doing this experiment. I carry a Buck Stockman around for my everyday knife. Sometimes if I'm camping I'll bring a Spyderco FFG Endura (which I bought because I looked at it and thought, "that would be a great cooking knife"), but a stockman is easily my most often carried knife. So I've been playing along too, but it feels like cheating (like a non-drinker vowing not to drink for 30 days).
 
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9-24-2010
I was on the road the last couple'a days on service calls.
Didn't have much time to post my EDC's, sorry ;)
It was the trapper and explorer as usual :D
I think I'm gonna try out a Craftsman to replace my explorer though.
Also my stockman didn't show up on Wednesday and when I called the dealer they said it was on backorder :grumpy:
So I had them transfer the credit back to my card and ordered a Buck 301 from amazon :D
 
Not drink for 30 days?
As Ms Hepburn might say: "I'd rahthah DIE".
REALLY liking the Northfield single blade trapper, though.:D
 
The only knife that has been in my pocket for the past 3 years. Gets used every day and not just to clean my finger nails.. ;)

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That thing is a beauty. And its the ONLY one you have carried for the last 3 years? My problem is that I have a hard time saving for a custom when I am trying out different patterns. But I like it a lot.
 
Keep it going guys, this is a good thread. I have my small stockman as always, and have partnered it up with a scout knife my daughter just gave me last week. The scout knife will replace my SAK for awhile.
 
Well I almost slipped up this morning....








Just kidding. Carried the Trapper and the Huntsman. This has been the combo of the week. I really like it. I did talk to my mother who is pretty good at working leather about making me a back pocket sheath or two. I am getting tired of having to adjust the knife in my back pocket when I sit down. The sheath will accommodate a large (Trapper sized) folder and my Craftsman 4" adjustable wrench. Approximately 4.5"x4" in size should be just like a wallet in feel. I am going to order that Dan Burke Barlow in the next week. Just have to unload a few to bring in a new one or two.
 
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The only knife that has been in my pocket for the past 3 years. Gets used every day and not just to clean my finger nails.. ;)

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Mine doesn't JUST clean my fingernails... it trims them too :p :D

Today I carried my 110 in its belt pouch, my trapper, and a Vic Tinker on my key-chain. The Explorer is going to have some down time while I wait for my craftsman to show up.The 110 got used for packages and lunch, and I started a whittling a spoon with my trapper after work.
Hey HaknPocket, how much would your mom charge for one of those sheaths? :cool: -Andrew
 
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I think someone mentioned the Laguiole knives a while back, I've foregone carrying my newer tactical stuff the last week in favor of a fine one from Fontenille Pataud. The extra bit of care required for Carbon Steel keeps you more attentive to the condition of the blade, and as the knife requires two hands to open it's a lot lower key despite having almost a 4" blade.... the corkscrew is also quite functional and adequate and will open bottles of wine as fast as you can drink 'em.
 
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You guys are making the traditional-only thing look pretty appealing. I have tried it in the past, but the quick deployment of a Spyderco or whatever always draws me back. That really doesn't make much sense, though, as a Spydie deploys in 2 seconds, and a slipjoint in maybe 5 (for me). What slows me down the most with a traditional is just finding it in my pocket.

I do always have an Explorer Plus in my pocket, so that counts for something.
 
Powernoodle that's why I have been carrying my trapper in my back pocket. But I do think I need a sheath of some sort. I spoke earlier of my mother's fine leather craft but I am thinking I will give this one a shot. I will borrow her tools though.

Today was especially uneventful. I did however only carry the trapper. It makes a great object to keep your hands occupied. I did use it slightly at a church bar-b-que and no stares were even partially detected.
 
9-28-2010
Got my 301 today and love it :D
It's definitely a contender for my RFP EDC
It's probably the most comfortable slippy I've used so far.
Pics and comparison to my other traditional knives to follow.
-Andrew
 
9-30-2010
Been busy arguing with my school about some classes that were dropped from my schedule the last couple'a days, but I've still been going strong.
My craftsman is still on it's way and I put the explorer back in it's cargo pocket until then.
My new EDC has been officially decided btw, and is as such: Case Trapper BLP, Buck 301 RFP, Victorinox (model changes constantly) LCP.
Lookin forward to hearin how everyone else is doin. -Andrew
 
Almost two weeks and still going, but my resolve is slipping. Going camping this weekend and I want to get some practice making campfires the ws&s way, but I don't have any big traditional-styled fixed blades for breaking down firewood...
 
randomlooker said:
Almost two weeks and still going, but my resolve is slipping. Going camping this weekend and I want to get some practice making campfires the ws&s way, but I don't have any big traditional-styled fixed blades for breaking down firewood...
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Contrary to mass thinking, you do not need a fixed blade for breaking down firewood. That"s the hard way.

Take a small folding saw along in your bag. I've used a Gerber/Fiskars sliding blade saw for years. Take the wood and saw halfway through it, then hold one end and swing it down and bang it on the ground, or against a tree, or anything, with the saw cut on the bottom. The wood will split along the grain on impact. It's faster, easier, and safer than beating on a knife that is tempered too hard for that kind of abuse. Sooner or later you will break the knife.

Now back to the normal program.

Carl.
 
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