Only traditional's for one month

Noodle. The thing that really got me going on the traditionals was not the deployment but the closing. It sounds silly but I really prefer not having to disengage the lock after use. It may be a symptom of my laziness after all I stopped drinking sodas because I couldn't stand waiting for the fizz to go down when I poured it over ice.
 
Today was the first day since I picked up the stag trapper I went without it. I decided to give the GEC Furtaker a bit of pocket time. Man o man are those spring stiff. The clip scares me to open it. I actually slipped once a while back and gouged my thumb knuckle really good. I did however preform exceptionally well, as did the SAK Huntsman. The trapper made it back in my pocket when I got home. I did order two new ones the other day; Northwoods Indian River Jack and a Dan Burke Small Barlow. The IRJ arrived today with great snap but a terrible edge grind. Boy is it small compared to the trapper. It will see some light pocket time next week. The minute I opened it I knew it was meant for me to give it to my Dad. He has been wanting a single blade Canoe for as long as I can remember and can't seem to find one. This knife is as close as I have seen yet with the exception of a german made one I got for him a year or so ago. BUT you never know I may carry it, like it, and keep it. I hope to see the Barlow tomorrow. If I actually get to see my grandmother in the next few weeks I will get a peanut of two but who knows.
 
i found out just exactly what a slippie can do that lock blades don't(at least usually). i was drilling a hole in a small mustache comb so i could put a string through to use to hang it up and that little slippie closed on my finger about as hard as it could and twisted. the "cut" more like gash in my finger was open wide and i could clearly see the bone in my own hand. NOT A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE. i really like the slippies alot but, anymore i carry a locking blade knife(usually a traditional sort) just in case i need to use it for anything that might get me stitches otherwise. on the other hand i probably should've known better anyhow but, seeing as that was the only knife i had on me at the time of my brilliant idea i was left with no other option. so nnow i carrie 1 slippie and 1 lockblade. it's a win win situation(cause i get to carry 2 knives).:D
 
jackknife said:
It's gonna be an interesting month!

My guess is, that if you stick it out, really stick it out, with no cheating or backsliding, you're going to come away with a whole different feeling about slippys. First, the public perception of them is of useful old timey tools. And depending on where you use them and who you use them in front of, the comments will vary from things like "my grandpa had a knife like that" or even "what a pretty knife." from a member of the fair sex.

I had one older lady, at a church social lunch no less, ask if anyone had a knife to open a package. I came forth with a bone stag peanut, and she used it, then held it in her hand admiring it. She pronounced it a 'very pretty little knife'. On another occasion I used a stag Hen and Rooster to slice a bagel at a Panera, as their bagel slicer was on the fritz. The girl behind the counter who we know from being regulars, asked to see the knife. Lorri is about 19 to 20 years of age, and she was captivated by the stag. The Bertram knife was old German stuff, from when they put really nice stag on knives, with deep figured bark. Lorri stroked the stag gently, and asked what kind of material it was. When I told her, she kind of smiled and asked "Like, from a real animal?" I told her yes, and she said "Wow, that is so totally cool!"

I don't think I ever saw that reaction from black zytel.

Carl.
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indeed
 
Stephen, if you really want a single blade canoe, Jeff Mutz will build one for you. It's one of his standard patterns. One version is my avatar knife. Google "Jeff Mutz Knives" and you can take a look at his website.

Ed
 
The Black damascus Canoe beauty on Mutz's site is a brain child of yours truly... I can't wait to get it... Finally...
 
buckgen5 said:
i found out just exactly what a slippie can do that lock blades don't(at least usually). i was drilling a hole in a small mustache comb so i could put a string through to use to hang it up and that little slippie closed on my finger about as hard as it could and twisted. the "cut" more like gash in my finger was open wide and i could clearly see the bone in my own hand. NOT A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE. i really like the slippies alot but, anymore i carry a locking blade knife(usually a traditional sort) just in case i need to use it for anything that might get me stitches otherwise. on the other hand i probably should've known better anyhow but, seeing as that was the only knife i had on me at the time of my brilliant idea i was left with no other option. so nnow i carrie 1 slippie and 1 lockblade. it's a win win situation(cause i get to carry 2 knives).:D
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Next time you have to make a hole in something plastic, or ivory, or tortise shell, unbend a large paperclip, and use either duct tape, or masking tape to make a grip at one end. Then heat the other end in a candle flame, and use the red hot end to melt a hole right through where you want it.:thumbup:

Or use the awl on a sak.:D

Jeez, kids these days!

Carl.
 
jackknife said:
Next time you have to make a hole in something plastic, or ivory, or tortise shell, unbend a large paperclip, and use either duct tape, or masking tape to make a grip at one end. Then heat the other end in a candle flame, and use the red hot end to melt a hole right through where you want it.:thumbup:

Or use the awl on a sak.:D

Jeez, kids these days!

Carl.
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wise words. unfortunately at the time i only had a little slipjoint with me and being that i was at work in a call center doing satisfaction surveys with customers i don't think my superiors would have taken too kindly to me using duct tape and lighting things on fire in my cubicle.
 
Been close to a month of carrying a peanut as my primary edc. I regressed one weekend and carried my small sebenza as well due to nostalgia over the fact that I may be selling it soon. After that weekend though it was back to just the peanut.
 
Still going strong here. I did switch up today and carry the Furtaker Trapper again. Man did I get it sharp the last time I sat down with my stones and leather. I did have my eye on a few this weekend at a gun show. A few near mint Case Barlows in delrin and a bunch of Miller Brothers and Keen Kutters an older gentleman was selling. Just figured I would wait until I get the Queen Barlow back before buying anymore slippies, unless.................
 
jfn said:
Been close to a month of carrying a peanut as my primary edc. I regressed one weekend and carried my small sebenza as well due to nostalgia over the fact that I may be selling it soon. After that weekend though it was back to just the peanut.
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CHEATER!!!!!




Just Kidding. I understand.
 
Unless I've forgotten a week, this Saturday should be one month of traditionals only for me. I'm going to go back to the convenience of having a one-hander at work next week, but on other days... probably won't always carry one like I used to.


Today: Case Mini Copperhead w/ Wharncliffe, and Vic. Compact.
 
I took the slippie challenge and whipped it tail. It actually wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I went one month with a SAK Farmer and a Case Trapper. So far this month I have replaced the trapper with my furtaker. I really like the larger knives but I also like having a smaller one to take care of the cleaning of the fingernails and cutting tape. I picked up a Dan Burke Barlow I need to work up the edge a bit then it will cover that area. I am still trying to find that one pattern... Time to keep looking.
 
I started with my Victorinox Alox models about two weeks ago. Put away my two Sebenzas and Buck Waimia. Last week I drug my dad's old stockman around and found that it is nice to take the time to open and admire it for awhile.
This week I picked up a Case CV Swayback and not I'm really hooked. I was amazed at the quality for a $57 knife! I'm also looking at a Case/Bose spearpoint next. I'm sure making it a month on traditionals won't be that hard now.
 
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