ORDERS ARE CLOSED! 2023 BladeForums.com Traditional Knife.

[Jiki]

im so curious if Bill snuck a clip into the variants or maybe even a spear

will be fun to see since im sure the pattern shares blades with something

The main blade is the same blade from the 35 calf pen. However Randy just posted that no other 35 blade will fit.

 

[RoyalHolic]

#185 checking in! Pull is definitely 7/8 on both, very nice fit and finish.

 

[cudgee]

Number 079 reporting in! Very pleased with this year's knife! I got a good number even though I didn't care about the numbers. But '79 ain't too bad I reckon, I was born in '79View attachment 2344204

Now all you have to do is, throw it in that fine soil.

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

Happy 25th to BF and many thanks to Spark ! I swear, Blade Forums doesn’t look a day over 24!

 

[FranklinG]

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Number 166 reporting in. Was hoping for the lighter brown versions, but this will do just as nice.

We must be factory brothers! I just pulled 165 out of my mailbox. I need to take some photos outside, but I was just so stoked to get my hands on it today. I picked up my race packet for Sunday, and the BF knife was waiting for me when I got home.

The main is really, really stiff. It's a struggle to open. I haven't been able to open the secondary yet. Not quite sure what to do with a knife I can't open, but it looks nice. Maybe get my needle files out. I love the covers!

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

Better put her on the stones my friends! This one checked in with almost 27 degrees per side on the wharncliffe! I ain’t quitting until I’m in the 18s but I’ve got a 3 hour class starting in 20 minutes so I’ll have to hold off for now. Enjoy your knives my friends, they are excellent!

 

[birdsbeaks]

On the contrary, mine went from being delivered today, to now being delivered tomorrow. I think I won't actually get it until Saturday.

I'll just be happy if I don't have to go pick it up from the neighbor's house one street up or down myself.

USPS has gone completely and totally off the reservation down here in South FL.

 

[FranklinG]

I got the secondary open!!! Is there anything that a Vic Rambler can't do?

I love how the covers catch fire in the sunlight!

 

[TheIncredibleHoke]

We must be factory brothers! I just pulled 165 out of my mailbox. I need to take some photos outside, but I was just so stoked to get my hands on it today. I picked up my race packet for Sunday, and the BF knife was waiting for me when I got home.

The main is really, really stiff. It's a struggle to open. I haven't been able to open the secondary yet. Not quite sure what to do with a knife I can't open, but it looks nice. Maybe get my needle files out. I love the covers!

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She’s a beaut, Clark! And good luck in the marathon. Hopefully it won’t be too hot for you. Seems like so many times lately the Chicago is unseasonably hot.

 

[Jbwest]

142 here. Very happy with the knife overall. Thanks! Wish there had been other bone options in the pattern.

 

[FranklinG]

She’s a beaut, Clark! And good luck in the marathon. Hopefully it won’t be too hot for you. Seems like so many times lately the Chicago is unseasonably hot.

Thanks! Weather forecast this Sunday is 40's-50's. Pretty much perfect for a run through the neighborhoods!

 

[thepapercut]

Straight to the garden.

 

[Duvel]

Received #93 yesterday and finally got around to taking a picture! Beautiful knife!!

 

[TheIncredibleHoke]

Thanks! Weather forecast this Sunday is 40's-50's. Pretty much perfect for a run through the neighborhoods!

NICE! May the wind be at your back, and wishing you an incredible day.

 

[Modoc ED]

#120 fell out of the mailbox about thirty minutes ago. Very dark bone. Very nice.

Thanks Kevin Spark .

 

[BDubbs]

Opened new with old. Thanks to Spark, Charlie, and GEC. What I like - love the blade combo, size and single spring width. No gaps and it’s flush on open. I’d describe pull as about a 5. Negatives? Not much to complain about, maybe a little grit to work out, few more light scratches than I’m used to seeing and I wish it was a little darker but that’s about it. Easy purchase process and a very good knife, glad to have one.

I got #147 if that’s significant to anyone and they would like to trade #s just let me know.

 

[Let'er Buck]

#148, 21 shy of my number last year.

 

[atk]

Number 130 checking in here! Got a small group photo with some other BF knives! Thanks again Spark

 

[RickHuf]

Checking in for the shipping meme. Can’t remember when I ordered, don’t know when it’ll get here, don’t really care. It’ll show up when it shows up. Kind of makes me feel like 1970s mail ordering, but nobody has that kind of patience any more. Great to see pics of others though!!

I wasn't around in the 70s but in the 90s we were still sending money orders off and then sometime, someday, something usually showed up in the mailbox.

It was definitely a different world. Lol. I have packages come from overseas faster, nowadays.

Better put her on the stones my friends! This one checked in with almost 27 degrees per side on the wharncliffe! I ain’t quitting until I’m in the 18s but I’ve got a 3 hour class starting in 20 minutes so I’ll have to hold off for now. Enjoy your knives my friends, they are excellent!


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It came sharp enough. Not shaving sharp, but definitely an ok edge. I figure after it gets dull I'll do my thing to it. The first sharpening always takes the longest. I guess it's called reprofiling.

I have no idea what edge angle, but have an Arkansas stone and use two angles. One for slicey and one for more heavy duty. Angle determined by where the back of blade sits on my thumb as its sharpened, lol.

 

[Modoc ED]

Better put her on the stones my friends! This one checked in with almost 27 degrees per side on the wharncliffe! I ain’t quitting until I’m in the 18s but I’ve got a 3 hour class starting in 20 minutes so I’ll have to hold off for now. Enjoy your knives my friends, they are excellent!


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Gawd-A-Mighty SoansoMcMasters !!!! What do ya have that knife stuck in????? What if you're down at the lake, the stockyards, the restaurant and ya need to touch up or sharpen yer knife. Will that thing fit in yer back pocket??? I'm sure yer knife is a beauty but I can't tell fer sure. It's all wrapped up in tape. We need another picture of it.