Philosophy, meditation, life in the present and traditional knives

I love your perspective Todd, one that I am in tune with:thumbup: And worded in the most unique Powernoodley way and that my friend is a compliment;)

Thanks for the great post:thumbup:
 
Very nice write up. While I do own several nice pocket clip knives and appreciate their design, I do find myself reaching for my pocket knife most of the time. Reminds me of my father and grandfather, and how many times I watched them using their knives over the years. Or my father sharpening on his stone, then using his boot leather. Even if I do decide to have a pocket clip blade with me on the given day, I'll still have along a pocket knife as well.

I guess it makes me think of simpler times. And I enjoyed tbe worry stone analogy. I do this quite often while I'm reading or watching tv and I'll catch myself unconsciously sliding my pocket knife through my fingers.
 
Like Dave, I find an incredible amount of serenity when down in my workshop working on a knife. Assembling all the parts together, testing the action to make sure that the blades move just right, it's very therapeutic. The time flies by, and before I realize, it's time to pack it in for the afternoon and get back to the real world.

Not wacky at all!
 
There's a principle in the Japanese martial art of Iaido, that focuses on the idea that the sword, body, and mind are all the same thing. I find it becomes the same with a favorite knife after a while.

...Or maybe I'm full of hooey.
 
Philbird said:
There's a principle in the Japanese martial art of Iaido, that focuses on the idea that the sword, body, and mind are all the same thing. I find it becomes the same with a favorite knife after a while.

...Or maybe I'm full of hooey.
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I have a strong fondness for my frequent EDC's, they're a part of me and there are memories attached to them that lend that feeling I suppose. Over time that can only increase with a favorite companion - it's just always there and it's always ready when needed.
 
Same here. Love the quiet contemplation, that is also why I like whittling. I have tried three ball in cage projects and killed all of them. Why keep going? Because it is relaxing.
 
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