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Nebrasketball · Sep 3, 2020

I’ve carried it in a small slip every day since Sunday. It is a very handy knife. Reminds me of a pocket paring knife (pictured with a Vic paring knife). I’m still getting used to the nail nick on the other side of the blade though.

Prester John · Sep 3, 2020

Nebrasketball said:
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I’ve carried it in a small slip every day since Sunday. It is a very handy knife. Reminds my of a pocket paring knife (pictured with a Vic paring knife). I’m still getting used to the nail nick on the other side of the blade though.

It's a left-handed knife?!?

JTB_5 · Sep 3, 2020

Prester John said:
It's a left-handed knife?!?

The blade came from the Waynorth 86, which had the pen blade opposite of the main blade, hence the left side nick.

Prester John · Sep 3, 2020

JTB_5 said:
The blade came from the Waynorth 86, which had the pen blade opposite of the main blade, hence the left side nick.

I think I can still get it open!

JTB_5 · Sep 3, 2020

Prester John said:
I think I can still get it open!

Once it gets a nice patina it will pinch open, I suspect.

JTB_5 · Sep 9, 2020

Any pictures to share since last week? I hope it’s getting some use.

Nebrasketball

Nebrasketball · Sep 15, 2020

I’ve been carrying at work everyday in my small slip. I really like having the full handle length and haven’t felt under-bladed at any point. Also, obligatory Nebraska corn picture.

JTB_5 · Sep 15, 2020

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I’ve been carrying at work everyday in my small slip. I really like having the full handle length and haven’t felt under-bladed at any point. Also, obligatory Nebraska corn picture.

Thanks for the update. It looks like the patina is getting a bit more prominent as well—nice!

JTB_5 · Sep 19, 2020

Nebrasketball sent me a PM saying he’s ready to pass along the PJ pocket carver. I sent a message to @tinfoil hat timmy and he would like to bow out for now, so

Prester John is up next! If y’all can exchange info over Pm we can get this one into the next round!

Prester John · Sep 19, 2020

JTB_5 said:
Nebrasketball sent me a PM saying he’s ready to pass along the PJ pocket carver. I sent a message to @tinfoil hat timmy and he would like to bow out for now, so Prester John is up next! If y’all can exchange info over Pm we can get this one into the next round!

Just saw this, Joshua. Will send a message to Nebrasketball.

Prester John · Sep 21, 2020

Sent a PM to

Nebrasketball on Saturday. No response yet.

Prester John · Oct 8, 2020

Just received the knife today. Will start carrying and using, and should have some pics posted within 24 hours.

Prester John · Oct 8, 2020

Okay, first impressions:

The knife is pictured with three of the knives I carry most often. Not the blade-to-handle ratio I am used to. The blade seems a little small. And it's hard getting used to the nail nick being on the wrong side! And it's strange not seeing the brand name anywhere on the knife. I believe the blade is the standard GEC 1095. It came sharp, and is nicely centered. Half-stop. Nice action. Not sure if I can carry it exclusively for a week, but I will try to carry it most of the time for at least a week, and use it primarily. Will post again soon.

chuck4570 · Oct 8, 2020

Vince nice comparison to what you normally carry, your thoughts and opinions will be welcomed.

JTB_5 · Oct 8, 2020

Prester John said:
Okay, first impressions:

The knife is pictured with three of the knives I carry most often. Not the blade-to-handle ratio I am used to. The blade seems a little small. And it's hard getting used to the nail nick being on the wrong side! And it's strange not seeing the brand name anywhere on the knife. I believe the blade is the standard GEC 1095. It came sharp, and is nicely centered. Half-stop. Nice action. Not sure if I can carry it exclusively for a week, but I will try to carry it most of the time for at least a week, and use it primarily. Will post again soon.

Nice impressions, Vince, thanks. I never carried the knife exclusively except around the house. It is definitely 1095, as it is the pen blade from an 86 put on a frame that was based on a 78 (but fully custom, if I recall correctly). I’m looking forward to seeing what you find to use it for!

Prester John · Oct 9, 2020

Took some fruit to work for lunch today:

I would normally use a larger knife, like a Laguiole, but thought I would try this one out. With a Laguiole, I could just slice through the fruit, but with this small blade, I have to cut around the fruit. I got it done, though:

Not as efficient as a larger blade, but adequate for the job in a pinch.

Prester John · Oct 10, 2020

Out for some fresh air this morning:

Helped with breakfast. Potatoes:

Onion, tomato, jalapeño, chiltepin:

Finished product:

A chef's knife helped some, of course. Some slicing of the potatoes and onion. But the little knife did the dicing.

JTB_5 · Oct 10, 2020

Prester John said:
Out for some fresh air this morning:

Helped with breakfast. Potatoes:

Onion, tomato, jalapeño, chiltepin:

Finished product:

A chef's knife helped some, of course. Some slicing of the potatoes and onion. But the little knife did the dicing.

It’s getting good use! Nice little patina going as well.

Prester John · Oct 14, 2020

Sunbathing.

Prester John · Oct 14, 2020

Makes a dandy letter opener:

"I will not be intimidated, Buck!"