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Just a few words about the handle. The size is adequate (but the blade isn't big enough!). It is micarta. The only other knife I have in micarta is a small fixed blade knife. I suppose it is considered traditional, since it's been used for about a century. Feels alright in the hand, and seems to be sturdy. But I definitely prefer natural materials, like wood, bone, and stag. Especially wood.

Still can't get used to the nail nick being on the wrong side. Will carry a few more days, and then sending it to Ron.
 
Prester John said:
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Just a few words about the handle. The size is adequate (but the blade isn't big enough!). It is micarta. The only other knife I have in micarta is a small fixed blade knife. I suppose it is considered traditional, since it's been used for about a century. Feels alright in the hand, and seems to be sturdy. But I definitely prefer natural materials, like wood, bone, and stag. Especially wood.

Still can't get used to the nail nick being on the wrong side. Will carry a few more days, and then sending it to Ron.
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Thanks for sharing your impressions, Vince. I wonder if Jason @Signalprick might chime in to speak to the handle size. If I recall it was a way to get a good grip even though the blade is just a secondary; like other whittling tools.

I agree with you about materials—I prefer wood and natural materials to the synthetics normally, although I do like the grippiness of good micarta.
 
As I stated yesterday evening the Sweatpants Pocket Carver has arrived safely in Tennessee. :cool: Vince and I were getting a little concerned because it was supposed to arrive last Friday, but it didn't arrive until Monday. I appreciate Joshua giving the opportunity to participate. I've only saw Jason's work in photos so this gives me a first hand look up close. My initial thoughts after opening the package and examining the knife are as follows, 1. Jason did an excellent job on the assembly and construction of the knife. 2. The knife is extremely light weight. I actually did put it in my sweatpants shorts pocket and carry it around the house last evening. 3. The nail nick being left handed doesn't really bother me because I find I can easily pinch the blade open. 4. The blade, being a secondary blade will limit the amount of cutting chores I would use a knife like this for. The blade is just too short for me to use on food with the exception of maybe slicing an apple. But we'll see! ;) 5. My initial conclusion is, this would be a dandy mail opening/string cutting knife to keep close by or in a pocket around the house. :thumbsup: With all these things being said I will give it a test drive for a week or so and then pass it along. Here is my initial photo with more comments and photos to come during the week. :) :thumbsup:

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My apologies for being silent this week. I’ve carried the little knife in my pocket around the house some this week. I left it on my end table and used it to open our mail all week. It’s dandy for slicing open envelopes. I decided I needed some action shots for y’all so today for lunch I used it to cut up some celery. The short blade was really not a handicap with the celery. I’ll probably use it until Tuesday or Wednesday then pass it along. :) :thumbsup:

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I came home from walking the dog with my son to find a fun little package waiting for me.
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My son was hungry, so the first thing that the knife did was cut up a little salami secchi for the boy. I found the blade a handy size.
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As it happens, this knife is coming to me at a great time. My third child (a little girl) was born on Thursday. I am home most of the time, and spending a lot of time in sweatpants, and this knife is a perfect size and weight for carrying in sweats. And it is also great for pretty much anything that I am doing around the house for the next little while.

I probably won't be having any fun adventures while the knife is with me. I'm on leave, so I won't be taking it out into the field. But I will be appreciating and enjoying the knife for the week or so that I have it.
 
abbydaddy said:
I came home from walking the dog with my son to find a fun little package waiting for me.
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My son was hungry, so the first thing that the knife did was cut up a little salami secchi for the boy. I found the blade a handy size.
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As it happens, this knife is coming to me at a great time. My third child (a little girl) was born on Thursday. I am home most of the time, and spending a lot of time in sweatpants, and this knife is a perfect size and weight for carrying in sweats. And it is also great for pretty much anything that I am doing around the house for the next little while.

I probably won't be having any fun adventures while the knife is with me. I'm on leave, so I won't be taking it out into the field. But I will be appreciating and enjoying the knife for the week or so that I have it.
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I’m glad it made it safely! Congratulations on the birth of your daughter! :) :thumbsup:
 
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How’s the pj pocket carver been treating you @abbydaddy? Getting any sleep with the newborn’s arrival?
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Sorry I've quiet for the past bit. Things are always harder with a newborn. But I have actually mostly been sleeping pretty well. The older kids have been harder on me than the baby (my wife has borne the brunt of the baby strain).

I have really enjoyed the knife. It has been pretty perfect for my around-the-house needs. I have been dreading sending it off, but it is time for me to share it along.

As far as a review goes, the size of the blade worked really well for everything I needed it for around the house. The blade seems small for the handle length, but it is a good petty knife size blade with a handle long enough to be easy for someone with big hands like mine to use. The handle is very slim. The knife overall is super lightweight, and that makes it great for keeping in a PJ Pocket. As others have noted, the nail nick being on the "wrong" side is a little off-putting, but it is purely an aesthetic/sensory issue since it has no functional downside and the blade is pinchable.

All in all, I liked it a lot. Sorry I don't have another photo handy at the moment, but I have to get running. I'll fire off a message to @JonMcD and get the knife moving on to its next stop on the tour.

Since I am spending so much time in my PJs lately, I am certainly going to miss the little PJ Pocket Carver.
 
abbydaddy said:
Sorry I've quiet for the past bit. Things are always harder with a newborn. But I have actually mostly been sleeping pretty well. The older kids have been harder on me than the baby (my wife has borne the brunt of the baby strain).

I have really enjoyed the knife. It has been pretty perfect for my around-the-house needs. I have been dreading sending it off, but it is time for me to share it along.

As far as a review goes, the size of the blade worked really well for everything I needed it for around the house. The blade seems small for the handle length, but it is a good petty knife size blade with a handle long enough to be easy for someone with big hands like mine to use. The handle is very slim. The knife overall is super lightweight, and that makes it great for keeping in a PJ Pocket. As others have noted, the nail nick being on the "wrong" side is a little off-putting, but it is purely an aesthetic/sensory issue since it has no functional downside and the blade is pinchable.

All in all, I liked it a lot. Sorry I don't have another photo handy at the moment, but I have to get running. I'll fire off a message to @JonMcD and get the knife moving on to its next stop on the tour.

Since I am spending so much time in my PJs lately, I am certainly going to miss the little PJ Pocket Carver.
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Thanks for the review! I'm glad you enjoyed using it, and don't feel rushed to move it along. I guess we've set a bit of a precedent, but the original post left room for spending more or less time with the knife. Thanks for participating!
 
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