Show us your current weekly rotation

surlyman

surlyman

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I'm sure some of you carry one knife every day. Others may choose whatever knife jumps out at you each morning. But who has a set weekly rotation? Give us a glimpse. I'll start ....



Monday: Buck 055

Tuesday: Case Swayback Jack CV

Wednesday: GEC Tidioute Calf Roper Slim

Thursday: Beer Scout or 2011 Forum knife (every Thursday I play Old Time music and need a bottle opener handy).

Friday: Old Timer 93OT Wrangler

Saturday and Sunday: Chris Reeve Small Sebenza Insingo (not pictured because it's not a traditional)

"Dress Knife": Case Peanut CV
 
Not sure I have a "reason" other than I, personally, am not comfortable owning a knife that just sits unused. I've been whittling down my collection over the previous year from 35 knives, and these are the last knives standing. Of course I have a reservation for a GEC 77 medium barlow, so we'll see how the rotation shifts. I just assumed I wasn't the only one that did this and wanted to see what others carry.
 
Nice looking knives! I can see where it would be a tough decision trying to pick what to carry out of that group. How do you like that Buck 55?
I've never come across one in person, looks like a nice size.
 
I have been very pleasantly surprised by the 55. It did not come from the seller particularly sharp, but it takes a very sharp edge, and for a lockback, the knife has nice walk and talk, and my blade is perfectly centered. I really love the iconic clip point on the Buck 110, 112, 55.

Tal
 
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No rotation on this one - a sheepfoot #77 Medium Barlow. This one has been 24/7 for the past 7 months now. I have a couple others that rotate in the #2 spot, but this Barlow never budges.

The orange Vic Farmer is basically a part of my pants. It resides in a horizontal belt sheath and has proven indespensible.
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I am a little different as I actually have sets of knives of similar patterns I rotate weekly. I also will generally carry multiple knives each day. I also have some other patterns that get carried for different reasons (mainly because I like them!). Here is this week's lot;
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And next week's choices;
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And the following week;
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And the following week;
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Jamie, do you prefer the Mako or the Ben Hogan? ... and if you do, why? Thanks !!!
 
Arizona,

Love the 77. I can't wait to get mine. For so long I assumed it would be too much knife until I recently saw a comparison with a TC Barlow. I think I'm really going to like it.
 
surlyman said:
Arizona,

Love the 77. I can't wait to get mine. For so long I assumed it would be too much knife until I recently saw a comparison with a TC Barlow. I think I'm really going to like it.
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Either is an outstanding knife to be proud of. The difference in size is negligible - maybe 10% increase from the 15 to the 77? I have two TC Barlows and they're both among my most cherished.

You'll be very impressed with your 77, have no doubt!
 
Jim,

I prefer the Hogan over the Mako for a couple reasons;
1) more comfortable - the rounded rear bolster feels better in your palm while the front bolster adds a little security
2) smoothness - the Hogan being a lock back just results in a more fluid action. Locks up like a vault as well.
 
I have a problem carrying a new knife especially if its expensive. Recently ebayed a used queen slimline so I wouldnt feel so bad if i messed it up. My others sits in the box
 
mrknife said:
I have a problem carrying a new knife especially if its expensive. Recently ebayed a used queen slimline so I wouldnt feel so bad if i messed it up. My others sits in the box
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Coming from my granddad's way of thinking I feel knives should be used all day, everyday. Hahaha. I understand why some may not want to utilize expensive knives but I have many expensive knives and they are built to perfection so it makes me want to use them even more. I alos have junkers that were cheap as chips that out perform some of the more expensive knives.
 
blademan 13 said:
Jim,

I prefer the Hogan over the Mako for a couple reasons;
1) more comfortable - the rounded rear bolster feels better in your palm while the front bolster adds a little security
2) smoothness - the Hogan being a lock back just results in a more fluid action. Locks up like a vault as well.
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Thanks Jamie !!! I debated the merits of both, came to suspect the same conclusions pretty much. and chose a Tidioute Ben Hogan LB in Ebony that's in route. Should be here Tuesday :)
 
This is the current rotation, sometimes one stays in the pocket for a couple days though. I don't have a 'knife for each day of the week'

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CROWEMAG said:
Coming from my granddad's way of thinking I feel knives should be used all day, everyday. Hahaha. I understand why some may not want to utilize expensive knives but I have many expensive knives and they are built to perfection so it makes me want to use them even more. I also have junkers that were cheap as chips that out perform some of the more expensive knives.
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Precisely. At this point for my collection, that 48 GEC in stag is the jewel of the collection. And probably the most expensive knife I own if not top 5. It is definitely the top for my traditionals. The other things I have like the used single blade case trapper, and the used Queen slim I will have no problems using. They were bought used and will be used. So far this bent tip boker slim has been doing very nicely. I am hesitant about using that case slim trapper i bought 2 of by mistake. The queen coke bottle that came in will have to go back tho. They claimed it was new but it most certainly wasnt.
 
BrotherJim said:
Thanks Jamie !!! I debated the merits of both, came to suspect the same conclusions pretty much. and chose a Tidioute Ben Hogan LB in Ebony that's in route. Should be here Tuesday :)
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there are variations? double bolsters? I was stuck considering between a mako and a hogan
 
Tim,

I love the Texas Jack. That wharncliffe is a stunner, as well.

Tal
 
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