Texas Toothpicks

[mitch13]

Only have the 1, Louis Naude. I got for my 50th.

 

[joe_random]

Here is a Polish one (Oskard):

This is why I like these threads!

Ken Coats made at least one. It's seen a lot of pocket time.

Nice looking knife.

A pair of Keen Kutters

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I've seen those, but I haven't picked one up yet! Really nice.

I very much like the pattern. Reminds me of the 60s when every tackle box contained a fish knife in the same pattern. The good old years.

Here a couple of the GEC "Powder horns".

Those GECs are something I've got to get eventually, I just have to find one at the right price!

 

[5K Qs]

I like toothpicks, but I'm kind of "selective". I don't care for the tiny toothpicks (< 3" closed) very much; I prefer the toothpicks that are at least 4" closed. Nor do I care very much for single-bladed toothpicks; I prefer 2 blades, and I'd prefer that the secondary blade be a "real" blade rather than a fish-scaling blade.

So here are the ones I have.
Two clip/pen Imperials: the yellow one (with carbon steel blades) reminds me of a knife my paternal grandfather carried when I was a little kid, while the striped one (stainless steel blades) is my most recent acquisition.



Here are a couple of Buck toothpicks that were in a Christmas gift tin I bought in 2015 (although it may have been NOS from a previous year). I gave my wife the little one, and I really like the big clip/spey model that I don't think I've ever seen anywhere except in the gift tin.


I do have a couple of the fish knife style toothpicks: a Providence Cutlery model with clip blade and scaler/bottle opener/hook disgorger secondary blade, and a 5" closed Rough Rider whose secondary blade has the opener and hook disgorger (and a ruler), but instead of a scaler, it has a fine-toothed "saw" that cuts meat very well.



- GT

 

[Bastler]

The second knife that I ever bought was a Kabar fish knife for the princely sum of $4.00. That was an astronomical amount of money when I was 10 years old. That knife is long gone, but a good friend of mine found an exact duplicate.

 

[joe_random]

I like toothpicks, but I'm kind of "selective". I don't care for the tiny toothpicks (< 3" closed) very much; I prefer the toothpicks that are at least 4" closed. Nor do I care very much for single-bladed toothpicks; I prefer 2 blades, and I'd prefer that the secondary blade be a "real" blade rather than a fish-scaling blade.

So here are the ones I have.
Two clip/pen Imperials: the yellow one (with carbon steel blades) reminds me of a knife my paternal grandfather carried when I was a little kid, while the striped one (stainless steel blades) is my most recent acquisition.
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Here are a couple of Buck toothpicks that were in a Christmas gift tin I bought in 2015 (although it may have been NOS from a previous year). I gave my wife the little one, and I really like the big clip/spey model that I don't think I've ever seen anywhere except in the gift tin.
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I do have a couple of the fish knife style toothpicks: a Providence Cutlery model with clip blade and scaler/bottle opener/hook disgorger secondary blade, and a 5" closed Rough Rider whose secondary blade has the opener and hook disgorger (and a ruler), but instead of a scaler, it has a fine-toothed "saw" that cuts meat very well.
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- GT

What do you think of the quality of the Rough Rider and Buck versions?

The second knife that I ever bought was a Kabar fish knife for the princely sum of $4.00. That was an astronomical amount of money when I was 10 years old. That knife is long gone, but a good friend of mine found an exact duplicate.

I'm happy I still have my first knife! It's great you have a duplicate of the second one!

 

[Daniel W]

I have this one that I have carried the most of any of my knives.

 

[Frank Morris]

I've always liked the toothpick design but I've never had one. That needs to change

 

[joe_random]

I've got the 2022 Shot Show Toothpick on the way, so I want to wait for the family photo until it arrives. In the meantime, this is the one I'm carrying today!

 

[TexasTomcat]

A set of GEC's from 2019 and a couple of good stag covers I really like.

 

[joe_random]

A set of GEC's from 2019 and a couple of good stag covers I really like.

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Those are some sweet looking knives! The stag is really nice, the wood and orange handled ones also catch my eye too!

 

[mbkr]

Older pics:

Top to bottom: Queen; Queen; GEC; S&M; Remington.

Some Remingtons:

Another GEC:

Cripple Creek:

 

[5K Qs]

What do you think of the quality of the Rough Rider and Buck versions?

I'm pleased with my toothpicks from Buck and Rough Rider (but I'm pretty easy to please ).

Both are made in China, and that bothers some people, but I don't pay much attention to country of origin in these times of ever-increasing "global economy." And somewhat related to that, both knives have what people in the know consider to be inexpensive and inferior-quality steel (440A for RR, 420J2 for Buck), but the knives have always done what I ask them to do (relatively easy stuff like food prep and opening packages) and I can keep them sharp (sharp enough for me, anyway) with 6-8 strokes on each side of the blade on unglazed ceramic after every third or fourth use.

And they meet my standards of "fit and finish". No blade play, no loose or cracked covers, smooth opening/closing.

- GT

 

[joe_random]

I'm pleased with my toothpicks from Buck and Rough Rider (but I'm pretty easy to please ).

Both are made in China, and that bothers some people, but I don't pay much attention to country of origin in these times of ever-increasing "global economy." And somewhat related to that, both knives have what people in the know consider to be inexpensive and inferior-quality steel (440A for RR, 420J2 for Buck), but the knives have always done what I ask them to do (relatively easy stuff like food prep and opening packages) and I can keep them sharp (sharp enough for me, anyway) with 6-8 strokes on each side of the blade on unglazed ceramic after every third or fourth use.

And they meet my standards of "fit and finish". No blade play, no loose or cracked covers, smooth opening/closing.

- GT

Good to know, thanks! I was a little wary of the Rough Rider brand in particular, as I couldn't figure out what they were cutting back on to have those prices. I may have to grab a few to see what I think about them.

 

[redsparrow]

The ergonomics of the Toothpick handles are outstanding IMO making it an excellent work knife.
I bought my first, a Sabre, in the mid 1960s and used it as a fishing knife for about forty years. The blade cut line and often processed the catch. The hook disgorger was used hundreds if not thousands of times over the years and the scaler/caplifter saw frequent use as well. It was finally retired around 2001. I still have it but I was unable to locate a pic today for this thread.
2009 saw a then relatively new knife manufacturer called GEC make a quality example of the design I so highly regarded.

I was thrilled to receive this beautiful Bocote covered model 12, serial #12

It is just the right size for small game and fish and by far the best Toothpick that I have ever used.

 

[brownshoe]

I like toothpicks S&M is my favorite. I dislike most GEC toothpicks to me they are too thick…like a “powderhorn“ As far as “Texas” goes, I grew up in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and they were fishin knives for the workin stiff and his kids.

 

[Just Tom.]

I like toothpicks S&M is my favorite. I dislike most GEC toothpicks to me they are too thick…like a “powderhor” As far as “Texas” goes, I grew up in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and they were fishin knives for the workin stiff and his kids.

Maryland checking in. I seem to remember seeing the “Fish Knife” variety in people’s tackle boxes when I was a kid In the 1970s. I think they were pretty common.

 

[pmek5]

The ergos are indeed fantastic. My old fishing knife when I was a kid in the late 60’s - early 70’s that my dad used too. Had to clean it up a lot.

 

[jmh33]

 

[joe_random]

The ergonomics of the Toothpick handles are outstanding IMO making it an excellent work knife.
I bought my first, a Sabre, in the mid 1960s and used it as a fishing knife for about forty years. The blade cut line and often processed the catch. The hook disgorger was used hundreds if not thousands of times over the years and the scaler/caplifter saw frequent use as well. It was finally retired around 2001. I still have it but I was unable to locate a pic today for this thread.
2009 saw a then relatively new knife manufacturer called GEC make a quality example of the design I so highly regarded.

I was thrilled to receive this beautiful Bocote covered model 12, serial #12

It is just the right size for small game and fish and by far the best Toothpick that I have ever used.

I agree, the look and feel is great. The bocote looks really nice on yours! I figured this would happen, I'm jealous of everyone's collections now.

The ergos are indeed fantastic. My old fishing knife when I was a kid in the late 60’s - early 70’s that my dad used too. Had to clean it up a lot.

I've definitely seen a few in tackle boxes over the years, they would do a good job with fishing related tasks.

 

[redsparrow]

I agree, the look and feel is great. The bocote looks really nice on yours! I figured this would happen, I'm jealous of everyone's collections now.

Thanks , I got lucky with that one and ha, ha, ha.
It really is a great pattern but doesn't seem to be real popular around here.