The BladeForums 2022 Traditional Knife Thread

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Oh, I thought it was quite appropriate my friend
... if and when I see mine HA. Haven't seen hide nor hair of my Bunny yet.
Noted, some mailpersons are more reliable than others. So there's that

Now I feel better after my senior moment, and I am not even that senior yet. Scary...

 

[Hyesouljah]

These photos are great, keep em' rolling folks! Can't wait to get tracking!

 

[sf fanatic]

Spoke with my Postie today and told him to expect a package for me on Wednesday. Well, the postal gods have smiled upon me.
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[tmd_87]

I wanted to add some notes about this Bunny Knife, now that I’ve had a few hours with it. If I’m being honest, I wasn’t terribly jazzed about the pattern choice at the onset because I thought it was essentially a barehead Pony Jack with a different shaped handle, and I already have a Pony Jack…. BUUUUUT, aside from being a nice memento created for the Forum, I really, really like this pattern. More than the Pony Jack.

Much like the Pony Jack, it’s a two blade jack with wood covers. That said, having seen the mock-up and the early photos, I think I was under the impression that the blades were going to be exactly the same size as the 68 pattern, but comparing the examples I now have side-by-side, the blades in this Bunny Knife are both each a tick larger than those of the 68 in a frame that is pretty much exactly the same length, and that’s definitely a plus to me. Additionally, the oblong barehead handle shape feels better to me in hand than the bolstered, equal-end PJ.

This one is definitely a winner in my book, even though I perhaps wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I do, and it will be carried quite frequently. Thanks again to those who put it all together.

To those still patiently waiting, it’s worth it.

Some comparison photos, because who doesn’t like comparison photos:

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Great comparison I was trying to imagine how big they are. Perfect carry size!

 

[Centermass]

Great comparison I was trying to imagine how big they are. Perfect carry size!

It really is in that sweet spot. Not too big, not too small.

 

[jeffsenpai]

No tracking number

 

[TheJon]

Currently resisting the urge to flitz the etch off and/or force a patina.

 

[jc57]

Currently resisting the urge to flitz the etch off and/or force a patina.

Yeah, that etch has to go. I'm just going to let it wear off with time and use, I think.

 

[mrknife]

Currently resisting the urge to flitz the etch off and/or force a patina.

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[Matt_WY]

#180 checking in, an early Christmas present. Fit and finish is spot on, beautiful ebony handles. Another incredible forum knife.

 

[ms3902]

I've been checking my email religiously the last few days looking for that tracking info, the anticipation for this one is brutal.

 

[sf fanatic]

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#180 checking in, an early Christmas present. Fit and finish is spot on, beautiful ebony handles. Another incredible forum knife.

Love the knife and the ornament! Now all you need to add is an 88 Yeti .

 

[Let'er Buck]

This bunny made its first trip out this afternoon.

 

[Matt_WY]

Love the knife and the ornament! Now all you need to add is an 88 Yeti .

I can make that happen

 

[gruntmedik]

Finally had a minute and took a quick picture before I even wiped it off good. I really like this! Ya did great with the pariculars on this one Charlie & Bill! Thanks Spark.

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Are those .22's SGB's? They are like match ammo out of my 10-22.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Are those .22's SGB's? They are like match ammo out of my 10-22.

They are SGBs ... and I stocked them deep when I found out they were being discontinued because they are ridiculously accurate out of several of my rifles.

 

[Ian80]

I got mine but she’s under the Christmas Tree. Figured might as well wait, it’s killing me though!

 

[Rufus1949]

I wanted to add some notes about this Bunny Knife, now that I’ve had a few hours with it. If I’m being honest, I wasn’t terribly jazzed about the pattern choice at the onset because I thought it was essentially a barehead Pony Jack with a different shaped handle, and I already have a Pony Jack…. BUUUUUT, aside from being a nice memento created for the Forum, I really, really like this pattern. More than the Pony Jack.

Much like the Pony Jack, it’s a two blade jack with wood covers. That said, having seen the mock-up and the early photos, I think I was under the impression that the blades were going to be exactly the same size as the 68 pattern, but comparing the examples I now have side-by-side, the blades in this Bunny Knife are both each a tick larger than those of the 68 in a frame that is pretty much exactly the same length, and that’s definitely a plus to me. Additionally, the oblong barehead handle shape feels better to me in hand than the bolstered, equal-end PJ.

This one is definitely a winner in my book, even though I perhaps wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I do, and it will be carried quite frequently. Thanks again to those who put it all together.

To those still patiently waiting, it’s worth it.

Some comparison photos, because who doesn’t like comparison photos:

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Thanks for the comparison, glad the bunny hit a sweet spot for you.

 

[black mamba]

Let'er Buck, where was your "lights" picture taken?

 

[Rsmith_77]

So should the 2023 knife
Whatever it ends up being

Be called the fox?
Cause it's immediately chasing the bunny?