The Sunday Picture Show (January 14th, 2024)

[bertl]

532 by WBC with red cedar, turquoise, and lots of file work.

 

[redsparrow]

Haven't had a Vantage out for awhile now. With sub-zero temps here today, I thought this 346 would be the most appropriate since it's handle material reminds me of nice warm Wolf fur.

 

[mbkr]

Happy SPS

Apologies to DeSotoSky ...

January 14, 1943 marked the beginning of the Casablanca Conference. It was primarily between Churchill and Roosevelt discussing the invasion of Sicily and the channel crossing. It also resulted in Roosevelt's somewhat controversial declaration of "unconditional surrender".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casablanca_Conference

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Pulling for the Motor City Kitties this weekend!

Its long been accepted that the Devil would be shopping for ice skates if the Lions won the superbowl. Negative 9 degrees F this morning so we're headed the right way

Go Lions!

 

[Vaporstang]

The 402 is the closest I can come to the 401:

 

[etexas]

Thanks Roger for the show! My latest JLL custom Buck 105. Buckeye burl and copper/brass/red, compass, thong hole.

 

[GPyro]

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[GPyro]

402. #135/1000.
This one feels good in the hand with the finger grooves.

I miss releases like these.

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[DeSotoSky]

Can't let January 14th go without a "114". Yes, Buck did have a model 114 in the late 40's but it is one I do not have.
Here is a cut from the 1949 catalog.

Here is a 1940's 108 Sportsman shown with a modern 102. The 114 is the 108 without the guard or clip.
In the 1951 catalog the 3.5" Sportsman was offered in a longer version, the 4" 102.

 

[BennyBlade]

I am sooooo jealous.. Between the rain (mud) and now snow, high wind, kold I have been house bound!!
Looks like a real nice hike yinz took!! Congrats!!
Of course if ya count hiking behind the snow shovel!!
John

Thank you... pretty soggy here too... got lucky and stayed dry this morning...

 

[DeSotoSky]

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Apologies to DeSotoSky ...
January 14, 1943 marked the beginning of the Casablanca Conference. It was primarily between Churchill and Roosevelt discussing the invasion of Sicily and the channel crossing. It also resulted in Roosevelt's somewhat controversial declaration of "unconditional surrender".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casablanca_Conference

No apologies necessary. I was looking at the Paris Treaty of 1783 ending the Revoutionary war but explaining in a meaningful way was complicated and it was getting late so needed to just get the "Show" on the road. Thought about getting up early and working on something else... but you know the story.... cold morning and warm bed.

Back to the show, here is an original Custom Shop Sambar Stag. Notice there are two handle pins, not the usual 3.
That was common practice in the Custom Shop.

 

[DOGPOUND77]

 

[mbkr]

No apologies necessary. I was looking at the Paris Treaty of 1783 ending the Revoutionary war but explaining in a meaningful way was complicated and it was getting late so needed to just get the "Show" on the road. Thought about getting up early and working on something else... but you know the story.... cold morning and warm bed.

I looked at the Paris Treaty also and came to the same conclusion
I always enjoy your historical notes. Appreciate the time it takes to do it right. Glad you didn't mind the assist

 

[jbmonkey]

The 402 is the closest I can come to the 401:

to me the akonua is the better knife for using. visually...... it's debatable, least in my head.....

 

[pjsjr]

DOGPOUND77 that David Yellowhorse Kalinga and sheath is fantastic. Thanks for showing it.

 

[jb4570]

Hi All, & Happy SPS

Thank you to our host Roger for taking the time to do this show every week! Also, thanks to all who post photos or comments that Bring Joy to all the Buck Nuts.

Here is a Deep etch 401 Kalinga & 402 Akonua for todays show

 

[Uncle Timbo]

I'm late to the party. Thanks to Roger and all. You have truly outdone yourselves. Your Buck knives are beautiful!

 

[BennyBlade]

This week's show is off to a great start, as always! Thanks, Roger and all who contribute. B BennyBlade those nature photos are outstanding! Looks like a painting.
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Happy Sunday, yall!

Thank you... hope to be getting out there more often. We didn't do too much hiking this summer... trying to get back to at leat a short walk once a week..