The Traditional Knife of 2016

[Jack Black]

Wow Paul, great selection! I've never owned a Lanny's Clip, but have always thought they were extremely aesthetic, and that's a particularly beautiful example. Absolutely lovely :thumbup:

 

[JD Bear]

Mine would be a Buck 501. Simply for the surprise factor. Got one on a whim, and I've had it on me nearly everyday since. I love the size and blade shape. If there was a runner up I'd say a Case small Jack with black synthetic scales. Both are inexpensive and exceeded expectations.

 

[SadSappySucker]

Will, you show some gorgeous knives, but that I XL sleeveboard always jumps out at me! It is just so classy.

 

[Chui]

Wow Paul, great selection! I've never owned a Lanny's Clip, but have always thought they were extremely aesthetic, and that's a particularly beautiful example. Absolutely lovely :thumbup:

- cheers, Jack :thumbup:

Great thread, mate..!

Trust you have a stunning run up to Christmas and look forward to catching up again soon...

 

[Rookie82]

Definitely a tough decision. I suppose this is the one that takes the cake for me. The mammoth handles are full of so much color and design, and it is buttery smooth to open and close. I've probably showed this one off more than any other this year to folks both online, and in person.

 

[Peregrin]

I don't buy too many knives anymore. In 2016 I might have added 4 to my accumulation, not all traditional.

This Case Teardrop is right up there. I bought this at the Case factory in Bradford, PA. My wife and I were on the way home from a Pittsburgh family visit. Case's Teardrop is based on a Tony Bose interpretation of an older pattern. They did a bang up job on these. The f&f and mechanics are perfect. This one is always close to hand when I'm at my desk and ends up in my pocket quite often.

 

[Ironbut]

I've bought a "few" knives this year & most were traditionals. I've been happy with all those purchases, but the micarta Beer Scout, while not the most expensive, or the most sexy, is my favorite buy of the year. It just goes everywhere with me.

 

[glennbad]

This one of my knives of 2016. It is WH Morley, that belonged to my father-in-law. He passed away earlier this year. He wasn't much of a knife guy, but I did find a few that he had, and this one I liked the best. Gonna be a tough Christmas this year...








My other knife of 2016 is this Norfolk that I modded in amber stag. I know, it's a little vain of me to nominate my own work, but sometimes, everything just clicks on a knife, ya know?

 

[Peregrin]

This one of my knives of 2016. It is WH Morley, that belonged to my father-in-law. He passed away earlier this year. He wasn't much of a knife guy, but I did find a few that he had, and this one I liked the best. Gonna be a tough Christmas this year...

My other knife of 2016 is this Norfolk that I modded in amber stag. I know, it's a little vain of me to nominate my own work, but sometimes, everything just clicks on a knife, ya know?

Sorry to hear about your father in law, Glenn.

Sometimes you just gotta "toot your own horn"! Nice, nice Norfolk!

 

[jrawk]

Since getting my TA Davison in the summer it's been in the pocket almost every day. JPrime was the original owner and the minute i saw the first photo he posted of it, i instantly knew i needed to commission one just like it from Mr. Davison. Some months passed and I saw JPrime posted it for sale in the exchange. I had to have it. This one has actually redefined my tendencies to now carry 2 traditional knives instead of one modern folder and one traditional knife. This Davison pairs perfectly with almost every other smaller pattern. And I often carry a GEC #09 or #14, or a Case Mini Copperhead with it.

Next up is the 77 Green Sawcut NF Barlow which has become the routine stand-in for the TA Davison above. I carry this one mostly when i do clip a modern folder to my pocket. Also it is interesting to note that Mike Latham used my photoshop mock up of a green sawcut 77 spearpoint as a model for the handle covers. So, of course, this exact knife had been sort of a grail for me before it existed. Thank you, Mr. Latham, for bringing it to life.

Lastly, a collector piece for me. There are only 2 patterns that I am compelled to collect, the GEC #09 and GEC #89. Something about long slender sleeveboard patterns that i truly enjoy using and viewing. So i was elated when i was able to secure a #89 Snakewood no. 5 of 8. when I'm having a bad day, I take this guy out of the drawer and my sour mood fades away. I acquired 3 other #89s in 2016 to make a total of 6 in my collection. But this snakewood spearpoint half whittler is the clear standout. Pardon the poor group shot. If the Davison or 77 Barlow is not in my pocket, then you can bet a #89 is (usually the clip point gambler or the stain glass acrylic whittler).

#89 group shot:

 

[Jack Black]

- cheers, Jack :thumbup:

Great thread, mate..!

Trust you have a stunning run up to Christmas and look forward to catching up again soon...

Thanks Paul You too my friend, definitely :thumbup:

Beautiful knife :thumbup:

I remember you getting that one Gary, and it is a great-looking knife :thumbup:

Very sorry to hear of your loss Glenn :thumbup:

Beautiful work, as always :thumbup:

 

[Rookie82]

Thanks Jack. Glenn, sorry to hear of your loss. We also had a loss in our family during the last year, and this Christmas will definitely be difficult. Lots of loved ones around makes things better.

 

[Tilley Knife]

Great thread JB!

If I can only pick one then it has to be the 77 that my wife gave me for our 10 year wedding anniversary.

 

[Jack Black]

Sorry folks, I know it's hard, but play the game, you need to narrow it down to ONE! By all means, post as many pics as you like, reference as many knives as you want, but the purpose of this thread, as per my first post, is for you to choose THE traditional knife of 2016 :thumbup:

 

[Jack Black]

And here it is my Knife of 2016 (so far....3 weeks left ) GEC Talon courtesy of Ken K. Thanks so much

I managed to miss your post earlier somehow Will, maybe it was when you were wrestling with Photobucket :grumpy: You posted some great contenders my friend - fantastic Trevor Ablett Ettrick - and a stunning choice for your Traditional Knife of 2016 :thumbup: I really love the pic of that matching buffalo horn though, spectacular :thumbup:

 

[Jack Black]

Great thread JB!

Thanks :thumbup:

 

[BigBiscuit]

I suppose I would have to go with the most carried to name it the traditional knife of 2016.
A very close runner up that found it's way into my pocket quite often this past year was this TC Barlow I bought from Tim T.

But the winner which is essentially the same configuration, but only the winner because of length of time of ownership is a modified 15 with work done by Markesharp. The combination of Cocobolo covers and the old school shield just really does it for me. I would switch it out every so often only to go right back to it within a day or two. I have since acquired some really nice knives that will perhaps become "the" knife for 2017, but this was the one for this year.

 

[bt93]

This is the knife I might've killed for when I was young. A Barlow with a screwdriver. I love this knife and I hate it. It has CPM 154 for the blade. While I can freehand an ok edge on it, I just can't quit get it sharp enough to shave the hair on my arm. It can glide on my finger nail but doesn't cut paper very well. When I got it I just had to see how long the edge would hold up and boy it was great. Unfortunately I lack the skill to sharpen the higher grade steel. My Vic's and Bucks get very sharp for me, but this one probably needs a decent sharpener of which I'm not thrilled about getting. Anyway as much as I keep getting frustrated with trying to sharpen it, I keep putting it away for my Vic, then I put up the Vic and grab my Barlow just because. It may not be as sharp but it's still a Barlow with a screwdriver.

 

[Will Power]

Will, you show some gorgeous knives, but that I XL sleeveboard always jumps out at me! It is just so classy.

Thank you Erik, it's a fine little knife and all the nicer for being a present in addition to a sale from Jamie. I've got lucky with quality English knives this year, after a long time in the wilderness...

Jack Thanks, the horn duo show very interesting ghost like shapes, something like ultrasound The English knife is blue/grey whereas the German is green/brown. Horn shows a lot of complexity and translucence (when there is sun...)

 

[Jack Black]

Jack Thanks, the horn duo show very interesting ghost like shapes, something like ultrasound The English knife is blue/grey whereas the German is green/brown. Horn shows a lot of complexity and translucence (when there is sun...)

LOL! I know what you mean Will! I understand that the horn for the Wright's knives comes from India :thumbup: