This and That GAW

[glennbad]

Okay, time for a giveaway! After winning Charlie's amazing GAW, I felt compelled to finish the projects I had started. Anyway, I was digging through the project pile and found some good candidates for modding. These are a little different than the usual. If you're here for GEC, you're in the wrong GAW!

Now to the boring stuff, the rules. You must have at least 100 posts in this subforum to participate. You have to be able to legally own the knife if you win. I'll ship pretty much anywhere, but I can't control customs policies in your country. Also, these are gifts to "porch-ites", I would prefer not to see them resold. Giving them away to others is certainly okay however, and in the full spirit of the porch.

Okay, now to the knives. These are NOT safe queens, and not brand new by any means. There may be some dings, nicks, and pepper spots here and there, but everything is solid and full, and should make great users!


#1 Trestle Pine Barlow - Wharnie with a caplifter in brass bolsters...this may be someone's dream knife, who knows? The original had some uninspiring wood covers, and was given to me by draggat (Thanks!) to do whatever I wanted with it. SO I modded it in stag!







#2 - Powr-Kraft chopped down utility - I think this might be Imperial made. I removed the screwdriver and can opener, and turned it into a 35 Drover harness jack clone! The covers are interior rams horn. This may be my favorite of the bunch!







#3 - Bruckmann 2 blade with corkscrew - It's no secret I am a fan of this German brand, although the covers often are plasticky and crappy to look at. What better to replace them with but stag.






#4 - Schrade Walden 766 - A fine little knife, under 3", maybe not ideal for those with big mitts. I swapped out the black plastic covers with some finely figured stag. Super nice knife, I seriously thought about keeping this one for myself.





#5 - Keychain caplifter - My own creation, it's chopped down from another knife pattern . My own dyed stag, the pull on the caplifter is kinda stiff, not ideal for those with softer thumbnails.









SO, entering the GAW is easy. Share something...anything...a story, a picture, a joke, a funny memory...but you can't just say "I'm in". This is a participation GAW. You also have to tell me which knife you are interested in winning... or... if you don't have a preference, you can just say that. You can also nominate someone else, but you still have to share something.

Alright, I think that's enough for now. Have fun!

 

[Nature Boy]

Sweet knives, and generous GAW, Glenn!
I’ll play, and I would be honored to carry any of those beauties, but I’m gravitating towards the Powr-Kraft and the Bottle Opener. …shoot, maybe it’s the Bruckmann…

ETA: I’m playing for the caplifter. The heart wants what it wants.

A couple of dull knife jokes:


Here’s another one I found humorous, though it may be inappropriate for this subforum:

Cheers!

 

[mitch13]

That's very good of you.
I like to have a small folder whether it be a sak or little traditional. As we all know, we all here "what do you need a knife for??" Yet forever being asked by wife, kids or anyone that knows you have 1 can you cut or open this. I am so confused so traditional don't make em keel over in fright
#3 is sweet.
Thanks
Mitch

 

[JTB_5]

Excellent giveaway, Glenn! I still remember the first modified knife I got interested in—a GEC #15 Navy Knife modified into a lambsfoot by traumkommode . Since then I’ve dabbled a bit in modifying 71s and Opinels, but nothing as nice as the work you do! I’ll stick to the rookie leagues and to sharpening with the time I have.

Needless to say, your creations are always spectacular and I’ve been blessed to have a few—my favorite being the 78 Northwoods Big Bay you put some ironwood covers on for me. It would always be a pleasure to have another glennbad special. If I we’re lucky enough to win I’d go for that drover imitation (with the Bruckmann a close 2nd).

Thanks for the generosity.

 

[seas165]

Another very generous gaw Glenn! Ill play. My name is kevin and i Have recently been very into small "pen knives" really anything double ended with a small and large blade. It really covers 90% of my needs, strip wire, cut shrink tube. Open box. That bruckman and the schrade are BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for the chance! If i win i will keep the karma going and host a gaw of my own. And actually its about time for another anyway.....

 

[cigarrodog]

Very generous and special because it’s your mods. Love them all, but…

2. Powr Kraft. A horn hafted cigar pattern beauty.

3.Bruckmann with my kind of stag. Watch pocket bliss

 

[Fodderwing]

Oh yeah Glenn these are fantastic! Please put me down for the Trestle Pines wharnie barlow. What a gorgeous barlow it is! Thank you for everything you do for and mean to the porch.

Good luck all!

How about one of your own work of art mods as my pic entry.

 

[tongueriver]

delete

 

[Hickory n steel]

What a great giveaway and thank you for the generosity.
I just can't pass up on a chance at that Schrade 766, I don't have anything in stag yet and that pattern is right up my alley.

Here is a picture of a knife that I really really loved but lost and have a hard time wanting to replace it.

I got this 1960's imperial Craftsman crown logo tie clip knife off Ebay a few years ago and really loved it.
I used to clip it to my flannel shirt in the winter and to the brim of my boonie hat in the summer.

I lost it the day I delivered my best friend to the vet for cremation, and it's such a hard day to think about that I often forget about the knife completely and tend to put off replacing it because it brings up the memory of that day.

I have a suspicion that it snagged Buttercups favorite blanket that I had her wrapped in which I told the vet I didn't want back because I just couldn't have it around knowing she was never going to lay on it again.

Another factor is that while it's not worth much at all I got mine in practically mint condition for under $20 while any others I've seen were in lesser condition for a little more money.


That little cap lifter is extremely cool by the way, I don't drink and am kind of anti cap lifter ( I really detest their inclusion into everything) but I just can't help finding that cool.
I'd love to see something like that which was made with a discarded secondary blade.

 

[traumkommode]

Excellent giveaway, Glenn! I still remember the first modified knife I got interested in—a GEC #15 Navy Knife modified into a lambsfoot by traumkommode .

Thanks for the shout out, Josh! and for drawing my attention to this... drawing...

...about one of your own work of art mods as my pic entry.View attachment 1858540

First I'd like to share a compliment on those covers. YYYOWZA they're pretty!

Here are a couple pictures from the first Lambsfoot mod I did. A conceptual sketch of sorts, and then a photograph of the finished result:


If I win, I'm tempted by that trestle pine stag, but I think I'd choose the Drover, too so I could use it for a while and then send it to Josh.

 

[The Zieg]

I'm in! The caplifter, but barring that, I'll be thrilled with any of these fine tools!! And for your consideration, a joke.

Three mothers sitting around bragging about their sons. The first one says, "My son loves me so much, he sends me flowers every Friday." The two other mothers nod approvingly.

The second mother says, "Well, my son loves me so much he calls me every three days." Again, the other mothers smile.

The third mother says, "That is nothing. My son goes to therapy once a week and he talks about nothing but me for the whole hour every time!"

Zieg

 

[Fodderwing]

First I'd like to share a compliment on those covers. YYYOWZA they're pretty!

Thank you Andrew! That lamb mod is a beauty!

 

[sf fanatic]

First, thanks for doing this Glenn! I’d be happy with any of them. But I have to be careful. It’s gotten to the point that when ever my beautiful bride sees a small box delivered to me she asks, “Is that my Lorena Bobbit special?”

 

[robbobus]

Fantastic giveaway. I'd love any, but if I had to choose it'd be the Schrade or Brückmann.

It was a nice day today so I grabbed my old leather jacket and rode the bike in to work. A few of the newer guys were commenting on the jacket when I realized it was mnew in 93 and older than them. Not that I'm getting old or anything like that. Had a nice cocobolo covered Schrade 204S in the pocket.

 

[Markesharp]

I agree with you Glenn on the #2 Pwr-Kraft knife! The rams horn really sets it apart.
Great work on all of them. You make it look easy.
I'm in but at moment I can't post pics.
I'll try tomorrow and thank you for your generosity.

 

[AZCoyote]

Very cool giveaway, especially since these knives are some of your own work I'd love to put one of these guys in the pocket. So please count me in! My favorite patterns are barlows and equal end pocket knives so I'd definitely be most interested in the pine barlow or the powr-kraft.

Not too much of a story but ever since finding the porch a few years back I've been very interested in taking a shot at doing a blade delete or recovering myself or even a refurbishment. I went out and bought a set of files and punches but am probably still missing a few more tools before I'm able to try and execute some custom work. Also being a beginner there is no way I'd risk a GEC or even a perfectly good case to learn on. I hope to find some beat up knife at a yard sale or something to try and learn on.

Knife content:

 

[Jack Black]

Another very generous giveaway glennbad , and some great work, as always I was thrilled to win my Biscuit from you in a previous giveaway, and treasure it very much

As we approach the July 4th weekend, my US friends are in my thoughts, and I hope you all have a wonderful time celebrating American Independence Day. Many posters may be surprised to know that the first one was celebrated in Sheffield, where the people associated with common folk across The Pond, rather than with their lords and masters at home. The editor of the local newspaper was imprisoned for his mildly stated views, eventually fleeing across the Atlantic, and a demonstration in the town was charged by sabre-wielding cavalry.

Joseph Mather was a file-hewer (he hand-cut files), and poet, hugely popular with cutlers, and other working people in Sheffield, and this is one of his songs:

God save great Thomas Paine,
His ‘Rights of Man’ explain
To every soul.
He makes the blind to see
What dupes and slaves they be,
And points out liberty,
From pole to pole.

Thousands cry ‘Church and King’
That well deserve to swing,
All must allow:
Birmingham blush for shame,
Manchester do the same,
Infamous is your name,
Patriots vow.

Pull proud oppressors down,
Knock off each tyrant's crown,
And break his sword;
Down aristocracy,
Set up democracy,
And from hyprocrisy
Save us good Lord.

Why should despotic pride
Usurp on every side?
Let us be free:
Grant Freedom's arms success,
And all her efforts bless,
Plant through the universe
Liberty's Tree.

Facts are seditious things
When they touch courts and kings,
Armies are raised,
Barracks and bastilles built,
Innocence charged with guilt,
Blood most unjustly spilt,
Gods stand amazed.

Despots may howl and yell,
Though they're in league with hell
They'll not reign long;
Satan may lead the van,
And do the worst he can,
Paine and his ‘Rights of Man’
Shall be my song.

Have a great 4th of July folks, and good luck to everyone who enters glennbad 's giveaway

 

[meako]

Hmmm...hi Glennbad...mate I showed the one you rebuilt for me ...what 10 years ago???...to a mate here the other day along with a few bf knives and other precious's...it was the one he admired most....hes an old guy and good gun collection....and massive collection of bayonets
I hope you remember the one...its v special to me....
Orrrright from memory here we go.

Twas brillig
And the slithy Toves
Did gyre and gimble
In the wabe
All mimsy
Were the Borogroves
And the Mome Raths outgrabe.
Beware the Jabberwock my son
The jaws that bite
The claws that catch
Beware the Jub Jub bird
And shun
The Frumious Bandersnatch
He took his vorpal sword in hand
Longtime the manxsome foe he sought
And rested he by the Tum Tum Tree
And stood awhile
in thought.
And as in uffish thought he stood
The Jabberwock with eyes aflame
Came wiffling through The Tulgey Wood
And burbled as it came.
One Two One Two
And through and through
The vorpal blade went
Snickersnack
He left it dead
And with its head
He went gallumphing back
And hast thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms
My beamish boy
O frabjous day!
Calloo Callay!
Twas brillig
And the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble
In the wabe.

Lewis Carrol.
Cherres Alle and beste of lucke.

 

[JohnDF]

Many posters may be surprised to know that the first one was celebrated in Sheffield, where the people associated with common folk across The Pond, rather than with their lords and masters at home.

That's really interesting to hear how the people in England reacted... thanks for sharing that.

 

[Jack Black]

That's really interesting to hear how the people in England reacted... thanks for sharing that.

Thanks John, it's a fascinating period of history. Mather's song was so well known, it was regularly sung in the Sheffield theatre, as well as in the pubs