Traditional Knives & Optics...

PocketKnifeJimmy said:
I just wanted to share what little I know about binoculars in general, (since I too am no expert on the subject).
About your binoculars being marked 7×35...
The 7 is the power magnification (things being magnified 7 times bigger than to the naked eye).
As for the 35 number, that is the size, (35mm), of the objective lenses, (they being the bigger lenses on your binoculars). Generally speaking, the size of the objective lenses determines the amount of light in and the field of view the binoculars give at a given distance, (yours allowing you to see 420 feet of side to side and up and down at 1000 yards).
Anyhow, hope this helps some :)
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Thanks for the info! :thumbsup::) After I confessed my ignorance, I went online to try to learn something about binocular "stats" and found the same info. Your summary is MUCH more concise and efficient! :cool::thumbsup:

- GT
 
PocketKnifeJimmy said:
I'll call this one "The French Connection".

A set of late 1800's Lemaire Opera Glasses, and an ebony handled Forge de Laguiole Pocketknife.
The ornate material that was used on the Opera Glasses is not Bakelite, but rather some sort of material that pre-dates Bakelite.



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Aside from the initial post, I think this set is my favorite so far. Absolutely stunning set of matching gentleman ware.
 
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