"Traditional" means traditional...

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Bastid said:
I don't care what they call it, but they better call it that somewhere else.
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Vintage Gus. Those of you who don't know my brother in person don't know what you're missing. :thumbup::D
 
Blues said:
Ed, I think all of us who own and collect those two blade "92" patterns (I have several) are aware that Case calls it a "Texas Jack". Actually, some of their double-end "47" patterns (and many other knives by other manufacturers, ie. Schrade and Primble by way of example) are referred to with the same designation in various guidebooks. Go figure.

I was simply referring to what the "actual" pattern is based upon as opposed to the manufacturer's nomenclature. (This applies to both the "32" pattern as well as the "92" in two blade form.)

If one uses Levine's Guide as a go-by, a "Texas Jack" is a double-end pattern based upon a stockman frame with a wide clip master and either a spey or spear blade secondary (of the same length). He makes little differentiation between it and the "Moose" pattern. Though Steve Dick refers to the spear bladed incarnation as a "Texas Jack", and the spey bladed version as a "Moose".

And that's a wrap...
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Thanks for that reply Elliot. I'll call it a wrap on my end too.
 
So, after all this discussion, is my SMKW 3 bladed Baloon End Dixie Switch Moose a Doohicky or a Whatchamacallit? Or should I just trade it to the neighbour's kid for lawn mowing services like all my other priceless, can't live without pocket knives? I'm in dire need of expert opinion and don't want Bernie to yell at me.
Greg
 
Actually, I think your "SMKW 3 bladed Baloon End Dixie Switch Moose" is a thing-a-majiggy.
 
mckgreg said:
So, after all this discussion, is my SMKW 3 bladed Baloon End Dixie Switch Moose a Doohicky or a Whatchamacallit? Or should I just trade it to the neighbour's kid for lawn mowing services like all my other priceless, can't live without pocket knives? I'm in dire need of expert opinion and don't want Bernie to yell at me.
Greg
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Greg, I can't believe than any self respecting resident of Knifeville would have to ask such a question. You're obviously having us on! ;)
 
Boy this thread has taken off like a cat on exlax!

I love the Case Trapperlock. Looks like a trapper, but it's not! hehe

Maby they should have named it the Trappernot!

I actually asked in another thread, what makes a knife "traditional"? The look, the operation, the maker? Does using a bronze bushing as a pivot disquilify a knife for traditonal status? How about stainless steel?
 
Good OP here, Kerry. I think Abe Lincoln was thinking along the same lines with this quote: "How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg".

Okay, one other question for this thread ...... which new sub-forum (what-cha-ma-call-its, or thingy-dings) do we send people to who want to talk about "SLIPPIES"??? :foot: :rolleyes: :eek:
 
Greg, I can't believe than any self respecting resident of Knifeville would have to ask such a question. You're obviously having us on!
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Penance is due.
Greg
 
How about starting the "anal knife" thread and anyone who mentions a non-flint knapped knife will be bludgeoned to death with a mastodon thigh bone.
 
You Brute !! Look, you about have to admit the marketing gimmicks for pocket knives has increased 10 fold in the past 10 years. This place, Blade Forums Traditional, is a place to get squared away straight.
No one should think that they are being ridiculed from learning in here. It is funny, at times, to long time users and collectors what someone has been sold and the name it was given by the maker. That's all this is really about. You either learn, go about like you don't care, or you don't. Traditional doesn't mean the newest, fastest, I'm on YouTube or the latest slang. Tradional pocket knives will never be hip, or on the cover of Lady GaGa's newest album cover. I'm sure you can find someone who will sell you one that will but, the chances of it being a traditional pocket knife and named so is highly unlikely.
Greg
 
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mckgreg said:
Traditional pocket knives will never be hip, or on the cover of Lady GaGa's newest album cover.
Greg
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Greg, I'm a little bit concerned that you even know who she is! (What is going on in Knifeville these days?) :eek:

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The real irony here is that I belong to a Kawi KLR forum and we talk about Doohickeys (Balancer Chain Adjuster Levers) all the time. Literally, ALL THE TIME. :rolleyes:
 
Ignorant means you don't know. Stupid means you ain't gonna find out. Finding out is usually worthwhile, but it ain't always popular.

I don't reckon there's anyone one on this forum that hasn't called something something it wasn't or said something that just weren't so;)

After the wrong terminology becomes more prevalent than the correct terminology which is the better descriptor?

Some makers just call 'em slipjoints:D
 
Durwood said:
Ignorant means you don't know. Stupid means you ain't gonna find out. Finding out is usually worthwhile, but it ain't always popular.

I don't reckon there's anyone one on this forum that hasn't called something something it wasn't or said something that just weren't so;)

After the wrong terminology becomes more prevalent than the correct terminology which is the better descriptor?

Some makers just call 'em slipjoints:D
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Well said, or as my Grandpa liked to say, "It ain't what you don't know that gets you in trouble, it's what you know for sure that ain't so."
 
Knife Head,

S&M make a knife that they call Saddlehorn.
In the thread you commented indirectly about the name.
I asked you will you please explain the correct name and what a Saddlehorn iknife looks like.

The manufactures are using non-traditional names.
Close then down?
People don't know the correct names either.
There are new people that come aboard all the time.

So they will not know the difference between a moose and bullhead.
Will you tell them again?

All that is needed is a one liner,
This is not the traditional name for this pattern knife, the traditional name is XXX

Frustrating?
yes

But very helpful.
 
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To the learned members of this forum.

I come from a culture where the Rabbis pass the Tradition on to those that do not know.
Rabbi means teacher.
You let Jackknife write his stories because he passes on traditions and values.
We in reply, value him as a wise man and as a teacher.


Will you the learned members as teachers pass on the traditions of these types of knives?

Organise what needs to be taught and passed on, then set up stickies?

Respectfully,

Neeman
 
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