Traditionals in the Wild (Pic Heavy)

[Old Engineer]

Thanks guys. I've had both for quiet a while but rarely carry them together. Today was the first time I realized how well they match.

I just have to tell you that I enjoy your postings of your walks an awful lot Daniel . Thank you for them .

Harry

 

[Tilley Knife]

I just have to tell you that I enjoy your postings of your walks an awful lot Daniel . Thank you for them .

Harry

Thanks for following along, Harry! :thumbup: I take a lot of pics on my overnighters, day hikes, etc but being this is a traditional knife forum, I try to limit my posts to primarily knife content.

 

[TPVT]

really digging this thread. :thumbup:

some pre-season scouting...

long trail footbridge over the winooski river.

just some camping pics...

hunting...

 

[Tilley Knife]

Nice TPVT! Good looking lineup of blades you have there and that scenery is beautiful! :thumbup:

 

[jmh33]

Nice TPVT! Good looking lineup of blades you have there and that scenery is beautiful! :thumbup:

I concur!!! NICE!!! John

 

[TheFactor]

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[StoneBeard]

i really enjoy this thread, especially when life gets busy. Thanks everyone for sharing :thumbup:

 

[Tilley Knife]

Yesterday, my son and I decided to head out and try to get a bunny or two. He also wanted to try and build a "one stick" fire. He has seen me make these hundreds of times and he has helped with every phase of the process, but this was the first time that he had attempted everything on his own. So, all bundled up, off we went.

We found lots of tracks but no bunnies. I brought along my grandfather's Mossberg 46MB, circa 1950. I fondly remember trying to lug this 7 lb beast around as a kid. It's a little easier now.

With no bunny action, my son decided that it was time to build a fire and fix some hot cocoa. He settled on a large limb from a blow down that we have been taking advantage of recently. It's high/dry and pine so it burns easily and quickly. Perfect for a small cooking/warming fire on a quick outing. Pine is also nice and soft so it's a little easier to process for younger folks.

Using a machete mod and a baton to split the kindling. To be honest, this part terrified me but he did a great job, safely.

Using his Opinel No8 to make some fuzz sticks

With all the prep completed, it's time to light her up.

Success!

Plenty of time to draw while we wait on hot coals for boiling.

Reaping the reward

Since I was carrying my grandpa's rifle, I decided to bring his Old Hickory as well. He likely bought this around the same time as the rifle and it did kitchen duty for years up until his passing. The patina on the blade is all original. I modified it into a kephart(ish) style several years ago.

My small Camillus half congress on some fuzzys

Our respective tools for the day

Thanks for joining us!

 

[greentrout]

Tilley,

Everything about that last post is pure awesomeness. A lot more success than just the fire your son started!

 

[Gevonovich]

Tilley,

Everything about that last post is pure awesomeness. A lot more success than just the fire your son started!

Amen. The photograph of your son sitting with his hot cocoa is priceless. That one should be framed :thumbup:

 

[Tilley Knife]

Thanks guys!

 

[toppygray82]

really digging this thread. [emoji106]

some pre-season scouting...

long trail footbridge over the winooski river.

just some camping pics...

hunting...

Amazing pictures.

Quick question.

The tidioute in green jigged bone with the shield

Where did you get it?
Never saw a gec tidioute knife with that shield.

I really like that knife.



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[RobbW]

Tilly, everything about your write-up and pics is pure awesomeness. Wonderful to see the generations solidly linked like that. Your son obviously looks up to you and you are clearly very involved in his life.

Also, how fortunate to have priceless mementos like that from your grandfather. :thumbup:

 

[TPVT]

tilly, that's good stuff. he must have been so proud (and you). also, i really like the scales on that Old Hickory. really cool post. :thumbup:

(as an fyi, i did get toppy the info he requested)

 

[Tilley Knife]

Thanks bro! Proud papa, indeed. :thumbup:

 

[paulhilborn]

Daniel, I have to add to the chorus my friend. Simply one of the best posts I've ever read on Bladeforums and I've read an awful lot:thumbup:

Everything about is was wonderful:thumbup:

 

[TheFactor]

Great post Tilley and a proud papa you should be . What a great job your boy did starting a fire and prepping. Thank you for sharing your outting. [emoji106]


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[toppygray82]

tilly, that's good stuff. he must have been so proud (and you). also, i really like the scales on that Old Hickory. really cool post. [emoji106]

(as an fyi, i did get toppy the info he requested)

Thanks.

Much appreciated.




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[SadSappySucker]

The (wonderful)pictures in this thread have had me itching to get back out for a while now. And between a lack of work and some warmer temps I've finally got a chance. I'm about to head out for an overnighter.
I'll be back tomorrow with plenty of pictures.

 

[Tilley Knife]

Thanks so much, everyone!

The (wonderful)pictures in this thread have had me itching to get back out for a while now. And between a lack of work and some warmer temps I've finally got a chance. I'm about to head out for an overnighter.
I'll be back tomorrow with plenty of pictures.

I'm glad that you're getting out Erik and I'm looking forward to your report. Have fun my friend!