Turning traditional

So it looks like I have a two-knife day today :) The Fox version of the Pattada came today. It seems like a fine copy of the originals. The fit and finish are quite good. This one is a friction folder, as it should be. The action is lightest in the middle, to close takes a little pressure and the opening it fully open, the action is heaviest near the end. This feels safe, it will not open in the pocket and closing accidentally is not easy. The blade is very sharp. I am happy.

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Glad you got chance to post such smashing picture HF, thank you.

It looks like theres a really nice bit(s) of horn on this.

Enjoy carrying and using this one :thumbup:
 
Got me a couple of Rough Riders. Some first impressions. The overall quality considering the price is right. I bought the Grand daddy Barlow and a camp knife. Both needed some sharpenig, they are still not shaving sharp but I am getting there. The handle of the Barlow is very slightly twisted, I can see when I look closely, but it does not affect it functionally.

The camp knife is without any visible flaws. On both knives the action is very good, smooth and snappy. The Barlow has a half stop, which I like. Despite the size the Barlow is easy to carry either in front or back pocket of my jeans. It is lighter than I expected.

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The colour of the Barlow handle looks strange on this picture. It is dark brown sawcut bone.
 
My traditionals so far. I could get rid of some, there are quite many modified Opinels. Have I gone out or controll? :D And there are a couple more on the non-trad side.

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Greetings from Istanbul. Beautiful city. I did not buy any knives but saw some in antique shops.

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And if you miss a hand you can get that too.

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Greetings from Andalucia.

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I took a look at some of the navajas in the shops. The tourist shops have the typical tourist stuff. I am getting picky so I decided not to succumb to my urge to buy one. Instead I would very much be interested in getting an artisan-made version some time in the future.
 
Wow, sweet!
I've been falling in love with Spanish knives lately, and looking at all those Navajas makes me drool!
In that picture, I see Extremeña, Martinez, JJ, Pallares... WOW~! What I wouldn't give, for an afternoon in that shop on pay-day!

(Anybody else notice that the fillet knife/puukko is backward in its sheath? ;) )
 
I took a look at those and many of them were in the 20-35 euro range. Many were of the brand "Joker".
 
HFinn said:
I took a look at those and many of them were in the 20-35 euro range. Many were of the brand "Joker".
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Yes, seems that the prices are usually very reasonable. I guess they save a little money by using relatively inexpensive steel, but it's perfectly adequate as long as you don't mind sharpening now and then. And, with all the horn and stag that adorns these knives, you'd think they would be priced higher.
In any case, I'm a fan! Thanks again for showing your pics!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
I have a link to a shop that sells artisan-made navajas. It is not a forum-endorsed one. The prices range from 50-300+ euros, so there is choise for every taste.
 
Pictures from the antique collection at the Iisakki Järvenpää shop, Kauhava, Finland.

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