Use of "Large Toothpick" types??

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sir woodley

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Hello all. I've been drooling over some large toothpick types. Alot longer and slimmer than I am acustomed to. (In a folder.) Thinking about maybe a Queen in Birds Eye Maple D2 for kitchen use. (no problem with D2 here.) I'm sure I'd take it into the field once in a while also. Just curiouse what you use yours for. EDC, fishing, kitchen, boxes, ......? Strong model? Any and all input is greatly appritiated. M
 
Oh, an added "?" Being this long, do they come with a sheath? Or are there any good after market sheaths available? Thanks. May be some stupid questions, I'm just new to this type of slippie. M
 
I carry mine from time to time for general duty. For me that means anything from opening my mail to ripping out drywall. There are times when that long, slim blade comes in really handy. My Queen Toothpick is Amber Bonestag. It is well-fitted and nicely finished, and it has stood up well to my somewhat less than gentle use.
 
AG Russell has a very good narrative history of the toothpick. He said that the toothpick was the classic fishing and hunting knife around the 1930-40's. It was also a popular knife carried by southern men, sometimes used for brawls.
 
At least to my recollection, a version of the pattern was in common use as a fishing knife in the 50's.
 
A folding "bird and trout." I've never liked them much, and I can't really put my finger on why.
 
The toothpick pattern was THE fishing knife of my childhood. They always had a yellow handle, and sometimes had a scaling blade with a little fork in the tip for hook removal.

On a few other occasions I saw this pattern used as a folding hunting knife, and general outdoor use.

As as the kid said, sometimes were used for bar fights or ruffian use. I knew a girl once who carried a Hammer Brand switchblade that was a toothpick pattern. She used it for a knife sometimes, but carried it as a weapon.
 
I use a William and Henry large slip case for a 5" Case and Schatt and Morgan toothpick. Works great. I use mine all the time, it does kind of shock some people given the 4" slim blade, but you can use a long blade for short blade jobs, but not the other way around. It's a great picknicking knife, fish cleaner, chicken filleter, etc. Since its slim, it can be readily carried in the pocket. In current production I like the Case the best since Queen comes dull and D2 is a bitch to sharpen and pits with things like pickles. The Case stainless has been great for me and was hair shaving sharp out of the box. There is a Schatt and Morgan 4" inch in ATS34 that is real sweet, but again you'll probably need to profile the blade.
 
kamagong said:
I have a laguiole. It is the best slippy I have for food prep.
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+1! I absolutely love their 12C27 steel, too. One of the best slicers I've got.

After years of carrying shorter blades "for the office" I'm getting a kick out of longer yet still light blades, like the Laguiole, the Slimline Trapper, and the toothpick. In my case, at least, there are a lot fewer "sheeple" (at least of the knife fearing variety) than others worry about. Most of the folks around here come from good, hearty farming families.

-- Sam
 
Sandvick 12c27 is good stuff. It takes a wonderful polished edge, and sharpens easily for stainless. It reminds me of a good carbon steel.
 
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