What do y'all think of my meager but well loved traditional knife collection

Tyler.Bachman said:
No problem I am a electrican and I started to curry a fixed blade but I work on big public projects s so they told me I can't so I to stick to folders
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Hmm, so long as it is legal I would assume you are okay. Are you union? if so I would talk to your rep about that, or try to persuade the boss to let you use a simple fixed blade. After all, a sheepsfoot mora isn't scary at all. It can be carried in a folding rule pocket on carpenters jeans too, with only a bit of handle visible. But tread lightly, I don't know your situation in terms of knife friendliness.

Connor
 
ConBon said:
Hmm, so long as it is legal I would assume you are okay. Are you union? if so I would talk to your rep about that, or try to persuade the boss to let you use a simple fixed blade. After all, a sheepsfoot mora isn't scary at all. It can be carried in a folding rule pocket on carpenters jeans too, with only a bit of handle visible. But tread lightly, I don't know your situation in terms of knife friendliness.

Connor
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Well I'm Union and at work we got requirements for blades under 3 inches when doing schools and government building. Most guys had the sight of a pocket knife they need razor knifes more
 
The Mora is 1.5" I believe, bigger than a utility knife and sharpens faster than replacing a blade.

Connor
 
Here my las test addition to the family a gec Sunbright acrylic 71 bullnose. Got to say it a great user but needs a few improvements to make it perfect like ole yellow off the blade and the handle not so smooth. Finally no post is good without a pic so here you go folks
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Tyler, I think you have a great collection. :thumbup::thumbup:
For what it's worth, my favorites from your knives are the Northfield Barlow and the Alox SAK, and now your new Bullnose; congrats on that splendid acquisition! :cool:
(As someone who grew up on a dairy farm, I have to ask you what's the Bag Balm for? You said you're an electrician; do you milk some cows on the side, or just use it for "hand cream" or what? :confused:)

- GT
 
5K Qs said:
Tyler, I think you have a great collection. :thumbup::thumbup:
For what it's worth, my favorites from your knives are the Northfield Barlow and the Alox SAK, and now your new Bullnose; congrats on that splendid acquisition! :cool:
(As someone who grew up on a dairy farm, I have to ask you what's the Bag Balm for? You said you're an electrician; do you milk some cows on the side, or just use it for "hand cream" or what? :confused:)

- GT
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Hand cream and chapped lips stuff does wonder works on blisters also.
 
Tyler.Bachman said:
Here my las test addition to the family a gec Sunbright acrylic 71 bullnose. Got to say it a great user but needs a few improvements to make it perfect like ole yellow off the blade and the handle not so smooth. Finally no post is good without a pic so here you go folks
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Glad you're liking it. The ol'yeller was a special factory order in limited run. Are you going to let it patina?
 
AusLoX said:
Glad you're liking it. The ol'yeller was a special factory order in limited run. Are you going to let it patina?
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Probably it a backup knife goes in my folding rule pocket on my jeans. Thinking of modify it be roughing up the handle and making a leather lanyard instead of the paracord
 
Tyler I've been thinking about this thread and your collection And if you're like most of us as you begin to explore the many pattern choices out there you're going to love some and others not so much. I also have thought about you trying to buy a new truck, save money going through an apprenticeship and generally trying to get a good start on life while trying to find what you really like in this wonderful hobby of ours. I must say it sounds like you are making good choices. And though I agree with Jeff in that quality should be over quantity for your particular situation you might strongly consider purchasing Rough Rider or similar brands to find out what you really like and then buy those in better quality brands. Then as time goes on I believe you will find that you not only have a great collection but also really have a good handle on what you truly like. Just for a bit of a reality check in the first photo is what $85 worth of Rough Rider knives look like and in the second photo what $85 worth of GEC knives look like. You are just able to experience so many more patterns for the money. Just the ramblings of an old man. Good luck my friend.


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Nice selection. If you're looking for new classics to round it out, an Uncle Henry muskrat or small stockman would do nicely. The fish and bird muskrat, with a gut hook, or a hook pick trapper (sturdier version), are also useful and attractive.
Good call to ConBon - a TL-29 is definitely appropriate. That, or a Case XX camping knife, or a decent mariner's knife.
A mercator, puukko (marttiini lynx), peasant knife (svord), one armed razor (parker pillbuster), or clasp (parker little bandit, etc.) All these are good quality, beautiful, and not overly pricey. Cheers, and happy hunting.
 
great start! check out the Queen #49 stockman-4.25 (4 1/4) long, D2 steel, and the one i recently got is a farriers, so it has a punch as well (hoof pick too, so only one long clip-but regular #49s have three big beautiful blades) and lots of handle/covers choices. check out ksf they have a good selection. also go to the gec dealers page and look at some of the stuff those guy's carry. keep on truckin' sparky;)
thanks, Neal
 
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