What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Johnnythefox]

oh,can we see blades out?

 

[Johnnythefox]

I cant be the only one picks up sticks from the woods so I have something to try a blade out on or just whittle for no reason?

 

[RLB0414]

I don’t smoke, but carry a Zippo lighter every day. I like the matte black Zippos. Fireplace, smoker, propane grill, burn barrel, there’s always something to light on fire.
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Off topic question. What is the secret to keeping a zippo from drying out? I keep one in my truck bag and it is dry within a couple days of adding fluid?
Thanks

 

[mbkr]

 

[screened porch]

Hope that goes OK Jer

Thanks. Me too. I'll let you know.

 

[Jack Black]

I lived up north but was born in the deep South I am southerner

I didn't realise that, I thought you had been born in Whitby!

 

[screened porch]

Off topic question. What is the secret to keeping a zippo from drying out? I keep one in my truck bag and it is dry within a couple days of adding fluid?
Thanks

You might try sealing it in a zipper bag, but that might only slow it down.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Very true there always is something to light on fire lol
I might have to pick up a matt black one you have good taste
I actually have a cherry inlay zippo on the way that should be pretty nice.
Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones Sir

Merry Christmas to you as well!
I got mine for five bucks at the flea market.
I have spare flints, and plenty of fluid, so as I see it, I’m set. I don’t dare go down that rabbit hole of even looking at other ones! If/when I lose this one, I can look for another. I can be bad about accumulating things.

I carried the TC Barlow today. Anyone else use an old Stanley 199 utility knife?

Boy, that’s a fine one. I’d call it a vintage traditional. Yes, I use a utility knife~ uglier than yours~ because there are things I hate to abuse my knives on~cardboard, drywall, tarpaper etc.

I really did carry all these yesterday. I'm wearing cargo pants again today, but I've got a CT this afternoon. I expect they'll indulge me a little, but maybe not this far. Anyway, my pants pockets will probably be in a locker.

Just to establish my cleverness, I expect them to find that I'm internally bleeding my best for Eliquis, which should be an easy fix. And maybe something else, but maybe not.

I hope it comes out like this~



To attempt a Christmas-ish color theme, I’m using a Camillus stockman I re-handled in smooth elk. It’s close enough to white to pretend. It was either that or one of the Camillus jacks in Ivoroid, which is also sort of white.And Manny says Merry Christmas.

 

[Jack Black]

Off topic question. What is the secret to keeping a zippo from drying out? I keep one in my truck bag and it is dry within a couple days of adding fluid?
Thanks

You can buy inexpensive rubber seals, which fit below the fuel chamber. They stop the fuel drying out as fast. It's a design flaw unfortunately. You can also replace the entire fuel chamber with a butane insert. One type burns with a flame just like a Zippo flame, the other has a more concentrated jet. They cost about the same as a Zippo. Another solution is to carry the fuel separately, Zippo make a small cannister which will fit on a key-chain. Yet another solution is to buy a Bic, but of course they don't have the Zippo cool factor!

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Off topic question. What is the secret to keeping a zippo from drying out? I keep one in my truck bag and it is dry within a couple days of adding fluid?
Thanks

Jack Black gave a good answer. About all I can add is that I’d use a Bic or other butane lighter for storage/emergency use, and tote the Zippo for class and style
And keep a bottle of lighter fluid around!

 

[Magizm7]

 

[screened porch]

You can buy inexpensive rubber seals, which fit below the fuel chamber. They stop the fuel drying out as fast. It's a design flaw unfortunately. You can also replace the entire fuel chamber with a butane insert. One type burns with a flame just like a Zippo flame, the other has a more concentrated jet. They cost about the same as a Zippo. Another solution is to carry the fuel separately, Zippo make a small cannister which will fit on a key-chain. Yet another solution is to buy a Bic, but of course they don't have the Zippo cool factor!

Wow.
I had to send away to Llamaland for my last tin of lighter fluid.
I miss gazing through flame. Peeling a woman's carrot just isn't the same.

 

[JohnDF]

Nice knife and picture, Gary.

Unfortunately for me it’s going to be a late night at work for me

I hope it flew by for you.

Very cool picture.

My Dad would only use a Stanley Utility Knife. For reasons unknown to me, he hated pocket knives... I think they were too low-brow for him.

A very appropriate beverage, Jack.

I can be bad about accumulating things

I think we all have the same problem here.

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Awww... So precious.

 

[JohnDF]

Happy Tuesday Everybody
Of course I have Seahawks Christmas ornaments too... GO HAWKS

 

[Jack Black]

Jack Black gave a good answer. About all I can add is that I’d use a Bic or other butane lighter for storage/emergency use, and tote the Zippo for class and style
And keep a bottle of lighter fluid around!

Thanks Jeff, I realised I missed a good photo opportunity, but I'm having a lazy day! paulhilborn gifted me my Case Zippo, so I like to carry it, but I stash Bics in my pack

I had to send away to Llamaland for my last tin of lighter fluid.

Same here Jer! Previously I bought it in the £ Shop

 

[JonMcD]

6886

 

[Jack Black]

A very appropriate beverage, Jack.

Happy Tuesday Everybody
Of course I have Seahawks Christmas ornaments too... GO HAWKS

Thanks John, great pic buddy Good luck

 

[screened porch]

The red one isn't girly, it's tactico-stealthy.

I think Zippos also lose fuel from the wick space. But there's nothing like that opening "ping" of a Zippo.

 

[Jdottinger]

 

[Un-Chained]

Nickel-Steel strawberry

A great Twosday to All