What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Jon0385]

My daughter wanted a “picnic” outside today. I couldn’t help but break out the camp muk for the task

 

[Modoc ED]

Got an estimate for cutting my tree down - $1800.00 . Two hundred cheaper than I thought it might be so, I told them to go ahead. Hopefully, sometime over the next month. Dang, that leaves two hundred extra dollars in my pocket. Heh heh Thought I'd give this Stockman a go today.

 

[Peregrin]

Have a great weekend, folks!
When I got this Eureka Jack I went looking for a new pocket slip. I really like Tuscan leather, and I found this one made in Ukraine, by a fellow named Yura. I ordered it on February 5th and it arrived a few weeks later. He made me a nice slip,and it fits the knife perfectly. I hope he's well.
I really like this knife, and the slip is more than a slip to me.

 

[Gevonovich]

Whoa!!! Now that's something different! Very cool. How are the raised circular patterns achieved?

It is Balbach damascus steel

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Thank you !!

 

[mbkr]

 

[JohnDF]

Great choice for a work knife, Bart.

Fantastic pair, Taylor.
Both are excellent by themselves but better together.

Safe travels and enjoy your visit.

Great picture... just adorable.

 

[bigfish64]

Case #47 Stockman

Beauty John.

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My daughter wanted a “picnic” outside today. I couldn’t help but break out the camp muk for the task

What a great dad!

Safe travels and enjoy your visit.

Thanks buddy!

 

[BrotherJim]

[ JohnDF ] Totin' this Le Saint-Bernard (lock-back) from Fontenille Pataud

Overview: Named after the Great St Bernard Hospice, a traveler’s hospice on the often treacherous St. Bernard Pass in the Alps located between Switzerland and Italy. The pass, the lodge, and the dogs are named for Bernard of Menthon, the monk who established the station 1000 years ago. It was originally bred as a working dog, then later to rescue people who were lost in the snow. They carried a mythical small barrel of brandy around their neck to revive frozen mountaineers. Napoleon's soldiers' chronicles tell of how many lives were saved by the Saint-Bernard. Their heroic behavior gave birth to the motto "Nobility, dedication, sacrifice", this motto inspires the St. Bernard knife. The enduring strength, humble beginnings, and unfailing craftsmanship are a tribute to the name.

Technical aspects: Smooth, easy opening & closing is provided by a Teflon assisted lock back system. This knife also features a solid hardened blade stop to help prevent the blade's edge from making contact with the inner area of the spring
(no nail nick required). 100% Made in France.

Handle Material: Stabilized burled beech "End-Grain" or "Bois Debout" harvested in France. End grain is the grain of wood seen when it is cut across the growth rings. Rather than cutting a plank of wood the length of the trunk, end grain wood is actually cut at a 90-degree angle to the grain. This type of cut exposes the character of the wood rings and graining.

Blade: 12C27 Swedish stainless steel, 3mm thick, 56-57 Hrc.
Plates: 1.5 mm stainless.
Decorated Spring: 3 mm stainless - Hand file work
Lock-back system: 3 mm thick Z20c13 stainless steel
Blade Size: 9 cm (3.500")
Handle Size: 11 cm (4.33") including back lock release
Open Size: 20 cm (8.7/8 ")
Weight: ~ 91 grams (3.2 oz.)

 

[JohnDF]

Beauty John.

Thank you, Todd.

Thanks for all that information.
It's a gorgeous knife and looks like it could do some serious work.

 

[BrotherJim]

Thanks for all that information.
It's a gorgeous knife and looks like it could do some serious work.

Thanks John !!! ... It's a very smooth well made robust lock-back
Fontenille Pataud produces the Le Saint-Bernard in a number of high quality cover options

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

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[Viper84]

I woke up hating everything today, expect cocobolo.

 

[JW225]

It is Balbach damascus steel

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Thank you !!

Thank you for that info. I realize now that I didn't phrase my question particularly well. Your blade appears to have a "traditional" Damascus look in the lower third and upper third -- in the middle, there are circular patterns that have an almost photographic, three-dimensional quality. If that effect is all part of the Damascus, that is truly mind-boggling. Wow!!!

 

[Peregrin]

https://flic.kr/p/2ndqBH9

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That's a purdy knife, Gary!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks it’s interestingly made with copper pins
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[sf fanatic]

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[Peregrin]

Thanks it’s interestingly made with copper pins
G2

The pins look great, and although I'm not a big fan of Spay blades that one looks good to me.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Pàdruig

 

[JohnDF]

I woke up hating everything today,

I hope the day improves.