The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
Also, during my time away, I received a generous "Back to Work Care Package" from my friend @Jack Black
He is so thoughtful and generous, a true Porch Regal Member. Thank you so much, Jack.
Oh ya, check out the engraving on the letter opener.
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Your Opinel testimonial is eerily similar to what runs through my mind every time I use one of my Opinels. "If I want to cut stuff, why do I ever reach for anything other than this one??"
I took some of my Spanish knives on vacation with me this year to get some newer photos.
Here's a Taramundi I bought in Sevilla:
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Here's a Laguiole I bought in Denia, although it's almost certainly made in China:
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Been on the road since Friday, going through Montana and up to Grandad’s grave. A little shot of the Fort Peck spillway.
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I stopped in Post Falls to do a little shopping on the wayView attachment 1901425
I traveled through some gorgeous country in North Dakota trying to stick to 2 lane roadsView attachment 1901422View attachment 1901423
I tried to meet up with @paulhilborn but our schedules didn’t work out. Made it over to Minnesota to meet up with an old Marine buddy and do some fishing. He’s holding a Northern I caught on an ultralight rod jigging for blue gillsView attachment 1901424
Another day of fishing tomorrow before I head further east
In my watch pocket more days than not, my favorite EDC slippy...View attachment 1901667
I carried the #35 Camp & Tool Knife today. I didn‘t do much with it except cut open a package of weed eater line, but I already determined I like it. I can’t decide if I like it or the Cattle Knife better; it’s a good thing I have more than one pocket.
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Thanks, John.Nice Nautical theme, GT... both look great.![]()
Ebony knife earlyGood Morning Porch Friends
Starting my day with the Charlie Lamb and we will see where the day takes me...
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I always admire your classic heavy-duty coffee mug, Jeff, in addition to your knives....
A real reamer, rather than the pathetic, dull, tapered wedge many of my SAKs have.
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Cool mug and Bull Nose, ED!Just got up and have a pot brewing. We have a Keurig coffee maker but sometimes, we like it brewed the old way. I'm even going to have it in a Wagon Wheel Cafe coffee mug but will have to use a straw to keep the coffee from leaking out of my split lip and running down my chin. Usually, I use a "to go" cup and don't require a straw when doing that. I'll be totin the Red Linen Micarta Bull Nose for the day.
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Notable pair, Jer!
Reminds me of going into antique stores, and seeing things, I still use.
New & old can become blurred.
That's a stellar stockman!You gotta love something from Canal street cutlery . I enjoyed getting the chance of this one , being a retired firefighter it seemed like something I should have in my collectionView attachment 1901002
Couple of winners, Steve! Awesome jigging on the Voos!
Good to have a stake you can trust!It's never let me down.![]()
Yesterday I happened to be reading a Stephen King novel that was written almost 10 years ago, and a character used "whack" that way. I hadn't heard that for a while, and thought I should use it.This comment cracked me up — but, is much appreciated!!!![]()
Sounds like you had a good and productive time, Greg!Thanks, Gary. That dough is what I got home with after a day at a flea market with two of my brothers & a sister in law. I think I spent $60 total on 3 items, admission and lunch.
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5K qs, that fixed blade with the US on the handle is part of a US Army mess kit, consisting of the mess kit, fork, spoon and that knife. John
Thanks for the info, John and Jer!That's more than I know. I believe they date to 1941-45 or so, and I think I saw somewhere that they've been reproduced with a marking that shows they're repros, but I don't remember what the mark was. @Johnnythefox has more dating info, in another thread, I think.
Couple of Aces, gents!
Congrats on tracking down a first-rate Albers, LT!View attachment 1901253View attachment 1901252
I have to give a shout out to Mr. Eric Albers. This knife is grand. The blade is perfectly centered and tight as can be. The grind is excellent, and the tip is a work of art. The walk and talk is outstanding. The backspring is flush in all three positions. The jigging is superb. Don’t give up on trying to get one. It took me many attempts but was certainly worth it in the end. Kudos Eric, @ea42 !
Thanks, Todd; I'm getting to the point where a "do nothing" vacation is VERY enjoyable. Walk a few miles each day, read a lot, sit in the sun (or shade) and watch boats, birds, and people. I don't have many wooden boat photos so far; here's the best I can do tonight:Thanks Gary, and I hope you enjoy your vacation. Looking forward to a few pictures of those beautiful boats you always see up there.![]()
Thanks for the info; that's a unique blade shape! Thanks for the taramundi compliment; I like to think of them as Spanish friction folder Barlows.Thank you. Yes, you are correct, it is burnt boxwood! No modifications.... It's as I purchased it..... Not quite as nice as your Juan Carlos Quintana though!
Lovely pair of Lambsfoots, JJ!
Great and memorable story! I’m impressed how you remember every kernel of detail!
Thanks, Bart. That Laguiole was incredibly inexpensive and has no "pedigree" at all, but it's really a joy to carry and use....
I do too, Gary. Each one has a special story.
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Your Ettrick is a cool knife!I carried my Ettrick today. We were putting electronic ear tags in the calves.
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Dynamite duo, Jack! RR sowbelly stockman knives are some of my favorites.Carrying my Hartshead Barlow again, and a Random Tuesday RR SowbellyHave a good day everyone
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Triple Play for the win!605,607, and 606 for Tuesday ................... since I couldn't make up my mind which two.
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Loom-fixer is what I've always heard for the Case. Now it's the Whale-fixer for me. After all, I'm more about blubber than weaving.
The knives and pictures look great Gary.(Do my photos look OK lately - no worse than usual? I've always resized my photos before posting, but recently I've been using 640x640 pixels rather than th 800x800 I used to resize to, and the result is to reduce photos that come from the camera between 1 and 2 megabytes down to around 100 kilobytes (instead of the approximately 200 KB I had been using).)
More Spanish knives for me.
Cudeman I bought in Toledo, Spain:
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JJ Martinez that my daughter ordered for me online when she was living in Spain:
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Wow Ed, looks like you’re having a great time, fantastic pictures.Part of the carry for the drive to the coast today on my staycationwith some bonus pictures.
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Wonderful drive with breath taking views to and the weather was perfect about 75 degrees
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That is soooooo cute! What a great looking kid Jon. Glad he is enjoying his Boker.Thanks Todd. Benny went with the boker today
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Pictures look GREAT, GT !!!
... and you sure picked a nice spot to take them. WoW
Your previous pics always look great too. Never so big I have to scroll 4 times to get from top to bottom GRrrrr LOL
Thanks for the kind words and the confirmation that the photos still seem fine at the smaller size, guys!The knives and pictures look great Gary.
Thanks a lot, Gary!!!Lovely pair of Lambsfoots, JJ!
Thank you sir! I thought boxwood to be much to plain for a long time, but up close it can have some interesting grain.Interesting knife. I’ve always liked those particular handles they use.
I had a #13 Whittler and a MAM with me today.
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It is a bit unique and I came across another one that I probably spent too much on....Thanks for the info; that's a unique blade shape! Thanks for the taramundi compliment; I like to think of them as Spanish friction folder Barlows.
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I love the Pony Jack! I have one of the first runs.... Wonderful knife.
I trust a couple of them will find their way home with you.The cottage we rent for vacation has new matching coffee mugs that are similar to yours and quite desirable:
Thank you, Todd... It can't come fast enough.Beautiful knives John, and I’m ready for Fall too.
Thanks, Barrett... Jack is a gift.That’s great! Well done, Jack
I like it!!!Ebony knife early
Keeps day from getting squirrelly!
Gorgeous 85. Such a great knife.
No doubt Pete. I love my 88The Bayou Trapper is a home run by GEC sir![]()
Gorgeous Barlows Harry, sounds like you were in my neck of the woods. Hope you had a great visit.These today after spending some time down around St. Louis with a daughter :
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Thanks for the very kind words my friend . We may have come pretty close to your place when we were on I-55 .Gorgeous Barlows Harry, sounds like you were in my neck of the woods. Hope you had a great visit.![]()