What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Johnnythefox]

Just arrived, I used my new to me very old Barlow to open the parcel,that tip is perfect for the job.


I was trying to trade a knife on facebook for one of these

Someone said he would buy my knife at the same price one was being sold at so I could buy this Barlow.

It was an extremely generous gesture, I have sent him an extra knife as a thank you.



I can see why people become collectors its a stunner,the action is so smooth,I cant pinch it but dont need to it opens very easy.

Here are 4 Barlow sizes for comparison,on paper its hard to see the difference you need them in hand.

The 86 is most definitely the choice for hard use,I wanted this for pocket carry that was more obvious legal (to anyone looking on) in England while still having a good size of blade.

I am very pleased with it.

 

[Will Power]

Johnnythefox And a very good spectrum of blades on those Barlow knives too The 77/78 is an outstanding pattern.

 

[Will Power]

I enjoy a decent Penknife and some decent Acrylic where no Tortoise/Turtle was indecently harmed in the process ...

 

[FranklinG]

Purchased 2 of the 2018 BF knives, I gave my brother the one with the better stag, still very happy with this one

That's a beautiful specimen!

 

[black mamba]

For the nearly three weeks we've been on the road after evacuating Ian, I've carried my old Fight'n Rooster stag stockman and an SAK.

 

[Jack Black]

Go big or go home! Sweet knives Jack.

I’ll be carrying these two today.

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Thanks Pete, back at ya buddy

I don't know which is worse, Jack, using the wrong name intentionally (as I sometimes do), or doing it unintentionally (as so many of us do at least occasionally).

LOL! I'm getting terrible Gary, my mate came over from Poland about 6 months back, and I spent 10 minutes calling his son Jack, who is named for me, 'Thomas'!

That's a distinctive 3-blade Klein! Nice lanyard, too!! On vacation this summer, I found an old book about knots, and this was one of the many illustrations:
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That's a very cool lanyard! Looks pretty hard to tie!

 

[Jack Black]

I have a lambsfoot on order from him. I hope it arrives soon.

Great minds think alike. If the postal gods are kind to me my new MM lambsfoot should arrive tomorrow. Pics will soon be taken and posted!

Good luck gents

 

[Jdottinger]

This one always seems to kick others out of my pocket. I try to switch up my carry but always come back to the trusty Canoe.

 

[Peregrin]

for Wooden Wednesday …
(how could I not? it’s got a tree on it!)
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I love that pattern. I've been eyeing that particular model and my ability to resist is waning! Tell me you hate it, please!

 

[Peregrin]

Two for hump day.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

My first full size Victorinox in years. Thin edge, good pull and action, and in think the gold/brass on red looks great. Feels like logos are printed so will probably wear off eventually, but will only be an occasional carry so not too quick. I like the slight texturing on the plastic too. Haven't tried a chisel ground knife, put a micro bevel on the back side and stropped and it feels very sharp

That’s one of my favorite gardening knives.
Point of trivia which may be totally uninteresting…

The chisel grind is for pruning tender plants. The flat side goes against the stem, and the beveled side faces out. The flat side tends to not crush the tiny capillaries as a beveled blade can. And that allows them to heal better. It’s all I use early in the season when removing suckers from tomato plants.

Although the colour of the beard has washed out in the real 1

Beards can go gray, but hopefully you still have those impressive choppers!

Modified the Buck 55 slightly
Lightly ground a blade choil, using a Dremel cut off wheel
Didn't like the uneven color of the handle
Used a small butane torch to evenly darken and add texture to the handle
No regrets ... made it mine

Once it’s been done, no regrets is the place to be.

Have a great one!

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Your Sheffield Jack is bunnyish…

 

[Modoc ED]

Not going any further than my desk today - not even out in the yard or on the porch so, this Buck 055 should suffice. Sausage and eggs for breakfast. It was good to hear from Jeff black mamba . Hope all is well with him.

 

[CelloDan]

Beautiful knife Dan, I can almost smell the bread.

Thanks Todd

Superb this bread. It must have been good.
Nice picture

Merci !

I really like that species. Of all the ones around my place, they are the most friendly/least skittish. I had one working over a sunflower flower head yesterday, while I was only six or seven feet away.

Gracias amigo
They are the always the highlight of our walks when we go to the bird sanctuary.

Toting my Grohmann slimline today that I got at their factory in Pictou, Nova Scotia. It is a "seconds" I got for 1/2 the price.

Here it is posing with a vase decorated with chickadees that RayseM gifted my wife when he came over for our trip on the Rideau.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Modoc ED ~ glad to hear your report from yesterday! Enjoy your day, buddy.

For the nearly three weeks we've been on the road after evacuating Ian, I've carried my old Fight'n Rooster stag stockman and an SAK.

Nice to see you post! Best wishes as you rebuild.

 

[Jack Black]

For the nearly three weeks we've been on the road after evacuating Ian, I've carried my old Fight'n Rooster stag stockman and an SAK.

Hope you're doing OK Jeff, and that you can re-build your life

Two for hump day.

Smashing pair Gary, and a great pic too

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[bigfish64]

I love seeing the wharncliffe trapper out and about, Todd

Thanks Bart, I really enjoy it.

Eureka jack and a nice sunrise this morning.

Gorgeous, my favorite time of the day as well.

Hope your day goes smoother today Todd

Thanks Jack, I’m sure it will. Students can be monsters one day and sweethearts the next.

Hope everyone has a good day Going BIG today

Packing the steel today Jack, nice choices.

Great pic Todd

Thanks Pete.

I’ll be carrying these two today.

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Nice carry!

Nice picture

Thanks Yann.

Wow, gorgeous knive and fantastic photo Jim.

for Wooden Wednesday …
(how could I not? it’s got a tree on it!)
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…and it’s drop dead gorgeous!

For the nearly three weeks we've been on the road after evacuating Ian, I've carried my old Fight'n Rooster stag stockman and an SAK.

Great to hear from you Jeff!

 

[TXGatorbait]

Two winners Greg.

Thanks, Todd. I’m digging the conductor. My grandfather always had a Case half whittler in his pocket

Good evening everyone, crazy day here, hope you all had a good one. View attachment 1962095

One if my all times favorites. Great backdrop brother. We had a first true front push thru Monday eve

+1 withe the Ace.

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Love it!

Great pic Todd

My favorite time of day. Been some beauties down here lately as well.

Go big or go home! Sweet knives Jack.

I’ll be carrying these two today.

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Great pairing bro

Have a great one!

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Beautiful barlow, my friend. Great stag

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Jack, I’m sure it will. Students can be monsters one day and sweethearts the next.

The youngest students I ever taught were apprentices Todd, but I was an under-14's youth worker, as well as a father of 3 girls, so I know what you mean!

Packing the steel today Jack, nice choices.

Thanks buddy

 

[black mamba]

Thanks for all the well wishes. We're fine, just worn out. We'll make it.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Klein and Wenger Handyman. I bought this Klein work knife several years ago just for fixing up fun. It was a hawkbill that had been used extremely hard, probably served an electrician or plumber, and cut a lot of drywall. Badly sharpened and ground on, enough that it was no longer much of a hawkbill. I re-ground it into a straight blade, aiming for something close to a sheepfoot.
Great hard use knife, just try to remember not to close the blade on the big floppy shackle.
And yes, the CBK is still on me