What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[bigfish64]

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Nice photo John.

 

[5K Qs]

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Hope everyone has a good day Going BIG today

Mind-blowing (but hopefully NOT back-breaking) pair, Jack!
Gonna have to start calling you Mr. Big Stuff!

Going with another big one today for Wood Wednesday.

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Totally GR8 #88!!

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.

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

Thanks for sharing the good news, Jeff!
If I had to be on a long "road trip" with limited cutlery, a SAK and a stockman would probably be my top 2 choices (and I'd sure try to fit in a canoe if I could ).

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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.

Looks like the guys are paddlin' across the same remote foggy lake. I hope they don't ram each other.
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Nice canoe you have there.

Speaking of canoes, those amber jigged bone CV Cases are beauties!
The first canoe I ever had, a Rough Rider, was supposed to have a 1-week tryout in my pocket, but I couldn't get myself to switch it out for a different knife to have some pocket time for an entire month!

Stunner!! (And I'm not even a fan of clip point blades.)

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Another vibrant, vintage JJ Martinez!

I like the colors, I've never even heard of a humpback stockman. I'm going to be looking those up now, thanks for sharing!

You're welcome. I really like having a stockman with a spearpoint main blade.

This bit of gossamer for sure.

That appears to be a pleasant and practical Portuguese pocketknife!!

Great-looking pair Gary, I'm enjoying seeing your Case knives
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Just my Big Rosewood Lamb today

Thanks, Jack. I'm enjoying the "themed" carries I've been doing each week for a couple of months now, where I carry my favorites from a particular category that will be included in my new rotation schedule. It feels a little different than what I typically do, with essentially a random knife from each of a dozen categories each week.
Mares eat oats
And does eat oats
And little lambs eat ivy.
A big lamb obviously eats cake!

A couple of beauties !

Cattle Junior and a Large LF


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Thanks, Steve, and right back at ya!

CV Sod Buster Jr Chestnut Bone

Memorable knife, Jim!
I've carried mine like that one every day since it arrived in January 2015 (but I carry quite a few knives each day, most of which change weekly).

Interesting "bone twins", José!

Proper Old Man stuff! I even addressed Jack in the most familiar Polish form of Thomas, Tomesku!

Perhaps you need to join a knot club!

Memories
May be beautiful and yet
What's too painful to remember
We simply to choose to forget
There are probably many clubs I should join, Jack.
Partial list: knot club, whittling/carving club, chess club, bridge club, Bible club, health club, lawn restoration club, math club, sharpening club, book club, sleep disorder club, local history club, baseball club, ...

Beautiful family photo!

On our way to the Chicago area for my niece’s wedding this weekend. Hope you all had a good day. View attachment 1964929

Thanks, Todd.
Speaking of family, I hope your wedding trip is/was safe and festive!

Nice collection of Cases and those Spanish knives are sweet !

Thanks for the encouraging words, Steve!

- GT

 

[5K Qs]

Aside from some basic knots I learned in the boy scouts, most of what I know about knots and ropework I learned from books. Especially from this one:

The Animated Knots website I mentioned always includes references to "knot numbers" from ABOK for each knot included on the website. Looks like Ashley's book is available online now, but the versions I've looked at are almost impossible to search for a particular knot, having neither table of contents nor index.

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I can't find the book of knots, but this might be good.

I wasn't even aware there was a genre of literature called "celtic knot novel"!

Impressive mess of Amber Bones!
I vote you tie some lanyards/fobs for your Salamandras. If you go to any decent hardware or outdoor supply store, and buy a little paracord in whatever color you like (make sure it’s thin enough to fit), and search online for “paracord knots”, you’ll find tutorials that will walk you through. I like a series of Snake Knots for knife lanyards. Once you get the hang of it, you can tie a bunch during one episode of The Flintstones.
Be sure to melt the ends of the paracord when you cut it with a lighter.

Then post pics!

Thanks for the suggestion, Jeff. I haven't ever messed around with paracord. The lanyards or fobs I've used for knives have so far been quite simple and made using boot laces (leather or "cloth").

Just the Boker Brook yesterday…and Pedro.

I never use fixed blade knives (except in the kitchen), but yours looks cool, Bart!
Vote for Pedro!

You nailed it Gary !!! ... Thanks
The Selma Cloverleafs (est. 1928) were a Class B Southeastern league baseball team with a Washington Senators (AL) affiliation. "Cloverleaf Dairy" was a local business and the biggest sponsor.
In 1941, my father was an eleven year old kid who loved baseball. He got many of the 1941 Cloverleaf players to sign that official league ball.
Selma had a minor league team up into the late 50's (maybe early 60's) and I remember going to one game with my dad at Bloch Park ... and finding out how delicious warm roasted peanuts from a little brown bag truly are.

Cool story about your dad, the '41 Cloverleafs, and you tasting peanuts at a ball game!

Breathtaking knife!

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My wife told me to take a hike that day, but I declined.
Based on your photos, maybe I made a bad decision - looks like a great hike with your Madison!

Bocote afternoon...

Boffo bocote on that pair of knives!

Seldom carried but always admired. It came sharp out of the box.
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Nice Sowbelly!
I have several RR sowbelly stockman models; I like 'em!

If you have trouble sleeping GT, just know there might be another old guy in Kentucky having nightmares as well !

My late mother used to say, on occasion, "Be careful what you ask for."

Welcome to the club, Rob!

Queen City Jack and a Lambsfoot

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Seems like a rare pair for Black Friday!

Holy Toledo! Those are a coupe of awesome Spanish Slicers!
Hilarious Gary, I remember that Don Cornelius weekly extravaganza! Thank you very much!!!

Thanks, JJ.

The difference is subtle, but noticeable in hand. I need to get a side-by-side photo with the modified Bull Nose and a standard one. Until then, here are two separate photos that show the difference fairly well.

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I know some folks don’t like Micarta because it isn’t the most traditional handle material, but I’m a big fan.
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Thanks for the illustrative pics, Barrett!

Great photo of the mini copperhead, Gary. Looks like it came from a catalog. I love the red shield, too.

Thanks, Bart. That photo is at least 5 years old; you'd think I'd be due for another photo to be proud of any time now.

- GT

 

[BrotherJim]

Memorable knife, Jim!
I've carried mine like that one every day since it arrived in January 2015 (but I carry quite a few knives each day, most of which change weekly).

- GT

Thanks Gary !!! ... I too have a soft spot in my heart for the Sod Buster knives.
SB Jr was the first knife I carried daily many years ago as a young adult and on the job. Was my only pocket knife for about 5yrs and never let me down

 

[Peregrin]

Have a peaceful Sunday folks!
Two in Mammoth Ivory for a quiet day at home, I hope.

 

[sf fanatic]

Tho were the days!
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[JB in LV]

Case Peanut, M&G Yankee Whittler (GEC 78).

 

[JohnDF]

Nice photo John.

Thank you, Todd.

 

[Burnt Stag]

This one has been my companion for the last 2 days.

 

[Rufus1949]

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The ale or the knife?
Very nice carry.

 

[Hammer67]

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Beautiful. The #85 Bullet Jacks hold a special place in my heart, for some reason.

 

[Jack Black]

LF and a Stockman

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Stellar pair Steve

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Nice companions there Rufus

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Looking good pal

Mind-blowing (but hopefully NOT back-breaking) pair, Jack!
Gonna have to start calling you Mr. Big Stuff!

LOL! I survived OK, thanks, buddy

Thanks, Jack. I'm enjoying the "themed" carries I've been doing each week for a couple of months now, where I carry my favorites from a particular category that will be included in my new rotation schedule. It feels a little different than what I typically do, with essentially a random knife from each of a dozen categories each week.
Mares eat oats
And does eat oats
And little lambs eat ivy.
A big lamb obviously eats cake!

LOL! A change is as good as a rest my friend

Memories
May be beautiful and yet
What's too painful to remember
We simply to choose to forget
There are probably many clubs I should join, Jack.
Partial list: knot club, whittling/carving club, chess club, bridge club, Bible club, health club, lawn restoration club, math club, sharpening club, book club, sleep disorder club, local history club, baseball club, ...

Me too buddy!

Have a peaceful Sunday folks!
Two in Mammoth Ivory for a quiet day at home, I hope.

Superb Gary

 

[Rufus1949]

Nice companions there Rufus

Thank you Jack and I do hope you have fully recovered from your bout with Covis.
Bob

 

[JonMcD]

Sunday pair.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

I hope so Jeff.

Been thinkin' lately what his first pocket knife needs to be. Plenty of time for me to decide, I reckon.

Last Christmas, my son told me he had secured his wife’s approval to ask me to pick out my Grandson’s first knife. At the time, he was three months shy of turning six. I chose a Victorinox Camper.

F&F #21 BullBuster in burgundy linen micarta ….I think. This is my only micarta knife and I feel like it has darkened with use and time - does that happen or am I having a senior moment ?

“Or” implies that the two are mutually exclusive.
But both can be true.

Beautiful tree, Jeff. Here’s our very disappointing maple. In the summer it has these big, dark green leaves with a hint of deep red in them. The first year we lived here, I thought, “That thing is going to be amazing in the fall!” Yeah, not so much. The leaves turn a slightly paler shade of green and shrivel up a bit, like they are now, then eventually just fall off like that.

If that’s the same as one my Dad has, yes. Very lackluster autumn performance by maple standards. It looks like a cultivar called Crimson King.

Each variety has it’s own distinctive fall coloring.

 

[calemerson]

Bark River in Magnacut. Good day for a walk outside

 

[JohnDF]

Looking good pal

Thank you, Jack.

 

[BrotherJim]

... and a sun day Ebony Lamb Foot ...

 

[Will Power]

Gorgeous, Will!
That is what Bocote should look like!
And perfect for that pattern.

Very much appreciated, thank you. It does suit the frame

Regards, Will

 

[mitch13]

I've been hobbling on a stick lately. Fortunately I've been collecting them, so I can change around and distribute the resulting wrist pain.
Italian, for Sunday best:

Great looking combo.
Crook canes are very handy.
Mine seems to be a self for filling prophecy. I have been collecting for years & injured my bad leg a few years ago, just stlyish now.
If you are having wrist problems have a look at hugo swan neck cane designed to reduce wrist strain. Or maybe t handled anti shock walking stick, a Leki wanderfreund or komperdell walker both great brands.

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Nice picture
But something wrong with your tree, wrong time of year for the leaves to be that colour