What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Ratatoskr]

A Jef Pearce Nessie - I just bought this guy off the exchange. It's my first non-factory made slipjoint. I've got a bubble in the back of my brain that as soon as I'm done with my other ninety five hobbies I'd like to make some slip joints, so seeing a handmade one is nice.

It was curious that there were obvious hotspots on the handle. The bottom of the blade channel was pointy as heck, but a few minutes with a grinder and some sand paper cleared that up. Ditto with the bottom edges of the scales. It has a few very minor cosmetic issues, which serve to highlight how tough it must be to keep steady hands during the grinding process. It has a half-stop, which I've never had before, a hand-ground bevel, which I like, and is very hefty at over 4oz (brass liners). The blade shape is very attractive, to me, and the point is in line with the center of handle, which I like as well. The guy I bought it from put an actually good edge on it when he sharpened it, which I really appreciate.

It is a very similar shape to two other knives I have and love, so it'll be a comfortable fit, and I look forward to giving it a workout.

 

[Rufus1949]

A Jef Pearce Nessie - I just bought this guy off the exchange. It's my first non-factory made slipjoint. I've got a bubble in the back of my brain that as soon as I'm done with my other ninety five hobbies I'd like to make some slip joints, so seeing a handmade one is nice.

It was curious that there were obvious hotspots on the handle. The bottom of the blade channel was pointy as heck, but a few minutes with a grinder and some sand paper cleared that up. Ditto with the bottom edges of the scales. It has a half-stop, which I've never had before, a hand-ground bevel, which I like, and is very hefty at over 4oz (brass liners). The guy I bought it from put an actually good edge on it when he sharpened it, which I really appreciate.

It is a very similar shape to two other knives I have and love, so it'll be a comfortable fit, and I look forward to giving it a workout.

Beautiful build..enjoy it.

 

[r8shell]

I've got this one in my pocket:

If I may add, I have found bronze wool is a good alternative. No small particles to rust and less " prickly".
Hope I was not too intrusive.
Have a good weekend.

I've never heard of bronze wool before; I'll be looking next trip to the hardware store. Thanks!

Some old knives out on the table, ready for fettling this weekend. (don't worry. I won't get the Flitz confused with the Stuf)

 

[SteveC]

Stunning pair Steve



Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend Rotten weather caused me to cancel my hike unfortunately

Thanks Jack !

Sorry to hear that the weather has put a damper on your day but at least you have some nice cutlery to keep you company !

 

[Travman]

 

[Truggers]

I've got this one in my pocket:

I've never heard of bronze wool before; I'll be looking next trip to the hardware store. Thanks!

Some old knives out on the table, ready for fettling this weekend. (don't worry. I won't get the Flitz confused with the Stuf)

Ditto on the bronze wool ….I did learn about gloves and wire wool the painful way

 

[Primble]

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend Rotten weather caused me to cancel my hike unfortunately

Sorry about the weather Mr. Jack. While your pockets might be a bit saggy today, they sure hold some fine folders !

I found a gem in a local antique shop today - I could see a hint of the stamp (lots of surreptitious rubbing on a white tshirt ) but it was reluctant to open and when it did it had no snap at all.
Some happy time spent in the garage revealed a really nice IXL George Wostenholm - it still has a bit of a nick on the edge but I don’t want to remove too much metal. It now walks, talks, shines, snaps, growls and bites
My guess is ebony scales - a very hard wood anyway.

From trash to treasure. Looks like you stopped about the right place. You'll get your courage up later and stone that nick out, I bet.

The really good part about that knife is that someone didn't use a file to try and sharpen it, nor a Dremel tool, which is often seen in old Pruners for sale.

 

[JohnDF]

Nice to see the TC out and about, John. It looks great

Thank you, Bart... It gets carried much more often than it gets its picture taken.

Nice choice... The secondary blade makes that knife so good.

Sorry your hike got cancelled for today. Hope you find something fun to do.

That's a mighty fine group of pocket cutlery.

 

[Jon0385]

 

[JohnDF]

Those donuts are so cool, especially the spider donut... Now I want Halloween donuts.

 

[Jack Black]

I've got this one in my pocket:

Such a great wee knife

I've never heard of bronze wool before; I'll be looking next trip to the hardware store. Thanks!

Some old knives out on the table, ready for fettling this weekend. (don't worry. I won't get the Flitz confused with the Stuf)

Me neither I thought you were intending to clean those knives with Oreos for a minute! I really need to do some fettling

Thanks Jack !

Sorry to hear that the weather has put a damper on your day but at least you have some nice cutlery to keep you company !

Thanks Steve, not to worry, I had quite a busy week

Sorry about the weather Mr. Jack. While your pockets might be a bit saggy today, they sure hold some fine folders !

Thank you my friend!

From trash to treasure. Looks like you stopped about the right place. You'll get your courage up later and stone that nick out, I bet.

The really good part about that knife is that someone didn't use a file to try and sharpen it, nor a Dremel tool, which is often seen in old Pruners for sale.

They should be flogged!

Sorry your hike got cancelled for today. Hope you find something fun to do.

Thanks pal, it's fun hanging out with you guys

 

[Ellis Wyatt]

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[5K Qs]

Here are a couple more knives from my "Top Ten Stag/Horn Knives" I've been carrying this week. Since it's Stag Saturday, I'll post a couple of stag examples, and save my final stag and horn models for tomorrow.
German-made stag canoe:



Spanish-made stag knife:


- GT

 

[bigfish64]

GEC eureka today. I’m not sure what’s burning but it got really smokey this afternoon.

Great patina on that one Bart.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend Rotten weather caused me to cancel my hike unfortunately

Bummer about the hike Jack. We have beautiful weather here today, rain tomorrow. Sweet selections.

Here is my weekend pile. I’m feeling the NW while my team plays today. Hope you all have a pleasant weekend. View attachment 1972542

Beauties Pete, the burlap on that NW is fantastic.

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Love that spider donut. Our family had a donut shop when I was in high school, couldn’t eat them for years. I got over it!

 

[bigfish64]

Here are a couple more knives from my "Top Ten Stag/Horn Knives" I've been carrying this week. Since it's Stag Saturday, I'll post a couple of stag examples, and save my final stag and horn models for tomorrow.
German-made stag canoe:
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Spanish-made stag knife:
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- GT

Beautiful stag Gary, you’re the King of the canoes!

 

[JonMcD]

 

[mbkr]

More critters ………………. I am about perceived out ! I reckon I lost my Mojo.

Good looking folder.

 

[mbkr]

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Now that is some great looking stag

 

[Dan1892]

Back to the Viper again today

 

[bigfish64]

Been a few weeks since I’ve been home on a weekend, so of course I had to light a fire.