What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Primble]

In between diabolical rain we had patches of sun,the Bats made me laugh.

Its all over England lately, people knitting funny things around lamposts or on top of post boxes etc.,its very quaint English.

I tried to feed the swans who followed me along the river with my donuts the gulls dived in regardless of size and stole some bits.

A lot of history around this way.


If you like cars a bit of info.

Under the roof where the Union flag is flying (its only a Union Jack if on a ship) you will find the last off the production line plastic bumper MGB in a rather fetching beige/brown trim.

Sadly Californian emission controls led to the demise of the company.

Its a little town museum they had to take the windows out and use a crane to get it in.

During the war MGB switched to aircraft production

Really nice group of photos and a fantastic old Lambsfoot Barlow. I would kindly suggest you try to maintain it like it is, carry it with care, especially around water, and know that you have a piece of history in your pocket, every time you carry it. It was a magical find and I really doubt you will come across such a find equal to it in your lifetime.

Loved the old sunken boat full of water and autumn leaves. I reckon the water is shallow where it sits, otherwise it would be sitting lower in the water.

Incredible pair of pocket knives, Kentucky Man!
That Serpentine Jack raises my blood pressure.

Both beauties!

Gorgeous Mr P

Absolutely gorgeous.

Thank you kind porch gentlemen for the comments. When I carry that Serpentine Jack, I think it might raise my blood pressure a bit too Jeff. The New York Knife Company was a grand company, which produced many fine pocket knives. It is rare to get one that has weak springs and most of their products have certainly withstood the test of time.

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I spent a considerable amount of time, researching for the history thread, which that I started back in 2015. I believe it to be very accurate and it provides a lot of information that did not exist in one place, at the time I wrote it. For the ones of you that might have an interest in the history of this company, here is the thread link: Antique New York Knife Company Knives and Company History

 

[mitch13]

Went with No.5.

 

[bigfish64]

Thanks Todd, the carfish was yummy as always

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Love the bead BTW

Thanks Mike.

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Great knife and a beautiful shot Greg.

 

[TXGatorbait]

Just finished a battle with some leaves…now it’s time for a drink! View attachment 1976195

Yes sir, looks like you’ve earned it, Todd! Enjoy, my friend

 

[screened porch]

Edit: screened porch , I posted my photo before I saw what you were totin' -- apparently we both got the 88 memo today...

It's a hard one to not carry!

 

[JW225]

It's a hard one to not carry!

I hear ya!

 

[bigfish64]

Yes sir, looks like you’ve earned it, Todd! Enjoy, my friend

Thanks Greg.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

My first thought is parsley or close relative.

Nice pair!
Looks like parsley to me too … which makes me think it’s a trick question …
I think we should let Primble have a look, interested in what he can “see” in there …

It’s cilantro, but it resembles parsley.
Until you smell and taste it.

In between diabolical rain we had patches of sun,the Bats made me laugh.

Its all over England lately, people knitting funny things around lamposts or on top of post boxes etc.,its very quaint English.

I tried to feed the swans who followed me along the river with my donuts the gulls dived in regardless of size and stole some bits.

A lot of history around this way.


If you like cars a bit of info.

Under the roof where the Union flag is flying (its only a Union Jack if on a ship) you will find the last off the production line plastic bumper MGB in a rather fetching beige/brown trim.

Sadly Californian emission controls led to the demise of the company.

Its a little town museum they had to take the windows out and use a crane to get it in.

During the war MGB switched to aircraft production

Very sad about MG. The same people gave us gas can spouts that don’t pour.
The pre-five mile per hour crash worthy bumpers ~ the original chrome ones were very attractive.
But where are the MGB pics???

The Schrade looks new in box.
The plant looks like parsley but not certain

I have a twinge of guilt every time I use that SW, but that’s what they’re for.

If I’d mentioned salsa or Mexican food, you’d have gotten it!

Really nice group of photos and a fantastic old Lambsfoot Barlow. I would kindly suggest you try to maintain it like it is, carry it with care, especially around water, and know that you have a piece of history in your pocket, every time you carry it. It was a magical find and I really doubt you will come across such a find equal to it in your lifetime.

Loved the old sunken boat full of water and autumn leaves. I reckon the water is shallow where it sits, otherwise it would be sitting lower in the water.









Thank you kind porch gentlemen for the comments. When I carry that Serpentine Jack, I think it might raise my blood pressure a bit too Jeff. The New York Knife Company was a grand company, which produced many fine pocket knives. It is rare to get one that has weak springs and most of their products have certainly withstood the test of time.

View attachment 1976229

I spent a considerable amount of time, researching for the history thread, which that I started back in 2015. I believe it to be very accurate and it provides a lot of information that did not exist in one place, at the time I wrote it. For the ones of you that might have an interest in the history of this company, here is the thread link: Antique New York Knife Company Knives and Company History

That’s a great thread!

 

[JohnDF]

Nice photo John, your lamb is looking as good as ever.

Thank you, Todd.

Case sure does make a pretty Trapper.

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

 

[Primble]

Quick strop and into my pocket. Now if the rain will stop...View attachment 1975725

I don't know who made that, but, I do know I like it quite a lot !

 

[BrotherJim]

Thrifty Wooden Wednesday on deck ...
I have NO idea what the wood is on this Eye Witness Barlow
However, based on price point (from a few yrs ago), it certainly must not be exotic or endangered
And apparently, the camera sees different color in different light

 

[315]

 

[Sacto]

Schrade 893 today and our first rain of the season

 

[Rufus1949]

I don't know who made that, but, I do know I like it quite a lot !

Thank you very much Mr. P. It is an early Max Sao custom. His mark is very faint near the end of the nail nick.

 

[Truggers]

Kingston/Imperial USA - This one was on eBay here in Australia and it wasn’t expensive- it would be great for the Thrifty Thursday thread and I didn’t need it and from what I could tell it wasn’t particularly collectible but for some reason I kept coming back to it….
Then I found a post on the interweb about Kingston knives (this one is stamped Kingston USA on one blade and Imperial on another) and a photo of this exact knife. The owner’s research pointed to the 50’s and so I took a chance.
I’m so glad I did - it’s a really solid well made knife with great snap, solid blades, brass liners and funky scales….not too mention a swedge and a long pull….and I do like those !

 

[Jack Black]

I took these photos for you today.
Ive seen these in Roman museums my gran used them and I have a pair.

Thanks a lot Such an ancient design There are photos of the Burgon & Ball factory in my Sheffield factories thread, they are probably the best known maker of the pattern, with huge exports to New Zealand and Australia. I don't know about today, but a few decades back, some fellers still preferred them to electric shears. You sometimes see their name etched on the sort of cheap, Chinese-made Pruning knives that garden centres sell, more rarely on Sheffield-made ones too. An old pic I'm afraid, but here's a pair made by Thomas Ward. One of my great grandfathers was a foreman there, before going off to get killed on the Somme. I've seen knives made from shears, though they're very primitive-looking. Thanks again for the pics

If Lucy is anything like Mae West she lives on the wild side! An old buddy of mine lived next door to her and her pet monkeys, there were some interesting sightings.

Amazing! I bet there were, I don't recall her ageing gracefully!

A pair of rattail beauties for your Tuesday totes; love the classic old bone on your silicey elder, though the wood grain on your Lamb is amazing!

Thank you very much my friend

Toting these two yellow jacks today.

Two of my absolute favourites from your fabulous collection JJ, it is always a treat to see them

Have a wonderful Wednesday folks

 

[Hyesouljah]

The Micarta Fall Creek is officially entering rotation. Now to tie a lanyard for it

 

[Carboniferous]

Trying to give this Ohta some wear-in time to see if it smooths out any, I hope it does because it's basically perfect for me otherwise.

 

[Johnnythefox]

It’s cilantro, but it resembles parsley.
Until you smell and taste it.


Very sad about MG. The same people gave us gas can spouts that don’t pour.
The pre-five mile per hour crash worthy bumpers ~ the original chrome ones were very attractive.
But where are the MGB pics???

I have a twinge of guilt every time I use that SW, but that’s what they’re for.

If I’d mentioned salsa or Mexican food, you’d have gotten it!


That’s a great thread!

I have some pictures somewhere,I found this set of the car being lifted in,I was wrong the just oppened the window to get it in

Pure Abingdon – As MG Car is lifted into County Hall Museum | Abingdon Blog