What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[JJ Cahill]

I've been toting these two for Xmas Eve, Happy Holidays to All!

 

[5K Qs]

Christmas Eve Greetings!



- GT

 

[Primble]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to You.

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Merry Christmas to you my friend and a fine pair of knives you toted today !

Merry Christmas Rob. Still kicking but not very knife active lately, especially on BF.

Merry Christmas to all here on the Porch, take all my knives and leave just one, this one! carried often then set aside but back in the pocket of late. It holds more memories then any knife I own, through weddings, funerals, holidays, birthdays to mundane things such as sporting events and such...this is "thee knife" for me, a worry stone and familiar friend (if a knife can be a friend) it just puts a smile on my face

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Thank you Rob, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friend

Merry Christmas Paul. Your worry stone has a ton of character !

These 2 remind me of 2 good friends and they both are made of Unobtainium . The white bone one is Always carried in a slip .

Harry

Unobtainium sounds just about right Mr. Harry. Two beauties !
Merry Christmas my friend !

 

[RLB0414]

Merry Christmas everyone!
A couple Red & green Barlows for Christmas. I have plenty of red knives, but this 77 is as close to green as I can get.

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And my wife's kitten says, "Hi!"

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What an adorable kitten

 

[kyhunt]

Switch to this one for Christmas Eve service. I have had this one for about 10+ years but tonight was the first time it was carried.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to You.


Come to think of it I am running low on osage staves.
Merry Christmas to you and all yours, Jeff.


Pretty sure that big old tree is cottonwood. Panther Creek is a great hunting area, its been a few years since I've been there but love the place.
Merry Christmas, kyhunt.

My pairing for the day, two well functioning and handy selections from GEC. Made ham, eggs and biscuits for the Mrs and I this morning, then threw a venison roast in the crock for tonight. Likely sip some bourbon this evening while waiting for Santa to show.
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Thanks much my friend. Merry Christmas to you.

 

[untytled]

Ready to open the kids gifts from Santa. A Very Merry Christmas to everyone.

 

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[Barman1]

I really like your wooden plates. Are they difficult to care for? Are they finished in some way to keep them from swelling and splintering?
ETA: Love the S&M English Jack too!

They're acacia wood plates that I picked up just to minimize resharpening knives, as opposed to using ceramic plates.
As soon as I got them I applied a heavy coat of mineral oil and let them soak it up.
After using I run hot water over them just to wash away the funky bits then towel dry.
As soon as I see any dry wood I apply more mineral oil, and that's the key because if they dry out they'll warp and crack.
And thanks for the comment on the S&M, I put a bit of work into it today and I believe it's almost where I want it. I'll be posting it up a few more times.

 

[Nature Boy]

Merry Christmas

 

[Sacto]

That’s good news, nice stocking stuffer.


Nope, no bunnies, just several apples and some steak.

Nice scout Bart, love those Christmas lights.

Thanks, Todd. Every year we get hot chocolate and go look at the Christmas lights. That house is one of my favorites.

5K Qs Thank you, it's a very satisfying knife in the hand, like many French knives. Big Sheepfoot like you say and similar to your own Barrel knife from Le Sabot. Not expensive yet the F&F is good, the etch GR Gouttière has disappeared due to my patina militancy. The stamped face is I believe, meant to denote Old School carbon knives- les couteaux de nos grand pères- grandad knives. Some old codger face in a hat and beard. Not sure I altogether go along with this...mine were both born in the c19th

GR cutlery is long established I believe and might have a connexion with Gilles Reynewater? Perhaps @Jolipapa can give us the facts in the case? @Knives-of-France might be able to shed light and perhaps be able to supply you with a Gouttière (Gutter) pattern, they're not that common though.

Here's another Gouttière, this time in Horn and a welcome&unexpected present from @Corto_Malt

I love how the french knives have the makers mark stamped on the blade and the mark usually includes a cool symbol. I really liked the old guy in the hat the other day.

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That spear with the worn-looking stag is great

Love those paper micarta Soda Scouts, looks like delicious carmel…kick myself for not buying one when they were released!

Thanks, Mark. Back then I actually had time to ponder if I wanted to buy it or not. Glad I did.

 

[Sacto]

My forum knife was waiting on the front porch when I got up this morning. I decided not to open it until tomorrow so it could be a contender for Jack’s knife of the year thread next year without bending the rules.

Instead I carried my urban jack. It has some nice green Christmasy covers. We got in a little Christmas Eve skating tonight. Merry Christmas to everyone on the Porch.

 

[ephsea]

Santa's pretty busy tonight while the wife's working an overnight at the hospital. Managed to snap an awful picture of my wrapping-duty carry (like Ed G I am also coming out as an Xmas Eve wrapper). My kid was pretty stoked to receive the Santa ornament for his Xmas Eve present, carved by one of our own, thanks Jiki ! Sacto , I dig your urban jack. I'm considering a 15 for present duty tomorrow myself. You getting on that ramp? Merriest of Yuletidings to everyone on the Porch!

 

[Barman1]

Midnight Snack.

 

[Sacto]

Santa's pretty busy tonight while the wife's working an overnight at the hospital. Managed to snap an awful picture of my wrapping-duty carry (like Ed G I am also coming out as a Xmas Eve wrapper). My kid was pretty stoked to receive the Santa ornament for his Xmas Eve present, carved by one of our own, thanks Jiki ! Sacto , I dig your urban jack. I'm considering a 15 for present duty tomorrow myself. You getting on that ramp? Merriest of Yuletidings to everyone on the Porch!

Thanks, FC. The 15 is probably my favorite pattern. Yeah, I get on the ramp for sure, but my son tears it up a lot better than I can. Great ornament and a nice gesture from Jiki Good luck with the present wrapping.

 

[TheFactor]

Merry Christmas

Misty is enjoying one of her Christmas presents

 

[Johnnythefox]

John, I hope you left out a bottle of suds for Santa. That knife traveled almost as far as he will tonight!

apparently he was left a glass of milk and a mince pie which the dog very nearly had himself

Thank you once again for sending me Sudsy.

 

[Johnnythefox]

Santa has nearly finnished.

If you zoom in the detail is amazing.

Official NORAD Santa Tracker

Follow Santa Claus as he makes his magical journey around the world!

www.noradsanta.org

 

[Rufus1949]

Thanks, Todd. Every year we get hot chocolate and go look at the Christmas lights. That house is one of my favorites.

I love how the french knives have the makers mark stamped on the blade and the mark usually includes a cool symbol. I really liked the old guy in the hat the other day.

That spear with the worn-looking stag is great

Thanks, Mark. Back then I actually had time to ponder if I wanted to buy it or not. Glad I did.

Thank you Bart, a good choice having that fine Jack today. May you and your family have a great Christmas.

 

[kyhunt]

Santa's pretty busy tonight while the wife's working an overnight at the hospital. Managed to snap an awful picture of my wrapping-duty carry (like Ed G I am also coming out as an Xmas Eve wrapper). My kid was pretty stoked to receive the Santa ornament for his Xmas Eve present, carved by one of our own, thanks Jiki ! Sacto , I dig your urban jack. I'm considering a 15 for present duty tomorrow myself. You getting on that ramp? Merriest of Yuletidings to everyone on the Porch!

I absolutely love the ornament.