What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[DirtDawg]

My cardiologist would likely have a heart attack if he knew I was messing around with sharp objects while on the blood thinners he prescribed. While I wait on the next heart procedure, I'll tote around my trusty old Elk Antler Buck 112, and search for some new carving gloves. If anyone has any recommendations, I'm all ears.

Here's my 7'-2" Timewaster, aka Paul Bunyan's Toothpick, down by the riverside... a place I wish to be right now. I don't get too technical with my woodcarving, but rest assured, I do enjoy the escape from reality now and then. Also note, this is all done by hand

This Juniper was a volunteer in my yard that got a bad case of Cedar Apple Rust, so I broke out the loppers and stripped the branches before leaving it to dry in place for a year or so. Anyway, the 112 on my hip and the old Redbone 303 Cadet in my pocket make for a good pair today.
Cross posted in the Buck Knives forum.

 

[black mamba]

Bloefield, I love the Western made Craftsman flowered sheath for your 66 pattern hunter. I have a 36 pattern Craftsman with the same design sheath, a real favorite of mine. Notes say mine was made in the late 1940s.

 

[JohnDF]

Fantastic knives John. “Hail to the Hotdog!”

Thank you, Todd... "All Hail!"

That bone is just extraordinary.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

That Schrade looks like quite the cutter. You have half the work out battle won.

If only it was that easy…

You've lost a lot of weight Jeff!

Thanks for noticing!
Too bad it comes back when I put on my pants.

I’m actually not too worried about my weight. I’m trying to stave off more knee surgery, and the spectre of replacement by building up the muscles around the knees. Squats with weights, etc.

Nice pair Jeff !

Thanks, buddy. You too. Always like seeing that Serpentine Schrade Walden!

Some fine garden " tools " you have there Jeff.

Thank you, Bob! Can’t garden, but I can think about it.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

I'm liking that Voos USA.

Thanks, DD!

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

My cardiologist would likely have a heart attack if he knew I was messing around with sharp objects while on the blood thinners he prescribed. While I wait on the next heart procedure, I'll tote around my trusty old Elk Antler Buck 112, and search for some new carving gloves. If anyone has any recommendations, I'm all ears.

Here's my 7'-2" Timewaster, aka Paul Bunyan's Toothpick, down by the riverside... a place I wish to be right now. I don't get too technical with my woodcarving, but rest assured, I do enjoy the escape from reality now and then. Also note, this is all done by hand

This Juniper was a volunteer in my yard that got a bad case of Cedar Apple Rust, so I broke out the loppers and stripped the branches before leaving it to dry in place for a year or so. Anyway, the 112 on my hip and the old Redbone 303 Cadet in my pocket make for a good pair today.
Cross posted in the Buck Knives forum.

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I love making walking sticks out of interesting wood. When I get home, I’ll take a pic of a cane I made out of crooked cedar, and topped wirh an antique truck shifter knob.
I do not need a cane, but a long staff like yours really comes in handy wading for smallmouth in fast water!

Even if you’re not carving or whittling, still gotta watch those knives. The coping blade on my whittler (no half stops) closes without warning when it’s just after half open, and gave me a tiny knick this morning.

 

[sf fanatic]

Another on and off rainy day. Staying warm and dry at home.
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[RLB0414]

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The river photo is awesome. Looks like a very relaxing place.

Hospital carry today they gave me a new proper cast which is much more comfortable than the Velcro temporary one I had on.

As you can see I have full finger articulation so I can give a proper Churchill salute as opposed to what we call in England the two finger salute which means F off.

Hope you heal quickly

My cardiologist would likely have a heart attack if he knew I was messing around with sharp objects while on the blood thinners he prescribed. While I wait on the next heart procedure, I'll tote around my trusty old Elk Antler Buck 112, and search for some new carving gloves. If anyone has any recommendations, I'm all ears.

Here's my 7'-2" Timewaster, aka Paul Bunyan's Toothpick, down by the riverside... a place I wish to be right now. I don't get too technical with my woodcarving, but rest assured, I do enjoy the escape from reality now and then. Also note, this is all done by hand

This Juniper was a volunteer in my yard that got a bad case of Cedar Apple Rust, so I broke out the loppers and stripped the branches before leaving it to dry in place for a year or so. Anyway, the 112 on my hip and the old Redbone 303 Cadet in my pocket make for a good pair today.
Cross posted in the Buck Knives forum.

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Nice 112. Looks like you have a nice walking stick in the works

 

[Bloefield]

Bloefield, I love the Western made Craftsman flowered sheath for your 66 pattern hunter. I have a 36 pattern Craftsman with the same design sheath, a real favorite of mine. Notes say mine was made in the late 1940s.

Thank you. Wonderful 36! I love Western products. Here's their good old Oak leaf/acorn pattern in a L36. Switched the Craftsman scout for this carbon Western scout

 

[SteveC]

I would frame that picture Steve. I have to get a napkin, I'm drooling.

Thanks

Thanks, buddy. You too. Always like seeing that Serpentine Schrade Walden!

T

Thanks buddy !

 

[sbh06]

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

In recognition of 110 day.

 

[mbkr]

 

[balor85]

Watching the National Championship, pretty one sided. New Krack a Jack arrived today in a great trade with a great member here, thanks Nate

Glad you like it Paul! Wasn't much of game last night was it!

 

[balor85]

Two barlows for today. New smooth ivory bone from a great guy! Many thanks Paul!

 

[balor85]

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Beautiful, well loved barlow Mike!

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks for noticing!
Too bad it comes back when I put on my pants.

I’m actually not too worried about my weight. I’m trying to stave off more knee surgery, and the spectre of replacement by building up the muscles around the knees. Squats with weights, etc.

Good for you Jeff

 

[kyhunt]

Another one I’ve had for a few years but slipped it into my pocket for the first time today. Going to post the same knife in trapper Tuesday, just a different picture.

 

[ISKRA]

I am guessing and extrapolating, but does the tang read:
PARMEE’
SUISSE ?

How old is it?

ARMÉE SUISSE, yes. With a rounded cross on the left side. There's an older version of the stamp with a cross with square ends and the words in italic. The knife is from the period between 1946 (that's when they introduced that style of can opener) and 1951 (when they introduced the modern can opener and caplifter as well as aluminium liners). This combination of tang stambs doesn't help narrowing it down any more, they were used from before 1946 and the Armée Suisse stamp was used on some of the new 50s types. I used to own one of those but have sold it since (the photo at the bottom). That one had a different tang stamp at the back.

 

[Crappie71]

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