What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[5K Qs]

Anyone know a good psychiatrist...why I bought this I have no clue! Those voices in my head again.Just arrived.
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I'm not a psychiatrist, but maybe you bought it because of the warm, buttery stag and because you had a feeling that it might be 200 years old!!
Super find, Bob!

Nice fish knife, and it looks like you have my monogrammed calculator!

A Serpentine Jack and Split-back Whittler from the New York Knife Company for Tuesday's totes.

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Magnificent bone and shields on both of those, Rob!

That's Harry Bear's matchbox cover. Unfortunately they were a different size and shape then.
Probably Harry Baer, but I like to give him a hard time because he changed it from something longer so he wouldn't have to keep spelling it for everybody.

Thanks for the info, and for the entertaining story about H. Baer's name change.

My father’s old Sabre pen. Carrying today for Two Blade Tuesday...

Splendid heirloom!

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Appealing denim, Alan!
How do you like using those RR bow trappers? I have a black micarta model with saber-ground blade that I haven't really used very much yet. After learning to enjoy swayback handles, it's taking me a while to get accustomed to a handle curving in the opposite direction.

Yes! Stag is imitation Staglon. And bone is imitation Dupont Delrin

Yes, Gary. 19and 56.
Now if you could swipe that manhole cover and mail it to me, that’d be great.

There seem to be two camps on this one: those that love it and those that hate it, with little room in between. Consider me in the love it side for exactly the reasons you describe.

Maybe we need to start a Staglon club or cult.
Jeff, although it seems like a manhole cover would be a prime candidate to be mailed in "flat-rate" box, I haven't seen one at USPS big enough to hold a manhole cover.

Case half whittler.
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What's the cover material on that knife? VERY striking!!

Thanks Gary. The map is a desk/mouse pad my son gave me. He’s a good boy!

That's a great gift, Todd!

Terrific trio Gary

I appreciate your positive feedback, Jack.

I carried an Inox No. 8 as my main knife for some time a few years ago, and it really is hard to beat. If you didn't care about variety, or history, or have favorites based on how they look, an Opinel no.8 would be very hard to beat.

It's cheap, and easily replaced (so no need to baby it or worry about losing it), it's as good a slicer as any knife I've owned, it's very lightweight, ergonomic to use, surprisingly easy to carry for its size, good looking. Every time I carry mine I briefly wonder, "why didn't I stop with this and consider pocket knives a solved problem?" Such great knives.

It's hanging with my lamb today.

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Totally agree with your comments about Opinels, Tyson (except my first choice would probably be a No. 7 rather than a No. 8)!

Cotton Sampler

Superb cotton sampler, Paul!
I didn't even know jigged micarta was a thing; quite interesting. What does it look like as it ages or gets used/carried frequently? Does it get fuzzier? Smoother?

I know! You gotta be in for the long haul. The patina comes decades down the road when the bone is pocket worn

Appreciate your dedication, Bart!

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That Jackknife Shop model is rare and ravishing!

I’ve got this thing for old Western’s.

Splendid stockman!
I've still never seen a Western pocketknife "in the wild".

- GT

 

[Rsmith_77]

 

[sbh06]

This is starting to become a weekly occurance lately but I need to share with the porch a generous act from another great member.

First the knife. I am totin a BF swayback gifted to me by sbh06 . An awesome example of one of the great annual knives commisioned for the porch.

In addition to the knife. Jeremy also gifted me this beautiful handmade wallet and matching slip. For reference the symbol is the military map symbol for 81mm mortar which I was blessed to be in my time in the service. Everytime I look at these two I will remember your kind gesture and reflect a little on the great memories I had with my brothers in the Army. Thank you. This gift goes far beyond just a wallet and slip.

For the slip I have dedicated it to be used with this awesome recovered and EO modded 85. The end of the knife ressembles the tip of a mortar round and it has a wonderful bomb shield. Perfect match for this slip. I was told that the knife was recovered in culpepper jigged bone. If anyone could elaborate on what that is I would greatly appreciate it.

Jeremy has been a great friend and a great guy. I truly appreciate it. I am looking forward to our continued friendship.

I apologize for the long winded post but things like this must be recognized.

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Thanks for the kind words, Paul.

Many thanks Mr P There would have been hundreds of those etching machines in Sheffield at one time. I doubt there are many left now

Well done Jeremy ;cool: Congratulations Paul, that's some beautiful leatherwork

Thanks Jack.

 

[bigfish64]

This is starting to become a weekly occurance lately but I need to share with the porch a generous act from another great member.

First the knife. I am totin a BF swayback gifted to me by sbh06 . An awesome example of one of the great annual knives commisioned for the porch.

In addition to the knife. Jeremy also gifted me this beautiful handmade wallet and matching slip. For reference the symbol is the military map symbol for 81mm mortar which I was blessed to be in my time in the service. Everytime I look at these two I will remember your kind gesture and reflect a little on the great memories I had with my brothers in the Army. Thank you. This gift goes far beyond just a wallet and slip.

For the slip I have dedicated it to be used with this awesome recovered and EO modded 85. The end of the knife ressembles the tip of a mortar round and it has a wonderful bomb shield. Perfect match for this slip. I was told that the knife was recovered in culpepper jigged bone. If anyone could elaborate on what that is I would greatly appreciate it.

Jeremy has been a great friend and a great guy. I truly appreciate it. I am looking forward to our continued friendship.

I apologize for the long winded post but things like this must be recognized.

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Nice post Paul, well done Jeremy.

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Still running it through its paces, surprisingly useful, still looks a little odd.

 

[DirtDawg]

Thanks, Jer. I only mentioed it in case someone might think I’d do that to a perfectly good TL-29. On the auction site, there are so many knives that have been abused, that there’s no need to play Dr. Frankenstein on a collectible knife.
Currently, I have a three line Camillus hawkbill that is getting a rehab.
How is it possible to run a grinder all up the side of a blade? Actually, what makes someone use a grinder to sharpen a knife, anyway?

Ref: "Actually, what makes someone use a grinder to sharpen a knife, anyway?"
I believe the answer may lie in ignorance. And remember, ignorance (lack of knowledge) can be cured by education.
Example: I used one of these, off & on, beginning at about the age of 7, down the hill at my Grandpa's house in Minnesota, . Then I began to learn learn better ways to sharpen.
Note! I continue to learn, all these years later.

 

[OldHercDude]

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That patina is beautiful Gordon.

Thanks!

 

[Headwinds]

1983 SI for Old Friends Friday...

 

[Old Engineer]

This is starting to become a weekly occurance lately but I need to share with the porch a generous act from another great member.

First the knife. I am totin a BF swayback gifted to me by sbh06 . An awesome example of one of the great annual knives commisioned for the porch.

In addition to the knife. Jeremy also gifted me this beautiful handmade wallet and matching slip. For reference the symbol is the military map symbol for 81mm mortar which I was blessed to be in my time in the service. Everytime I look at these two I will remember your kind gesture and reflect a little on the great memories I had with my brothers in the Army. Thank you. This gift goes far beyond just a wallet and slip.

For the slip I have dedicated it to be used with this awesome recovered and EO modded 85. The end of the knife ressembles the tip of a mortar round and it has a wonderful bomb shield. Perfect match for this slip. I was told that the knife was recovered in culpepper jigged bone. If anyone could elaborate on what that is I would greatly appreciate it.

Jeremy has been a great friend and a great guy. I truly appreciate it. I am looking forward to our continued friendship.

I apologize for the long winded post but things like this must be recognized.

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Culpepper makes very nice Jigged and Dyed Bone .

Harry

 

[Jakeywax31]

Culpepper makes very nice Jigged and Dyed Bone .

Harry

I appreciate it. Didn't know if Culpepper was a person, company, or region. Thanks for the Information Harry.

 

[Modoc ED]

I'm totin Bunny # 525 shown in another thread and this single blade Bunny. Staying home today so it'll be a relaxing day. Sausage and waffles for breakfast.

 

[Jerbhola89]

TGIF porch friends!!

Hāti and the Gator today.

 

[Nexus-6]

Had to shine a light to bring out the emerald.

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I still can't get over this trio.

 

[Ellis Wyatt]

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[sf fanatic]

A foggy start here in the City by the Bay. Heading out to pick up my pain meds, will ride my R9 and tote the usual lamb and a Case mini Trapper.
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[Jack Black]

A foggy start here in the City by the Bay. Heading out to pick up my pain meds, will ride my R9 and tote the usual lamb and a Case mini Trapper.
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Nice pairing

 

[Rufus1949]

Great news

Thank you kindly.
Bob

 

[Tyson A Wright]

I've been having trouble keeping up with Blade Forums this week - mostly just looking at the pictures and skipping the text (sorry, I've just been really busy). I hope you are all doing well and had a great week!

I've been mostly carrying the Lambsfoot plus something else for the last week or so. Today, the Böker Castlewood barlow (476 of 1133) got the call. I'm ready for Wooden Wednesday! (Did I mention I've been kinda behind on things this week?)

 

[Rufus1949]

This is starting to become a weekly occurance lately but I need to share with the porch a generous act from another great member.

First the knife. I am totin a BF swayback gifted to me by sbh06 . An awesome example of one of the great annual knives commisioned for the porch.

In addition to the knife. Jeremy also gifted me this beautiful handmade wallet and matching slip. For reference the symbol is the military map symbol for 81mm mortar which I was blessed to be in my time in the service. Everytime I look at these two I will remember your kind gesture and reflect a little on the great memories I had with my brothers in the Army. Thank you. This gift goes far beyond just a wallet and slip.

For the slip I have dedicated it to be used with this awesome recovered and EO modded 85. The end of the knife ressembles the tip of a mortar round and it has a wonderful bomb shield. Perfect match for this slip. I was told that the knife was recovered in culpepper jigged bone. If anyone could elaborate on what that is I would greatly appreciate it.

Jeremy has been a great friend and a great guy. I truly appreciate it. I am looking forward to our continued friendship.

I apologize for the long winded post but things like this must be recognized.

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Two lucky gentlemen enjoying a common passion with friendship thrown in....

 

[315]

Got some cartridges loaded up and going to head to the club to do some shooting today.