What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Primble]

Another pair of old Jacks from the New York Knife Co. for Thursday.

 

[black mamba]

. . . after you’ve had a few whiskeys, what knife do you select to go investigate with?

If I thought I might have to defend myself I would surely take a fixed blade with a guard. As this one is out and readily available, I'd probably grab it.

 

[315]

That looks like a knife with a great history, Jim

I’d love to know whose pocket it’s been in and where it traveled to. Maybe a farmer? By the blade wear it’s been used a little but not abused. Maybe it just sat around most of its life waiting for the occasional task? i like it though.

 

[Rufus1949]

I’d love to know whose pocket it’s been in and where it traveled to. Maybe a farmer? By the blade wear it’s been used a little but not abused. Maybe it just sat around most of its life waiting for the occasional task? i like it though.

I'm sure the history is interesting, so to, is the peach seed jigging. I'm a big fan of it. Nice.

 

[echoscout]

Another pair of old Jacks from the New York Knife Co. for Thursday.

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That pair of Jack's is a winner everytime!

 

[pat9198]

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[Leslie Tomville]

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I am going to ease into the weekend a bit early. Have a good one everybody.

 

[Modoc ED]

Wasn't a bad trip yesterday until we were on the way home and hit very heavy snow about thirty miles out from Alturas and then it was very close to a white out all the way home. The doctor said everything looked good with no signs of the cancer returning. He set me up with checkups every four months which makes me feel better. Back to business, it looks like another day of shoveling which calls for a Sowbelly Stockman. This one should do nicely. Never know when ya might have to castrate a snow flake. Sausage, eggs up, and soft toasted raisin-cinnamon toast for breakfast.

 

[pat9198]

Wasn't a bad trip yesterday until we were on the way home and hit very heavy snow about thirty miles out from Alturas and then it was very close to a white out all the way home. The doctor said everything looked good with no signs of the cancer returning. He set me up with checkups every four months which makes me feel better. Back to business, it looks like another day of shoveling which calls for a Sowbelly Stockman. This one should do nicely. Never know when ya might have to castrate a snow flake. Sausage, eggs up, and soft toasted raisin-cinnamon toast for breakfast.

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Good news!

 

[Peregrin]

A cold miserable day here in the 'Cuse. All 3 grandkids here today thanks to winter break. No break for papa though!
Put my Boker Gent in my Sharp & Fiery Bunny slip and I'm ready to cut sandwiches, fruit, cheese etc for the kiddos.
I do find this slip that Coleman made very handy for my regular edc slip joint knives.

 

[Primble]

A cold miserable day here in the 'Cuse. All 3 grandkids here today thanks to winter break. No break for papa though!
Put my Boker Gent in my Sharp & Fiery Bunny slip and I'm ready to cut sandwiches, fruit, cheese etc for the kiddos.

Stay warm Gary .... the grandkids might help. We made it to 76 degrees yesterday, forecasting a repeat today, but, with that comes the strong winds. Was checking for a warmup headed your way, but, looking at the forecast charts ..... not gonna happen. I always enjoy seeing your Boker Gent and the Bunny slip.

 

[Peregrin]

Stay warm Gary .... the grandkids might help. We made it to 76 degrees yesterday, forecasting a repeat today, but, with that comes the strong winds. Was checking for a warmup headed your way, but, looking at the forecast charts ..... not gonna happen. I always enjoy seeing your Boker Gent and the Bunny slip.

Thanks, Rob! I know I've been posting that Boker a lot. Son of a gun, I really like the knife! Just right for grandpa's daily carry! 76 degrees, I can only dream!

 

[unclekurty]

Good morning. I’m glad to have electricity still. We’ve had some strong winds. Lots of folks without power. Going to get my taxes done today and pay my bill. I’m always glad to get my taxes off my to do list so I can concentrate on looking at pictures and learning about knives here.

 

[sf fanatic]

A cold and dreary day in the City by the Bay. Staying warm at home with the usual lamb and an SAK.
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[Amir Fleschwund]

When I say a knife has character, it is a real compliment. Now if I called you a character, it would mean I thought you were funny or humorous.
THWACK or CLACK is right up my alley !



Good call Johnny.



That is a fine looking fixed blade. Mark is very good with the stag, as well. I haven't seen him around the forums lately.

Yessir, I knew what you meant. I got introduced to the THWACK ‘N CLACK of Taylor’s Eye Witness Lambsfoots, as well as “watch out~ she’ll bite ya!” by another character here on the porch named Harry.

Thanks, Bob! Yup, I go by Floyd, and all "Pink" jokes are welcome (to the machine)....(there's a deep cut for the music heads among us). I really like the Mercatur too! For such a simple design, it's extremely effective. It finds it's way into my pocket more than I thought it would.

I should get one of those Mercators…
One Of These Days. Since it is all Meddle, I could tote it on Meddle Monday.

Nice to meetcha, Floyd!

Thanks a lot, Jack!!! It would be great to see French Ivory on some new slicers, too!

Those two beauties go together very nicely, like Flora and Toast! I'm sure your Brisa made mincemeat out of the cardboard!

http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/General/Glossary/Ivoroid/ivoroid.html

“Ivoroid

© Frank Ford, 10/8/98 Photos by FF


Unless you're looking at a Martin guitar made before World War I, that ivory colored binding is almost certainly "ivoroid," a form of celluloid plastic.

Celluloid has been around for more than 100 years and is the most commonly used plastic material for binding and pickguards on stringed instruments.

Much of the celluloid was made to resemble natural materials like pearl, ivory or tortoise shell. The ivory celluloid was trademarked with names like "ivoroid," "French ivory," "ivorine" and a host of others.

Here's a sheet of ivoroid, fabricated into a raised fingerrest for a Gibson A-3 mandolin, circa 1920:

Can you see the lines that look like ivory grain? Those lines are not painted on, but extruded into the plastic, so they go all the way through.”

~ Whether I call it Ivoroid, or French Fries, it’s celluloid. I guess I should put my short line 23s in their own cigar box?

Not toting today, but will tote this tomorrow to get my mom’s garden ready for Spring. I live 20 minutes from one of Victorinox’s North American HQs, and they used to have these yearly warehouse sales. Tons of people jammed into an airplane hangar size warehouse for the 50-70% off prices. It was an absolute madhouse, with 1000’s of people in attendance, which sadly ended in 2021. When I saw the massive, patently ridiculous ‘Gardener’ model for $15 at one of the warehouse sales, I just had to have it!

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I have the big Wenger that’s even bigger that the Vic, but mine lacks the scissors. I think the scissors would be great to have, as I often carry a pair on a loop of paracord around my neck.
Anyway, Patently Ridiculous is the last thing I’d call it. I’ll bet you’ll like it in the garden.

That sale sounds like a SAK lover’s dream!

Wasn't a bad trip yesterday until we were on the way home and hit very heavy snow about thirty miles out from Alturas and then it was very close to a white out all the way home. The doctor said everything looked good with no signs of the cancer returning. He set me up with checkups every four months which makes me feel better. Back to business, it looks like another day of shoveling which calls for a Sowbelly Stockman. This one should do nicely. Never know when ya might have to castrate a snow flake. Sausage, eggs up, and soft toasted raisin-cinnamon toast for breakfast.

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Well, that’s good news.
The bad news is that you have no excuse not to shovel!

 

[SteveC]

Big Rosie Lamb and a Utica Cattle knife

 

[Viper84]

I'm starting to prefer my #47 harvester over straight edge knives for my typical EDC tasks which include opening packages and bags of chips.

 

[Jack Black]

If you want to learn English proper like, you need Terry Thomas

Just about everything has 2 meanings hence the humour possibilities.

What a cad!

Two black beauties, Jack.

Thank you kindly

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I enjoyed Gomorrah (book, series, movie, in that order) Welcome to Traditionals, you might want to have a look at the guidelines for this family-friendly sub-forum

Thanks a lot, Jack!!! It would be great to see French Ivory on some new slicers, too!

Definitely

Those two beauties go together very nicely, like Flora and Toast! I'm sure your Brisa made mincemeat out of the cardboard!

Thanks my friend, the Kephart was perfect for the job

Very cool pairing for your day at the market; it sounds like a fun and tasty day, as well!

Thanks again JJ, been a nice day

Double Lambsfoot Day for me today, including the Jack Black Bagpipe ebony beauty.

Happy Lambsfoot Day!

Another pair of old Jacks from the New York Knife Co. for Thursday.

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Beautiful pics Mr P

A cold miserable day here in the 'Cuse. All 3 grandkids here today thanks to winter break. No break for papa though!
Put my Boker Gent in my Sharp & Fiery Bunny slip and I'm ready to cut sandwiches, fruit, cheese etc for the kiddos.
I do find this slip that Coleman made very handy for my regular edc slip joint knives.

Sounds like a busy day Gary

http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/General/Glossary/Ivoroid/ivoroid.html

“Ivoroid

© Frank Ford, 10/8/98 Photos by FF


Unless you're looking at a Martin guitar made before World War I, that ivory colored binding is almost certainly "ivoroid," a form of celluloid plastic.

Celluloid has been around for more than 100 years and is the most commonly used plastic material for binding and pickguards on stringed instruments.

Much of the celluloid was made to resemble natural materials like pearl, ivory or tortoise shell. The ivory celluloid was trademarked with names like "ivoroid," "French ivory," "ivorine" and a host of others.

Here's a sheet of ivoroid, fabricated into a raised fingerrest for a Gibson A-3 mandolin, circa 1920:

Can you see the lines that look like ivory grain? Those lines are not painted on, but extruded into the plastic, so they go all the way through.”

~ Whether I call it Ivoroid, or French Fries, it’s celluloid. I guess I should put my short line 23s in their own cigar box?

Generally Ivorine in Sheffield

 

[Jack Black]

Big Rosie Lamb and a Utica Cattle knife



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Handsome pair Steve

 

[Peregrin]

Sounds like a busy day Gary

I'll sleep well tonight, Jack.