What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Primble]

Mr. P never disappoints. Really great photos and awesome selections for the day.

Classics. And excellent photos, as always.

Thank you guys !

I must be going crazy too Mr. Primble because I see it too .

Harry

Oh yeah! Spooky! Well spotted my friend, and thanks You be careful out there, great pics as always, and a very handsome Albers Jack

Nice to know when I point them critters out that others can see them too.
Keeps me from calling a shrink !
Thank you Mr. Jack and I'll be careful out there.

My magnificent Bunny along with my…

New Knipex pliers arrived today,not as multi tasking as the others, but has a different function that will compliment them.

Nice bunny JohnnytheFox and nice Knipex pliers. I have a whole drawer of Knipex pliers in my toolbox ...... fine fine quality !

Don't drop that knife!

Especially with pile side up !

 

[Primble]

These 2 Taylor Eye Witness Jacks today . My old one that I got in 2016 and my newer Belt Man's Knife that looks like a Broken Pruner but really Ain't Broken that I took out to Bay #3 to clean , oil , de-burr scratches , and sharpen . The Bone looks Black but is coming out a very dark Brown .

After I did that , I somewhat cleaned up my Dad's old knife that he carried for who knows how long when he worked as an Electric Lineman . I have all of his old Tool Belt , Safety Belt , Climbing Spikes , and Pliers that he carried . He had this knife tied onto his work belt . Could not find a name of the maker on it . It appears to be a little heavier built than the common old Linoleum Knives of the time . I have had all of the above items since 1995 when he passed away . On the day he retired , he went down town Crothersville , Indiana , found the Tallest Pole , climbed it carrying a spare Hard Hat , and nailed his Old Hard Hat on the top of the pole . He was a tough old guy . Hopped a freight train in Mitchell , Indiana after the 8th grade and got off in Kansas . Came back to Indiana and eventually helped building the Steel Electric Towers in Southeast , Indiana before becoming an official Electric Lineman .

Harry

Ohh no ........... just when I was going to stop ribbing you over that unbroken knife that looks kinda broken ...... you've started it all over again !
I trust it's not though and I am actually kind warming up to it. I like the jigging on the bone quite a lot. I wonder what the wisdom was in creating a knife with a 200 degree or there about opened angle ? Did they think it might make it easier to prune something ?
I like the bolsters and bail too.

Enjoyed the linesman story. My grandfather was a linesman for Bell South for many years and I recall when I was young going on a few service calls with him. With those spikes on, he could scurry up that pole faster than a frightened squirrel.

 

[Old Engineer]

Ohh no ........... just when I was going to stop ribbing you over that unbroken knife that looks kinda broken ...... you've started it all over again !
I trust it's not though and I am actually kind warming up to it. I like the jigging on the bone quite a lot. I wonder what the wisdom was in creating a knife with a 200 degree or there about opened angle ? Did they think it might make it easier to prune something ?
I like the bolsters and bail too.

Enjoyed the linesman story. My grandfather was a linesman for Bell South for many years and I recall when I was young going on a few service calls with him. With those spikes on, he could scurry up that pole faster than a frightened squirrel.

No problem . I have even named it Ain't Broken or AB . It was apparently designed to be used by miners to use to clean and or repair material transferring belts .
The jigging probably provided more gripping ability than the other jigging . The older one is about .12 inch longer , the bolsters appear to be identical , the pin placements appear to be the same but are not. It is one I think I will keep and carry , but not use , a lot .My thoughts of why it was designed that way are that if they were actually trying TO scrape some material buildup off of a moving belt the angle back may have been a safer angle . Never done anything like that before , so I don't know . Jack Black thinks they stopped using this design .
Take care my friend .

Harry

 

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[TheFactor]

Wednesday carry on deck

 

[JJ Cahill]

Thank you very much my friend, that pair would be a sweet start to any week, gorgeous

Thanks for your kind words, Jack!!!

Carrying my Hartshead Barlow, and a Croisdale (Leeds) Sleeveboard for 'Random Tuesday' Have a good day everyone

That's certainly a super sweet Tuesday duo, Jack; your classy old Croisdale sleeveboard is a wonderful mate for your Hartshead Barlow!

 

[JJ Cahill]

First thanks kindly.
JJ , I only have one toothpick, but yours makes me want to look for more. The jigging on both of your carries are incredible.

Thank you very kindly, Bob!!!

 

[JJ Cahill]

With that huge white vinyl "death wish" decal covering the back window of that rattle trap of a truck, I kinda doubt it Bob.
I've been ignoring them ..... reasoning that it is likely them trying to impress their buddies that they can frighten old men.
........... it won't hurt to be prepared though.

For my walk this morning ............ then I will likely be lightening up the load with just my snakewood Albers for the rest of the day.

if you only have one sidearm/knife combo you can't beat the Commander and KABAR combo; my "go to" for a couple decades.
Love your folding beauties too, as always!

 

[JJ Cahill]

Toting two Trappers for Tuesday.

 

[jeffbird]

You are man with simple tastes - only the finest.

 

[mitch13]

Bunny again

 

[rishma]

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Love the handles on your Russell GRW.

Sorry you are stuck inside. I used to volunteer for such projects ........ then I wised up a little.
Last summer, I still got stuck with a porch rail re-build after the contractors botched the job for my son. I got one free meal out of it though.
I am feeling my age more now and it is enough to just look after my own problems.

Yessir, Greg did a real nice job ~ the sheath, too!
As for being stuck inside, it’s my own fault for putting it off for so long

I remember you talking about the carpentry work for your son. I’m sure he appreciated it and it will remind him of you for a long time.

That man's got talent .

Harry

Sure does, and a giving spirit to go along with it.

Oh yeah! Spooky! Well spotted my friend, and thanks You be careful out there, great pics as always, and a very handsome Albers Jack

Thanks a lot Paul

That really is a beauty Jeff

Have a good day Gary

Nice pairing Steve

Thanks!
I’m finding out why the Green River was so popular for so long.

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8" predicted last night
27" received

SERENITY NOW!

Beautiful setting there in Trinity County

Thank you Jeff!

Fine pair of knives! Really Like that Voos. I've wanted one over the years but for some reason still dont have one. So I enjoy seeing your!

Thank you much! The only fault I blame on the Voos is not wanting to switch.

These 2 Taylor Eye Witness Jacks today . My old one that I got in 2016 and my newer Belt Man's Knife that looks like a Broken Pruner but really Ain't Broken that I took out to Bay #3 to clean , oil , de-burr scratches , and sharpen . The Bone looks Black but is coming out a very dark Brown .

After I did that , I somewhat cleaned up my Dad's old knife that he carried for who knows how long when he worked as an Electric Lineman . I have all of his old Tool Belt , Safety Belt , Climbing Spikes , and Pliers that he carried . He had this knife tied onto his work belt . Could not find a name of the maker on it . It appears to be a little heavier built than the common old Linoleum Knives of the time . I have had all of the above items since 1995 when he passed away . On the day he retired , he went down town Crothersville , Indiana , found the Tallest Pole , climbed it carrying a spare Hard Hat , and nailed his Old Hard Hat on the top of the pole . He was a tough old guy . Hopped a freight train in Mitchell , Indiana after the 8th grade and got off in Kansas . Came back to Indiana and eventually helped building the Steel Electric Towers in Southeast , Indiana before becoming an official Electric Lineman .

Harry

Great memories.
And I still love the TEW tang stamp!

I counted my GEC knives recently, and then my brain started involuntarily doing math/accounting and I had to tell it to stop.



Nice pair, Jeff. I love that Oregon Trapper, especially in the Natural Canvas Micarta, and yours is looking fantastic!



Nice knives and great stories, Harry. By the way, we’ve just about finished that Kringle off. The family has been enjoying it. Thanks again!

That’s one reason I refuse to count my knives!
The Oregon Trapper is special to me, not only for it’s quality, but mainly because Chief gave it to me in honor of my son.

Gifted knives are the best, and I’ve been blessed.

This was out of the local paper, probably the Seymour one .

The date on the photo is not the day he retired . He probably retired in about 1980 or so . The article tells the location . I was not there to see it .

Harry

Danged if you’re not the spittin’ image of your Dad.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Double your pleasure,
Double your fun,
Just don’t double your posts.

 

[kai76]

You are man with simple tastes - only the finest.

Thank you! The knife is mine but the fancy bottle of wine belongs to my wine connoisseur buddy. We had some at his birthday dinner tonight and it was gooood. I prefer to spend my money on knives lol! I don’t own any Case Bose knives but have always drooled over them and yours is a looker!

 

[BrotherJim]

Randall and the Bull Nose
True story ... goes something like this ...

 

[OldHercDude]

For warm and sunny Wednesday.

 

[Corto_Malt]

Have a nice day

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks very much Jack . After really going over this knife today , this is what I now believe about it . Whoever had it did very little or no work with it and the jigged bone covers have accumulated dust and dirt on it to become a little dirty and looks black . I cleaned them some and they are getting a little browner as they get a little buffed out . I think someone tried to sharpen it and Scratched the blade some and decided to not use it anymore , but did keep it in the dark . I really appreciate your help on this TEW my friend . I have carried it every day and will continue to do it until I get those handles buffed out properly to Brown . I don't think that I want to use it and wear the Etchings off though . I am going back and look at what you have added and see if you added more than what I have seen and will comment if you have .

Harry

Sounds like it might have some added coal dust Harry!

Very fancy

This was out of the local paper, probably the Seymour one .

The date on the photo is not the day he retired . He probably retired in about 1980 or so . The article tells the location . I was not there to see it .

Harry

Fantastic

Ohh no ........... just when I was going to stop ribbing you over that unbroken knife that looks kinda broken ...... you've started it all over again !
I trust it's not though and I am actually kind warming up to it. I like the jigging on the bone quite a lot. I wonder what the wisdom was in creating a knife with a 200 degree or there about opened angle ? Did they think it might make it easier to prune something ?
I like the bolsters and bail too.

Enjoyed the linesman story. My grandfather was a linesman for Bell South for many years and I recall when I was young going on a few service calls with him. With those spikes on, he could scurry up that pole faster than a frightened squirrel.

No problem . I have even named it Ain't Broken or AB . It was apparently designed to be used by miners to use to clean and or repair material transferring belts .
The jigging probably provided more gripping ability than the other jigging . The older one is about .12 inch longer , the bolsters appear to be identical , the pin placements appear to be the same but are not. It is one I think I will keep and carry , but not use , a lot .My thoughts of why it was designed that way are that if they were actually trying TO scrape some material buildup off of a moving belt the angle back may have been a safer angle . Never done anything like that before , so I don't know . Jack Black thinks they stopped using this design .
Take care my friend .

Harry

Thought I'd include this link

Very nice Taylor

Thanks for your kind words, Jack!!!

That's certainly a super sweet Tuesday duo, Jack; your classy old Croisdale sleeveboard is a wonderful mate for your Hartshead Barlow!

Many thanks my friend, I enjoyed carrying the Croisdale

Toting two Trappers for Tuesday.

Two terrific and titanic Trappers JJ

Carrying my 2019 Guardians Lambsfoot - Lucy - today With a Blood Red #66 Trapper - in the other pocket! Have a good day everyone

 

[Rufus1949]

These 2 Taylor Eye Witness Jacks today . My old one that I got in 2016 and my newer Belt Man's Knife that looks like a Broken Pruner but really Ain't Broken that I took out to Bay #3 to clean , oil , de-burr scratches , and sharpen . The Bone looks Black but is coming out a very dark Brown .

After I did that , I somewhat cleaned up my Dad's old knife that he carried for who knows how long when he worked as an Electric Lineman . I have all of his old Tool Belt , Safety Belt , Climbing Spikes , and Pliers that he carried . He had this knife tied onto his work belt . Could not find a name of the maker on it . It appears to be a little heavier built than the common old Linoleum Knives of the time . I have had all of the above items since 1995 when he passed away . On the day he retired , he went down town Crothersville , Indiana , found the Tallest Pole , climbed it carrying a spare Hard Hat , and nailed his Old Hard Hat on the top of the pole . He was a tough old guy . Hopped a freight train in Mitchell , Indiana after the 8th grade and got off in Kansas . Came back to Indiana and eventually helped building the Steel Electric Towers in Southeast , Indiana before becoming an official Electric Lineman .

Harry

Harry,
I do enjoy the old and classically designed knives. Those two are the epitome of design and functionality. Knives were definitely made for work, first and foremost,not show in the old days.
Thanks for sharing them and your personal stories.