What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

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[sceva]

2014 Bladeforums knife today

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Quite a combo, Gary. Capable and beautiful.

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Sweet. What’s the closed length of your Robie Jack?

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Stallion today

Real nice knife

The seed co. knife is perfect for your farm duties.

I see a lot of you guys totin Bokers, and enjoy seeing them. And this morning, it struck me that I like that one because it’s so much like my beloved Camillus Jacks.

I got my first chance to get my grubby paws on an Albers over breakfast before the recent knife show. Impressive.

I also had never heard of that wood, so I looked it up…

Tropical Africa and Asia, with the figured burl like yours mostly from Asia.

These two took care of the days fidgeting tasks today.

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The adult version of the fidget spinner?

There had been a 3 bdrm 2 bath 1500 sq ft house on that lot for over 80yrs until this past January.
The dwelling had become uninhabitable and was even toxic in material and environment.
When demolition was performed, some of the rubble was buried on site with little more than existing soil.
The conditions were not ideal for a lovely nutritious garden.
So I brought in a total of 88 cu ft of soil to level the lot and distance the rubble, glass shards, hazards, remaining pipe, plugged sewer lines and such.
I hope to have a nice SAFE larger level area to exercise my dog with plenty of safe area available for a garden, even raised bed(s) if needed.
Sometimes when ground is not virgin, safe for pets and humans or ideal, the choice is not simply one or the other.
Fencing to commence May 8th after the fresh earth settles a bit and grass should have begun to sprout.

Ah. You’re making the best you can out of a mess.
I remember your posts about buying that next door property, and the ramshackle mess of a house.
Totally agree that there are better places to grow food.

Lightweight carry into town.

Does that tick remover work better than a red hot match head and a pair of SAK tweezers?

Not sure whether this is "traditional knife" or not, but my first post in this topic.

A Canadian Belt Knife certainly is a traditional knife! And welcome to the porch, Dextar.

LOL! Thank you my friend

I continue to be impressed by the growth of your Gallic collection JJ, each one is a pleasure to see

Nice Bunny Leon

Routine doc's appointment this morning, then off to the market, as usual Have a good day everyone

I love the oxymoronic button. Like Public Servant, or Military Itelligence

 

[Antaylor904]

Cattaraugus Carpenters Whittler and my Chris Montgomery Custom Bird & Trout knife for Thursday. I had always noticed a laughing fish jumping pattern in the Damascus and a Wood Duck. Yesterday, I noticed a pattern of bird eggs and a chick hatching, as well as a few bird heads ................................... and I always thought he called it a bird and trout knife because he patterned it that way ............. maybe not !

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That whittler is B e a utiful

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Today I have a Case whittler from 1972, and a much older four line Camillus in cocobolo.
Frost on the Yarrow.
Enjoy your day!

I am waiting at my auto repair guy’s shop for new brakes and one replaced wheel bearing. Expensive morning.

 

[Peregrin]

Quite a combo, Gary. Capable and beautiful.

Thanks, Jeff! The Cramer Lanny's Clip is one of my long time favorites. It doesn't get out as much as it deserves. The little Giant Mouse is really handy to have on the belt or in the pocket.

 

[Rufus1949]

Quite a combo, Gary. Capable and beautiful.

Sweet. What’s the closed length of your Robie Jack?

Real nice knife

The seed co. knife is perfect for your farm duties.

I see a lot of you guys totin Bokers, and enjoy seeing them. And this morning, it struck me that I like that one because it’s so much like my beloved Camillus Jacks.

I got my first chance to get my grubby paws on an Albers over breakfast before the recent knife show. Impressive.

I also had never heard of that wood, so I looked it up…

Tropical Africa and Asia, with the figured burl like yours mostly from Asia.

The adult version of the fidget spinner?

Ah. You’re making the best you can out of a mess.
I remember your posts about buying that next door property, and the ramshackle mess of a house.
Totally agree that there are better places to grow food.

Does that tick remover work better than a red hot match head and a pair of SAK tweezers?

A Canadian Belt Knife certainly is a traditional knife! And welcome to the porch, Dextar.


I love the oxymoronic button. Like Public Servant, or Military Itelligence

Good morning Jeff, it is 3 1/4 inches. A very comfortable length for my hand.

 

[sbh06]

Quite a combo, Gary. Capable and beautiful.

Sweet. What’s the closed length of your Robie Jack?

Real nice knife

The seed co. knife is perfect for your farm duties.

I see a lot of you guys totin Bokers, and enjoy seeing them. And this morning, it struck me that I like that one because it’s so much like my beloved Camillus Jacks.

I got my first chance to get my grubby paws on an Albers over breakfast before the recent knife show. Impressive.

I also had never heard of that wood, so I looked it up…

Tropical Africa and Asia, with the figured burl like yours mostly from Asia.

The adult version of the fidget spinner?

Ah. You’re making the best you can out of a mess.
I remember your posts about buying that next door property, and the ramshackle mess of a house.
Totally agree that there are better places to grow food.

Does that tick remover work better than a red hot match head and a pair of SAK tweezers?

A Canadian Belt Knife certainly is a traditional knife! And welcome to the porch, Dextar.


I love the oxymoronic button. Like Public Servant, or Military Itelligence

I really like these Bokers. I chased a Northwoods IRJ (unsuccessfully) for a long time and these remind me a lot of them. They are great knives that are easy to carry and put to use.

 

[Peregrin]

Today I'm sporting two that I should have carried yesterday, both Walnut handled. Could have been a Walnut Wood Wednesday. Oh well, missed my chance!

 

[Bloefield]

Camillus #18 jack stuck in the tree with a big old Burl. Rainy today.

 

[Modoc ED]

Off to the doctor in a bit. This time for Cindy. Still having problems with my mouth. Coffee and a cinnamon bun for breakfast. I haven't carried this Case CV 6292 Texas Jack in some time so, I'll carry it today.

 

[sf fanatic]

Summer time weather pattern here in the City by the Bay. Foggy in the morning and sunny by noon. Taking my bride to catch BART downtown for work. Along for the ride the usual lamb and new Keen Kutter Barlow.
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[screened porch]

The seed co. knife is perfect for your farm duties.

The awl is shaped like a spoon bit- perfect for retrieving errant seeds.

 

[runninmike]

GEC 488213 thursday...1of 25, #9 if that's important I just use it and like it lots...cheers gang!

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[ebrandwein]

https://imgur.com/a/pnuPsqx

 

[5K Qs]

Hubba Hubba for Hugo! That's a beauty of a stag whittler, FBC!

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Notable pair, Bob!
"Ours is not to reason why, ours is but to do and die."

Not much going on today. I'm kinda in a slump since the trash truck left. Gotta get some excitement going somehow. It'll have to wait though. My mouth is super sensitive this morning. Maybe watching NASCAR later with a cold ice tea will help. I've got this Scout Trapper a gift from John @JohnDF out today.

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Where is @JohnDF lately anyway? Hope he didn't get PO'ed at us.

ED, maybe you need to get a toy trash truck you can mess with to boost the excitement level; I wonder if they have radio-controlled ones that you could drive around your property?

Nice knife from the elusive JohnDF!

Jim, that smoked cheddar looks awesome! Still packin' the Churchill and Cadet.

Notable pair, Jeff; that Churchill is a charmer!

I went to a car boot sale in Ducklingtom.

Bought records,CDs,Toffee hammer and a nice condition Victorian Bun penny.

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I took my Bunny and little go pouch.
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Best of Cream was one of the first albums I bought when I joined the Columbia Record Club in 1970; still one of my favorites, although I don't have a decent turntable anymore. Bought quite a few albums for an average cost of 1-2 dollars each back then.

Walnut Lamb and an Ulster Barlow

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Delightful duo, Steve!

I was carrying/fiddling with the Club again, then Jeff Amir Fleschwund inspired me to go find an old Pal. I EDC'd this 12OT for a few years before I became a knife slattern.
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I thought I knew what "slattern" meant, even though I never use the word (I tend to use harlot, tramp, or floozy). But I found out it had another, slightly less offensive, meaning.

Homages to @JohnDF (king of the post-top knife pic) and @bigfish64 (king of posting turtle pics):
Had these in my pocket...
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Homages to make us happy!

These two for me today. Loving the Lamb and the Case was a bit of a grail chase for me. View attachment 2163242
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Your kids didn't take the turtles with them? You're a lucky man, Todd!

Busy with work, playing a lot of cornhole, and just taking a break from the forum... mostly just check and post in the Guardian's thread.
General knife prices, "a certain brand's" availability, and recent quality issues with Case have me a lot less interested in collecting these days.

Thanks for the update, John!

This knife pulled me down the rabbit hole. Small and unobtrusive at 3 1/8". Hides in your pocket with secondary pen providing enough width so it doesn't hide in your hand. Main blade my preferred shape to use. Jack configuration means no blade rub. CV steel takes a fine edge, chestnut bone is on point. Nice snap / halfstops on both blades, no hotspots. Tony designed a great little pocketknife. Not collab standards but pretty sweet for a production knife. Used to be widely available, my go to gift but they have dried up. Wish Case would revive this pattern in collab standards. If I need more knife, it's going to be a fixed blade. Have a great day!

I think I have one of those, John. I'm not sure where I put it. I did put my hands on this one though. You're right, a nice little knife that'll do most of what you need. I figured I'd switch it up afer seeing yours.

Swayback is in the front pocket tonight

Today’s carry…

Good to see all these Case Swayback Jacks showing up!
A couple years before I joined BF, these were apparently quite a hot commodity, and I still think they are!

- GT

 

[Chief]

Super happy the purple / pink / white columbine transplanted from the farm not only survived but is thriving. Yellow columbine is well established volunteer from a few years back. Purple iris are late, but kicking out strong. Flox are floxing with a freshly stropped 83. Smell the flowers, treat your eyes with color.

 

[Ed G]

same duo today …

 

[Ironbut]

 

[btb01]

Spatula in the pocket again today.

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(Crocodile Dundee voice): “That’s not a spatula. That’s a spatula.”

Victorinox Cadet and McAlevy Custom Knives Hunter today. Have a nice weekend.

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Nice pair there. Apparently those 2015 Limited Edition Alox models are in high demand now, but that doesn’t stop me from carrying/using my Pioneer. After all, that’s what I bought it for.

Don’t invite Amir Fleschwund over, he’ll take your pup’s chew toys and start slapping ‘em on knives as handles.

Looks like you’re prepared for just about anything, Paul! I like that leather slip for your Micra. My dad was a Leatherman guy. I’ve got the leather belt pouch for his old full-size Leatherman (I think it was the PST, or maybe another early model), but I don’t know what ever happened to the Leatherman that went in it.

Halfway through the week already! Carrying my Hartshead Barlow, and my Bradford Guardian 3

Nice pair, Jack! Those Guardian 3’s are cool little knives.

Great shot of your Albers burl!

I’ve had mine in my pocket most days since I got it, including last night for dinner and drinks before seeing Hamilton at the Orpheum in Minneapolis. (Unfortunately the Lamb had to stay in the truck during the show; not allowed in the theater.)