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Showed up in the mail yesterday, got a good price on it when I was ordering some new jeans from D-luth. A little rough opening and closing but I have some CLP on the pivot and it should smooth out soon. Centering, grind and fit and finish are very good. Now that having a one handed opening knife isn't the priority it used to be for me I like a thin single blade barlow or sod buster in the watch pocket.
Cheers,
TylerG12
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I love this knife, but I can't bring myself to dirty it up just yet.
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Amir Fleschwund
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I received a new knife in the mail yesterday from Mr.
SteveC
. He thought I’d enjoy using it in my garden. I think that will prove to be correct.
H.Y.Kaufmann (Heinrich Kaufmann)
And Sons
Solingen
The orher side tang stamp is K55K,
and I found one reference saying it’s K for Kaufmann, and 55 was the street address of their original digs. It can’t be a model #, because the same stamp appears on lots of patterns.
Something to research…
Whatever it’s history and intended use, I intend to use it as a garden/ light pruner knife. Very comfy swayback handle fitted with some kind of rosewood,, maybe cocobolo. Very stout and well put together.
Thank you, Steve!
It reminds me of the Etricks that
r8shell
,
Primble
, and some others have shown.
I told Steve that he’d see it in some of the Knife In The Garden photos I post.
And nothing says Garden more than a wagon of compost, a spool of wire, and some hose, right?
Have a fine day ~ get outside!
SteveC
. He thought I’d enjoy using it in my garden. I think that will prove to be correct.H.Y.Kaufmann (Heinrich Kaufmann)
And Sons
Solingen
The orher side tang stamp is K55K,
and I found one reference saying it’s K for Kaufmann, and 55 was the street address of their original digs. It can’t be a model #, because the same stamp appears on lots of patterns.Something to research…
Whatever it’s history and intended use, I intend to use it as a garden/ light pruner knife. Very comfy swayback handle fitted with some kind of rosewood,, maybe cocobolo. Very stout and well put together.
Thank you, Steve!
It reminds me of the Etricks that
r8shell
,
Primble
, and some others have shown.I told Steve that he’d see it in some of the Knife In The Garden photos I post.
And nothing says Garden more than a wagon of compost, a spool of wire, and some hose, right?
Have a fine day ~ get outside!
sf fanatic
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Another foggy start to the day in the City by the Bay! Heading out to the BART to drop off my bride so she can go to a meeting downtown. Along for the ride the usual lamb and courtesy of
Will Power
a beautiful Puukko. 
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Old Barn Chestnut.
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Finally got around to loading up our garden tractor on our trailer and will be taking it to the repair shop. Don't like hauling a trailer around town so when we drop it off, we'll most likely just come home. Maybe cruise by the Wagon Wheel Cafe and see if they've got room in their lot for the rig and grab a bite to eat. Carrying the Dynamic Duo - Bunny #525 in my pocket and Buck 055 in it's sheath on my belt.
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Amir Fleschwund
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Another foggy start to the day in the City by the Bay! Heading out to the BART to drop off my bride so she can go to a meeting downtown. Along for the ride the usual lamb and courtesy of
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Nice gift from
Will Power
.There was a table full of puukos at the Badger Knife Shower T which I may have dribbled some drool.
Maybe I should try to grind one out of one of the old carbon steel files from the flea market. In my “spare” time.
But duplicating the Scandi grind is likely beyond my skills and crude belt sander.
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Do it do it do it do it do it do it!!!!
That knife is made for patina IMO!
Where is a beautiful knife Daniel! Who is the maker?
I love this knife. One of my favorites!
Is it a dual sided stone? Two stones sandwiched together - hard on one side soft on the other?
Rufus1949
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That definitely looks like a highly functional garden knife Jeff.I received a new knife in the mail yesterday from Mr.
H.Y.Kaufmann (Heinrich Kaufmann)
And Sons
Solingen
The orher side tang stamp is K55K, View attachment 2219629and I found one reference saying it’s K for Kaufmann, and 55 was the street address of their original digs. It can’t be a model #, because the same stamp appears on lots of patterns.
Something to research…
Whatever it’s history and intended use, I intend to use it as a garden/ light pruner knife. Very comfy swayback handle fitted with some kind of rosewood,, maybe cocobolo. Very stout and well put together.
Thank you, Steve!
It reminds me of the Etricks that
I told Steve that he’d see it in some of the Knife In The Garden photos I post.
And nothing says Garden more than a wagon of compost, a spool of wire, and some hose, right?
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Have a fine day ~ get outside!
Congrats to you, very generous and thoughtful of SteveC.
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Gorgeous pair David
Many thanks Jeff, and I hope you get a great harvest this year my friendThanks, Jack!
Not enough rain means dragging hoses around, and making my well pump work, so a rainy day was indeed fun
It’s going on 10:00 pm in Merry Olde England, so go to bed, and rest up for being on your feet all day tomorrow. Have a fine Market Thursday, mi amigo.
Beautiful bone Mr Smith
Thanks DavidGood pairing Jack!
Great to read your thoughts on those ABs Harry, I always enjoy seeing pics of them
Outstanding wood wearing Wednesday cutter combination, Jack; your two marvels are sporting two of my very favorite blade shapes, as well!
Many thanks JJ, you are very kind to me
I love your pic Happy Double Lambsfoot Day buddy Two GT classics!
What a kind thoughtI received a new knife in the mail yesterday from Mr.
H.Y.Kaufmann (Heinrich Kaufmann)
And Sons
Solingen
The orher side tang stamp is K55K, View attachment 2219629and I found one reference saying it’s K for Kaufmann, and 55 was the street address of their original digs. It can’t be a model #, because the same stamp appears on lots of patterns.
Something to research…
Whatever it’s history and intended use, I intend to use it as a garden/ light pruner knife. Very comfy swayback handle fitted with some kind of rosewood,, maybe cocobolo. Very stout and well put together.
Thank you, Steve!
It reminds me of the Etricks that
I told Steve that he’d see it in some of the Knife In The Garden photos I post.
And nothing says Garden more than a wagon of compost, a spool of wire, and some hose, right?
View attachment 2219630View attachment 2219627View attachment 2219628
Have a fine day ~ get outside!
Well done
SteveC
Enjoy it Daniel
That beauty looks intriguing 
afishhunter
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Coloration and apparent texture looks like a "soft" Ark, IMHO.
Nice stone. Should last a lifetime or three.
mbkr
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No, just one single stone.Do it do it do it do it do it do it!!!!
That knife is made for patina IMO!
Where is a beautiful knife Daniel! Who is the maker?
I love this knife. One of my favorites!
Is it a dual sided stone? Two stones sandwiched together - hard on one side soft on the other?