What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Lamb and a Barlow (again). Hope everyone’s week is off to a good start.

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Amir Fleschwund said:
Out the front door to put a letter in the mailbox. I got distracted by the bee ~ both Bumble and Honey ~ activity on the Lambs Ear flowers. Maybe it’s because each blossom is so small, or maybe it’s because they are just very busy bees, but I had a hard time catching this guy in a photo.View attachment 2247218
Down at the mailbox, what do i see but two Japanese Beetles doing something nasty in a Hollyhock flower. View attachment 2247217I was glad they were not on my beans.
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This is a Kane County Flea Market find, which was marked $10, and the good ol boy took $6. It was extremely filthy, caked with dried grease, but I could just make out the “…llus”.
After scrubbing and flushing, and rubbing, and dying the faded bone, it revealed itself to be a Short Line Tang Stamp, meaning late 1940’s model 68. The spiral awl, and the spey snap just like new. The main shows its’ age, and needs a little help. From taking apart other old Camilluses with weak snap, I’m pretty sure the camming surface on the blade is worn. I believe the spring is tempered a little harder than the blade steel. But it doesn’t bother me. It stays safely open when I use it.
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I am totin my gift knife from @Leslie Tomville, a Tidiute Cutlery Titusville, Pa. 53E323 Johnny On The Spot Electrician by Great Easter Cutlery. I think I got all the tang stamps and blade etches in case you are detail oriented. In case there was more, I opened the sheepfoot blade on the pile side ~ identical stamp as the other, which makes sense.
Last night, before bed, I pulled these out of the knife safe (cigar boxes in a dresser drawer), checked that the edges were very sharp, and oiled the joints…
When I closed the big blade from half stop, I got a big grin. It has perhaps the best closing Talk of all my knives ~ that metallic CLACK with an undertone of a ringing tone. Like a New Old Stock Cattaraugus.
So I said to Mrs. Fleschwund, who was already in bed, “listen to this, Vik”. She said “That’s nice dear, now let’s turn off the lights”.
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Have a very fine July 9.
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You are not the only one with Japanese Beetles Jeff !!!!!! They came as soon as the worms that become Gypsy Moths started dying out . Those blasted worms ate most of the leaves off of the Oaks around us and some of our Roses .
It would be great to see that Spiral Punch Jeff . I hope you don't feel too guilty of stealing that Camillus from that old guy .:D

Harry
 
sunknife said:
Out the door in a few minutes with these two. Oregon trapper for the pants utility pocket and Robeson sleeveboard jack for the front pocket. Have a good Monday folks. :)
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Great pair of knives to usher in another year in your saga.

Happy Birthday, Greg!
SteveC said:
Congrats on the old 68 !
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Thank you. It’s been several years since I found it, but every time I use it, I think “this could be my only knife, and I’d be just fine”.
This morning, I realized that I’ve told that flea market story before, which means I am beginning to repeat myself. And in this morning’s post, I wished everybody a happy July 9th. Not realizing that my Wenger watch doesn’t adjust for months with less than 31 days, and it’s behind one day.

Maybe I should try crossword puzzles to keep my mind sharp?

I was going to ask about the wood, but I see it’s been answered. It’s purty.
Old Engineer said:
You are not the only one with Japanese Beetles Jeff !!!!!! They came as soon as the worms that become Gypsy Moths started dying out . Those blasted worms ate most of the leaves off of the Oaks around us and some of our Roses .
It would be great to see that Spiral Punch Jeff . I hope you don't feel too guilty of stealing that Camillus from that old guy .:D

Harry
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Sorry to hear about the oaks!
The beetles have not done any damage to the beans…yet. But the cabbage moths and their damned cabbage worm offspring are pretty annoying. Quit micro managing for a couple of days, and my kale, and collards have been skeletonized.

I will be sure to show you the rest of the old Stockman, because I’ve decided to just keep using it for a while.
 
Jack Black said:
Many thanks for the kind words JJ, that's a sweet pair of Lambs my friend :) Happy Double Lambsfoot Day! :D :thumbsup:
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Thanks for your very kind words, Jack!!! :) :thumbsup:
Jack Black said:
Have a great week everyone :) Starting mine with two gift knives, thanks Rufus1949 and Fixall :) :thumbsup:

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Very cool pairing of two highly attractive super slicers; love your new Winchester Metal Monday standout, the aging is awesome! :cool:;):thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Amir Fleschwund said:
Great pair of knives to usher in another year in your saga.

Happy Birthday, Greg!

Thank you. It’s been several years since I found it, but every time I use it, I think “this could be my only knife, and I’d be just fine”.
This morning, I realized that I’ve told that flea market story before, which means I am beginning to repeat myself. And in this morning’s post, I wished everybody a happy July 9th. Not realizing that my Wenger watch doesn’t adjust for months with less than 31 days, and it’s behind one day.

Maybe I should try crossword puzzles to keep my mind sharp?

I was going to ask about the wood, but I see it’s been answered. It’s purty.
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Good stories are worth repeating! 👍
 
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