What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Ellis Wyatt]

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Mid 1930s K22 Outdoorsman out for some plinking at the range this morning.

 

[echoscout]

 

[Cooter Brown]

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Mid 1930s K22 Outdoorsman out for some plinking at the range this morning.

You have some fantastic Smiths.

 

[Retired UPS Driver]

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Wow that’s a gorgeous Horsewright, he sure does make a beautiful knife

 

[glennbad]

Great Remy, Paul. Almost looks like it’s passed through a glennbad procedure…


There’s a line that anyone who mods knives cross. What was the first valuable knife you ever busted open?

Just curious, because as a rank amateur, I have only modded broken ones, or common ones like TL-29s.
And I don’t mean to imply TL-29s are not valuable

Hmm, that's a tough one. I think I've done 1 or 2 of the Case-Bose knives, I've done a custom from a lesser known maker and a Kroo also. A bunch of GEC that are considered valuable. Certainly a few knives that were pucker-worthy while working on them!

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

I’m setting out back stalling because I don’t want to do school work. Ugh 7 hours on Friday and 10.5 hours yesterday with another 6 or 7 hours today. Quite the three day weekend! I’ll be glad to get back to work so I can relax!

 

[Jakeywax31]

Gonna be a somewhat laid back day. Light showers are possible this afternoon. Staying home but tomorrow we're going to town and the Wagon Wheel Cafe for sure. "Burning Man" people will be coming through Alturas and they like to stop at the Wagon Wheel as they spread North and West to the Pacific Northwest. They're usually covered with the white, alkaline, dust of the desert but this year, they're going to be muddy as all get out. It'll be a sight to see. I'm carrying this Lambfoot today which was a thoughtful gift from Dan @sf fanatic . It's a bit unusual as it has a long bolster. Anyway, I'm a bit better today and am going to attempt to eat one of Cindy's soft, fluffy, pancakes and scrambled eggs. Thanks to all who passed on get well wishes yesterday.

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Glad you are feeling better, Ed. Very nice lamb today as well. Have a nice easy day my friend.

 

[RickHuf]

Have this Wrights today with a new slip. Basic and didn't take long to make, but I really love this leather.

 

[mbkr]

Today’s pair. Hope everyone is having a great holiday. And remember, it’s the entire Porch’s responsibility to root for the Clemson Tigers all year long to have a respectable showing, starting with this evening’s contest against the Fighting Krzyzewskis. But gah…FSU looked tough last night. I’m afraid Bobby Bowden’s ghost might be back.

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I just checked and they don't play Missouri, so sure. If they did play Missouri, I bet the Tigers would win
Unless they play Tennessee, I didn't check I'd have to root for the Vols

Yesterdays carry

A Rough Rider with a punch?! I don't believe I've seen that one before. What is the model number if you don't mind?

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Mid 1930s K22 Outdoorsman out for some plinking at the range this morning.

The knife is ok. Its "like" worthy. The gun, otoh, What a beauty

I’m setting out back stalling because I don’t want to do school work. Ugh 7 hours on Friday and 10.5 hours yesterday with another 6 or 7 hours today. Quite the three day weekend! I’ll be glad to get back to work so I can relax!

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That Case buffalo horn
So are you a student or teacher or taking "night" classes?

 

[mbkr]

Another knife that I forget how nice it is. Cheap, light, solid, tight, well made. And I like serrated blades. And its blue

 

[SCFlyGuy]

Gonna be a somewhat laid back day. Light showers are possible this afternoon. Staying home but tomorrow we're going to town and the Wagon Wheel Cafe for sure. "Burning Man" people will be coming through Alturas and they like to stop at the Wagon Wheel as they spread North and West to the Pacific Northwest. They're usually covered with the white, alkaline, dust of the desert but this year, they're going to be muddy as all get out. It'll be a sight to see. I'm carrying this Lambfoot today which was a thoughtful gift from Dan @sf fanatic . It's a bit unusual as it has a long bolster. Anyway, I'm a bit better today and am going to attempt to eat one of Cindy's soft, fluffy, pancakes and scrambled eggs. Thanks to all who passed on get well wishes yesterday.

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Glad you’re feeling better Modoc ED !! Be careful around the Burning Man travelers … in addition to the mud, I’m sure there are other substances you want to avoid!!

Today’s pair. Hope everyone is having a great holiday. And remember, it’s the entire Porch’s responsibility to root for the Clemson Tigers all year long to have a respectable showing, starting with this evening’s contest against the Fighting Krzyzewskis. But gah…FSU looked tough last night. I’m afraid Bobby Bowden’s ghost might be back.

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Both of my kids and SIL are Clemson grads; we are ‘All In’ on the Tigers!! Hopefully, the new OC will bring some juice to the offense!! The ‘Cadence Call’ has been playing in my head all day … ‘C-L-E-M-S-O-N … T-I-G-E-R-S … Fight Tigers, Fight Tigers, Fight, Fight, Fight!!’

 

[OldHercDude]

Gonna be a somewhat laid back day. Light showers are possible this afternoon. Staying home but tomorrow we're going to town and the Wagon Wheel Cafe for sure. "Burning Man" people will be coming through Alturas and they like to stop at the Wagon Wheel as they spread North and West to the Pacific Northwest. They're usually covered with the white, alkaline, dust of the desert but this year, they're going to be muddy as all get out. It'll be a sight to see. I'm carrying this Lambfoot today which was a thoughtful gift from Dan @sf fanatic . It's a bit unusual as it has a long bolster. Anyway, I'm a bit better today and am going to attempt to eat one of Cindy's soft, fluffy, pancakes and scrambled eggs. Thanks to all who passed on get well wishes yesterday.

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Glad you're feeling a bit better Ed, I hope you enjoy the eats.

 

[OldHercDude]

I hope everyone's week goes well.

Light (ish) selection for this week.

 

[flatblackcapo]

A Rough Rider with a punch?! I don't believe I've seen that one before. What is the model number if you don't mind?

HI Mike. I modded that RR080 by grinding the spay blade into a punch. Here's a pic of the other side.

 

[Peregrin]

Chicken on the Weber for Labor day. Also known as Gary's 2 beer chicken. I drink 2 beers, and it's done.
I might give my Halfrich Rounder a taste when it's done.

 

[321Bandaid]

SAK of the Week is a Victorinox Explorer, picked up pre-owned at a local gun&knife show almost 8 years ago:
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Stockman of the Week is a Case Humpback model (thanks, Mike):
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- GT

What color is the Humpy? I like it.

 

[MrStabby7]

 

[mbkr]

HI Mike. I modded that RR080 by grinding the spay blade into a punch. Here's a pic of the other side.

Oh wow
Well done

 

[5K Qs]

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What do you call those beans when you want to be more specific, Jeff?
Cans in the store are often called "green beans", but when I was a kid, we always called them "string beans", although I don't know why.
When we were Up North in a cottage on Lake Huron for a couple of weeks in August, an Ohio guy renting another of the half-dozen cabins where we stay gave us a bag full of green beans. I chopped up a few to put in my oatmeal every morning we were there, and put a few more in my "casseroles" every evening.

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Hope everyone is looking forward to the weekend Carnival time where I live, if the weather co-operates! Carrying my lovely Albers Lamb, and an Old FRiend

Sweet pair, Jack!

Going nowhere on this rainy day!
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Bob, you were going nowhere FAST with that wondrous wood duo!

Wow! That is some wild burl! That looks like it will make a great EDC.
Reminds me of the Buckeye Burl on this Utility Burt Foster made for me.

Unforgettable (and disturbing) burl, Gary!

Case Cranberry bone silver script canoe for Friday...

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Commendable canoe!!

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Sold the old Ford tractor a while back. Came in handy to put our place in and put in the back road but way too much more than we need now.

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Cool Ford tractor, ED! When I was a kid on the dairy farm, the guy on the next farm north on the gravel road had a little Ford (probably from the 1950s). My younger brothers and I were always very entertained when we'd see him get off his tractor: he was probably about 6'4" and the tractor was very small, so he'd stay on the seat and just swing his right leg up over the steering wheel, then over the left rear tire, and then to the ground behind the tractor, pivoting to his left on the seat the whole time.

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Just recently acquired a few of my grandfathers pocket knives. This one was one of his most carried and used.

Congrats on your priceless inheritance!

Boys Knife and Orchard Gem

Couple of beauteous bone pocketknives right there, Paul!

Got out All of Tools For the Day and ended up using every one of them :

Even these :

Harry

You must be bushed after using all those tools in one day, Harry! Impressive stamina!

Dass Wismar sicherlich ein schwarzes Messer ist!

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Thanks a lot Bart My injuries seem to come from very mundane causes, as I get older. I hurt my shoulder in a freak accident wrestling with a can of kidney beans! Had to take a trip to the hospital with Wee Staggy first thing this morning!

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That's certainly not an injury you'd predict, Jack! I hope it's relatively minor, and not something like a rotator cuff "explosion" (something of which I live in constant fear).

I had these ebony cutters for Friday.

Distinguished dark duo, JJ!

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Couple of very handsome knives, Jeff; I have an inexplicable affinity for fake stag!

A Jack and a Waiter

That top knife is amazing!

I give more thought to the local vermin.
New to me today Waterville:

Congrats on that vibrant vintage find, Jer!

I grabbed a couple of recently acquired wood covered jacks today.

Fascinating handles on that pair, JJ! How big is the top knife? It looks very hefty!

Finally, a day without humidity!
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Notable pair, Bob!

1970s (ish) Boker sheepsfoot Barlow. It was a rustball and I figured it would either clean up well or I could tear it apart and play around with it. Blades were pretty full and nothing looked too bad.

A little steel wool, some brass brushes and a lot of oil later and it looks pretty good. Great action too. Underbladed with half stops but spring is flush with the liner in all positions. Well made. I'll throw it in the rotation!

Oddly top heavy because of those giant steel bolsters, though!

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I don't consider myself a Barlow fanatic, but Böker Barlows with that bolster stamp seem like a classic knife to me! Congrats on getting your ready for action!

Wow, the " knife gods" do reward us occasionally.

Thanks, Bob; I think it happens way more than I deserve!

- GT

 

[JonesJorgen]