What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

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If you ride a motorbike you have to have some little mechanical know how at least.

I had new chain,sprockets and tyres ( correct spelling 😇) fitted by a garage but the old flange bolts didnt fit the Renthal sprocket stepped hole correctly.

That is they didnt fit into the hole,I needed the same nut but with a smaller flange,measuring them was the only way as that measurement wasn't in the parts books.

So I had to work it out myself,Ive got a digital vernier,but my old Army issued calliper and ruler did the job quicker and easier.

Plus I know you lot like the old stuff being as we are all fossils here ourselves (mostly) 😁

In-between collecting the new bolts and fitting them I had coffee at a stately home on the way back,though the owners have now moved on and sold it to the National Trust in England.

I trust you will find these photos of Flanged Nuts interesting (sounds like an insult) as in "That guy over there's a bit of a Flanged Nut"🤣🤣🤣


My 15 kept me company today along with my issued Alox SAK always in my bike jacket pocket.



































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Johnnythefox said:
I had new chain,sprockets and tyres ( correct spelling 😇) fitted by a garage but the old flange bolts didnt fit the Renthal sprocket stepped hole correctly.

That is they didnt fit into the hole,I needed the same nut but with a smaller flange,measuring them was the only way as that measurement wasn't in the parts books.

So I had to work it out myself,Ive got a digital vernier,but my old Army issued calliper and ruler did the job quicker and easier.

Plus I know you lot like the old stuff being as we are all fossils here ourselves (mostly) 😁

In-between collecting the new bolts and fitting them I had coffee at a stately home on the way back,though the owners have now moved on and sold it to the National Trust in England.

I trust you will find these photos of Flanged Nuts interesting (sounds like an insult) as in "That guy over there's a bit of a Flanged Nut"🤣🤣🤣


My 15 kept me company today along with my issued Alox SAK always in my bike jacket pocket.
























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WHAT?!? Not Whitworth Fasteners???
oh ... wait ... Kawasaki ain't British ...
(Agree you spelt "tyres" correctly.)
Nice caliper and steel rule.

You lucked out.
The 1965 Triumph T100C I had in the early 80's used Whitworth fasteners.
Difficult to find in the mid-west and/or States at the time... plus need special (expensive) wrenches ...
It was also equipped with a Lucas (Prince of Darkness) electrical system.
WHY Mr. Lucas liked the Vernier Diode so much ... 🙄

Adding to 03:00/15:00 belt loop, becuse I can:
SAK Evo Grip 14 and Mini Champ on Nite🌙 Ize foot key ring. 😁👍
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Swapped in a 2021 'Year of the Ox' Huntsman I was given yesterday, for the Evo Grip 14. 😁👍
 
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Sacto said:
Awesome pair Bob. Nice stag on the Wright. Love the succulents too.

Great couple of knives Jon…a little redundant but how could you not carry those two? 😁

Sounds like a handy size for the pocket.
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Very true my friend. Let’s be real…my weekday knife selections are expensive fidget toys. As long as they can peel apples and open letters and boxes, I’m good!

On the weekend, I have a crew of workers that I can beat up and get messy. Had these two with me today.

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5K Qs said:
That's a good-looking stockman, sir, with handsome wood and the tip of the sheepsfoot blade between the liners (IMHO, where it belongs)! :cool::thumbsup::cool: Any idea who made it for L.L.Bean?
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Thanks, Gary! Unfortunately, I don't have the slightest idea how to backtrack the L.L. Bean patterns. I wish I did! For all I know, it could be last year's model. 😂 **fingers crossed** another member will chime in. A little gapping, but it honestly doesn't bother me one bit. Just adds some character.👌🏻
 
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AxF said:
One of my newest acquisitions and has quickly become one of my favorite knives to carry. Basically only carried single blade knives habitually but this one made me appreciate secondaries. Recently tried a forced patina with some vinegar... not sure if I love it or hate it. Either way I love the knife. I wonder if GEC will put out another run of these 78's so I can snag a backup. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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That’s a beauty — congrats! The 78 is such a great pattern. 👍🏻
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Lamb and a Churchill


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A dynamic duo, Steve! 😎
 
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