What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[321Bandaid]

Same thing all over again

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With all these Maher & Grosh showing up, it makes me wonder... Did I miss something?
Also, how does one sign up for the spoon drop?

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Jack Black]

So, a German and an Italian walk into a bar .........
The bartender asks, "What'll it be gents? Brews and Bratwurst? Brews and Pepperoni?"
I forgot the rest of the joke, if there was one.

LOL! Handsome pairing Gary

It is definitely fall here.
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Nice choices Bob

Thanks pal !




Great pairing Jack !

Thanks a lot Steve

Nice brace of knives buddy!

Many thanks David

Sherman Boker and the Titusville lamb today.

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Striking pair Paul

Wonderful pair, gentlemen !!!!!

Thanks buddy

Thanks Jack, it won’t be the last time this season!

Excellent pairing Jack. Your 15 has seen some pocket time.

LOL! Thank you Todd, yes, it sure has, had that one a while now

A fine combination of cutlery today Jack.
All is good, getting close to kicking walker aside.

Thanks pal, that's great news

Thanks, Jack, I'm glad to be back and doing just fine. After we lost Ron/HalfStop and my wife of 43 years passed, I stepped off the Porch to catch my breathe. All's well now. If I was doing any better, I'd need to pay somebody. Lovely lambsfoot, BTW.
- Stuart

I can understand you needing a break Stuart My sincere condolences on the passing of your wife, I was touched by her invitations to help you drink your wine cellar. Sadly, we have lost a few other members while you've been away, including Dwight sitflyer , and Harvey cigarrodog I'm glad you're doing OK my friend, and thanks for the kind words It's good to have you back

Love that pic, Jack.

Thanks buddy

This morning I noticed this guy just hanging out behind the house.

I wondered if he might be injured; while he was obviously keeping an eye on me, he didn’t seem skittish and made no move to get up even when I got closer. (I got close enough to take that chair down off the railing and get some closer pics.)

Eventually, after I had stepped back toward the house and Scout and I stood there for a bit so she could watch him, he got up and walked off, and didn’t seem hurt or anything. I guess he was just indifferent.

I’ve got my Albers Lamb and a #21 Bull Nose in my pocket today. Yesterday we got a new roof, after a full summer of going back and forth with the insurance company and roofing contractor. I had originally called out the contractor to look a minor issue, but he pointed out several spots where there was hail damage on the old shingles and suggested I called the insurance company. In the end we got about 2/3 of the cost to replace the whole roof covered by insurance. Considering the old roof was probably only a few years from needing to be replaced, I don’t think that’s too bad a deal.

Cool pics Barrett, and a great pairing there

I'm totin' these two today, just in Case, as they say.

- Stuart

Quality!

Lamb and a Trapper



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Sweet pairing Steve, those are wonderful pics

Lovely afternoon,the Sun was out and it didnt feel to cold.

So I hopped on my bike and rode over to a nice cafe that I know has a bit of a suntrap outside seating area.

It was Tuesday but I am a rebel so walked down Friday street and I didnt even care.

Looked in a few old shops and bought a book,I hope the patter matches the film.

• Carmen Sternwood: You're not very tall, are you?
• Philip Marlowe: Well, I, uh, I tried to be.

• Vivian: You go too far, Marlowe.
• Marlowe: Those are harsh words to throw at a man, especially when he's walking out of your bedroom.

• General Sternwood: How do you like your brandy, sir?
• Philip Marlowe: In a glass.

A bit cooler riding home,but any sun now is a bonus in England.

I have the same edition of The Big Sleep!

I would definitely rather be startled by a raccoon climbing out of my trash can than a buff kangaroo doing the same!

Too right, I had the one one the right bounce right up to me!

Thanks so much Jack. We had a wonderful time. I love getting the kids out in the woods and away from tech for awhile.

I always love seeing the Waboom! Great photo of it .

It's a great thing to do Jon Many thanks for the kind words my friend

Exquisite ebony, Jack; that gunstock looks very classy in black!
What is that vegetation behind your Guardians Lambsfoot?

Thank you Gary, that's a Turkish hazelnut, there are a few trees down the road from me. I'm the only person who picks them

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Fine pair of knives Mitch

I'm not posting it over there to find out.

I'd say it's pretty close, but I think the point is too long in relation to the blade, and the descending curve is too gradual. It's also close to a Case Wharncliffe, which is close to a TEW lambsfoot I've got, which Jack has called atypical. It isn't a sheepsfoot or a coping.

Considering how off the wall so many manufacturers are with their names for blade shapes, normal and bizarre, I try not to worry about such things.
I's a short French blade.

But thanks. I like it too.

LOL! I love that knife, but while it's similar, that's a French blade pattern, which I'm sure has a name of its own

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Terrific trio Kurt

Nice to see one of those Kevin

Thank you very much, Jack!!!

Super cool image of your amazing K'roo beauty! Yur 15 makes for a mighty sweet partner, as well!

Many thanks JJ

Carrying my Unity Lambsfoot, and a GEC Not-A-Lambsfoot! Have a good day everyone

 

[Rufus1949]

Super cool bone covers, Bob; very reflective of the autumn season!

Thanks kindly JJ.

 

[Travman]

 

[315]

It’s been awhile since I’ve been called out at 2 AM for work. But at least I remembered a knife.

 

[joeradza]

 

[ron55]

Got some use from my Case canoe and Buck 110 out for a hike.

 

[SteveC]

Sweet pairing Steve, those are wonderful pics

Thanks buddy !

Carrying my Unity Lambsfoot, and a GEC Not-A-Lambsfoot! Have a good day everyone

That Unity is a real beauty !

 

[screened porch]

Among others, of course.
I've been meaning to warn you all that the short blades on this open and close against constant pressure without an opening and closing snap.
However, the spike has developed an opening snap, and perhaps the rest will follow.

 

[5K Qs]

My two canoes this week are a Marbles ram's horn and a Buck amber bone.




- GT

 

[JohnDF]

Good Morning Porch

 

[Way-Barney]

I didn't set out with this knife this morning, it was in my jacket pocket. I decided not to swap out for something different. I enjoy the patina on this one more than most of my daily carries. whilst taking the dog for a walk I was looking for Penny Buns, cannot work out if I am to early or have missed them altogether.

 

[RickHuf]

Decided to give one of the 163's a day or two. I put a razor edge on it last night but it still looks a bit rough from previous owners sharpening attempts.

It fits perfectly into the side pocket but it is a big knife at almost 4.5" closed. .75" thick at the butt end and that giant shackle is 1.125" wide. Very well made knife, though. This one is cocobolo (pretty sure) while my other 163 is much lighter (perhaps walnut).



It's only been a couple hours and I'm thinkin' this is better suited in a toolbox or a belt pouch!

 

[pat9198]

 

[Mike H765]

 

[Jack Black]

That Unity is a real beauty !

Thanks Steve, one of my favourite old Lambs

Among others, of course.
I've been meaning to warn you all that the short blades on this open and close against constant pressure without an opening and closing snap.
However, the spike has developed an opening snap, and perhaps the rest will follow.

That's interesting Jer Certainly a great-looking knife

Good Morning Porch
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Good to have you back John

I didn't set out with this knife this morning, it was in my jacket pocket. I decided not to swap out for something different. I enjoy the patina on this one more than most of my daily carries. whilst taking the dog for a walkView attachment 2359821 I was looking for Penny Buns, cannot work out if I am to early or have missed them altogether.

Looks good Barney

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Very nice Mike

 

[JW225]

 

[JW225]

Good Morning Porch
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Good morning, John -- nice to see you here!

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Back in its element, this ol guy is out of retirement! (The knife not me, ill work till i die) View attachment 2358972

One could make a strong case for honoring that old boy by putting it to use.

I'm totin' these two today, just in Case, as they say.

- Stuart

Hey! I love the Hawkbill!
But in any case , it’s good to have you back, Stuart.
Whenever I realize a regular has not posted in a while, I say a quick prayer that they are ok. Sometimes, as Jack said, they have passed, and other times they’ve suffered a life changing event as you have. Please accept my condolences in the loss of your dear wife, and thank you for letting us know about it ~ and for re-joining us.
I’m glad you’re happy now, and squared up with your new life. I went through that when we lost our son. It takes time, but happiness returns. Now, I see an expression on my daughter’s face that’s a dead ringer for her late brother, and I get a warm memory. I hope you’re at that point as well.

Lamd and a Trapper



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Did you post that bonus picture of your 293 just for me?

Pardon my ignorance, Paul, but your photo makes it look like the new BF knife is the same size frame as the Orchard Gem.

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I love my Case Barlows.

Taking each one on a case by case basis, each one is a standout.

Ethan and a Harness Jack

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Couple of nice ones, my friend. You can probably get by without a blade with a little belly on it.

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Classic Jack, Jose’.
Put a nail nick in place of the long pull, and I could mistake it for a Voos Jack.

Got some use from my Case canoe and Buck 110 out for a hike.

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Nice pair for an autumn walk.
I see you’re from my home state ~ for better or worse. I’m a little west of Woodstock, east of Rockford, not far from the Wisconsin line. What part of the state are you in?

I didn't set out with this knife this morning, it was in my jacket pocket. I decided not to swap out for something different. I enjoy the patina on this one more than most of my daily carries. whilst taking the dog for a walkView attachment 2359821 I was looking for Penny Buns, cannot work out if I am to early or have missed them altogether.

Nice knife, and beautiful plant.

Decided to give one of the 163's a day or two. I put a razor edge on it last night but it still looks a bit rough from previous owners sharpening attempts.

It fits perfectly into the side pocket but it is a big knife at almost 4.5" closed. .75" thick at the butt end and that giant shackle is 1.125" wide. Very well made knife, though. This one is cocobolo (pretty sure) while my other 163 is much lighter (perhaps walnut).

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It's only been a couple hours and I'm thinkin' this is better suited in a toolbox or a belt pouch!

That’s big, indeed. But supremely useful for almost any job. Hope you can bond with it.
And yes, that Schrade steel takes an incredible edge.
Mine has not darkened as yours has. And it’s easy to tell the handles are Black Walnut. Yours may be the same under that “patina”??