What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Jack Black]

I hope you have good weather for market day !

Thanks Ste, chucked it down!

Thanks, Jack. Completely unintentional, but I will take credit for it .

Big Rose at the market. Sounds like a good time!

Thanks David, been fun

Like those 2 knives a lot .
Thanks for the very kind words my friend , but it was not Done yet in that photo . It is now done and I took a photo of it with almost all of the others that I have made .

Had a Grandson do some lettering on this ( my first one made in 2017 )

I also made another one just like the 2nd from the left and gave it to a very good friend
Wood material for each one going left to right is :
A special 2.25 x 4 Oak / Broken Shovel handle / Limb from a downed Oak tree / A Mulberry stick that was found in a house that we bought in 1973
The brass hames or knobs left to right : Unused / Used / Used / New and Unused .
Lengths of the Sticks are all determined by what the stick gives and how and where the ends will fit .
What I have in my pockets today .

Nice work Harry, I remember the other you made

Have fun at the Market... Let there be cake.

Thanks pal, Tool Man actually put his hand in his pocket this week!

Took a stroll along a wooded river bluff today with this small fixed blade knife, 6" OAL. It rides in a rawhide sheath with a deer skin leather neck strap.
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Great photo Greg

Good Morning Porch
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Great to see your Loyal Lamb John

 

[mbkr]

Another overcast, damp day. My tree guy is supposed to be by "late morning" to give me a quote on some tree trimming. One of my maples has partially grown over the house. It keeps dropping branches on the roof and whenever its storming I picture the sword of Damocles hanging over my bedroom
Hopefully I can trim this part off without killing the tree. I think it should be fine, but we'll see what my tree guy says.
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[Amir Fleschwund]

Like those 2 knives a lot .
Thanks for the very kind words my friend , but it was not Done yet in that photo . It is now done and I took a photo of it with almost all of the others that I have made .

Had a Grandson do some lettering on this ( my first one made in 2017 )

I also made another one just like the 2nd from the left and gave it to a very good friend
Wood material for each one going left to right is :
A special 2.25 x 4 Oak / Broken Shovel handle / Limb from a downed Oak tree / A Mulberry stick that was found in a house that we bought in 1973
The brass hames or knobs left to right : Unused / Used / Used / New and Unused .
Lengths of the Sticks are all determined by what the stick gives and how and where the ends will fit .
What I have in my pockets today .

I love the detail on your creations, Harry. Great idea using rawhide to seal down the vine. As you know, you inspired me to seek out an old harness hame at the flea market, and try to emulate your idea.
Back when we lived in the Ozarks, I had an old shovel that needed a new handle. My step-grandfather knew of an old gentleman down near Mack’s Creek near the Little Niangua River who made tool handles. We found his place back in the woods, and he took us out to his shop. It was filled with wood tool handles of every type, all made out of woods that he cut himself. He pulled out this shovel handle made of Red Elm. I finally broke that old shovel beyond repair, but thankfully hung on to the handle. The curved end that fit the socket of the shovel did not need too much shaping to fit the hame. Thanks for the inspiration!

It comes up to my rib cage, so it’s more useful as a staff than a cane. But I did not want to cut that old wood.

By the way, on our recent trip to Florida, I saw something that reminded me of you! I think this might go well with your Vidalia Brats.

Wet Thursday carry.
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Nice Aussie bonsai!

A recent pick up from the BST.
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I don’t know BST, a search revealed British Standard Time, and a bunch of other stuff.
But…

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Great Barlows!

Took a stroll along a wooded river bluff today with this small fixed blade knife, 6" OAL. It rides in a rawhide sheath with a deer skin leather neck strap.
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One thing I like about fall is seeing your woods photos with all of your hand made archery tackle! Let me guess… the Fox River?

Bor is a town on the Anatolian plateau, Kind of like putting "Sheffield" on the blade, the first two words i did suspect were the maker name.

Since "Bor" is located in the birthplace of civilization "older than" could have some significance.

its situated quite close to the 4500 yr old Mound of Destival, and of course we all know the "relatively" recent discovery of Gobekli Tepi at 11 000 years old, judging by the intricacies of the stonework i find difficult to argue that iron tools where not present during its construction.

Bor is located in a part of the world where possibly the first knives ever created by human hands were made. Hence the simple design, possibly thousands of years old.

I might take it round the Kebab shop after to see what my Turkish friends make of it.

Fascinating.
Thanks!

Good morning/ evening all.
Blade shine has to go.
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Cool knife! The spoon looks perfect for scooping coffee beans into the grinder.

Russell Thursday

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Thanks for another look at that Russell Hawkbill, Mr.P!

Thanks, Bob. That's our heat source in the house, which will kick into action next week as the forecast in calling for a temp drop around here.

Yeah. Near eighty Tuesday, high sixties and drizzly yesterday, still warm enough to have all the windows open today with an all day rain, then the cold is suppose to come starting tomorrow night. If it quits raining, I’ll have to pull a lot of stuff out of the garden that won’t survive low twenties.

Good Morning Porch
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Good mornin’ backatcha, John!

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

I have been on the hunt for one of these for a little while, and this one arrived about 15 minutes before I walked out the door to head to the airport yesterday. I threw it in my checked bag and didn’t even get a good look at it until I landed last night, in Texas. Seems like an appropriate carry knife for today while I am here. A huge knife, with perfect action on all 4 blades. Looking forward to using this one.

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Nice Saddleback bag.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

 

[Barbababa]

My latest find is getting some pocket time today

https://imgur.com/a/QsLpRlf

1983 Schrade 8041 Heritage whittler in red bone.

 

[Ernie1980]

GEC whittler today!

 

[bigfish64]

Getting away for a few days.

 

[Slice-and-dice]

Today's carry: 2007 Buck 112 and a 2023 SAK Bigfoot... ready for anything!

 

[Old Engineer]

I love the detail on your creations, Harry. Great idea using rawhide to seal down the vine. As you know, you inspired me to seek out an old harness hame at the flea market, and try to emulate your idea.
Back when we lived in the Ozarks, I had an old shovel that needed a new handle. My step-grandfather knew of an old gentleman down near Mack’s Creek near the Little Niangua River who made tool handles. We found his place back in the woods, and he took us out to his shop. It was filled with wood tool handles of every type, all made out of woods that he cut himself. He pulled out this shovel handle made of Red Elm. I finally broke that old shovel beyond repair, but thankfully hung on to the handle. The curved end that fit the socket of the shovel did not need too much shaping to fit the hame. Thanks for the inspiration!

It comes up to my rib cage, so it’s more useful as a staff than a cane. But I did not want to cut that old wood. View attachment 2369045View attachment 2369044

By the way, on our recent trip to Florida, I saw something that reminded me of you! I think this might go well with your Vidalia Brats.View attachment 2369047

Nice Aussie bonsai!


I don’t know BST, a search revealed British Standard Time, and a bunch of other stuff.
But…
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Great Barlows!

One thing I like about fall is seeing your woods photos with all of your hand made archery tackle! Let me guess… the Fox River?

Fascinating.
Thanks!

Cool knife! The spoon looks perfect for scooping coffee beans into the grinder.

Thanks for another look at that Russell Hawkbill, Mr.P!

Yeah. Near eighty Tuesday, high sixties and drizzly yesterday, still warm enough to have all the windows open today with an all day rain, then the cold is suppose to come starting tomorrow night. If it quits raining, I’ll have to pull a lot of stuff out of the garden that won’t survive low twenties.

Good mornin’ backatcha, John!

Thank you very much Jeff . Nice job on your Staff . It will bring up memories from your past for years to come my friend . If you ever want a brass ferrule for the tip that has a 3/4 I.D. let me know . I ordered 5 that turned into 5 boxes with 10 in each box . I still have 43 of them .

Harr

 

[Old Engineer]

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Nice old Cattaraugus Jeff .

Harry

 

[mbkr]

Today's carry: 2007 Buck 112 and a 2023 SAK Bigfoot... ready for anything!

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What wood is that on the 112?

 

[Slice-and-dice]

What wood is that on the 112?

Its Buck's Dymondwood - a resin impregnated product with wood layers. I hated it when Buck starting using Dymondwood and then Dymalux, etc. but to be honest, its holds up super well and looks new for decades. Edit: also love the 'tiger stripe' appearance

 

[Modoc ED]

Headed over to Lakeview, Oregon in a bit. Gonna chow down at the Wagon Wheel Cafe on the way out of town. I don't know whether to say YIPEEEE or CRAPOLA . It snowed late yesterday afternoon with only a 1/2" to 1" accumulation but then the temps dipped down to 26º over night and everything froze solid. That'll make for a fun drive but have no choice - gotta go. This might call for something heavy so I'm carrying my "Beat to Hell Brought Back by Me" Buck 112 on my hip.

 

[mbkr]

I love the detail on your creations, Harry. Great idea using rawhide to seal down the vine. As you know, you inspired me to seek out an old harness hame at the flea market, and try to emulate your idea.
Back when we lived in the Ozarks, I had an old shovel that needed a new handle. My step-grandfather knew of an old gentleman down near Mack’s Creek near the Little Niangua River who made tool handles. We found his place back in the woods, and he took us out to his shop. It was filled with wood tool handles of every type, all made out of woods that he cut himself. He pulled out this shovel handle made of Red Elm. I finally broke that old shovel beyond repair, but thankfully hung on to the handle. The curved end that fit the socket of the shovel did not need too much shaping to fit the hame. Thanks for the inspiration!

It comes up to my rib cage, so it’s more useful as a staff than a cane. But I did not want to cut that old wood. View attachment 2369045View attachment 2369044

By the way, on our recent trip to Florida, I saw something that reminded me of you! I think this might go well with your Vidalia Brats.View attachment 2369047

Nice Aussie bonsai!


I don’t know BST, a search revealed British Standard Time, and a bunch of other stuff.
But…
View attachment 2369058

Great Barlows!

One thing I like about fall is seeing your woods photos with all of your hand made archery tackle! Let me guess… the Fox River?

Fascinating.
Thanks!

Cool knife! The spoon looks perfect for scooping coffee beans into the grinder.

Thanks for another look at that Russell Hawkbill, Mr.P!

Yeah. Near eighty Tuesday, high sixties and drizzly yesterday, still warm enough to have all the windows open today with an all day rain, then the cold is suppose to come starting tomorrow night. If it quits raining, I’ll have to pull a lot of stuff out of the garden that won’t survive low twenties.

Good mornin’ backatcha, John!

Great story about the shovel handle. Any elm is kind of rare these days. I had an elm in my yard, but it died. Most likely from Dutch elm disease. Growing up in Detroit, I remember whole streets lined with huge elm trees losing them all in the seventies.

That armadillo stuff is hilarious
We now have them in Missouri. Been seeing them as roadkill for years now with a steady progression north. Recently I've seen two in my yard. No telling how many there really are, but there's one less
I wonder how they got across the river? It's a big river

I see you refer to living in the Ozarks on occasion. If you don't mind my asking, what area of the country do you call home now? I should probably know
BTW, if you do mind, I understand completely. Way back in the eighties (how did we get by before the internet ) when somebody asked me why I moved to Missouri, I told them it was because nobody would look for me there

Another, completely gratuitous, pic of the 303

 

[mbkr]

Its Buck's Dymondwood - a resin impregnated product with wood layers. I hated it when Buck starting using Dymondwood and then Dymalux, etc. but to be honest, its holds up super well and looks new for decades. Edit: also love the 'tiger stripe' appearance

I wouldn't have guessed Dymondwood from the pic. Looks great
I've had the same reaction as you. Initially, I wasn't impressed by it, but it makes for great knife handles. Good looking and extremely durable. I became a fan

 

[SteveC]

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Is that a Quartermaster knife ?

 

[FranklinG]

Another, completely gratuitous, pic of the 303
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mbkr that is a NICE looking 303! It looks like the perfect Autumn carry for an overcast day.

 

[Jakeywax31]

HHB and 54 today. Have a great day everyone.

 

[mbkr]

mbkr that is a NICE looking 303! It looks like the perfect Autumn carry for an overcast day.

Thanks Franklin
I agree