What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Slice-and-dice]

Interesting Järvenpää mini Horsehead Puukko, is that a 1 Penni from 1898-1916 there? It has N for Nikolai II on it anyway.

Thanks, Will

Hi Will, thanks so much. Its a copper 10 Pennia from 1908. A simple coin, but I always liked it as I got it from my Grandfather. Best, Joe

 

[majorpain1]

When I can't make up my mind what to carry I usually end up with red jigged bone in my pocket.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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Red Stag 47 XX Stockman. I would love to know the story of Case’s Red Stag during the XX era. From what I can tell there is not a person alive who knows how or why it came about and then disappeared just as mysteriously.

 

[sf fanatic]

I certainly doubt you are alone...and I wouldn't agree with you there. It does of course depend on the pattern and the choice of shield but shields are an interesting & rich feature of American Traditional knives in particular. GEC has certainly been active in reviving the use of many beautiful shields. Ironically, they've also funked out on putting shields on their Stag knives for quite a few years now and they've come up with a few like guitar/banana shields that I find really appalling & kitsch. But, at least we are all different- thankfully.

I agree with that the pattern of the knife can be a deciding factor on using a shield. I recently had a custom Kroo made and Willem asked if I wanted a shield on the knife. Since it was a barlow I went without one. He agreed that traditional barlows for the most part don’t have shields. Imho it turned out beautifully.
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[315]

Oldest daughter and I are headed to Wyoming hunting tomorrow. This is what I will be caring during the week and most likely on the drive tomorrow. You’ll just have to stay tuned to see what other knives I bring along….

 

[Primble]

Oh Primble ! You are bringing it as usual. Beautiful!

Thank you sir. Very nice red stag you are totin' today.

Ultra-cool Catts, Rob!

- GT

Always appreciated GT !

Spectacular Mr P

Thanks pal, I'm worn out!! I can't even remember if I've posted here today! As you know though, I'm carrying this lovely K'roo Lambsfoot you gifted me And for love or laziness, I'll be taking that Waboom to the market tomorrow too!

Thank you Mr. Jack.
Beautiful lambs in yer pockets today.

 

[RLB0414]

Oldest daughter and I are headed to Wyoming hunting tomorrow. This is when I will be caring during the week and most likely on the drive tomorrow. You’ll just have to stay tuned to see what other knives I bring along….View attachment 2376216

Awesome taking your daughter hunting. Good luck to you both. Looking forward to great photos.

 

[echoscout]

Good morning all.
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Bob

A pair of New Yorkers for Wednesday.

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Mercy sakes those sure are nice Mr P.

 

[Johnnythefox]

Its old its English,no not me the knife.

 

[KentuckyBlackBird]

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Handmade Fighter and RR Sow Belly. It’s cold in the Bluegrass State tonight! Thanks for looking! Have a good night.

 

[Old Engineer]

I agree with that the pattern of the knife can be a deciding factor on using a shield. I recently had a custom Kroo made and Willem asked if I wanted a shield on the knife. Since it was a barlow I went without one. He agreed that traditional barlows for the most part don’t have shields. Imho it turned out beautifully.
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Your Barlow did turn out beautiful . I believe the reason that Barlows did not have shields is because , for the most part , the Bolsters had a Stamp on them that people recognized . Sort of like a Logo . There also was the issue of not having a lot room left on the handle . There were some Bulldog Barlows made that did have a small shield on them and so did my S&M .

Harry

 

[sbh06]

One or both of these two, (along with a lamb of course), will be my carry for this month.
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Can’t go wrong with either of those, Todd.

I agree with that the pattern of the knife can be a deciding factor on using a shield. I recently had a custom Kroo made and Willem asked if I wanted a shield on the knife. Since it was a barlow I went without one. He agreed that traditional barlows for the most part don’t have shields. Imho it turned out beautifully.
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Not sure I’ve seen that one before or not Dan, but even if I have it bears repeating that that is an absolutely stunning knife Willem made for you.

 

[drj211]

Clays day….

 

[sf fanatic]

Can’t go wrong with either of those, Todd.

Not sure I’ve seen that one before or not Dan, but even if I have it bears repeating that that is an absolutely stunning knife Willem made for you.

Thanks Jeremy! I’m very pleased with it .

 

[sf fanatic]

Your Barlow did turn out beautiful . I believe the reason that Barlows did not have shields is because , for the most part , the Bolsters had a Stamp on them that people recognized . Sort of like a Logo . There also was the issue of not having a lot room left on the handle . There were some Bulldog Barlows made that did have a small shield on them and so did my S&M .

Harry

Thanks Harry! I’m considering having the bolsters engraved on mine but haven’t been able to figure out what I want.

 

[JonMcD]

Jon, "thoughtful" is an apt description of Chris 321Bandaid ! Last week he sent me this Case chestnut jigged bone CV trapper to add to several other Case chestnut jigged folders I've acquired over the years. Muchas gracias, Chris!
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- GT

This makes my day! Great call Chris 321Bandaid ! Chestnut is a great add for GT’s fine collection.

 

[Old Engineer]

Thanks Harry! I’m considering having the bolsters engraved on mine but haven’t been able to figure out what I want.

I am sure that whatever you put on it will look great my friend .

Harry

 

[321Bandaid]

That 83 is a cool lockback, Chris! Did you mention that you're making/getting a lanyard for it?

Yessir! Long overdue, but I finally found some leather I think will match quite well. Coming soon...

My 83 is without a doubt my favorite "small" knife. It's plenty big enough for most of my daily tasks and doesn't offend. Although it's much smaller, it has the same great feel to it as my 73. It just "feels good".

 

[Oldy]

It seems that there are a couple of trolls who have been leaving responses to a lot of posts. I’m always wary of folks who block their profiles.

There not from canada,I checked there names against the ones in our canadian phone book.unless newly arrived assylum seekers.

 

[Will Power]

I agree with that the pattern of the knife can be a deciding factor on using a shield. I recently had a custom Kroo made and Willem asked if I wanted a shield on the knife. Since it was a barlow I went without one. He agreed that traditional barlows for the most part don’t have shields. Imho it turned out beautifully.
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You made the right call there, in all ways. As Harry points out, Barlows are very much better minus the shield as they may have a stamped bolster, plus their proportions . Sodbusters generally work better without shields when they're synthetic or wood, bone or stag can carry it off however. Engrave that bolster? Not too sure about that...could look over fussy as the bolster is nicely turned and has a Rat-Tail, very fine piece as it is