What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[321Bandaid]

83 with a shield that makes me happy.

 

[ephsea]

Good morning all.

Mawnin' Bob! Your Horsewright and Robeson make a perfect carry pair. You get an A+ for knives today.

A pair of New Yorkers for Wednesday.

Mr. P, I know you know your knives are gorgeous and that's why you bought them, but sometimes I just have to let you know. Your NYKCs are, what do the kids say these days... Amazeballs? On Fleek?

My Wednesday carry. Everybody got a workout as I installed some much-needed windows in the basement and spray-foamed a lot of cracks. The Mustang did an outsize amount of that work, with aplomb.

 

[Rufus1949]

Mawnin' Bob! Your Horsewright and Robeson make a perfect carry pair. You get an A+ for knives today.

My Wednesday carry. Everybody got a workout as I installed some much-needed windows in the basement and spray-foamed a lot of cracks. The Mustang did an outsize amount of that work, with aplomb.

Thank you FC.
You created a fine brace of knifes for your work. The Ericikson handle looks extremely comfortable.

 

[ephsea]

I always love seeing your lineups, FC. Cool assortment of small fixed blades and customs

Why thank ye Bart! Your C/B Wharnie trapper always warms me up, love love the color on that bone.

Good Morning Porch Sitters.

Good morning John! I'm happy to see you back, this thread was poorer without you

Thank you FC.
You created a fine brace of knifes for your work. The Ericikson handle looks extremely comfortable.

Thanks Bob, probably could have done it all with a SAK, but my way is certainly more fun . The Erickson is amazing, I do highly recommend Robert if you're in the market for any more fixed blades.

 

[Bloefield]

Sak nylon Huntsman as Jack looks at the frosty field we're about to cross

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

You have some lovely knives Jeff, that big un is amazing. What is it?

Thank you very much, Wayne! This belt knife is pretty big, but only the last couple of inches show under my Barbour Border coat, so nobody has freaked out about it out in public. It’s a Schrade Walden 15 OT that they called The Deerslayer. And I think it’s shape and size would be about perfect for skinning and dressing out a deer. I did not have this knife the last time I did that in my garage. If I recall, I used a Buck 119 and some kitchen knives. I’m just totin it for mundane garden work ~ mainly cutting the baling twine that I used for trellising my beans and tomatoes.

But your comment reminds me of why I am a member of Blade Forum, and check in here almost everyday. Where else can I find friends who understand and appreciate that I like carrying knives? My wife gets it, most of my family does, but I’ll bet most of the acquantances and general public I run into don’t carry knives. Maybe the hat that rufus Bob gave me will start a knife conversation?

Very sorry to hear about your hospital stay, John. Been recovering at home myself, the last week or so. No pockets on my pajamas, but, this one is sitting on my computer desk to do mail duty.
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Wow! That sweet old Schrade Cut Co should certainly help you feel better

VERY nice knife, Dan. Best wishes for your recovery. They can get you fixed up in the hospital, but there’s a reason they send you home to recover. In the hospital, every time you fall asleep (not easy), someone rolls a cart in to poke and prod. There’s no place like home.

loving the Imperial again today

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I sure understand you liking that one. I love that big main blade, and the way the steel has taken on that coloring. Nice knife!

One or both of these two, (along with a lamb of course), will be my carry for this month.
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I look forward to 31 various photos of those beauties every morning, Todd. Bonus for fire and back deck pics! I thought of you while enjoying my fireplace last night. Got a little chilled repositioning leaves and working on moving the latest pile of woodchips from an aborist, and the fire felt so good.
Have a good day, buddy!

Edit: I stole that phrase, “repositioning leaves” from my friend Old Engineer . It sounds more artful than “raking, blowing, or mowing”.

 

[unclekurty]

I enjoy the pictures of Jack the Dog. What a great friend to have. Happy Thursday. Tail Lock today.

 

[Horsewright]

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Wow. What a cool piece of Dave’s art…

Have a great one my friend .

Thanks Jon....Dave is a true artist and a gentleman.

Thanks Bob, I love that Horsewright fixed blade!

Thank you guys for all the kind words!!

Thanks for all the kind words guys!!

 

[JohnDF]

Good morning John! I'm happy to see you back, this thread was poorer without you

Thank you, ephsea.

 

[Chief]

Nothing says Boomer quite like red / black plaid flannel, blue jeans and New Balance shoes. The blade is really not that blue, pic taken in the shade with a cell phone (oversaturated) and the reflection was indeed a blue sky. Was a real treat watching Charlie Bell drive his Bridgeport Mill making this fixed blade. Design is an evolution of what I want in a do everything, general purpose knife. CPM 3V @ 59 HRC, 4", thumb ramp with roller shaped detents, hidden lanyard attachment, angled micarta grip so your thumb can be directly over (perpendicular) to part of the sharpened edge for close-up work, burlap micarta, SS solid pins, no choil for as much sharp edge as possible and unnecessary with this design. Choils that are small are a little dangerous with the possibility of your finger slipping up on the sharpened edge. Slightly notched blade so you can sharpen all the edge, center swell handle, flat grind, no swedge (leave the point as thick as possible), drop point with point in line with centerline of handle. 3V is tough stuff!!! Charlie used lots and lots of diamond sandpaper to achieve a beautiful, almost mirror finish. Charlie doesn't ordinarily make fixed blades as he prefers to make folders. Getting one is special, having two is extra special.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

You don't want to see my legs, so let's go with the bone Mitch.

I rarely wear shorts, no matter how hot it is for that same reason, Bob!
Plus, kneeling out in the garden is no fun in shorts…

This Bunny has been following me around for a few weeks now.....

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I see you got a good answer about resizing photos. I found this app for my phone that works real well ~

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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.

Great looking knife, Greg. Looks like you have some researching to do!

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….View attachment 2376216

Good hunting, Jim! I love that your daughter goes along.
What tags are you hoping to fill ~ deer, elk, moose? All three?
Kinda jealous…

Clays day….

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Of course! It’s Thursday.
Have fun!

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

I have a Vik SAK Harvester with a plate made for engraving. But I don’t know what to have the jeweler put on it. AmirFleschwund is too long, and Jeff seem a bit plain.

Stockman of the Week is a stainless Case 6347 with Rogers walnut jigged bone and quad-lined bolsters:
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SAK of the Week is a Vic Recruit; simple, basic, superb:
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- GT

Dig the Stockman, Gary. If it weren’t for your deep collection and meticulous rotation discipline, that pair would serve as someone’s only two knives.

I'll decide by the time I pull my jeans on, but right now, it's a toss-up.
I try to condition my knives and sheaths annually, usually closer to the end of the year. But this year was exceptionally dry in our area.
Touching up edges is on an as-needed basis. Both were in need.
And of course, a Buck 303 Cadet will be in my jeans pocket. It is now in the pocket of my lounge pants.
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I like the stag, if that helps you decide!

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Sweet pair, Bob!
Is this a little late for first frost over there in Joisey?

Case, Camillus, and Sabre Japan.
I specify Japan because I have at least one Sabre Ireland and one Sabre China.

Sabre Japan is best Sabre!

Felt like an 86 kinda day. And a craggy stag tagalong day as well.

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Wow ~ that is special stag, Jon.

Good Morning Porch Sitters.
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Good mornin back atcha, my amigo

Two Camillus in my jeans, and SW on my belt. And ducky has survived another week. I was careful with the leaf blower.
Have a fine day, my knife loving friends.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Thanks for all the kind words guys!!

Your knives have a distinctive look to them, sir. I knew what it was immediately. Great work.

Nothing says Boomer quite like red / black plaid flannel, blue jeans and New Balance shoes. The blade is really not that blue, pic taken in the shade with a cell phone (oversaturated) and the reflection was indeed a blue sky. Was a real treat watching Charlie Bell drive his Bridgeport Mill making this fixed blade. Design is an evolution of what I want in a do everything, general purpose knife. CPM 3V @ 59 HRC, 4", thumb ramp with roller shaped detents, hidden lanyard attachment, angled micarta grip so your thumb can be directly over (perpendicular) to part of the sharpened edge for close-up work, burlap micarta, SS solid pins, no choil for as much sharp edge as possible and unnecessary with this design. Choils that are small are a little dangerous with the possibility of your finger slipping up on the sharpened edge. Slightly notched blade so you can sharpen all the edge, center swell handle, flat grind, no swedge (leave the point as thick as possible), drop point with point in line with centerline of handle. 3V is tough stuff!!! Charlie used lots and lots of diamond sandpaper to achieve a beautiful, almost mirror finish. Charlie doesn't ordinarily make fixed blades as he prefers to make folders. Getting one is special, having two is extra special.

Hey, Boomer John! That must have been a treat watching a master at work!
I agree on that thumb ramp ~ good control.

 

[bigfish64]

Can't go wrong with either of those Barlows... My two favorite knife manufacturers.

Thanks John, they are both great examples.
I’m very fortunate to own them.

Good Morning Porch Sitters.
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How in the world did that thing get that lamb open?

I look forward to 31 various photos of those beauties every morning, Todd. Bonus for fire and back deck pics! I thought of you while enjoying my fireplace last night. Got a little chilled repositioning leaves and working on moving the latest pile of woodchips from an aborist, and the fire felt so good.
Have a good day, buddy!

Thanks Jeff. I was repositioning leaves last night too. Didn’t realize how chilly it was until my finger tips started burning after I came in!

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Have a fine day, my knife loving friends.

Nice photos, those knives are full of character.

 

[bigfish64]

I have a silly little plush toy left over from a fundraiser our school did earlier in the year. I usually just get rid of them, but this one is a turtle…so…

 

[Bloefield]

I enjoy the pictures of Jack the Dog. What a great friend to have. Happy Thursday. Tail Lock today.
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Thanks Uncle, he is wonderful. Since retiring ,about two years now, my therapy/exorcise walks with him have been great for both of us!

 

[Modoc ED]

Headed to town in a bit. Lunch at the Brass Rail - Ravioli sounds good. Utah is resting up again today what with having chased ghosts and goblins Halloween Night. This Bull Nose should take care of anything I'm likely to run across today. Skipping breakfast.

 

[Rufus1949]

I rarely wear shorts, no matter how hot it is for that same reason, Bob!
Plus, kneeling out in the garden is no fun in shorts…

Sweet pair, Bob!
Is this a little late for first frost over there in Joisey?

I'm so bad, my legs I look like I was born on a horse. Playing golf so much, shorts help with the heat and stay cool on the beach.

Jeff, this is around the time we start seeing frost on the Joisey shore.

 

[Rufus1949]

Thanks for all the kind words guys!!

Well deserved praise Dave.

 

[screened porch]

I wear shorts. Memento mori provided free of charge.

Sabre Japan is best Sabre!

Yay!
I love that OT. And the big Camillus, of course.

 

[joeradza]

You would think I never see the sun based on my photos.