What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Jerry D.]

Congratulations! Busy? It'll be busy for the next 25 years mate - at least!

Thanks! Haha - There’s nothing like starting that clock over again.

 

[afishhunter]

Not that I’m keeping track, but I could swear you say things like “I’ll carry this one for the rest of the month/year”, but everyday you swap them out!
I have the same problem. I could stick with the same one(s) day after day, and sometimes try, but always find myself opening my knife drawer.

The Case is still on me though.
Mikov has "420 blade steel" ("at 55 to 57 Rockwell"). So no patina likely.

 

[mbkr]

It looks like we have the same little hobby of stopping in interstate rest areas to grab the latest official state map from the rack.

I have a big binder with pockets in which I keep them alphabetically. I have them from nearly every state I’ve driven through, but am still missing large chunks of the country.

GPS and smart phones are handy, but trying to plot a general route on them is problematic due to the small screens. I like to be able to see the "big picture". Plus, paper maps never need charging
I was in Indiana last year and discovered that they no longer offer print maps Best to just avoid the state in the future.

 

[Modoc ED]

Snowed lightly during the night but it's really coming down now. The weather man said we're going to get about two to three inches by mid-day. Not much and it's light, fluffy snow so for now it'll blow with our EGO leaf blower. Beats the heck out of shoveling. I've got a Buck LT on my belt. It may come in handy to slice snow flakes. Sausage and eggs for breakfast.

 

[mbkr]

My tree guy was supposed to work on my maples yesterday, but rescheduled for today at 12:45. It's supposed to start raining around 6 pm, so it should be good to go. I was just out taking knife pics and its trying to sprinkle If its going to rain us out, I wish it would just go ahead and do it.
Stuck the 2318 in my pocket again.

 

[sf fanatic]

Another beautiful day here in the City by the Bay! Yesterday afternoon was a total cluster f—-! I went to my favorite deli to pick up some crab cakes for dinner. I rode the R9 since parking is a pain there. I parked on the sidewalk and went to grab my wallet out of my MC jacket and it wasn’t there. I remember putting on the rear fender when I was leaving the house then I put on my jacket and helmet and gloves. I forgot to put it in my jacket pocket. I rode off and it was LOST! Called home and asked my wife to look for it on the garage floor and our street out front with no luck. Luckily I have my debit/credit cards on my Apple Wallet and was able to pay for the crab cakes. Spent the rest of the afternoon and evening canceling all the cards and getting a temporary license from the DMV. But the crab cakes were excellent! First time I’ve ever lost my wallet and hopefully the last. Keeping me company today the usual lamb and SAK electrician. Have a great day folks!
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[Oldy]

The Stag on your knife does look pretty nice , but not every one has Stag to carry , so you must be avoiding a lot of people because how would you know who is carrying one . I do have some Stag to carry and it just makes me feel good to be able to carry it .

Harry

Alot of it is in there posture and the way they walk,look for a confident shuffle step.not an early 70's New York shuffle step where the glide is longer than the step,but a feathered shuffle between steps.once you have seen it you will know it forever.

 

[mbkr]

Another beautiful day here in the City by the Bay! Yesterday afternoon was a total cluster f—-! I went to my favorite deli to pick up some crab cakes for dinner. I rode the R9 since parking is a pain there. I parked on the sidewalk and went to grab my wallet out of my MC jacket and it wasn’t there. I remember putting on the rear fender when I was leaving the house then I put on my jacket and helmet and gloves. I forgot to put it in my jacket pocket. I rode off and it was LOST! Called home and asked my wife to look for it on the garage floor and our street out front with no luck. Luckily I have my debit/credit cards on my Apple Wallet and was able to pay for the crab cakes. Spent the rest of the afternoon and evening canceling all the cards and getting a temporary license from the DMV. But the crab cakes were excellent! First time I’ve ever lost my wallet and hopefully the last. Keeping me company today the usual lamb and SAK electrician. Have a great day folks!
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I had a similar experience, but with a happier ending. Last week I got up early to go to Tennessee. It was still dark. Got ready to go and couldn't find my car key. The last place I remembered having it was in the car the night before. Go out and shine a flashlight through the car windows. Not in the iginition, the console, the seats, or lying in the floor The spare key, which I always take with me, was in my briefcase, which was locked in the trunk I was starting to think I'd have to wait a couple of hours and call a locksmith
I eventually found it laying in the driveway

 

[Bloefield]

Sak Huntsman on our walk today. Nice today. 45'

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

GPS and smart phones are handy, but trying to plot a general route on them is problematic due to the small screens. I like to be able to see the "big picture". Plus, paper maps never need charging
I was in Indiana last year and discovered that they no longer offer print maps Best to just avoid the state in the future.

Well, I shouldn’t criticize the Hoosier State too much, since I’m stuck in Illannoys…

Everybody’s trying to go electronic. A few weeks ago, I popped in to the Driver’s facilicty to renew my license, only to discover that they no longer allow you to just walk in and wait in line. You need an appointment. So I asked the girl if she would please make an appointment for me.
“No, you’re supposed to scan the “QR” code on the sign, create an account with a user name and password, log in, and make an appointment online”.
“Well, I don’t do QR codes.”

“Okay! I see we can fit you in in fifteen minutes.”

“Great! Thank You”

Snowed lightly during the night but it's really coming down now. The weather man said we're going to get about two to three inches by mid-day. Not much and it's light, fluffy snow so for now it'll blow with our EGO leaf blower. Beats the heck out of shoveling. I've got a Buck LT on my belt. It may come in handy to slice snow flakes. Sausage and eggs for breakfast.

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Yessir. And a leaf blower can really get a fire
stoked up, too! I’ve put it on idle right into the vent on the smoker to speed things along when the wood is damp.
And it’s great for blowing the sawdust and othef junk out of the garage, too!

My tree guy was supposed to work on my maples yesterday, but rescheduled for today at 12:45. It's supposed to start raining around 6 pm, so it should be good to go. I was just out taking knife pics and its trying to sprinkle If its going to rain us out, I wish it would just go ahead and do it.
Stuck the 2318 in my pocket again.
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Gonna get some good wood for the smoker?
I like using maple.

Another beautiful day here in the City by the Bay! Yesterday afternoon was a total cluster f—-! I went to my favorite deli to pick up some crab cakes for dinner. I rode the R9 since parking is a pain there. I parked on the sidewalk and went to grab my wallet out of my MC jacket and it wasn’t there. I remember putting on the rear fender when I was leaving the house then I put on my jacket and helmet and gloves. I forgot to put it in my jacket pocket. I rode off and it was LOST! Called home and asked my wife to look for it on the garage floor and our street out front with no luck. Luckily I have my debit/credit cards on my Apple Wallet and was able to pay for the crab cakes. Spent the rest of the afternoon and evening canceling all the cards and getting a temporary license from the DMV. But the crab cakes were excellent! First time I’ve ever lost my wallet and hopefully the last. Keeping me company today the usual lamb and SAK electrician. Have a great day folks!
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Smart. It will be harder to lose that orange knife!

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Jack. I hope you brought your own super glue for the dentist!!

I wish I had Bob! It was her last day working there, and her dental nurse, having already left, had been replaced by someone who didn't seem to know she's doing. I originally had the crown fitted 35 years ago, but I'll be surprised if it stays in place for another 35 weeks

Yes, that sheath was a stroke of luck. And under $15, as I recall. I bought an extra of the bushcraft field, which is in the hippie purse sheath. I should spring for another BPS sheath before they raise the price.

I'm sure it isn't neurotic at all to deliberately buy a knife I already have. I'll hide one in the garage.

I'm glad I stumbled on the Morta.

Thanks on the therapy. It always seems to involve strengthening muscles that are hard to find at first because I haven't used them in so long.

Absolutely Jer, it can be hard to find a replacement sheath, and the BPS sheaths are good quality, and very fairly priced. I like the look of the Ontario

Good morning!
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Beautiful pics

Thank you, as always Jack, for the wealth of information you share! I'm going to have to keep a lookout for one of the clip point variants too! The Action Knife! Makes it sound way more exciting than "ABS Pruner". Haha. I may actually keep this one clipped to my tool pouch it's just very nice to work with. They are still made for Klein it seems, although it is blue now instead of the awesome orange color.

LOL! Thanks Rick

Today I have a large TEW lambsfoot and will be running it through the paces.

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Nice choice

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Nicely paired Bob

I need to do the same, Jack.
For a couple of years, we’d been using a particular tooth shop. The dentist who owned it was an older guy who did fine work. When he sold it to a kid fresh out of dentist college, we should have moved on, but stupidly stayed with that place. He replaced an old crown of mine, and it fell out after a couple of months. Now, a year later, I realize he butchered this one up, too.
It sticks out just enough to cause me to bite my cheek if I’m not paying attention, and lately it’s been hurting down inside.
We have a new tooth shop, and I need to make an appointment to have the butcher’s work re-done.
My new dentist is also younger than me (aren’t they all now?), and is a female who judging by her accent ~ slightly British ~ is a recent immigrant from Africa. And she is excellent.

I'm glad you found one Jeff I had the same dentist for decades, but he retired some years back, and I have struggled to find a good one since. There's a real crisis in dentistry here, and you are lucky to be able to find one at all at the moment

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks! Haha - There’s nothing like starting that clock over again.

Good luck with everything buddy

GPS and smart phones are handy, but trying to plot a general route on them is problematic due to the small screens. I like to be able to see the "big picture". Plus, paper maps never need charging
I was in Indiana last year and discovered that they no longer offer print maps Best to just avoid the state in the future.

I bought a paper map for my Christmas trip to Lanzarote today. I might only use it once, but I always like to have a map

I'm heading to a Christmas Market at a place called Matlock tomorrow, a small town in the Peak District National Park south of Sheffield. Going to be an early start, but I'll have my Albers Lamb, and my Vic Electrician with me

 

[Joefairbanks]

I'm carrying these 2 today. We are supposed to get a pretty big storm starting tomorrow, and lasting through the weekend, so I will probably throw a fixie in the truck as backup. Along with a chainsaw...

 

[Pt-Luso]

Puma did some fantastic jigging on that one, Jose!

Thank you for your kind words, Jeff.

 

[JW225]

Going with Moose Green today…

 

[Jakeywax31]

Totin these three for work. Just got this amazing Fall Creek pocket sheath from Sharp & Fiery . Coleman is a great guy and would recommend him to anyone. Impeccable craftsmanship. Thanks, buddy .

 

[Rufus1949]

Totin these three for work. Just got this amazing Fall Creek pocket sheat from Sharp & Fiery . Coleman is a great guy and would recommend him to anyone. Impeccable craftsmanship. Thanks, buddy .

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Paul, that looks like a very functional fixed blade, nice size for a daily carry.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Totin these three for work. Just got this amazing Fall Creek pocket sheat from Sharp & Fiery . Coleman is a great guy and would recommend him to anyone. Impeccable craftsmanship. Thanks, buddy .

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Great looking carry!! Slick fob on the FC as well.
Thank you for your kind words and it’s just fantastic to have gained another friend.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Paul, that looks like a very functional fixed blade, nice size for a daily carry.

It's a good one, Bob. You should have 10 of them by now .

 

[321Bandaid]