What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[ZHoovie]

Nicely done mod

Thanks! I have another factory Case with an EZ open I really liked & when I got this Micarta one I had some downtime at work (I'm an industrial mechanic btw) so I just busted out some files & sanding compound after making a few measurements from my other one &.... Ta Da!

 

[ZHoovie]

That's a sharp knife!!

It'll shave some knuckle hair

 

[Hoffmajo89]

Trying my hand at an artsy photo like I always see on here.

 

[hose56]

It just doesn't seem like these were done six years ago. Time flies.

 

[ephsea]

Nice fixed!! Year, make, and model??

Thankee! Not sure which you're asking about, the vintage linen micarta is an "Orson" by Christian Lishen. The brown richlite is a "Barlow" by Corey Bowman. Two excellent carries!

Happy to have a second to sit and enjoy everyone else's knives and days. Cheers, Porchidians!

 

[ZHoovie]

Trying my hand at an artsy photo like I always see on here.

Nice pic

 

[mitch13]

Wood Wednesday

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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Nothing says Christmas like a Jim Fenton carving! I believe this Snowman fancies my Barlow. Great work Jiki !!

It is great to see someone with so much talent actually using the knives we collect.

 

[SCFlyGuy]

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Nothing says Christmas like a Jim Fenton carving! I believe this Snowman fancies my Barlow. Great work Jiki !!

That’s awesome!! The knife ain’t bad either!!

 

[brokebladeenthusiast28]

 

[5K Qs]

Some of these quotes are almost a week old already. I selected them last weekend, I think, and have no idea why I haven't gotten around to commenting on them until now.

I have shoulder therapy in the middle of the day. I'll be carrying these around the house in a sneakers bag till then.

Ontario Morta, Case Finn, Ontario fieldcraft (short for bushcraft field).

Is carrying those fixed blades around the house part of your "homework" for physical therapy?
Is the shoulder problem rotator cuff-related? I know so many people that have had rotator cuff surgery followed by apparently challenging rehab. A couple of years ago, I looked at rehab exercises and decided that I'd start doing my own version of them as rotator cuff "prehab" when I work out at the fitness center. So far, it's working.

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Your knife pair is as fiery as the fireplace, Bob!
I really like the finish on the Opinel's handle.

Cool assortment of knives, Gary.

Nice run through of working man’s knives from a few decades ago.
Dig the big jack.

Thanks for the kind words, Greg & Jeff.

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I remember, and they're still one of my favorite models GEC has produced!
(I don't try to buy GECs, but I like looking at them, and there are a few models that I think are outstanding and memorable.)

I like your gum fuddy Sod Buster Jr!
I like mine, too.

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Nice line-up Gary
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Thanks, Jack.
Your HHB and Moose complement one another well!

Sunlight, and the snow is melting!

Splendid pair of Cases, and one of my favorite 4-word phrases!

These. Camillus 23, and Hammer Brand Fishing Knife....
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Really like the Fishing Knife! Its covers remind me of a kitchen table we had when I was a little kid; I think we had kitchen chairs with a similar pattern on the vinyl backs and seats, but maybe a different color.

Back from Tennessee. I took several knives, but these are the only three that I carried over the last ten days: Buck 301; Case 2318pu; Victorinox alox cadet. I did carry a couple of different Leathermans (Leathermen?), but never even pocketed a non-traditional. Good trip
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I'm glad they still print paper maps

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'm with you on the maps, Mike.
My wife and daughter just slavishly follow whatever their phone GPS app says, but I feel claustrophobic being able to see only a very local part of the specific road we happen to be traveling. They usually scoff at me studying my paper maps.

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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ED, you're 80 years old now. When do you get to give up on shoveling? I'll turn 72 soon, and was hoping that I'd soon be old enough to be exempt from shoveling and could hire some kid to do it for me!

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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Sorry it happened, and hope you don't have to go through it again!
Every so often, I seriously think about getting one of those chains to connect my billfold to a belt loop, and I've never even owned a motorcycle!

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Grand photo of your 83, Chris!
Did that leather fob not work out for you?

Small lamb and a Camillus USAAC Cattle knife



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Good day sunshine! I'll cast my vote for the cattle knife, Steve!

Sweet!
I should get me one of those. I picked up a Chinese 5OT earlier this year that I like a LOT, and I've always been a fan of the Uncle Henry Staglon.

minor ... tuning ... completed.
The sheepsfoot needed a little tweeking/tuning.
The kick needed filed so the blade tip would be inside the handle.
B4
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After closed. The nail nick is about 3/32 inch maybe as much as 1/4 inch lower.
Feels much better in hand now when using one of the other blades.
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Also deepened the sharpening chole a tiny bit, making it round.
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I haven't thinned and reset the edges to 10 DPS yet.

Nice work on lowering that sheepsfoot!
I like the size of Case's x318 medium stockman, but I've never bought one because I think it's crazy that the tip of the sheepsfoot is waving around way up above the liner.

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Nice blade shape on that one, Alan!

That time of year is here. Adjustments are in progress.

Very nice seasonal knife!

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Thank you, GT.

I was going to say, "Don't mention it, John" but actually I'm glad you did.

Thanks Gary. It gives me a little more choice without having to think about it too much!
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That's the purpose of my rotation schedule, Todd. I really appreciate routines and procedures that can help to reduce the amount of "thinking on my feet" I have to do.

Thanks.
I was told Roger's Jigged bone which is part of what apparently dates it to the 20's, but the knife is a bit of an anomaly because it's not marked but the sheath was.

I zoomed in on your photo and see that it's obviously jigged bone. The color sure reminds me of stag, though, especially some European stag.

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Possibly my friend, though quite a few folks from across The Pond have settled here I had a good chat with a feller from Boston, who lives near me, last weekend, and have a pal who settled here from Texas well over a decade back Thanks a lot Gary, nice to see that Coal Miner will be joining your rotation
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Interesting that there's some "retrograde immigration".
I have a couple of those RR Half Hawks that I like very much.

- GT

 

[sf fanatic]

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Nothing says Christmas like a Jim Fenton carving! I believe this Snowman fancies my Barlow. Great work Jiki !!

It is great to see someone with so much talent actually using the knives we collect.

I can’t argue with that!
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[sunknife]

The 75 big stockman was all I needed today.

 

[Old Engineer]

With the weather and temperatures being like they have been I have been spending a lot of time right here and have had little to do with a knife .

But I have had this 74 in my pocket for the last 3 or 4 days

Harry

 

[sunknife]

With the weather and temperatures being like they have been I have been spending a lot of time right here and have had little to do with a knife .

But I have had this 74 in my pocket for the last 3 or 4 days

Harry

Some real nice character in that stag, Harry. The 74 is such a nice pattern too.

 

[majorpain1]

Little story about the Buck Work-Man. In 1989 I was the leadperson over a small crew of machinists. I wasn’t into knives then but always carried and frequently used a Delrin Case peanut. One day I lost the peanut at work and was whining about. My boss handed me a McMaster-Carr catalog and told me to pick out a “utility” (wink-wink) knife and then fill out a purchase requisition for a “utility” knife for everyone in our department (including him). In a few days we all had our new “utility” knives and it stayed in my pocket for many years. Certainly one of the knives I had the longest.

 

[007 Agent ZZero]

 

[JonMcD]

I see the Trestle Pines knife, they have an interesting background. Are they still producing knives?

Best regards,

Amen to all ZHoovie said. There is one dealer that originally produced these as an SFO through Queen back when they were still open. I’m not sure how many runs they did, but they did a few. They pop up now and then, and even still you have to know that finding a good one is a bit hit and miss. These were made when Queen was in its decline. Some are really nice. Others have some pretty major issues. The one I have is quite nice but is far from perfect. It has great walk and talk but the swedge grinds are off and the edge is wonky (I haven’t totally fixed it yet).

Like you said, they have a cool provenance with the old growth timber covers.

 

[321Bandaid]

P Pollack

Just watch out! ZHoovie will buy the same one and claim he had it first! Ask me how I know.

 

[JonMcD]

An old Yorkshire word for something that glitters and sparkles

You have certainly bonded Been nice to see

Hope everyone's week got off to a good start My choice today was easy!

Plus a dip in the fixed-blade box for Random Tuesday!b

Heckuva trio Jack! Carrying the Albers and K’roo on the same day has to make a fella walk a bit taller .

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That’s K’roo goodness overload. I can’t process. You’re gonna have to turn the etrick the other way so it makes a smiley face next time. That’s the vibe it gives me .

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What a classic looking duo. Favorites of yours for sure.

Gidget and Diamond Trapper Jack today


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King of the saber ground slimline trapper. You have such good examples. Charlie’s is .

21 BF and the Titusville lamb today. Hope everyone had a good day.

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This pair is a class act. Saw cut and copper stag is hard to beat!

Am I allowed to post twice? Went for a walk.
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The porch allows such things…especially with cutlery of this caliber .

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Cool trapper! Love the EZO