What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[afishhunter]

added the Swing Blade. All else an carry-over from 02-27-28.
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[pmek5]

 

[321Bandaid]

Very nice do-it-all combo!

Ebony and black coffee View attachment 2513295
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I've almost pulled the trigger on one of those Lionsteel knives at least 43x. Please talk me out of it!

 

[Old Engineer]

I usually carry these 2 together

Harry

 

[sf fanatic]

Another beautiful day here in the City by the Bay! Not much on the agenda for today just waiting for Postie Mike. Keeping me company until then the usual lamb and Number 9, Number 9…..
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[Jack Black]

You are supposed to go slowly Jack. Give that heart a rest.
Nice photo of your Albers.

Hope you get to feeling better, Jack. I can relate to slow internet speeds Love the Albers

Good to have you back buddy !

Thanks a lot guys

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Cool pic Bob

Blue Rope bone Albers Lambsfoot in pocket with much joy!

Congratulations Jeff

Stunning Tim

 

[jmh33]

Pulled this outta my vault!!
Buck 309 that was first new knife purchase!! Bought when I was 14 with my paper route money!! Paid $18.00 and had to save up for a few weeks!! Carried all thru HS and beyond. Had it in my tux pocket on my wedding day.
Married at 22 now 65.
Still got the same knife and wife!!
John

 

[mbkr]

I've almost pulled the trigger on one of those Lionsteel knives at least 43x. Please talk me out of it!

They're really well made knives using high quality materials. Don't buy one


Do it

 

[pmek5]

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Pulled this outta my vault!!
Buck 309 that was first new knife purchase!! Bought when I was 14 with my paper route money!! Paid $18.00 and had to save up for a few weeks!! Carried all thru HS and beyond. Had it in my tux pocket on my wedding day.
John

A very special knife indeed. Lots of memories with it. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

No voodoo needed for this one ! I frequently look at my knife photos and think “Wait, why doesn’t that photo look as good as the actual knife???”

I always like your knives on creek pebbles photos.
My biggest hindrance is forgetting to wipe the greasy fingerprints off the lens.

Hi gang,

Having recently de-acquired my previous EDC, I decided to return to one carried a while back I quite like. It's a traditional knife for sure.......in Spain. This is done by Pedro Bermudez and there's other posts about him I found easily.

The maker is pretty well known I'd bet........some bueno pieces both in looks and build quality.

I have one in colorful Dymondwood scales but will carry the natural wood instead.

These were generously presented to me from a good Spanish friend maybe 6-7 years ago. I mighta sent him bagels.

So 'tradition' over function this round. Very sharp and purty and unusual and fun to pull out.....which rarely happens. Besides,
The Swiss Army has my back! My previous blade du jour was a little more rugged, plus it opened with one hand.

Hi new guy! Welcome to the porch. Interesting cutlery.
What’s the backstory on the de-aquisition?

That could be good or bad. Losing it would be bad.

I love a good awl, but I've never thought of the backtool awl on a SAK as good for much. GEC's awl's have won me over, so much more versatile than the Swiss Army awls I've carried and used for years. I have put many holes in belts with the backtool awls. They work, albeit clumsily/slowly.

Good on you takin' care of Grandma!

Thanks Tyson. Just gotta keep doin' it till it's done sometimes The knives helped bigtime!

Yes, Fred the SAK backtools are kind of a bonus that can serve in a pinch. I think the corkscrew is about the only tool that works better that way. But I don’t drink, so prefer a phillips screwdriver there.

ALOX SAKs have no backtools, so if they are blessed with an awl it’s inline. And my two ALOX models have the real awl, not that wedge shaped thing.

“Reamer​

A reamer or awl is present on the back of nearly all larger Victorinox and Wenger models. The tools are typically used for punching or drilling holes in lighter material such as leather, canvas or wood. The terms are used somewhat interchangably, although technically the tools are slightly different, the awl being for punching/drilling holes and the reamer for drilling/enlarging holes.
The Victorinox versions are all now sharpened (ie reamers), whereas the standard Wenger versions are smooth.

Victorinox​

The Victorinox tool started out as an awl, some people still refer to it as such, but Victorinox is currently referring to it as a 'reamer/punch'. The tool is usually located on the backside of the knife and may include a hole through the blade known as a sewing-eye. The 91mm backside version is 37.7mm long, with a sharpened edge of 22.8mm. It has a hardness rating of RC52, but it is not known if this applies to all versions of the tool.
The tool is also tapered so, as with any reamer, it can be used to enlarge a hole by twisting and scraping the edges of the opening. The sewing-eye can be used to push/pull a heavy thread through canvas, nylon, sail-cloth or any tough material the tool can penetrate.
In 1961 the original smooth triangular awl was redesigned and given a sharpened edge, making it more suitable for use as a reamer. The sewing-eye was added to the reamer in 1985. There are currently (2022) three main designs/versions of the tool in production”

Sorry for my absence, this past week. I've not been too well, and my internet speeds are slower than I am. I had to miss a few pages I'm afraid Got my Eric Lamb with me today Have a good day folks

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Oh there you are. I toted Harry’s fine Lambsfoot twice in a row to try to draw you out. I hope get back to normal fast. You want to look chipper when the gas man arrives.

Hope you get to feeling better, Jack. I can relate to slow internet speeds Love the Albers


Nice stag
Any special significance attached to the pink kangaroo?

The 29 is one of my favorites too. Nice Osage on yours

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We had houseguests last week, and I had to go buy them cream because they read that pale coffee fights memory loss among other things.
I can’t remember the rest.

Raining at the Capital in The Bluegrass State today. It’s Woody Wednesday and these two in my pockets. Should be enough to handle whatever comes my way today. Stay sharp!View attachment 2513305

Old SW can handle it.

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I love that Lloyd knife Will, @Will Power. I bet it a great knife to carry and use.
Wonderful photos as usual Yann, @Corto_Malt !

Nice pics, Greg

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Every time I wear your Oil The Joints cap, I’m all rehearsed on my answer when someone asks what it means.
It has never happened once.

 

[TylerG12]

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[JonMcD]

I needed a trio today.

 

[321Bandaid]

They're really well made knives using high quality materials. Don't buy one


Do it

I knew I could count on you! Now which covers do I want?

 

[Oldy]

my kj eriksson and 78 on pendleton wool

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Going to town for an appointment with my doctor - just routine. Lunch at the Lazy "B" - a true hole in the wall, "choke n puke", but good hamburger joint. Will carry this Bull Nose today.

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Which reminds me. I’ll have to cook for the monthly men’s breakfast this Saturday.

I usually carry these 2 together

Harry

Don’t tell ‘Ol Red I said so, but these are my favorites among your barlows. At least the ones I’ve had in my hand.
And they look just like the SCC you said I needed.

Wife and stood out in the front yard in tee shirts at 75 degrees f. watching a spectacular lightning show way to the south last night. This morning, it’s 17 f. Oh yeah. It’s winter.

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[Travman]

African Blackwood Northfield Barlow

 

[drj211]

Clays day with a new 13.

 

[Whetstone39]

My new trapper and some wood for Wednesday.

 

[afishhunter]

Going to day nine (orzit day ten?) Barlow challenge a few hours early. (only 10 hours 59 minutes early when they went in my pocket.).
SARGE "Official BSA" Barlow (may be my Barlow challenge carry for day nine to fifthteen ... twin-tee ... inclusive ... I haven't decided yet.)
Maple Burl covers, sadly they appear unoccupied. .
I guess unoccupied may be better for the Scouts ... no nightmares when canping out.
I'm not sure on the blade steel. Listing and packaging said "440C".
Sticker on primary blade said "440A".
No matter, it holds a edge and cuts.
Supposedly SARGE had this model made in the USA, not offshore. If true, I don't know who they contracted with.

I'm pairng it with my HB4RPB Taylor - Schrade Hammer Brand Gunboat canoe.
Red picked bone covers, 440A blades.
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The rest of my carry today is the same.

 

[Beard&Owl]

Getting it done with these today.