What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

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Thanks kindly. If they slice, should not matter where they were born.

My knife philosophy in a nutshell, Bob!

Very handsome knife, Jim!
Does that little metal "rooster comb" at the end of the knife have a function other than to make that end of the knife look more like a rooster, along with the bird's eye pivot and "beak"? (Which is a pretty cool function by itself! )

Hi folks
A few minutes ago I had the idea of asking chatgpt to write me a post for this thread

Here is what I asked;

Write a post for a traditional knife forum. The post must show an embedded picture of a Victorinox Cadet Swiss army knife and say something regarding how I got to use it today and the joy of carrying it.

Here is the answer
( ChatGPT did not embed a picture or signed it with my username so I added those two things, the rest is the bot , we are doomed )

Title: Embracing the Everyday Joy: Victorinox Cadet by My Side

Hey fellow knife enthusiasts,

Just wanted to share a little story from my day that reminded me why I love carrying my Victorinox Cadet Swiss army knife everywhere I go. Today, I found myself in a situation where I needed a trusty tool to tackle a small task, and as always, my Cadet came to the rescue.

Whether it's opening packages, tightening a loose screw, or even just slicing an apple on the go, this compact companion has never let me down. Its sleek design and practicality make it a constant companion in my pocket, ready to assist at a moment's notice.

I've had this Cadet for years now, and every time I use it, I'm reminded of the quality craftsmanship and reliability that Victorinox is known for. Plus, there's something satisfying about the ritual of unfolding those familiar tools and putting them to work.

Here's a picture of my trusty Cadet in action today:

[Embedded picture of Victorinox Cadet]

Do any of you have similar stories of everyday utility and joy with your favorite knives? Feel free to share your experiences and thoughts!

Happy carving,[Your Username] CelloDan

Dan, that's an interesting interaction you had with Chatgpt!
Did you happen to try exactly the same "prompt" except for a different model of pocket knife? It would be interesting to see if the "answer" was essentially the same, or if the AI discerned differences between the capabilities of different knives.

These two.

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Notable pair, Tom!
I never noticed before the "composite stone" in the lower right corner.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but those skinny jeans are so 2014... just ditch them already.

Once y'all get back to wearing regular pants, you'll find there's plenty of pocket room for a #21 -- and more!

Do you have a favorite knife model for beheading your troops??

No no no. We are going to need a number incorporated for another 27 days, Will

Be careful what you request, Paul! Barrett btb01 once had a GAW thread that required showing photos containing numbers of objects matching each of the numbers from 1 thru 105, in order. Kind of fun, but kind of crazy!!
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...way-a-counting-game-winner-announced.1741295/

I know

Actually I became more aware of this Chatgpt in a conversation with my daughter last week.

She is in college and sort of “confessed” to me using it to help her study. She sounded conflicted and sort of indirectly looking for my advice.

She told me how stressful is to complete the reading assignments of entire books.

So what a lot of students do is load the entire book on ChatGPT and request a summary of the main ideas … then focus on studying and learning the summary in preparation for a test rather than having to read the whole book.
...

When I was a lad, that's what Cliff's Notes were used for.

Singing Rock of Ages in the restroom helped me relax enough to produce the other fluid: "...let the water, and the blood...", while raising the spirits of all and sundry.

I must try to remember this fantastic pro tip!!

These two to end the work week. Like side of the stag 74.

Splendid pair of knives and superb navy joke, Jeremy!

How do you feel about fanny packs?

How do I feel???

Whether they're called fanny packs, or butt/bum/belly bags (depending on whether you wear them back or front), or pelvic purses, or hip hampers, or waist baskets, or sacroiliac sacks, I like 'em!

Russell one arm barlow today…with a secondary that requires two arms

Cool knife, Bart, but I agree that the design lacks logic!

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I always enjoy seeing your cork-handled knife, José!

5OT all day.

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Wouldn't it also be great to have a 1OT to carry for 5 days?

Starting with these two today, but who knows what the day will bring. View attachment 2508201

A pair with flair, Todd; cherish the Churchill!

- GT

 

[bigfish64]

A pair with flair, Todd; cherish the Churchill!

- GT

Thanks Gary.

 

[Oldy]

moose is loose

 

[Crappie71]

Two LBs today. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[Modoc ED]

Snowing out again. Not enough to plow but just enough to have to shovel the sidewalks and give the porch a vigorous sweep down. Got all our banking and grocery shopping done yesterday in town so if nothing unforeseen comes up, we're home for the weekend. This G-10 Sowbelly should do for today. Sausage and waffles for breakfast.

 

[AxF]

Hope everyone has a great weekend! This one in the pocket today and probably till monday.

 

[pat9198]

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Cool barlow John!

That is one cool camp knife

Thank you! Happy belated BF anniversary!

Congratulations on that find Pat. There’s nothing like a knife with sentimental value.

Thank you Todd. You're exactly right about that. I see some white paint near the shield and I can picture him opening the paint can with it. And I have a childhood full of memories of him taking us camping. You have a great pair with you today. Have a great weekend my friend!

 

[birdsbeaks]

Do you have a favorite knife model for beheading your troops??

Yes, I usually go with a rubber chicken.

 

[RickHuf]

Small army of knives today!

Ol' Blue was a little frosty this morning but other than that, it turned out to be a nice day. At least the truck was frosty on the outside .. my equinox is frosty on the inside because some dip left the windows open in the rain.

 

[screened porch]

A couple of additions. Around the house and yard I carry bigger than at the bank or the store.

My patch to that Case jack is pretty obvious in this pic. Some shiny lacquer or something might help.

I remember trying not to buy the 10" Henchels Zwillingswerk at the flea market. "What will be left of it after I grind out the steeling hollow?" Quite a bit as it turns out. "It needs a new handle!" Or some superglue.
It's the kind with a strong back and a lot of distal taper:

The sheath is from my "Chinese war sword" by United Cutlery, out of Hazy Hills, decades ago.

 

[Viper84]

I haven't carried the 2021 forum knife in a while. It's a fine, chunky barlow. This one has an 8-9 pull and the loudest walk and talk of any GEC I own. Need to get a patina going on this beast.

 

[KentuckyBlackBird]

I

Two favorite patterns from Camillus. View attachment 2515803View attachment 2515804Yesterday I bent the fret wire to match the fingerboard radius, and hammered them in. Once they’re leveled and polished, I can move on to cutting the nut out of dog chew cowbone.

Too many starts and stops on this project. In fact, it sat for a couple of years, and I have three other Telecaster copies started. But I decided I need to plug away at this one first. It’s for my son.

I got frustrated several times with this guitar, almost chucking it into the firewood bin several times, but learning how to work around my mistakes is how I get better at this.

Id like to see the telecaster you put the neck on after you are finished with it. Nice combo on the knives!!!

 

[TylerG12]

Still totin a barlow. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
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[Ellis Wyatt]

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[jmh33]

Cool barlow John!

Thank you! Happy belated BF anniversary!

Thank you Todd. You're exactly right about that. I see some white paint near the shield and I can picture him opening the paint can with it. And I have a childhood full of memories of him taking us camping. You have a great pair with you today. Have a great weekend my friend!

Thanks Pat!!
John

 

[crufflers]

Exactly! I overlooked the 25s until I got this one for so cheap I couldn’t refuse. Then it became a permanent carry, to my surprise.

I love that maroon micarta model... that's the one I have in a B&O slip. Sadly doesn't get pocketed much.

 

[BrotherJim]

Very handsome knife, Jim!
Does that little metal "rooster comb" at the end of the knife have a function other than to make that end of the knife look more like a rooster, along with the bird's eye pivot and "beak"? (Which is a pretty cool function by itself! )

Thanks Gary
The "rooster comb" at the end of the knife is actually a blade lock release

 

[Pt-Luso]

I always enjoy seeing your cork-handled knife, José!

Many thanks, Gary.

 

[SteveC]

Charlie Lamb and a Cattaraugus Jack

 

[Whetstone39]

My knife philosophy in a nutshell, Bob!


Very handsome knife, Jim!
Does that little metal "rooster comb" at the end of the knife have a function other than to make that end of the knife look more like a rooster, along with the bird's eye pivot and "beak"? (Which is a pretty cool function by itself! )


Dan, that's an interesting interaction you had with Chatgpt!
Did you happen to try exactly the same "prompt" except for a different model of pocket knife? It would be interesting to see if the "answer" was essentially the same, or if the AI discerned differences between the capabilities of different knives.


Notable pair, Tom!
I never noticed before the "composite stone" in the lower right corner.


Do you have a favorite knife model for beheading your troops??


Be careful what you request, Paul! Barrett btb01 once had a GAW thread that required showing photos containing numbers of objects matching each of the numbers from 1 thru 105, in order. Kind of fun, but kind of crazy!!
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...way-a-counting-game-winner-announced.1741295/


When I was a lad, that's what Cliff's Notes were used for.


I must try to remember this fantastic pro tip!!


Splendid pair of knives and superb navy joke, Jeremy!


How do I feel???

Whether they're called fanny packs, or butt/bum/belly bags (depending on whether you wear them back or front), or pelvic purses, or hip hampers, or waist baskets, or sacroiliac sacks, I like 'em!
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Cool knife, Bart, but I agree that the design lacks logic!


I always enjoy seeing your cork-handled knife, José!


Wouldn't it also be great to have a 1OT to carry for 5 days?


A pair with flair, Todd; cherish the Churchill!

- GT

Thanks GT! I think that one has a geode embedded in it, I’ll have to check it. When I use a waist pack I call it a “satchel”, sounds more Indiana Jones-like

Cool barlow John!

Thank you! Happy belated BF anniversary!

Thank you Todd. You're exactly right about that. I see some white paint near the shield and I can picture him opening the paint can with it. And I have a childhood full of memories of him taking us camping. You have a great pair with you today. Have a great weekend my friend!

Thanks Pat! These two for carbon-Fiber Friday