What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[sbh06]

 

[Bloefield]

I spent today at the hospital getting xrayed.
I was certain I’d broken some ribs and some bones in my elbow, but I escaped that. I am out of action for a while, though.

Just like my knife photo posting is out of action.

I am carrying a Schrade Walden 293 Trapper in brown jigged delrin, and my ELINOX Pioneer.

Hope all is well soon, This is just Amir Setback

 

[Headwinds]

I wheeled it out of the way, and managed to tangle my feet in the running gear. Lost my balance, and fell over in rough gravel. My elbow was pinned against my ribcage, driving it into my ribs when I hit the ground. Hard.

A little late, but just wanted to say I hope your recovery is speedy and the pain lets up soon.
One thought - isn't it funny how much faster something like that happens when it happens to you than when you see it happen to somebody else?

 

[Ironbut]

What third party photo sharing site do all of you prefer? Thinking ease of use and privacy.

I've been using postimage on a few other forums, so I just started using it here. As SteveC said, it's fairly easy to use, and you don't need to sign up for an account. It's not as easy as inserting images, like we've been doing here, but even with the extra steps it's not too bad. I'm sure that like most other photo hosting sites, the free part won't last forever, though.

 

[5K Qs]

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I'm taking the Yeti for a test drive over the next few days alongside the Case. It's a very nice knife. Super well done and excellent action.

The case sowbelly is pretty much permanently attached to me.... So we will see how it goes, lol!

Superb sowbellies, sir!

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Boker barlow today

Those are a couple of fine examples of the vintage I picture in my mind when I hear "Böker Barlow"!

...Annual visit with Dr. B, the neuro who directed my recovery from paralysis 12 years ago. After Mayo Clinic told him what to do.
I’m working on my list of complaints, questions, and general crackpottery to talk to him about.

I hope all was well with the visit. It's good to have a medical professional who's willing to discuss some "general crackpottery"!

One of these....
Have a great Tuesday.

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Notable pairs, Tim and Bob, with the Waynorth lambsfoots really catching my eye!

Butler Lamb and a SW Trapper



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Literally golden oldies, Steve!

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.

Impressive group of Taramundis!
My daughter lived in Spain for a few years and I went to visit her once. She took me to several cities in Spain, and the first knife I bought there was a Taramundi in a knife shop in Sevilla.

Fantastic knives, Jeremy!
But I can't believe how much I enjoy your stupid calendar jokes!
Probably not surprising for someone who loved elephant jokes and Tom Swifties back in the 1960s.

Just gotta keep doin' it till it's done sometimes

Words to live by, FC!

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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I'd like to add my belated wishes for improvements in your health, Jack!
When I missed your posts for a couple of days, and then saw a comment that seemed to indicate you'd be away for a while, I did some "research" on The Porch and learned of several recent health challenges you've been facing. Fractured skull, infected tooth, mini stroke: at least you have the problems restricted to above your neck so far! Take care of yourself, especially as you recover from the mini stroke. I have a mini trapper, a mini copperhead, a mini copperlock and, despite the "mini" terminology, they're all serious knives; I suspect the same is true for "mini" strokes - one must treat them with respect!

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Wondrous wood, Bob!

I usually carry these 2 together

Harry

Well-matched pair of vintage Barlows, Harry!

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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.
Married at 22 now 65.
Still got the same knife and wife!!
John

Thanks for sharing some of the story of that constant knife companion of yours, John!
I recently bought a Brother knife, with the motto "One knife One life" stamped on the blade, but you're actually living that dream!

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

You're a silver-tongues devil, Mike!

Carrying a couple of my favorite jigged bones today.

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Beguiling bone, for sure!

I need two today: Böker Germany Washboard Bone lockback carbon, Forum Knife '14 from Canal St. in Bocote, all stainless.

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Böker bone and blade both boffo, Will!

Bone on Bone today.View attachment 2514549

And so it was,
In Jersey,
As the sunbeams lit the vale,
That the knives, at first just ghostly,
Turned a whiter shade of pale.

This canoe is really becoming my jam. Y'all have a great dayView attachment 2514606

Amazing that the canoe paddler blade etch has almost disappeared!

- GT

 

[Rufus1949]

Notable pairs, Tim and Bob, with the Waynorth lambsfoots really catching my eye.


Wondrous wood, Bob!


And so it was,
In Jersey,
As the sunbeams lit the vale,
That the knives, at first just ghostly,
Turned a whiter shade of pale.

- GT

I miss that band Gary. Great memories attached to some superb music.

As always, your comments are generous and appreciated.

 

[Travman]

 

[JW225]

54 again today...

 

[JW225]

I spent today at the hospital getting xrayed.
I was certain I’d broken some ribs and some bones in my elbow, but I escaped that. I am out of action for a while, though.

Hope things heal quickly, Jeff.

 

[JW225]

That one's a classic, Mike!

 

[sbh06]

Superb sowbellies, sir!



Those are a couple of fine examples of the vintage I picture in my mind when I hear "Böker Barlow"!


I hope all was well with the visit. It's good to have a medical professional who's willing to discuss some "general crackpottery"!



Notable pairs, Tim and Bob, with the Waynorth lambsfoots really catching my eye!


Literally golden oldies, Steve!


Impressive group of Taramundis!
My daughter lived in Spain for a few years and I went to visit her once. She took me to several cities in Spain, and the first knife I bought there was a Taramundi in a knife shop in Sevilla.



Fantastic knives, Jeremy!
But I can't believe how much I enjoy your stupid calendar jokes!
Probably not surprising for someone who loved elephant jokes and Tom Swifties back in the 1960s.


Words to live by, FC!


I'd like to add my belated wishes for improvements in your health, Jack!
When I missed your posts for a couple of days, and then saw a comment that seemed to indicate you'd be away for a while, I did some "research" on The Porch and learned of several recent health challenges you've been facing. Fractured skull, infected tooth, mini stroke: at least you have the problems restricted to above your neck so far! Take care of yourself, especially as you recover from the mini stroke. I have a mini trapper, a mini copperhead, a mini copperlock and, despite the "mini" terminology, they're all serious knives; I suspect the same is true for "mini" strokes - one must treat them with respect!


Wondrous wood, Bob!


Well-matched pair of vintage Barlows, Harry!


Thanks for sharing some of the story of that constant knife companion of yours, John!
I recently bought a Brother knife, with the motto "One knife One life" stamped on the blade, but you're actually living that dream!


You're a silver-tongues devil, Mike!


Beguiling bone, for sure!


Böker bone and blade both boffo, Will!


And so it was,
In Jersey,
As the sunbeams lit the vale,
That the knives, at first just ghostly,
Turned a whiter shade of pale.

Amazing that the canoe paddler blade etch has almost disappeared!

- GT

Thanks GT, this is the third different type of calendar for me desk and is my favorite by quite a large margin.

 

[Knives-of-France]

Yssingeaux in carbon steel and olivewood by GR

 

[echoscout]

 

[Whetstone39]

These two today. The first photo is an attachment direct from my phone.



The second is from Postimage.



Please forgive the double picture, just wanted to compare the two side-by-side.

 

[screened porch]

I did’t say what happened because it was pretty UN-heroic. Careless.
But thanks much, Mike.

The truth is that I fell.

I never tell the truth about my lion-claw scar.

 

[Viper84]

You can't have enough straight edges IMO.

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

Another rainy day here in the City by the Bay! Not much on the agenda for today. Keeping me company with a nod to Wooden Wednesday my bog oak lamb and #16. Have a great day folks!
The guy sitting on the curb down the street comes every morning to feed a feral cat. I’ve asked why he just doesn’t take it home with him and explain that most of these animals are not spayed or neutered and that just compounds the problem. I’ve gotten no response.
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I once saw a documentary on urban coyotes, do you ever find them around? If I recall correctly they said that there is a direct correlation between coyotes and less cats. Not sure whether that was predation or competition driven though.

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

Today is going to be an interesting day.

Two of my boys have paediatric appointments in the city, because we’re country folk and 2 1/2hr away they moved the appointments back to back which is handy. We got here last night at around 10 and the boys were thoroughly over tired. Finally got them down and the young one was up again at 2am. i finally got back to sleep at 5, then at 6 the older one woke us all up . Currently they’re watching cartoons until my wife and I can rouse ourselves out of our overtired stupor.

It is my birthday though so maybe if I can stay awake tonight we might get some nice takeaway. There’s a great new thai place back home that a Thai family opened up.

Good company for the day anyway!

 

[Johnnythefox]

A few small jobs today,first time I’ve changed a light switch.

Easy if you discount the lethal voltage.

 

[sf fanatic]

I once saw a documentary on urban coyotes, do you ever find them around? If I recall correctly they said that there is a direct correlation between coyotes and less cats. Not sure whether that was predation or competition driven though.

Jack, we do indeed have them. I usually see one about once a week mostly in the early morning and late evening. But I have seen them during the day and that’s not usually normal behavior for them. Yes, they do go after cats and small dogs and have been known to attack small children. My pit goes crazy when he sees one.