What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Somehow, a Congress seems the right choice for the Fourth...

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Primble said:
Out of the drawer containing some of my favorite old knives, my stag T. Turner Encore Pruner (c. 1830-1837), gets the call for duty for the fourth. Featuring all iron construction, flush joints, and some fine old stag, it has a loud ka-chink on the half stop, and a thunderous bear trap snap upon closing. "ENCORE" deeply stamped on the blade. I've never done much to this old knife other than rub the stag with some Dawn detergent on a damp rag and then dry it ...... then a drop of oil on the joint. I guess you could say I maintain it, but it easily sharpens up and I use it for light duty cutting when I need to. The patina is all natural, pitted on the end cap, but, not rusted. I think it is the oldest knife I own, by a fairly large margin. Also will be toting an American made jack made by Camillus during the WWII era.

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July everyone ! 😊🇺🇸💥

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That pruner is a real treasure, Mr. P! 😍
 
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MrStabby7 said:
Hey guys I always forget is it ok to post modern traditionals here? Or is there another section for them?
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My understanding is as long as it doesn’t have modern folder convenience attributes, such as a pocket clip, a modern lock, or thumb studs, and it follows the general blueprint of a traditional slip joint pattern it will be tolerated. I have posted my Italian (Lionsteel/Fox) and Benchmade Proper modern traditional slip joints here and no one has harped on them. That said, the preference is definitely truly old or old fashioned in the traditional materials, and there currently is no separate subforum for modern traditionals.
 
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