What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Invoice]

 

[holo07]

Just finished clean ,tip repair, new edge so in the pocket it goes. What a great $3.00 knife

 

[knarfeng]

Today's carry is a Buck 703 my mother gave me for my birthday in '79 or '80. The 700 series was the first multiblade produced in-house by Buck. (The 300 series were still being produced by Camillus at that time.) I mention that because the blade steel of this knife appears to be 440C. The edge has that "carbide" feel. I did some searching and David Martin (RIP) also considered that the early 700 series knives may have had 440C blade steel.

Post in thread 'Buck 700 series'

Oct 11, 2008

Bear Claw, I would'nt be so sure of the steel. Rusty (the author of that article)and I visited at length about the 700 series while attend Buck's 20yr. reunion. Since those came out in late 1979 it is possible the steel could be Sandivic or 440C. Then later uniformed by production into Buck's 425 steel and in 1994 to 420. But they were not marked and metallurgical testing would be required. DM

• David Martin

Blade steel or not, I've always considered it a bit "blocky" for comfortable pocket carry, so I've never carried it all that much and much prefer the 300 series. But it is in my pocket today.

 

[pat9198]

Bonus pic

 

[RLB0414]

Dealing with some crop pests in the office today. Bad year for it.
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Beautiful knife.

It's a tough day for our family. We have to say goodbye to my son's 13-year-old Vizsla. She's had cancer for a while and been on pain meds and it's just time to say goodbye. She's been with him and his wife since before they were married and has been there every day with their 3 children. They have another dog and I'm sure it will affect him also. My wife and I said our goodbyes yesterday. We both love Molly and she was a good companion to us also. Today the vet will come to their home and put her to sleep. My heart is breaking for them as I know the pain they are going through.
I'll carry this one today but my mind is with them.

Sorry to read this. I hope her memories fill the void and keep your family company.

 

[ephsea]

Todd Davison Tuesday. A finer cutting implement does not exist, in terms of performance.

 

[John A. Larsen]

Just finished clean ,tip repair, new edge so in the pocket it goes. What a great $3.00 knife


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I have never seen this style of Lakota knife. Wonder who actually made it? John

 

[Ironbut]

Woke up tired this morning. Seems the older I get the less restful sleep I get. Kinda like losing a step in my two step. Bunny knife today - maybe add a hop to my step. ???? for breakfast.

I know exactly what you mean, Ed. When I get up in the morning, it isn't because I'm all slept out & rested up. It's usually because one or more joints- knees, back, shoulder, etc- are hurting from laying in one position for too long, and I have to get up & move

 

[CelloDan]

 

[Ironbut]

Today's carry is a Buck 703 my mother gave me for my birthday in '79 or '80. The 700 series was the first multiblade produced in-house by Buck. (The 300 series were still being produced by Camillus at that time.) I mention that because the blade steel of this knife appears to be 440C. The edge has that "carbide" feel. I did some searching and David Martin (RIP) also considered that the early 700 series knives may have had 440C blade steel.

Post in thread 'Buck 700 series'

Oct 11, 2008

Bear Claw, I would'nt be so sure of the steel. Rusty (the author of that article)and I visited at length about the 700 series while attend Buck's 20yr. reunion. Since those came out in late 1979 it is possible the steel could be Sandivic or 440C. Then later uniformed by production into Buck's 425 steel and in 1994 to 420. But they were not marked and metallurgical testing would be required. DM

• David Martin

Blade steel or not, I've always considered it a bit "blocky" for comfortable pocket carry, so I've never carried it all that much and much prefer the 300 series. But it is in my pocket today.

I bought one of those about 35-or so, years ago. I wanted something smaller than my Uncle Henry 885 for more dressy occasions. I retired it because the wood started to crack on the show side. Still a nice little knife.

 

[Peregrin]

When it rains it pours . My wife got back last Monday from visiting her brother back east and brought back Covid. She tested positive on Tuesday and then I tested positive on Wednesday. Symptoms are mild but it’s still a dart in the ass so I’ve been laying low for the past few days. First time I’ve had covid. In the meantime keeping me company today is my fancy lamb. Have a great day folks!
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Sorry to hear that, Dan. I hope you both have an easy time of it and recover quickly and completely.

 

[Primble]

What a magnificent Barlow

Thank you buddy !

Very nice Excellent shape for a knife that old.
Have you seen this?

http://www.thckk.org/history/shapleigh-history.pdf

Thank you my friend and I had read that page before, but, thanks for posting it, just in case I hadn't.

 

[sgbeskin]

A. Wright and Son

 

[screened porch]

Just finished clean ,tip repair, new edge so in the pocket it goes. What a great $3.00 knife


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I have a couple of those, without initials under the "millennium member". One is stamped "Lakota", one is stamped "Colonial".

(I'd forgotten about the "Endowment" and "Patron".)

 

[mitch13]

A couple of my favorites together.

 

[321Bandaid]

Ranch Hand & Eureka Jack
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That didn't last long! Welcome back, Tina!

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

One of my favourites today.

 

[black mamba]

 

[rcs86]

I’ve been slacking on posting, but most days I have been carrying my orchard gem.

Changed it up a little yesterday.

 

[Boattale]

Handsome pair. I'm particularly drawn to the Copperhead.