What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[CelloDan]

 

[Non.Nisi.Te]

Stunning. The bone almost looks like liquid! Wow!

Thanks, I love this older peachseed bone

 

[ZHoovie]

Bought back in the day when buying a GEC was just a matter of deciding which spectacular knife you wanted, and they still made knives in 440C.

I hate I missed out on those days, they had a lot of great stuff that is unobtanium now. It's nice to see y'all posting up some of these rarities

 

[5K Qs]

For Wednesday, a Walden Knife Company " Boys Knife " ( circa 1874-1926 ) at 3.25 inches closed, which makes it a fantastic watch pocket size. Small, but, mighty with iron bolster and liners, which give it a weight of some larger knives. For those of you that might not know the history of this company, it all started after a bad call during a lunch hour baseball game at the New York Knife Company. It was reported that some of the ladies summoned the owner ( Thomas Bradley ) to calm things down, which he promptly did. He later passed on the bad news that baseball was prohibited at lunch time, prompting some of his most highly skilled cutlers to resign and start their own knife company down river. The Walden Knife Company was born and went on to produce many contract knives, including being the home of E.C. Simmons "Keen Kutter" knives. I believe that they likely produced a few of my John Primble India Steel Works knives, as well. I'm a bit partial to the pile side bone on this knife.

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Fabulous knife and intriguing history, Rob!
More than once in my life, I've let baseball (actually, slo-pitch softball) take precedence over work.

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Splendid knife, Bob!
Is the sword in the shield a famous sword from history or myth?

Winda is going walkabout with me today!!View attachment 2641609
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I talked to Eric yesterday, and he agrees she's a perfect knife for EDC!!!
I like the old school linen Micarta!!
(Winda is Polish for elevator! pronounced Veen'-Duh!!)

Charlie, your post got me rattling around in some dusty old hallways in my memory. When I saw the dark mark on your new GL-24, I immediately thought of when I started school and we learned to read about Dick and Jane and their dog SPOT! And the actual name you gave your knife reminded me of an old song (I think sung by Dean Martin):
Veen-Duh moon hits your eye
Like a big pizza pie
That's amoré!

Congrats on the elegant ebony WCLF, Tim! Trading your jigged bone model for the ebony must have been a tough decision.

See, this is what I miss about my plain naked alox SAK. The painted ones look fantastic when they’ve been worn in a little.

Agree, Jeff! Did you see that time that Johnnythefox colored one of his with a Sharpie? Looked good, and I'll bet you'd get the pocket wear fast on a Sharpie-colored version.

Another rinse and repeat day here in the City by the Bay! I thought this lamb fit the bill for the headline. Have a great day folks!
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Clever pairing of knife and headline, Dan!!

These two today. I really enjoy carrying this combo!View attachment 2641720

Versatile pair! That RR half-hawk looks great, and works hard.

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That's a handsome (mini?) copperlock, Zach!

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This mini copperlock is quite the special knife for me.

Every time I go to the USA I get tempted to buy a traditional knife "in person" at a store.
I mean, what could be more traditional than that right ?
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As we left the restaurant I saw the Tractor Supply store down the street ... and the rest is history
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Great story, Dan! You're right, not much more traditional than buying a Case in person from Tractor Supply Company.

He already did stalk it ............ how did you know ?!

I'm not much of a cat fancier, but at my age, I've had a lot of experience with cats over the years. The little devils are natural-born predators!

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Splendid "modern traditional", Bob! The "patterns" in the wood grain remind me of paisley.

Taking the Unicorn to work with me today.

Classy knife, Jeff!

Thursday's totes

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Kowabunga! That Keen Kutter kuts kwickly and keenly to my karmic kernel!!

GEC 29 in the Missouri River bottom. On the way to pick up my accumulated mail and restart delivery
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Welcome back, Mike! Looks like it could get hot down in those flats.

Thank you kindly Gary !



Thanks Gary, I'm not sure what they call them but I like your name for them

I've never paid attention to see if there is a foundry mark but it seems likely due to proximity to Wisconsin. I'll try and remember to have a closer look on my next walk.

Thanks, Steve. Ever since I started doing a lot of urban walking, and have to keep my head down to keep from tripping over uneven sidewalks, I've learned a lot about lots of stuff on or in the sidewalks, and it seems the companies that make those "curb cut mats" have distinctive, recognizable styles. Neenah is one whose mats I usually recognize.

GL-24 and an Ulster Jack

Potent pair an the star post!

Of course not! He was playing dead for me so I left him to it.

Yes, I love the 88 from GEC. The only versions I missed are the 88 ironwood, 88 diamond king acrylic, and 88 beaver peach seed jigged bone. Those last two I listed are more rare.

It's 440 stainless Gary.

Thanks for the info, ED.

The PB&J sowbelly has come back from the void! Happy days. It was a good morning. I dug through a basket of clean socks looking for short ones and it was at the bottom. Must have fell out of my pocket when I was changing one day.

There isnt much PB but that J is purdy!

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Glad you found that colorful sowbelly back again!

“Ehm” it’s genuine Delrin.

One more day!

Tremendous trio with heavenly handles, FC!

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Charismatic couteaux, Jack! Love the massive sheepsfoot.

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Classy Case canoe!

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Schrade Walden 804 today

Vivacious vintage knife! Any idea how old it is? The wear on the covers is captivating.

Thanks Gary. I hope you enjoy your vacation. That spot you’re staying looks amazing.

Thanks, Bart. The location is hard to beat! Our particular cottage has an awfully small kitchen, though. The place has a nautical decorating theme, which is very fitting on the shore of one of the Great Lakes, but I'm not sure I like a boat's galley instead of a kitchen. If wifi cooperates, I'll post a photo of the kitchen with fridge door open to full extent, considerably less than 90˚. Makes getting into the crisper drawer quite a challenge!

Pile side of Franken lifter today.

That looks good from all angles, Bart!
BTW, belated happy wedding anniversary! If I did the math correctly, you got married in 2002, a palindromic year. That's got to be good luck for a marriage

Couple county fair staples, italian sausage n prime rib sammiches. Grandpa’s Texas Jack to tag along as I escort Grandma around.

I THOUGHT that was a cool old Texas Jack and some health food!

- GT

 

[RLB0414]

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Carrying the "Glenn" Schrade & a Case Slimline now that I'm off work & can relax a bit. Putting together some flowers for Mrs. Hoovie.

(Been putting it to some use @glennbad )

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I also stopped by a local bakery for some treats tonight for us, well earned after a long week

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Hope y'all have a great weekend!

Very nice. The knives look good too.
Is the case rescaled

 

[ZHoovie]

That's a handsome (mini?) copperlock, Zach!

- GT

Thanks! It's a full size Copperlock in Black Sycamore.

Very nice. The knives look good too.
Is the case rescaled

Thanks, & no that Slim Trapper is an original Case color from a few years ago. I believe they called it "burnt gray bone".

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

48 hours in on the latest variant.
Finally put some clothes on and puttered around the garden today. Fresh air and sun
And I am going back to bed right now.

Schrade Walden Whittler in peachseed bone and Camillus 23 in Pyroxalin or Ivoroid ~ some kind of celluloid.

 

[ZHoovie]

48 hours in on the latest variant.
Finally put some clothes on and puttered around the garden today. Fresh air and sun
And I am going back to bed right now.

Schrade Walden Whittler in peachseed bone and Camillus 23 in Pyroxalin or Ivoroid ~ some kind of celluloid.

I hope you get to feeling better. Fresh air & Sun is always a good thing to help, coffee's a nice a addition (I noticed the French press) Don't push yourself too hard & stay hydrated.


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[Amir Fleschwund]

I hope you get to feeling better. Fresh air & Sun is always a good thing to help, coffee's a nice a addition (I noticed the French press)

Thanks, Zach.
No need to add a caffeine withdrawal headache on top of the wuflu, right?

 

[mitch13]

Same again.

 

[ZHoovie]

Same again.

You say that like it's a bad thing
I love the edge reflection in that pic btw

 

[pat9198]

Apparently Patrick has found a good work around the old "Analysis Paralysis"

I also like that saying @ephsea , I'll have to start using that one

Fill yer pockets!

 

[ZHoovie]

Fill yer pockets!

Ma' pockets is already full'...! Tree is pushn' it!!!

 

[mitch13]

You say that like it's a bad thing
I love the edge reflection in that pic btw

Thanks Zack
Nah not a bad thing, just not as interesting to the thread.
It's becoming a favorite.

 

[Non.Nisi.Te]

Vivacious vintage knife! Any idea how old it is? The wear on the covers is captivating

Thanks 5K! I'm not sure but I think in the ballpark of 50s-60s. I'll pull it back out tomorrow and check out the tang stamp

 

[majorpain1]

 

[Old Engineer]

These again today and almost every day since I got the 78 .

Harry

 

[SteveC]

Thanks, Steve. Ever since I started doing a lot of urban walking, and have to keep my head down to keep from tripping over uneven sidewalks, I've learned a lot about lots of stuff on or in the sidewalks, and it seems the companies that make those "curb cut mats" have distinctive, recognizable styles. Neenah is one whose mats I usually recognize.




- GT

Good eye Gary !

 

[cudgee]

Same again.

Nice. They are great EDC's, just a good all round work knife to have in your pocket.

 

[DocJekl]

Fabulous knife and intriguing history, Rob!
More than once in my life, I've let baseball (actually, slo-pitch softball) take precedence over work.


Splendid knife, Bob!
Is the sword in the shield a famous sword from history or myth?


Charlie, your post got me rattling around in some dusty old hallways in my memory. When I saw the dark mark on your new GL-24, I immediately thought of when I started school and we learned to read about Dick and Jane and their dog SPOT! And the actual name you gave your knife reminded me of an old song (I think sung by Dean Martin):
Veen-Duh moon hits your eye
Like a big pizza pie
That's amoré!


Congrats on the elegant ebony WCLF, Tim! Trading your jigged bone model for the ebony must have been a tough decision.


Agree, Jeff! Did you see that time that Johnnythefox colored one of his with a Sharpie? Looked good, and I'll bet you'd get the pocket wear fast on a Sharpie-colored version.


Clever pairing of knife and headline, Dan!!

Versatile pair! That RR half-hawk looks great, and works hard.


That's a handsome (mini?) copperlock, Zach!


Great story, Dan! You're right, not much more traditional than buying a Case in person from Tractor Supply Company.


I'm not much of a cat fancier, but at my age, I've had a lot of experience with cats over the years. The little devils are natural-born predators!


Splendid "modern traditional", Bob! The "patterns" in the wood grain remind me of paisley.


Classy knife, Jeff!


Kowabunga! That Keen Kutter kuts kwickly and keenly to my karmic kernel!!


Welcome back, Mike! Looks like it could get hot down in those flats.


Thanks, Steve. Ever since I started doing a lot of urban walking, and have to keep my head down to keep from tripping over uneven sidewalks, I've learned a lot about lots of stuff on or in the sidewalks, and it seems the companies that make those "curb cut mats" have distinctive, recognizable styles. Neenah is one whose mats I usually recognize.


Potent pair an the star post!








Thanks for the info, ED.


Glad you found that colorful sowbelly back again!





Tremendous trio with heavenly handles, FC!


Charismatic couteaux, Jack! Love the massive sheepsfoot.


Classy Case canoe!


Vivacious vintage knife! Any idea how old it is? The wear on the covers is captivating.


Thanks, Bart. The location is hard to beat! Our particular cottage has an awfully small kitchen, though. The place has a nautical decorating theme, which is very fitting on the shore of one of the Great Lakes, but I'm not sure I like a boat's galley instead of a kitchen. If wifi cooperates, I'll post a photo of the kitchen with fridge door open to full extent, considerably less than 90˚. Makes getting into the crisper drawer quite a challenge!
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That looks good from all angles, Bart!
BTW, belated happy wedding anniversary! If I did the math correctly, you got married in 2002, a palindromic year. That's got to be good luck for a marriage

I THOUGHT that was a cool old Texas Jack and some health food!

- GT

The. Most. Epic. Quote. Ever.