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I thought the same thing when I received it a few weeks ago. I initially had a stag…it had no character whatsoever. So…I moved it along. But the ironwood really speaks to me on this one. And yes…it is a great gentleman’s knife.
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Sharp & Fiery
, every time I see one of those single-blade Sowbellys, I go into full on drool mode. Scratches all my itches for what I look for in a knife.
Modoc ED
has an impressive array of that great pattern.
Nice job on the blade and springs!
I read most of that book in college thinking that it was a memoir. At some point I found out it was fiction and got annoyed and quit reading it. I guess I felt like he had been tricking me.
Thanks for the palindrome info, Gary
Definitely a good read. Also, a jackknife plays a major role in an incident described in the book.
I read both of those books last summer, and I second Kurt's recommendation. Last summer's reading contained several books on Vietnam: the 2 Kurt lists, the O'Brien book Gary just read, and a Ken Burns book (didn't see his video series). I considered the time I spent to be a good investment, and I learned a lot, although not a cheerful subject.
Hope you feel better soon, Bart. I suppose you can take some solace that you were able to avoid the plague for over 4 years, and that Swayback Jack should make any traditional fan feel better.Taking it easy around the house today with my Case swayback jack. Like several of you, I have Covid. It’s my first time and it’s kicking my butt. Although I’m starting to feel better today after a couple days of fever.
Nice horn pair, and the ivy (or whatever) looks great after being "shorn by horn".Spent the day pruning,
So goat & violet
Before
After
Bob, the colors in your photo remind me of the sunrise the dog and I saw this morning. Here's one shot of it:
My son purchased that leash because my grandson was running away from him and laughing ....... plus he had a hard time catching him. I tease them a bit about it because it seems like it is more like grandson having his dad on a leash.Hopefully, it will be resolved by his next birthday.
Thanks for the clarification, Rob. Any chance your son was a little kid who'd run away and laugh at you? That would be "justice".
I'm usually not a big fan of Barlows, or clip blades, but that Remington sure gives me nostalgic feelings!
Dynamite duo, Steve!Lamb and a Cattle Junior
Splendid knife! That saddlehorn pattern is still one I need to check out.
Yikes! That's hot; sounds like the first M could be Melted.Stay in the house Tuesday. 97F with a "feels like" of 112F
Its also MMM* Tuesday
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*Missed Micarta Monday
Superb Schrade, Frank!Today's carry is another "Serpentine Jack". This one is a Taylor-Schrade 93 OT. I'm quite partial to this knife. I did need to thin the point on the clip to give it an actual point, but other than that it is well made. The combination of sheepsfoot and California Clip allows the nail nicks to be on the same side, something I wish Case would do with more of their patterns. (with apologies to left handed knife knuts.)
Classy pair, Tyson!Well, I posted the Russell earlier, but I don't want the GL-24 to feel bad, so here's my carry today.
Gary it looks like you have a perfect seat to see mother nature's light shows.
Thanks, Bob.
Nice job on the blade and springs!
Blue Bunny is the name of a brand of ice cream my wife gets when we're on vacation; it's not carried in our grocery store at home.
Definitely a good read. Also, a jackknife plays a major role in an incident described in the book.
I read both of those books last summer, and I second Kurt's recommendation. Last summer's reading contained several books on Vietnam: the 2 Kurt lists, the O'Brien book Gary just read, and a Ken Burns book (didn't see his video series). I considered the time I spent to be a good investment, and I learned a lot, although not a cheerful subject.
(Coincidentally, I just started reading a 40-year-old novel by Nelson DeMille, a Vietnam vet, about a former soldier who gets called back into service 18 years after the Tet offensive in 1968 so he can be court-martialed for atrocities a platoon under his command carried out in a hospital in the battle to re-take Hue. Had no idea what the novel was going to be about, but I'd enjoyed previous books by DeMille.)
Hope you feel better soon, Bart. I suppose you can take some solace that you were able to avoid the plague for over 4 years, and that Swayback Jack should make any traditional fan feel better.
Nice horn pair, and the ivy (or whatever) looks great after being "shorn by horn".
Bob, the colors in your photo remind me of the sunrise the dog and I saw this morning. Here's one shot of it:
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Thanks for the clarification, Rob. Any chance your son was a little kid who'd run away and laugh at you? That would be "justice".
In terms of growing out of the behavior, one of my younger brothers turned 70 in June, and he's STILL running away and laughing at parents, etc.
Jeff, I think my Dad would sympathize with your choke collar plan.
I'm usually not a big fan of Barlows, or clip blades, but that Remington sure gives me nostalgic feelings!
Dynamite duo, Steve!
Splendid knife! That saddlehorn pattern is still one I need to check out.
Yikes! That's hot; sounds like the first M could be Melted.
Superb Schrade, Frank!
Classy pair, Tyson!
- GT
Absolutely.
Thanks, Jim.
I agree, traditional knives and archery are a natural fit. By the way, your Sunday Schrade stockman is full of old time character & charm. Cool knife, friend.That's great Jon, I know you enjoy every minute of your dad time with her.I have a 14 yr old daughter - these two would get along just fine. Any young lady with feathers in her hair, enjoying the outdoors, is alright by me! Looks like a great day.
I'm happy when this granddaughter wants to do things with me. It's a big year for her, she started her 1st year in high school a couple weeks ago. Changes are coming and she'll have more friends, activities and interest before long. Hoping she'll remember good times with grandpa and nana.
Yes, I just read the jackknife incident. Not to make light of the story but I think the moral is "Don't steal someone's jackknife".
Me too. Plus Brownell’s baking lacquers, and their parking solutions. Cold bluing is the easiest by far. I need another bottle.
But I have a self-imposed restriction. The etch must be disappeared as a welcome side effect of normal use. No intentional removal efforts are allowed.
I think a Barlow with a well done spear makes a very attractive pocket knife.Real or not, it's a nice looking knife.
I'm no expert, but based on my research, one of the big clues is the placement of the center pin (which your thumb is covering here). If the center pin is nearly centered between the back pin and the edge of the bolster, it's more likely to be original. If the center pin is centered between the front edge of the handle and the back edge, it's probably a reproduction or a forgery.
This one is in my pocket today (along with GL-24). I think it's the real deal. Open to correction on that, if anybody has better information.
I believe I was with you when you bought those two old blonde Barlows. Am I right?To add to what @Tyson A Wright was trying to show you about the Middle Pin in the covers and then show you the proper location of the Pivot Pin which must be above and below the Arrow depending on which side you are looking at . Mark Side = Above and Pile Side = Below .
The Original Russells And Stamp of RUSSELL was in a Straight Line . I can not see yours much at all but it appears that it maybe be in an Arch . If it is then there are a few other Tell Tales . The Arched Stamp was started in approx. 1934 .
There were some Fake Russells made but there also were some Commemorative ones made with no pretense of being real Russells . In this photo the one on the Left and the top 3 in the Middle . I hope this helps you some . Congrats on finding what I expect is after 1933 real Russell that has barely been used .
Edited to add : Middle rows going down = Schrade , Colonial , and Probably Boker and then the Grandaddy on the Left = Colonial
Harry
Joey, that tree looks like it’s been pollarded. Or is just the way it grows?Well friends this was my first time taking a GEC along for a vacation and I’m sure glad I was able to make some unforgettable memories adventuring through Hawaii with this knife at my side. Mahalo, Maui!
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The swedge makes that spey into a stunner. Do not lose that knife, Paul!
Oh yes, I’ve done my fair share of smelling up the house doing small parts in the oven!Me too. Plus Brownell’s baking lacquers, and their parking solutions. Cold bluing is the easiest by far. I need another bottle.
Baking lacquers stink up your oven and kitchen. But parking is dead simple, too. You can even do small parts in your microwave. Like blades and springs…
You are probably right. I think that GEC would kill it with a little clip blade on the next run. Perfect sized whittler in my opinion.
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