What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[cnas122]

These knife was made by Griffon Cutlery, which primarily manufactured straight razors. These were popular at the turn of the 19th century when Griffon started a large ad campaign claiming that their blades would never go dull because each was "electrically tempered and hollow ground in its own peculiar way." I assume that this was an early reference to electroplating, which they claimed made their razors superior to all others. Although the blades really are magnetized, I don't think that in and of itself has any legit use. Instead, it was just used as a marketing ploy to set apart their steel from the rest of the pack. If anyone else has one or knows where I can find out about them, please post it. I'd love to know more. Hell, maybe it's super rare and I've screwed it up by caring it all this time....but who cares...it's a knife dammit...cut something with it.

 

[kamagong]

Karfeng, I always wanted to get my mitts on one of those Cold Steel carbon v slippies but missed out. Great knife. You seem to EDC one regularly, how's the edge holding?

I have a large one also. The carbon steel, with the flat ground blades, make for some wicked edges. Edge holding is pretty good, better than on my Eye Brand and Boker stockmen and my yellow bone Moore Maker sodbuster.

 

[338375]

These knife was made by Griffon Cutlery, which primarily manufactured straight razors. These were popular at the turn of the 19th century when Griffon started a large ad campaign claiming that their blades would never go dull because each was "electrically tempered and hollow ground in its own peculiar way." I assume that this was an early reference to electroplating, which they claimed made their razors superior to all others. Although the blades really are magnetized, I don't think that in and of itself has any legit use. Instead, it was just used as a marketing ploy to set apart their steel from the rest of the pack. I bought this one because I had never seen a user knife made by Griffon...only razors. If anyone else has one or knows where I can find out about them, please post it. I'd love to know more. Hell, maybe it's super rare and I've screwed it up by caring it all this time....but who cares...it's a knife dammit...cut something with it.

Thanks.. It interesting that they specialized in razors, but they did the unusual Coffin Jack pattern :thumbup:

 

[seniordep2010]

Today I'm carrying my new favorite

 

[sunnyd]

Thats a good point Anthony... The early Case knives are terrific too.

I think I still have a mental thing about the Schrades, because that was the first knife I was able to get sharp enough to scare me


6232 ?

Yes, I couldn't agree more.. I feel the same way about the very same vintage as the following UH Trapper that I am EDC'n(below) today..

The older hi-carbon Schrade's are somthing quite special, as you describe. I believe it is a combination of the steel and the sweet grind. And for some reason,, some turned out better than others.

And Yes, that is the Case 6232.. One of my top (3) favorite slipjoint pocket knives of ALL TIME!. :thumbup:


Anthony

 

[Blues]

A fine old yellow Eye Brand trapper from a few decades back that found its way to my door as a gift today from a friend. Road worn, beaten but unbowed and ready for duty. :thumbup:

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Would a Case Russlock count as a traditional pattern, if so a Yellow handled Case Russlock with a CV blade.

 

[jivedaddy]

Today it was the Case 6232 Jack(the redbone on the right):

 

[navihawk]

Queen Canoe for me today. I gave it a good bath in mineral oil. Smooth as silk now.

 

[TheGent]

I have been carrying legal limit fixed blades lately. Had the little Case Finn 3 today.

 

[popedandy]

GEC Barlow.

 

[george65]

836

 

[.41Dude]

Good Morning

This one has been on my belt a while. They should call it BEAST not SARPNT

 

[citizensoldierNY]

Don't know how traditional it it but I'm carrying a Case Mako in Orange G-10 that I got yesterday. It's at least a traditional manufacturer and with the length of time the design has been around I'm thinking it might qualify. Though the incorporation of Orange G-10 might put it out of the running.

 

[Blues]

1970's vintage Eye Brand trapper...rehandled in 1980's after "off gassing" (during storage) from the original celluloid scales damaged the blades:

(a wonderful gift from a forum member and friend)

 

[knarfeng]

I'm on vacation this week doing honeydo's around about.

I'm taking advantage by carrying this pair of Camillus-made Remingtons with 0170-6C steel blades.

 

[338375]

Yes, I couldn't agree more.. I feel the same way about the very same vintage as the following UH Trapper that I am EDC'n(below) today..

The older hi-carbon Schrade's are somthing quite special, as you describe. I believe it is a combination of the steel and the sweet grind. And for some reason,, some turned out better than others.

And Yes, that is the Case 6232.. One of my top (3) favorite slipjoint pocket knives of ALL TIME!. :thumbup:

Anthony

COOL:thumbup: Glad to hear it

Today it was the Case 6232 Jack(the redbone on the right):

Thats some great lookin specimens you have there...

1970's vintage Eye Brand trapper...rehandled in 1980's after "off gassing" (during storage) from the original celluloid scales damaged the blades:

(a wonderful gift from a forum member and friend)

Thats a fine lookin trapper and a great gift :thumbup:

 

[Rob65]

Robert

 

[300Bucks]

Toted this one. Bought it cheap at gun show, nick in blade, buffed it up pretty decently and because it was meant for EDC, played around and gun blued the bolster and springs.
Left the blades alone for now. 300Bucks

Camillus TL-29, WW2 era

 

[Doug S]

Got a (not so great) picture of my EDC Christmas season Trapper with the blades open. Been pocket carrying the Trapper in a velcro pouch, usually accompanied by a SAK on the belt.