What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

A short few weeks ago I left a comment on the “What is your traditional knife grail” thread and a long time porch member reached out to me offering me two of my grail knives. This Bladeforums ‘19 #86 and a Northwoods Esky Zulu in Denim Micarta. Two incredible grail knives of mine that I never thought I’d easily secure. We made a trade and I’m now the proud lucky owner of these knives.

We have an incredible community here and I’m so lucky and grateful to be apart of it. Thank you for the trade my friend, you know who you are!!

When I joined Bladeforums in late 2019 this Bladeforums knife became an instant must have grail of mine. I couldn’t be happier to finally have one now!!

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Still got the ironwood Barlow in my pocket. The grain on this one is super boring in comparison to most any other ironwood covered knife. You have to catch it in just the right light in order to see any real amount of grain at all. But I like to think that this weakness is also a strength. It may not be sexy looking but it’s easily the strongest wood cover I’ve ever used, seemingly impossible to dent or chip, and no cracks around the pins either.

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#81 today. We’re back home after a week fishing in the Outer Banks of N.C. It was the worst fishing we’ve had in the last few years. No one was catching much of anything. We did catch some bluefish but never did get into any big red drum we were looking for. We had a good time and are thinking about going back in October; maybe the fishing will be better.
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Crappie71 said:
#81 today. We’re back home after a week fishing in the Outer Banks of N.C. It was the worst fishing we’ve had in the last few years. No one was catching much of anything. We did catch some bluefish but never did get into any big red drum we were looking for. We had a good time and are thinking about going back in October; maybe the fishing will be better.
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What part did did you fish? We stay in Avon, and fish Hatteras point. I mainly go for shark, but catch few reds with 8 n bait. The big bulls run in the fall. People do really well between Avon and the Point. The point splits the current causing the baitfish to ball up in that area. A few years ago, I caught a 74inch butterfly ray that pushed 250+lbs. That thing glazed my carbon drag washers on a 7000 running. It took about 20 minutes of hoggin on it to get it off the bottom and start running. And 2 hours to land it!
 
Hyesouljah said:
A short few weeks ago I left a comment on the “What is your traditional knife grail” thread and a long time porch member reached out to me offering me two of my grail knives. This Bladeforums ‘19 #86 and a Northwoods Esky Zulu in Denim Micarta. Two incredible grail knives of mine that I never thought I’d easily secure. We made a trade and I’m now the proud lucky owner of these knives.

We have an incredible community here and I’m so lucky and grateful to be apart of it. Thank you for the trade my friend, you know who you are!!

When I joined Bladeforums in late 2019 this Bladeforums knife became an instant must have grail of mine. I couldn’t be happier to finally have one now!!

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You finally got one!! Congratulations!
 
5K Qs said:
Thanks for the info. :) That font looks great in the handle "engraving".:thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:


Mike my knives consider me and my camera to be fugitives from justice. :rolleyes:🤓


Thanks for the additional info on that fine knife (and on your other one with the lock integral to the bolster - don't think I've ever seen that type of lock). :):thumbsup::cool:


You're welcome, José; you seem to be finding quite a few splendid knives recently! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:


Thanks, Dave. :) I was looking for an inexpensive trifold wallet years ago to use as a "pocket organizer" for knives, and fell for that baseball-stitched Rawlings wallet as soon as I saw it. I used to carry it all the time, but I haven't done so for 4 or 5 years now. Time to get back to using it. Here's a pic of the wallet loaded for action:
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"Slim and elegant" seems accurate, but I might have described it as "lean and mean" and got more use out of it. ;)


I don't think I know very much about what patterns Watchman offers; I'd like to see your zulu model sometime! :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Watchman seems to be the "economy line" (or maybe precursor) for Brother knives from China. IMHO Watchman offers mostly traditional patterns and materials, while Brother includes modern materials and patterns.

That 42 looks like a lot of knife! :thumbsup::cool::thumbsup:


Splendid knife (and eggs)! :cool::cool::thumbsup:


Couple of classics; I really like that "Navy knife" Imperial! :thumbsup::cool::cool:


Black beauties for sure, Dan! :cool::thumbsup::cool:


Superb stockman variation with the spear main! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:
(I have a harvest orange bone model I really like.)



Patrick and Mike, I really like the idea of a Red Buck Stockman Club you're proposing, although I currently can't join! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:


Game-winning triple play!! :thumbsup::cool::thumbsup:


Couple of superb sowbellies! :cool::cool::thumbsup:


Classy clip/pen toothpick! :thumbsup::cool::cool:


Tremendous trio for Black Friday! :cool::thumbsup::cool:


Congrats on getting to know your new knife, Jeff! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:
Not many serious gardeners take a Bunny INTO their gardens, I'll bet. 🤓

- GT
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WinMag775 said:
What part did did you fish? We stay in Avon, and fish Hatteras point. I mainly go for shark, but catch few reds with 8 n bait. The big bulls run in the fall. People do really well between Avon and the Point. The point splits the current causing the baitfish to ball up in that area. A few years ago, I caught a 74inch butterfly ray that pushed 250+lbs. That thing glazed my carbon drag washers on a 7000 running. It took about 20 minutes of hoggin on it to get it off the bottom and start running. And 2 hours to land it!
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We always stay in Nags Head; the wife doesn’t really want to stay any further south. We fished the surf, Jennette’s Pier, Mann’s Harbor, Oregon Inlet, and a couple places on the Sound. No one was catching much to speak of——a few blues, Spanish, undersized flounder, rays, skates, and a drum here and there. A local ol’ timer said the red drum were still in VA.

We usually only go once or twice a year, so it’s been hard to really get onto the fish. I’m more of a freshwater fisherman, but I still like to try when we go. Hopefully we’ll do better next time.
 
Hyesouljah said:
A short few weeks ago I left a comment on the “What is your traditional knife grail” thread and a long time porch member reached out to me offering me two of my grail knives. This Bladeforums ‘19 #86 and a Northwoods Esky Zulu in Denim Micarta. Two incredible grail knives of mine that I never thought I’d easily secure. We made a trade and I’m now the proud lucky owner of these knives.

We have an incredible community here and I’m so lucky and grateful to be apart of it. Thank you for the trade my friend, you know who you are!!

When I joined Bladeforums in late 2019 this Bladeforums knife became an instant must have grail of mine. I couldn’t be happier to finally have one now!!

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Congrats on getting your Grail 2019 Forums Knife Peter . I have found it to be one of the best Users that I have .
Carry it in good health my friend !!!!

Harry
 
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