What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[SteveC]

 

[Franciscomv]

I have not carried a knife in exactly one week. Or much of anything else.
Last Thursday I received a total knee replacement. Started physical therapy the next day, and have my third session in three hours. First time putting on blue jeans instead of sweat pants, so to celebrate, I stuck two faithful old knives in my pocket.


Still quite a ways from being cleared to drive, so no reason not to be taking pain meds. I need them. First, I'll need to be able to walk without my walker before worrying about driving.
I put this off knowing we were getting a GSD puppy. Unfortunately, now at 9 mo. and 80 lb, and filled with puppy excitement at seeing Daddy, I cannot be in the same room with him til I get stronger.

Cut way back on my garden plans because of this, but worked like crazy getting some essentials planted while I still could.

Guess the responsible thing to do right now is practice guitar! And read some books. And take some naps. And do my PT exercises

Hope you get well soon! I've been through a few surgeries and recovery sucks, but work hard and you'll see results.

Lovely knives, too. The patina, the wear on the bone, that sexy awl. Just perfect.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

I have not carried a knife in exactly one week. Or much of anything else.
Last Thursday I received a total knee replacement. Started physical therapy the next day, and have my third session in three hours. First time putting on blue jeans instead of sweat pants, so to celebrate, I stuck two faithful old knives in my pocket.

Still quite a ways from being cleared to drive, so no reason not to be taking pain meds. I need them. First, I'll need to be able to walk without my walker before worrying about driving.
I put this off knowing we were getting a GSD puppy. Unfortunately, now at 9 mo. and 80 lb, and filled with puppy excitement at seeing Daddy, I cannot be in the same room with him til I get stronger.

Cut way back on my garden plans because of this, but worked like crazy getting some essentials planted while I still could.

Guess the responsible thing to do right now is practice guitar! And read some books. And take some naps. And do my PT exercises

Yikes! Get well soonest! I have one of these looming in my future (doc told me she'd rather have me talk to a surgeon next time instead of more cortisone in the knee).

 

[BrotherJim]

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Hope you get well soon! I've been through a few surgeries and recovery sucks, but work hard and you'll see results.

Lovely knives, too. The patina, the wear on the bone, that sexy awl. Just perfect.

Thanks!
On Tuesday, my PT told me I am pushing harder and regaining full range of motion faster than any other knee patient she's worked with
Sure hope it wasn't her first day

Yikes! Get well soonest! I have one of these looming in my future (doc told me she'd rather have me talk to a surgeon next time instead of more cortisone in the knee).

May as well git 'er done, Tyson.
I had a cortisone shot. I could feel it kick in as I walked out to my car.
It was gone by the time I got home.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

It did

Heal fast Jeff

Everybody I know who has had a knee replacement have been in agreement:
1. Its unpleasant;
2. PT is crucial;
3. Its worth it.

1. Way worse than a hip, at least as far as pain and time getting back
2. Didn't bother with PT after the hip. Knee, it's a must.
3. No doubt

 

[AusLoX]

Sometimes we switch afternoon

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Thanks!
On Tuesday, my PT told me I am pushing harder and regaining full range of motion faster than any other knee patient she's worked with
Sure hope it wasn't her first day

May as well git 'er done, Tyson.
I had a cortisone shot. I could feel it kick in as I walked out to my car.
It was gone by the time I got home.

My second cortisone shot was 8 months ago, and it's still working, so I'm still trying to get my money's worth on the knee I got before I replace it.

 

[pat9198]

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Nice weather today. Mostly cloudy with the sun coming out periodically, light breeze, 70F I think we're done with violent thunderstorms for a few days
Coon fingering the 57 so far.

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AusLoX & mbkr The checkered richlite is really growing on me!

Sometimes we switch afternoon
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Absolutely. I have a 4 day weekend ahead of me, and after the day I've had, tonight I'll be switching to something with a cap lifter!

 

[AusLoX]

AusLoX & mbkr The checkered richlite is really growing on me!



Absolutely. I have a 4 day weekend ahead of me, and after the day I've had, tonight I'll be switching to something with a cap lifter!

I might be switching again, I like the caplifter idea

 

[mitch13]

I have not carried a knife in exactly one week. Or much of anything else.
Last Thursday I received a total knee replacement. Started physical therapy the next day, and have my third session in three hours. First time putting on blue jeans instead of sweat pants, so to celebrate, I stuck two faithful old knives in my pocket.

Still quite a ways from being cleared to drive, so no reason not to be taking pain meds. I need them. First, I'll need to be able to walk without my walker before worrying about driving.
I put this off knowing we were getting a GSD puppy. Unfortunately, now at 9 mo. and 80 lb, and filled with puppy excitement at seeing Daddy, I cannot be in the same room with him til I get stronger.

Cut way back on my garden plans because of this, but worked like crazy getting some essentials planted while I still could.

Guess the responsible thing to do right now is practice guitar! And read some books. And take some naps. And do my PT exercises

Hope you have a speedy recovery brother

 

[holo07]

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Hope you have a speedy recovery brother

Appreciate that, Mitch. I intend to.
Among all the other stuff piling up, I am very anxious to be able to rejoin the church band!

 

[5K Qs]

Locking Knife of the Week is a Holub electrician knife with linerlock on the screwdriver that has been ground into a Wharncliffe blade:

International Knife of the Week is a German Richartz with multiplication tables stamped into the handle (thanks, Mark);

- GT

 

[Ironbut]

I have not carried a knife in exactly one week. Or much of anything else.
Last Thursday I received a total knee replacement. Started physical therapy the next day, and have my third session in three hours. First time putting on blue jeans instead of sweat pants, so to celebrate, I stuck two faithful old knives in my pocket.

Still quite a ways from being cleared to drive, so no reason not to be taking pain meds. I need them. First, I'll need to be able to walk without my walker before worrying about driving.
I put this off knowing we were getting a GSD puppy. Unfortunately, now at 9 mo. and 80 lb, and filled with puppy excitement at seeing Daddy, I cannot be in the same room with him til I get stronger.

Cut way back on my garden plans because of this, but worked like crazy getting some essentials planted while I still could.

Guess the responsible thing to do right now is practice guitar! And read some books. And take some naps. And do my PT exercises

I hope you have a speedy recovery Jeff.
I just had a cortisone injection in my left knee on Monday. The joint is fine, but I get calcium deposits on my meniscus, and after a while, walking gets really painful. There's really no surgical fix., so when the Tylenol quits working, and my daily walks get too painful, it's time for another injection. The shots last me well over a year.

 

[sf fanatic]

I have not carried a knife in exactly one week. Or much of anything else.
Last Thursday I received a total knee replacement. Started physical therapy the next day, and have my third session in three hours. First time putting on blue jeans instead of sweat pants, so to celebrate, I stuck two faithful old knives in my pocket.

Still quite a ways from being cleared to drive, so no reason not to be taking pain meds. I need them. First, I'll need to be able to walk without my walker before worrying about driving.
I put this off knowing we were getting a GSD puppy. Unfortunately, now at 9 mo. and 80 lb, and filled with puppy excitement at seeing Daddy, I cannot be in the same room with him til I get stronger.

Cut way back on my garden plans because of this, but worked like crazy getting some essentials planted while I still could.

Guess the responsible thing to do right now is practice guitar! And read some books. And take some naps. And do my PT exercises

Guess the responsible thing to do right now is practice guitar! And read some books. And take some naps. And do my PT exercises

Jeff it appears that you have your priorities straight! Stick to them (especially the naps ) and get well soon!

 

[Franciscomv]

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

I hope you have a speedy recovery Jeff.
I just had a cortisone injection in my left knee on Monday. The joint is fine, but I get calcium deposits on my meniscus, and after a while, walking gets really painful. There's really no surgical fix., so when the Tylenol quits working, and my daily walks get too painful, it's time for another injection. The shots last me well over a year.

Thank you!
Meniscus pain in for real. And I know you like your walks.
I had surgery to clean up the tears and fragments a couple of years ago, and my surgeon said "this should buy you a couple of years before you'll need a total replacement."

Jeff it appears that you have your priorities straight! Stick to them (especially the naps ) and get well soon!

Thank you! Must confess my main priority is not overtaxing the patience of my incredible wife. She's taking care of me, our daughter, a rambunctious puppy, all the cooking, even watering my tomatoes.
Hang in there, honey! I'm trying to get back fast

I'd better ~ she's now saying she wants me to show her how to start and run the tractor because she wants to mow.

 

[afishhunter]

Have not toted this one for an bit.
Rough Rider RR 1419 Stone Worx stockman (4" closed). Genuine black pearl and abalone. Turquoise and ... I forget what the red stone is ... are genuine semi-precious(?) (precious?) rocks. 440A blades.

Eventually I am going to get a replacement for the 4.25" version I had in FL., and maybe the new 858OT size version.

 

[majorpain1]

Plum and Cabernet