What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Woodrow F Call]

Beautiful CSC there but I'm really disappointed. Where oh where is that beloved Peanut?
Bob

On vacation. It'll be back.

 

[paulhilborn]

This...

along with this...

Traditional is a great place to be.

Paul

 

[Rsmith_77]

 

[rockgolfer]

Back to the viper, impatiently waiting for his new partner lol

 

[clutchcarter]

^^ Nice viper Jeff, that picture could start a whole new discussion about patina.

 

[rockgolfer]

Thank you CC, the viper pattern certainly seems to have been a success for GEC! I feel lucky to have snagged one of these frontier bone version.

That old track im sure could tell some stories. Retired before I came along to my current employer. Sadly they let a lot of good equipment rust away.

 

[Whetstone39]

One of these, both arrived in the mail today. Kind of a barlow theme this week, my first GEC #15 is en route as well .

 

[jon_slider]

Ivory goodness made possible by the generosity of Arizonaranchman

 

[mr_badexample]

:thumbup: Awesome knife Brian, I like my RJ so much I am seriously considering another one.

Thanks Erik.

Great shot Brian! Shows off the bone beautifully.

Thank you.

 

[Toddwalla]

think i'll go with my uncle's 8ot tomorrow...until the postman comes then i'll add my new walnut barlow! At which point i'll be the lucky man carrying two quality/classic knives with four different blade shapes! should cover most of the bases

 

[treeshaker]

Mr. Lance

 

[J1427]

What uses do the sheepsfoot blade and spey blade? What advantages do they have over the clip point?

 

[avoidspam]

 

[Toddwalla]

What uses do the sheepsfoot blade and spey blade? What advantages do they have over the clip point?

everybody has their own needs and preferences, but i like a spey blade for push cuts. i find it particularly handy for whittling and carving. The front loaded curve of the spey makes "scooping" out the bowl of a spoon or other object a dream. it also works well for those times when you need to get close up to cut without worrying about piercing anything. originally the spey was used in the castration of cattle. you could slice the tackle without worrying about compromising an artery...

I find the sheepsfoot to be the most useful blade shape in my modern life. it excels at draw cuts, or as a utility blade. anytime you need to begin a cut in the middle of something (think cardboard, those infernal blister packs, etc) the sheepsfoot is your best bet. the stout tip is strong enough to begin a cut anywhere and also eliminates the risk of puncturing anything you don't intend to cut. Look at any utility blade and you'll see a similar straight blade shape. Originally the sheepsfoot (at least from what I have learned from others here) was used in the maritime trades where you might want to cut through a rope, but not a sail.

hope that helps and i'm sure others will follow to correct any mistakes or oversights i've not considered!

 

[J1427]

That was a lot of help, thanks!! I've been eyeing some traditional folders for some time, and might have to pull the trigger on one soon.

 

[Toddwalla]

That was a lot of help, thanks!! I've been eyeing some traditional folders for some time, and might have to pull the trigger on one soon.

I want to say runaway while still can!!! But, that's disingenuous. instead, i should say, welcome aboard and don't let that wallet grow too thin! it can be a slippery slope my friend

 

[Jack Black]

 

[SAK Guy]

Beautiful pair Jack!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[SAK Guy]

think i'll go with my uncle's 8ot tomorrow...until the postman comes then i'll add my new walnut barlow! At which point i'll be the lucky man carrying two quality/classic knives with four different blade shapes! should cover most of the bases

Great knife TW!!!! :thumbup:

Carrying mine too!

 

[Jack Black]

Beautiful pair Jack!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

Thanks my friend