What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Rick]

Nice one, Elliott. Is the blade P.J.'s usual 51200 ball bearing steel?

 

[Blues]

Nice one, Elliott. Is the blade P.J.'s usual 51200 ball bearing steel?

Not that one, Rick, the small "Bullet" trapper is cryo treated 12c27.

But these next two feature his excellent forged 52100:

Double Bladed "Scagel" with elk scales:

Large "Bullet" Lockback in stag:

 

[SteelSnob]

Dang! That double bladed Scagel is magnificent!

 

[Blues]

Dang! That double bladed Scagel is magnificent!

Thanks, Nate. Fortunately for me, brother Thomason liked one of my knives and we were able to come to a gentleman's agreement (if such is possible between the likes of us) which landed it in my lap. :thumbup:

 

[Rick]

Not that one, Rick, the small "Bullet" trapper is cryo treated 12c27.

But these next two feature his excellent forged 52100:

Double Bladed "Scagel" with elk scales: [snip]

Large "Bullet" Lockback in stag: [snip]

Those are schweet as well. You certainly have one hell of a nice (and very eclectic) collection.

I picked up one of P.J.'s Model 1 Scagel hunters in 52100 at the Solvang show. Felt great in the hand and I loved it like a son, but just my luck: it was swallowed up in the Tuolumne River in Yosemite while fishing many moons ago . I still lie awake at night sometimes visualizing that blade slowly dissolving back into its constituent elements somewhere on the river bed. *whimper whimper*

 

[tongueriver]

Giving this one a go this Independence Day weekend. So far, so good! . Don't forget to fly your flag!

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[Blues]

That's the one that sees time in my pocket as well, Calvin. A classic imho.

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Rick,

That story's almost too sad to contemplate. If ever my Tomes' should venture forth, I'll be in touch beforehand.

 

[wagglebee]

First pic of mine ,posted off my new laptop.In my own way I am a PC caveman.You all have a safe & happy Fourth.
-Vince

Did you just get that one Vince?

 

[VCM3]

Did you just get that one Vince?

Rob,
I picked that up just prior to Blade,in the exchange,here on BF's
-Vince

 

[wagglebee]

Rob,
I picked that up just prior to Blade,in the exchange,here on BF's
-Vince

You and your shadows.

 

[glsj1011]

I feel like this combo is fitting for the 4th.

--Greg--

 

[Blues]

In honor of Independence Day, I'm carrying two classic American made knives.

The first is a Winchester #2923 pattern, circa 1920-1940. A single backspring double-end premium jack:

The other old classic is a 1930's vintage Russell Barlow:

 

[kai76]

Dang Elliot, the bone on the Winchester is honey sweet!

 

[Blues]

Dang Elliot, the bone on the Winchester is honey sweet!

Thanks, Nick. The blade is razor sharp too.
I'm really impressed with the steel on both these knives. :thumbup:

 

[wagglebee]

Elliott, that Winchester looks brand new!

 

[Blues]

Elliott, that Winchester looks brand new!

Rob, when I spotted it at the Blade Show, Charlie (Waynorth) and I gave it a good examination and talked about it with the (knowledgeable) vendor. Even he said he rarely comes across 'em in this condition.
(That didn't stop me from working on the edge though. I had to know. )

 

[JAB]

Elliott, that Winchester is simply incredible - in fact, it just may be the closest to the perfect pocket knife that I've seen.:thumbup:

Right now, there's a Vic Pioneer Settler in my pocket but I'm going to switch to the large "BBQ slicer" for this afternoon.

 

[Blues]

Elliott, that Winchester is simply incredible - in fact, it just may be the closest to the perfect pocket knife that I've seen.:thumbup:

Jason, Winchester apparently called this one a "Texas Jack" like so many other models have been designated. It only weighs two ounces at 4" closed, is supremely thin with the single backspring and offers a lot of cutting power.

I also like the old knives which feature more scale and less bolster. Makes a very attractive knife. Add the excellent steel (which Winchester and Robeson were known for back then), and it's a package which is hard to beat.

A lot easier to carry than my old Remington R1123 which is a big knife in every way.

The funny thing is that I was just walking the aisles with Charlie and not really looking for anything when I spotted it and it just jumped into my hand.

 

[GregFL]

Right now, there's a Vic Pioneer Settler in my pocket but I'm going to switch to the large "BBQ slicer" for this afternoon.

Jason, you and I use the same type of "BBQ slicer". Here's mine sitting on what is left of 20 or so pounds of ribs. Everyone is stuffed and napping so they are ready for the fireworks later on.

 

[wagglebee]

Greg those ribs are making me hungry, I'm going to eat a slab or two in an hour.