What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

akula83 said:
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^^^ Nice pair up there ALLHSS.

This one was unexpected, but it's here now...so it's off for a nice warm fall day.
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Hey twiners!
 
Just received this Remington and it is just great. Absolutely as smooth as butter with great snap. A little wear on the main but sheepsfoot and spey look unsharpened. A couple pin cracks are the only flaws. It was actually sharp enough to throw in the pocket as is. Too nice not to carry!

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Lately I've been almost exclusively toting my GEC 66 calf roper slim. Today it "field dressed" a couple of pumpkins. Messy work!



Because of the 1095 carbon steel, I had to be extra careful cleaning up afterward. First, I wiped off the blades with a tissue I had in my jacket pocket. Then I closed the knife and dropped it into the pocket of my jeans. ;)

-- Mark
 
mnblade said:
Because of the 1095 carbon steel, I had to be extra careful cleaning up afterward. First, I wiped off the blades with a tissue I had in my jacket pocket. Then I closed the knife and dropped it into the pocket of my jeans. ;)
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:D :thumbup:
 
paulhilborn said:
Once I broke the window free (approx 40 mins in a cramped, dirty dusty attic) I was pleased to find Seven vintage coins:thumbup:

A 1943 Steel War Penny, A 1945 Wheat Penny, Two 1944 Wheat Pennies, A 1940 Wheat Penny, A 1928 Wheat Penny and a 1935 Mercury Dime. All where trapped between the bottom window and the sill, covered in white, tan and pinkish paint:D

The former painter even felt it necessary to paint the cotton cords that hold the interior wall weights:mad:

The home owner said to keep the coins which I soaked in HOT water to remove as much of the paint as possible. To me it was a really neat surprise as I love old coins. And even though the US has never minted a true Penny---we all call them Pennies;)

So just by the dates I assume the last time this window saw paint was 1945ish? And according to the home owner that sounded about right:)

So a picture of my treasures, along with the knife that freed them after all these years:D
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Excellent photography, as usual Paul. The knife is fantastic - the coins are a really nice find !! You could get rich that way !! :thumbup::eek::D

You could at least save those coins for reciprocations, when gift knives show up. ;)

Those old oil based and leaded paints can hold up for a long time. I don't think exterior latex will ever match that durability. :)
 
Jack Black said:
Great story Paul, and an interesting find my friend :thumbup:
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Thanks Jack, I agree with Gev, great MOP on that knife:thumbup:

Primble said:
Excellent photography, as usual Paul. The knife is fantastic - the coins are a really nice find !! You could get rich that way !! :thumbup::eek::D

You could at least save those coins for reciprocations, when gift knives show up. ;)
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That's what I was thinking as well Primble and a beauty your carrying today:thumbup:
 
Jack
That makes the photo even more cool knowing the building was Wilson's Snuff Mill!! I tried snuff once[/B:confused::eek:

Paul
Great story and some interesting coins. Always a great day to find an old coin much less coins! So old too..1928..wow Enjoyed the pics:D
 
paulhilborn said:
Thanks Jack, I agree with Gev, great MOP on that knife:thumbup:
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Thank you Paul :)

Gevonovich said:
Jack
That makes the photo even more cool knowing the building was Wilson's Snuff Mill!! I tried snuff once[/B:confused::eek:
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I've not had it since I was a teenager, but I sometimes send some to Andi, who's a fan :) In fact I think he's due some ;)
 
Visited the parents in NC this weekend. Picked up a handful of edged tools that Dad doesn't use and am currently toting this Western S-901 folder. Dunno much about them, so any info would be nice to read. It's in great shape, nearly original edge, seldom used.

Zieg

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Organic apples from the farm ... can almost hear the patina starting.

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The Zieg said:
Visited the parents in NC this weekend. Picked up a handful of edged tools that Dad doesn't use and am currently toting this Western S-901 folder. Dunno much about them, so any info would be nice to read. It's in great shape, nearly original edge, seldom used.

Zieg
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Zieg, thats a great Scout knife, I had one just like it. Sold mine to Duncan. I believe that one was made by Camillus. The early Western knives also listed "Boulder Colorado" on the tang when manufactured before Camillus bought them out. Somewhere along the line Coleman owned them as well.
 
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