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Wonderful Ulster Nanc - Paul - tell her that her knife makes me jealous - the first time I have ever said that on this forum!
Don't let Paul have it Nanc - even if he whines - just show it to him every now and then.
That Mark is a generous young/(not really too young, but, younger than me) man - I hope he gets over his bug soon - poor Marko is feeling sickly today.
Sweet work Marko!
Our brother is ill and I am with Primble in wishing you well Mark:thumbup:
I laughed at this... "Paul - tell her that her knife makes me jealous - the first time I have ever said that on this forum!"
Primble my friend, both you and young Marko are good souls and both with generous hearts, I am blessed to call you both friends:thumbup: and I will pass along your knife envy to Nanc
Thank you Primble and Paul! I am feeling better today and I am happy to have friends like you two guys!
I am carrying these two today although I will not use the Case red stag to cut anything.
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Beautiful knife Primble:thumbup:
Glad your on the mend Mark:thumbup:
Carrying my TC Barlow today...
Glad your on the mend Mark:thumbup:
Carrying my TC Barlow today...
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Primble - Nice Lanny's clip!
GlennH - Good decision to carry that one!
For me again today.......
GlennH - Good decision to carry that one!
After much thought and consideration, I have decided to sharpen this knife (for the first time since it left Walden!), use it, carry it, and enjoy it.
In another thread, someone was asking about whether or not it is crazy to buy a custom knife and use it as an EDC. I found myself on the same side of the argument as most of the responses. That's what they were made for! I would have no problem carrying and using an expensive custom (if I could afford one).
Granted, this is not a custom knife and was made in great numbers to be used and abused by the average hard-working man.
Now, I haven't personally examined many of the latest high-quality production knives out there (GEC, et al), but, the quality of this one, made probably in the 50's I reckon, is just as good as any of them. I also reckon it cost me about one-forth of what a new comparable-quality knife would have cost.
I have a couple of knives handed down from my grandfather and my dad and they show many years of good honest use. That means more to me than if they had kept a new one to give me. So, if I intend on passing any of these down to my kids, I feel they would cherish the ones I USED more than a collection of safe queens.
That being said, after putting a nice sharp edge on the big blade, it instantly feels more comfortable in my hand - ready to serve! Kinda like getting that first scratch in the bed of a new pickup truck. Now you can actually use it!
Life is good.
For me again today.......
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Wow I could have sworn I responded to these comments yesterday. Must be the internet gremlins are playing games with me. Then again it might be that I forgot to hit the "Submit Reply" button after previewing my response. It's tough getting old....
Duane, The Primos is a hidden tang build. It's Terry's "Platypus" model. Hand forged 1084 with a ss guard and Curly Maple handle. I got this from our own Thomason on the exchange. I was really happy to get it as I had one of these on order from Terry, when he decided to quit making knives. I'd looked for one for years.
Thanks, Gev. I love that Keen Cutter you posted yesterday!
With me today..
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Beautiful TC - beautiful picture of it. :thumbup::thumbup:
That is a nice picture Rookie - nice S&M and Sig Sauer too. :thumbup:
Thank you Mark - great looking smooth BONE on your custom knife. :thumbup::thumbup:
oldtymer, Peregrin, and Ron - nice knives and pictures! :thumbup::thumbup:
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After much thought and consideration, I have decided to sharpen this knife (for the first time since it left Walden!), use it, carry it, and enjoy it.
Either way - it is a great piece. :thumbup::thumbup:
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After much thought and consideration, I have decided to sharpen this knife (for the first time since it left Walden!), use it, carry it, and enjoy it.
In another thread, someone was asking about whether or not it is crazy to buy a custom knife and use it as an EDC. I found myself on the same side of the argument as most of the responses. That's what they were made for! I would have no problem carrying and using an expensive custom (if I could afford one).
Granted, this is not a custom knife and was made in great numbers to be used and abused by the average hard-working man.
Now, I haven't personally examined many of the latest high-quality production knives out there (GEC, et al), but, the quality of this one, made probably in the 50's I reckon, is just as good as any of them. I also reckon it cost me about one-forth of what a new comparable-quality knife would have cost.
I have a couple of knives handed down from my grandfather and my dad and they show many years of good honest use. That means more to me than if they had kept a new one to give me. So, if I intend on passing any of these down to my kids, I feel they would cherish the ones I USED more than a collection of safe queens.
That being said, after putting a nice sharp edge on the big blade, it instantly feels more comfortable in my hand - ready to serve! Kinda like getting that first scratch in the bed of a new pickup truck. Now you can actually use it!
Life is good.
I'm glad you are using and carrying this beautiful knife, Glenn! Instead of being just another museum piece, it now has a story that can be passed down with it to the next generation.
After 3 days in bed with the flu, I'm up and moving again. (Thanks, Tamiflu!)
The first knife I wanted to carry was the 2014 forum knife.
If I continue to feel better, maybe I'll have one of those beers tonight. Maybe I better go get my Radio Jack too!
Life IS good!
