What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[NG VI]

A Case 6318 that's staying with me and a Hen & Rooster hawkbill for another member!

 

[SAK Guy]

 

[Ryouchijtx]

Nice Parchment Bone, Jack!

This one found its way into my pocket today.

Nicely done Dean, the shield on these forum knives make it better than awesome.

John Lloyd Lanny's Clip and a keychain gizmo today.

Very nice looking Lloyd Tom. Is that Westinghouse Micarta? Like the subtle recurve as well.

Spending the day with my daughter(and loving every minute), in the end I don't want to look back at my life and wish I would've spent more time. These two are with me today,

R.W. Loveless drop point and a swayback from Todd Davison

beautiful grain on the lignum vitae

Astounding Loveless Kris, the Lignum vitae speaks for itself.

Back to basics with the well loved Bullnose in natural canvas

 

[RDaneel]

Nicely done Dean, the shield on these forum knives make it better than awesome.

Thank you, Tim. I've always admired that Bullnose of yours. The patina gives it that overall rugged look.

 

[MonsterB]

John Lloyd Lanny's Clip and a keychain gizmo today.

What a beautiful knife!

 

[MonsterB]

I'm just learning about these old school knives after years of buying newer spyderco's, benchmades, Lionsteels, zt's and even Crawfords, and I must say they are so amazing. I am really intrigued by the old school style, beauty, and timeless design. Knives that are actually made to cut things. Every one of them is unique and all things considered, a great value compared to what you can get from the major manufacturers. I look on Knivesshipfree's website and see these incredible GEC,s, Northwoods, etc that can be had for the price of a lowend griptillian, and it amazes me that something of such quality can be had for what relatively lower end production blades cost. I cant wait to pull the trigger on my first one, but want to learn more before doing so. As I learn my intrest keeps changing, but am getting close to getting my first. This has become my favorite thread!

 

[Ryouchijtx]

Thank you, Tim. I've always admired that Bullnose of yours. The patina gives it that overall rugged look.

You must get one It's taken on a flat grey nicely and I haven't had to sharpen it since my first sharpening after getting it used.

It's missing about a millimetre off the original unsharpened edge after a comparison with a NIT bullnose but the grind was ground so well it still slices perfectly.

 

[Half/Stop]

Great knives by everyone today!:thumbup: Totin' my new #72 today and loving it a lot!!!

 

[Whetstone39]

Very nice looking Lloyd Tom. Is that Westinghouse Micarta? Like the subtle recurve as well.

Back to basics with the well loved Bullnose in natural canvas

Thanks Tim, I think it is antique linen micarta. Cool pic of that Bullnose :thumbup:

 

[Captain Howdy]

My go to '08 soldier.

 

[NormP]

Traditional folders are the only knives I carry daily. Occasionally I have to strap on something bigger and more "modern" for work stuff but I prefer the old knives like my dad and grandfather always carried.

Until recently it was a Case stockman, but starting a couple weeks ago I switched to a bone handled John Primble. Here's my daily for now:

 

[5K Qs]

Thanks a lot GT! The Forum Knife has been long overdue for more pocket time, though I think the shield is the thing I like least about mine. I've sanded the worst of the sharp ridge created when the well was let in, but it's still a bit of a dirt trap. Here it is when I first got it :thumbup:

I thought I liked the way your shield was inset deeper than usual, but seeing your close-up, I guess it is really "buried" in the stag, isn't it?

This 73 linerlock version.

VERY tasty stag, Will! :thumbup:

...I'm carrying my new Tascosa again today. Elegant and functional knife. Just looks classy on a Sunday. Christmas tree is up!

Gorgeous 83, Dean! :thumbup: Heigh Ho Ho Ho, Silver, Merry Christmas!

...Thank you GT, haha it's definitely a good one. I believe it's only a MA beer though so the next best thing is a Young's Double Chocolate Stout.
I love the scrimshaw detailing on that lady leg

This has beat out my bullnose as my most constant everyday carry.

Thanks for saving me some search time on that MA beer, Tim! Also, thanks for the scrimshaw compliment.
Is there a story behind that knobby chunk of wood that's often featured in your photos?

Totin an old cross farmer today

P&G and Robert, you're my heroes; when I grow up I hope I can "cling to the Old Rugged Cross" like your red Farmers! :thumbup::thumbup:

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Totin' the old Schrade Cut. Co. Barlow today:

Super-fine old Barlow, Primble! Man, those vintage Barlows give me such a warm feeling on a cold day! :thumbup:

Case 6318

YOWZA, that's pretty much quintessential knifeishness right there!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

Wonderful knives as usual! There is just something special about having one of these oldies in your pocket

Ahhh, another heart-warming old Barlow; very nice, Ron! :thumbup::thumbup:

It'll be one of these brutes today But which blade style? Stag, Jigged Bone or Smooth? Decisions...at this rate I'll never leave the house! Tempting....

I hope all your days run well, Will

What a delicious dilemma, Will! :thumbup: (FWIW, my philosophy is, "When in doubt, choose the middle of the road." )

...Carrying these two today

Splendid pair, Jack! :thumbup:

Should I carry it or shelve it? I'll know what I decided in 30 minutes - have a nice day gents. OH

...This one found its way into my pocket today.

OH & Dean, congrats on a couple of superb new Forum knives! :thumbup:

John Lloyd Lanny's Clip and a keychain gizmo today.

Outstanding choice, Tom!

Classic cutlery, Gus; the epitome of elegance! :thumbup:

I went with an old PAL today.

Ken K.

Wow, Ken, that's about all the pocket knife anyone could really ask for!

Bill, that stag peanut is fantastic! :thumbup:

Great knives by everyone today!:thumbup: Totin' my new #72 today and loving it a lot!!!

Congrats on Big Red, Ron; stunner! :thumbup:


This week I'm carrying a couple of red knives and a couple of black knives (among others).
Vic Huntsman:

Vic Minichamp:

Camillus electrician:

Simmons Keen Kutter:

- GT

 

[SAK Guy]

Excellent carries Gary and thank you!!! :thumbup:

 

[Ryouchijtx]

Thanks for saving me some search time on that MA beer, Tim! Also, thanks for the scrimshaw compliment.
Is there a story behind that knobby chunk of wood that's often featured in your photos?
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- GT

Great picks for this week GT. No problem, I hope you do find some chocolate stout though.

That knobby head of wood was my 'giraffe stick' (the head of the root looked like a giraffe head) In my teens I went to a boot camp and needed a latrine digging stick.
When I left the boot camp we had some things we took with us and I decided to take that with me. The shaft of the root broke off after being riddled by termites but the head is an interesting piece of wood so I use it as a interesting 'place rest' for my knife carry photos.

 

[NG VI]

Excellent carries Gary and thank you!!! [emoji106]

Yes, this thread is really great, there are so many styles of slip joint and now that I have a couple I think I'm starting to get them.

Swaybacks are what I've got eyes for now.

 

[Wheeler80]

Thanks GT! I really like that Simmons, simplicity at its finest.

 

[RDaneel]

Gorgeous 83, Dean! :thumbup: Heigh Ho Ho Ho, Silver, Merry Christmas!

OH & Dean, congrats on a couple of superb new Forum knives! :thumbup:

This week I'm carrying a couple of red knives and a couple of black knives (among others).
Vic Huntsman:

Vic Minichamp:

Camillus electrician:

Simmons Keen Kutter:
- GT

Thanks for the comments, GT! A nice cast of classics you're carrying this week.

In my teens I went to a boot camp and needed a latrine digging stick.
When I left the boot camp we had some things we took with us and I decided to take that with me. The shaft of the root broke off after being riddled by termites but the head is an interesting piece of wood so I use it as a interesting 'place rest' for my knife carry photos.

Great backstory to your photo prop, Tim.

 

[dispatch184]

Felt like a TC kinda day

 

[Jack Black]

Looks good Ron :thumbup:

Cool pic Captain

I thought I liked the way your shield was inset deeper than usual, but seeing your close-up, I guess it is really "buried" in the stag, isn't it?

LOL! It is my friend, a bit less so now than it used to be, but they'd really have been better swapping that heavy ridged stag to the pile side, as the pile side stag is flat by comparison, and would have suited the shield better. Not to worry, you don't get a custom for factory prices, and those Stag Jacks were a bargain I think :thumbup:

Carrying it today (it's 2.30am here), in a cracking little pocket slip that Paul Mason's good lady wife Jan made me A nice surprise I received yesterday afternoon

Splendid pair, Jack! :thumbup:

Thanks pal, you seem to have pockets full of usefulness this week! Nice Keen Kutter :thumbup:

 

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