What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Jack - a fine Ulster and Parchment Bone ! :thumbup::)

Rachel - beautiful George !! :thumbup::)

A pair of Keen Kutters ridin' in my britches today:
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Mornin' folks, I'm back with a real camera and a way to upload pics instead of my phone so I'll be back to postin' in traditional with a passion. :)

As for what's in the pocket today? I'll be sportin' the 2015 CSC SFO BFC Serpentine Double End Jack all the way to the right, in fact I have a few pockets I think I'll carry the 2013 & 2014 forum knives as well. Ya'll have a great day.

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Netguy99, your knife although knice is not really in meeting with the definition of "Traditional" in at least two respects, Carbon Fiber scales and a pocket clip. I do like the knife and will eventually get myself one but unfortunately it doesn't meet the criteria. ;)

IIRC it's a slipjoint isn't, that's what confuses folks, there's a hybrid out there, old type patterns utilizing modern materials and trends. Maybe there should be a new catagory "Traditional Style" knives;) :)
 
New Northwoods Gunstock, it is supposed to be a factory second but I can't find a single flaw. No gaps or cracks, tight spring maybe a 6 or 7 pull, good walk and talk, sharp clean edge. Not sure what is "wrong" with it but I like it :).

 
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scrteened porch said:
Just when I think I've got enough knives and there will never be a reason to buy another, Jolipapa introduces me to French knives beyond Opinel and douk douk.
The habitual Boker is going to have a rest.
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So much blade in such a little handle:
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Nice strong joint.
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I still need an Aurillac from Parapluie A L'Epreuve for sure, and probably a violon from Issard. But I love this fishtail.
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:thumbup: I hope you will enjoy it as much as your Boker.
I have investigated : the fishtail (queue de poisson) has been invented by a certain Genès Lacroix (brand Véritable Lacroix in Thiers) on oct 17th (like my birthday!) 1894 (no , not my year).
It was used in the western area we call "Pays de Loire", (South of Brittany, Vendée, Anjou..) and was used by women in the kitchen and in the garden as well. It was offered as a boy's first knife too.
Now it is quite rare and only Thérias (Parapluie brand) and "Au Sabot" still make it (au Sabot with fancy acrylic handles). I am currently waiting for a Pradel rendition, a NOS I found in... Vendée.

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Here is a Lacroix (borrowed picture) with lackered handles.

Down is a map to help locating some knives (not comprehensive). They are now quite all made in Thiers and around (well, those not originating from Far East) but Langres / Nogent was a big contender not so long ago, famous for the stainless steel. (Let me know if this is inappropriate in this thread).
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Threw this Northwoods trapper in my pocket for the day. First time in a long time my #73 in Osage wood stayed home.

 
T. Erdelyi said:
Netguy99, your knife although knice is not really in meeting with the definition of "Traditional" in at least two respects, Carbon Fiber scales and a pocket clip. I do like the knife and will eventually get myself one but unfortunately it doesn't meet the criteria. ;)

IIRC it's a slipjoint isn't, that's what confuses folks, there's a hybrid out there, old type patterns utilizing modern materials and trends. Maybe there should be a new catagory "Traditional Style" knives;) :)
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Fair enough.
 
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