What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[link2derek]

Still carrying the Enzo:

 

[Primble]

Holy cow...! That big NYK Coke bottle gave me heart palpitations!

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Todays carries : Stag Saturday
My favorite Stags from Northfield , Case , and Tuna Valley ( only have 1 Tuna )

Harry

Great stags Harry! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Nice collection of Northwoods ! :thumbup:

I carried this TC Barlow on the hike today (Presidential as usual in LRP).

Great TC Dean. :thumbup:

Thanks for those photos Primble, always wondered how that rest worked for pinning, building or modifying knives

You are welcome Tim and a fine pair today ! :thumbup:

Today I have my 2014 Stag Jack along for company.Hope everyone has a great weekend!

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I'm carrying a 15 Harness Jack.

I have always liked that HJ - nice decision Bob ! :thumbup:

Primble - NICE work on that shield!

Rob that came out really nice. Good work. :thumbup:

Primble - It appears to me that I may have someone new to send my old basket cases to! :thumbup:

A beautiful knife made more so; great job Primble. The shield really sets off the fantastic bone. :thumbup:

You did a fine job on that Primble and it looks great

Harry

Thank you guys and I really like that knife now ! :thumbup:

 

[Jack Black]

While my internet connection is unusually good today, the site is running slow for me, and pics aren't loading Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I'm carrying these two today :thumbup:

 

[5K Qs]

I felt like going big today so I stuck this 1972 Sodbuster in my pocket.

Randy, how do the full-size Sodbusters carry? I've always thought they'd be way too big for me, but I sure like the smaller Sodbusters, and I've found that I no longer am "intimidated" by carrying some knives >4inches.

I got this little guy today. It belonged to my great grandfather. It's scary sharp too

Major congrats, Bighaze; most of us just dream of having a family heirloom like that! :thumbup:

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Today I'm going with a GEC 55 and a Schrade 980T.

Have a good day all!

Ken K.

Beautiful pair, Ken! :thumbup: I'm not familiar with the 98OT; what size is it relative to the 34OT and 8OT stockmen? It reminds me of the Taylor-Schrade 61OT I recently acquired, in terms of the slender clip; what's the closed length?

They had this peanut as NOS. I don't see any others on their site, but I did notice that many of the knives that we looked at aren't on their site. I don't know if they have separate inventories for each or what the deal is, but in the showroom he had some Colonel Coons, a couple Schatt & Morgans that I know weren't on his site, and some older Northwoods that I was surprised to see he still had. Is it worth driving three hours each way? That's a tough one. I know that we went an hour each way from where we were staying and we hit up KSF and Rapid River Knifeworks and the kids definitely thought it was worth it. That afternoon my wife took them out sledding and when they came back in I asked if they had fun. My daughter replied "It was fun, but not as fun as the knife store." If you planned it out you could stop at Hess Knifeworks and Bark River and there's a Marbles Outlet store that's still kicking. Three hours is a haul, but you could definitely make a day of hanging out at different cutlery related businesses if you planned it out right. It would have to be on a weekday, as some of those places aren't open on weekends.

Thanks for the helpful info and suggestions, Cory; sounds like you guys had a great time! :thumbup: I think a major component of any road trip like that would depend on the Escanaba area having some yarn shops or other craft establishments where my wife could entertain herself while I'm cutlerizing! I always tell myself to not even think about fixed blades, so Bark River and Marbles and Hess (nothing personal ) aren't essential, I suppose. I should research Rapid River, and there's a big-deal Case dealer in Mackinaw City I wouldn't mind visiting sometime (but that requires a trip across the Bridge and back).

5KQs and Jack Black : Nice carries for both of you Gents today and thank you both for your kind remarks on mine. I can keep you up-dated on the Car On the Lake if you want , and there is a cable attached to it to use to pull it out after sinking. Which is unlike the 15 to 20 that went through the ice on Lake Geneva a couple of weeks ago. ...
Harry

Thanks, Harry. Very warm here the past couple of days; did the car go down for the count?

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Thanks, GT! I was giddy with anticipation over getting that peanut and for once the ball bounced my way, it was even nicer than it looked in two dimensions. Of course, when it rains it pours: The very next day I received a newer vintage Case peanut in jigged "old red bone" which should make for a nice comparison photo for the so-named thread.

That Taramundi is such a looker. I forgot to ask last time you posted it, just what are those handles made of?

Today was the second day in a row I chose my carries and then found myself tossing a Case peanut into my watch pocket at the last second. I gave Mac the day off, however, and took a few of the 1989 Centennial edition Cases with me to fill out the pockets next to my challenge knife.
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A closer pic of the new 'nut with its big brother.



Have a great weekend, all!

Congrats on the recent peanut coups, TsarB! You're showcasing some crazy crimson Cases lately!
My Taramundi has "scorched boxwood" handle, IIRC.

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There is a lot of red knives on display today. Maybe 1 more won't hurt! ... Have a wonderful weekend!

Congrats on your crazy crimson Viper, Ron; that red is ravishing! :thumbup:

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Thanks, GT! I agree on the Spey blade's versatility. I knew someday your mathematics professorship would come out and you would say something incomprehensible (six being a perfect number, etc.). ...

Rough Rider did a great job on that fish knife.

I think you are having an influence on me as I am carrying three knives today. The Forum knife being one I am particularly fond of and the Case penknife being a light carry and useful as well. Of course, the Presidential is always along.

I often have this same conversation with my students, Dean; you say "incomprehensible" and I say "profound"! When it comes to knife carry, the more, the merrier! You sure have a distinguished trio there! That half congress Forum knife was before my time, but it sure makes an elegant pair with the Presidential, and your yellow Case pen strikes me as classier than a peanut (I hope I won't be called on the carpet by the Cult for that remark).

Taking my favorite ladies out for a nice dinner tonight, these two fine knives are with me,

Drop point made by the one and only, Bob Loveless. Made the late 1970's, lignum vitae and 154cm. A trapper from the talented, Tom Overeynder, bullino engraving by the ridiculously talented, Brian Hochstrat. Gold pins and gold engraved shield. CPM-D2 and vintage Remington bone.
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Have a great weekend folks.

Kris, that folder, and especially the engraving, is preposterous in a totally positive sense!!

Thanks GT Straight-edges are by far the easiest to sharpen my friend, on stone, strop, steel, or Sharpmaker. Wright's steel is good, and will sharpen up well. Yep, the Landshark is close to a Lambsfoot for sure :thumbup: LOL! I love to see that Taramundi! :thumbup:
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It's all about the draw cut, man. The downward force is transferred to the tip when scoring material, cutting leather, etc.

Thanks for the advice/encouragement, Jack. Rachel, your comments are also encouraging, indicating that maybe I'm using the straightedge blades properly. One thing that has bothered me about slicing fruits and vegetables with, say, a sheepsfoot is that I feel like I have to do draw cuts, and the tip of the blade is dragging through the cutting board as I do so. Rachel, are you saying that's exactly what should be happening?

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Jim

I'm carrying a 15 Harness Jack.

Man, I sure like the looks of black covers and shiny silvery metal! Those are high-class folders, Jim and Bob! :thumbup:

Thanks GT - the covers are jigged titanium. It's kind of a signature piece/process by Enrique Peña. A cool (IMHO) modern take on jigged slipjoints.

Thanks for the info, David; amazing knife!

Was carrying this ...
Until this happened. Pretty sad about it.

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Ouch! I hope you can find a worthy replacement! (I'd be devastated if that happened to my Taramundi.)

The wife and I are in Little Rock for the Art of Steel custom knife show, and I'm carrying three today.

Don Hanson III modified S&M English Jack

Fight'n Rooster Stag Stockman

Plus a silver alox Cadet. Should be a great day of CE and CF the finest knives on the planet. This is a great show!

Top drawer trio, Jeff! They should make the knife show even more enjoyable; hope you had a great time! :thumbup:

Todays carries : Stag Saturday
My favorite Stags from Northfield , Case , and Tuna Valley ( only have 1 Tuna )

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Harry

Harry, you are the Prince of Stag!

That is an incredible Scagel quartet, GuestWho!

Queen scout in buffalo horn and a big ole Barlow in osage.

Congrats on the osage orange Barlow, Tom! (Better warn me in advance if you ever decide to carry your osage Barlow and Lanny's clip the same day; I'll have to find some sunglasses to protect my eyes from the brilliant glow! )

I carried this TC Barlow on the hike today (Presidential as usual in LRP).

Scrumptious scratting, Dean!

Gave these to my groomsmen 5 years ago:

But since it's the "wood anniversary," I'm also carrying the bocote 25

Happy anniversary, N. Boy!! :thumbup: I hope you and your spouse are still honeymooning!

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Classy scout, Mac! :thumbup: My eyes aren't good enough to read the tang stamp; who made that beauty?

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The bone on the 54 and the black lip pearl on the AG Russell are both outstanding, Joel; wow!!

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I got it finished without incident. I have peened proud pins with loose shields many times before, so I kinda knew how to peck the pin. I am happy with the new look of the old knife. The shield came off of an old New York knife that had missing bone on the mark side and had been laying in a drawer for more than a year.
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and just in case Mark stops by and says my first inlayed and pinned shield is crooked or something:

An inspired, and inspiring, mod, Primble; that is certainly a job well-done, to say the least!! :thumbup:

I've neglected this one, and I regret it.
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I have a feeling this knife must see some more carry, I just think it's on of GEC's best Jacks.

Thanks, Will.

That's a standout knife, Will; especially versatile blade combo! :thumbup: The handle shape of the Eureka has never spoken to me, but I've never actually handled one. I thought the shape of a sowbelly stockman was a bit ludicrous, but then I happened to get one in a set of a dozen Rough Rider patterns; the sowbelly eventually got its chance to be carried for a couple of days, which turned into a couple of weeks - it looked "funny" to me, but it sure handled like a dream!!

Well... I couldn't exactly carry the 8" North Arm chef's knife!

However, once on the move I dicovered my micarta Scout in my coat pocket. Ta da-- 6!
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The bottom line being, I sure do love my knives. ...
~ P.

Hey, what do I know about carrying fixed blades!! I thought North Arm meant you maybe had a sheath taped to a forearm under your shirtsleeve! Bottom line being, you've got a lot of lovable knives!

It's been a harsh week. Just puttering around today and carrying a Case teardrop in Trusharp and 6.5 bonestag.

Nice knife to putter around with, Frank; I hope next week is less harsh! :thumbup:

Time to start "revealing" the knives I'll carry this week. They include:
a stag bone stockman (thanks, Randy)

a Kutmaster GS knife

and a big Buck 2-bladed toothpick

- GT

 

[screened porch]

These two lately. The Schrade Cutco Walden NY is a rediscovery. The Case I bought last weekend because it was on sale at my favorite hardware store.

 

[Itsasportsbar]

Thanks for the comment and interest GT.

The 980T is approx. 3.5 inches in length closed. The 80T is approx. 4 inches in length closed. I don't have a 340T.

Here's a picture of the 980T and the 80T to give you a reference on size difference.

Now I have to figure out what to carry today.

Ken K.

 

[Comeuppance]

Been away from the porch for a while, due to life stuff. Back with something I'm incredibly glad I pre-ordered way back when:

I took a bunch of pictures of this one because it's so photogenic from every angle. I'll post 'em all in the Sunday thread, though!

 

[arizonaranchman]

 

[r8shell]

Thanks for the advice/encouragement, Jack. Rachel, your comments are also encouraging, indicating that maybe I'm using the straightedge blades properly. One thing that has bothered me about slicing fruits and vegetables with, say, a sheepsfoot is that I feel like I have to do draw cuts, and the tip of the blade is dragging through the cutting board as I do so. Rachel, are you saying that's exactly what should be happening?

I think so. I mean, I would try not to push real hard and break the tip off in the cutting board and I'm not an expert on cutting geometry, but I think so. That's why I don't like to cut a steak on a ceramic plate with a straight edge blade if I want to preserve a sharp tip.

Time to start "revealing" the knives I'll carry this week. They include:

a Kutmaster GS knife

- GT

Me, too!



Also, this well-worn little Coke Bottle:

 

[Itsasportsbar]

Well done everyone1

Terrific Black Lip Pearl JOELSM.

Today it's a TC Stew's Blade and a Vic Rambler.

Have a great day!

Ken K.

 

[MT Damascus]

Menefee Made drop point and dogleg jack in mammoth ivory, Tony Bose Zulu, handled by Rick Menefee

 

[BigBiscuit]

That's a hard act to follow Kris. Here's my lowly GEC 15.

 

[Half/Stop]

I've neglected this one, and I regret it.

Sharpened it up and it took a very good edge, thinnish edges make it a nice slicer. I like the bone on these Tidioute Eurekas, the pin-work is excellent (no ghastly sink-holes..) and having quite a narrow handle and 4 pins means the pattern doesn't need a shield really. The backspring is so well finished you cannot feel any divisions, it's smooth like one lump of steel. Not a hint of a gap! Brass free zone is another positive....

I'd like to get a single-spear Talon, I had a Wharncliffe version but never really liked it so I sold it, but a single Spear, that's different.

I have a feeling this knife must see some more carry, I just think it's on of GEC's best Jacks.

Thanks, Will.

Will - Your Eureka is exactly what a Traditional Jack should be. Elegant and timeless in appearance and function. :thumbup:

Congrats on your crazy crimson Viper, Ron; that red is ravishing! :thumbup:
- GT

GT - Thank you sir.

Menefee Made drop point and dogleg jack in mammoth ivory, Tony Bose Zulu, handled by Rick Menefee

Kris - A stunning knife indeed! :thumbup:

That's a hard act to follow Kris. Here's my lowly GEC 15.

Bob - It looks just fine to me! :thumbup:

I am totin' a new Viper in Black Linen Micarta today. Hope everyone has a blessed day.

 

[BigBiscuit]

You grabbed a nice gaggle of Vipers lately Ron. :thumbup:

 

[Wilsonhome]

Some beautiful knives over the last few days. The Loveless is stunning and the NYKC jack with the newly inlaid shield is really nice work. I could go on and on.

I have also noticed there have been a lot of red handled beauties in recent weeks. I have a number of blue and green handled knives but the only knife i have with red is a pretty subtle red bone, nothing like some of the vivid reds that i keep seeing. I think i will have to remedy that at some point. Anyway, running a couple errands and bringing this guy along. Hope everyone has a great day.

 

[r redden]

Got this Schrade Barlow in my pocket today.

 

[pertinux]

That's a hard act to follow Kris. Here's my lowly GEC 15.

Funny, I came here to post mine-- but with a different caption in heart and mind:

At the beginning, at the end, a good, straightforward jack knife...

... nothing more to want or need, on most any level these knives appeal to me.*

~ P.



*All disclaimers apply.

 

[btmccutcheon]

Classy scout, Mac! :thumbup: My eyes aren't good enough to read the tang stamp; who made that beauty?
- GT

Thank you! That one is a Western. I was amazed at how good of condition it was in when I found it at an antique mall for next to nothing.

 

[MTURBO]

I can never get over the beutiful pictures of the knives you all post on a daily basis!

We have sure come a long way in the last few years.

 

[Jack Black]

At the beginning, at the end, a good, straightforward jack knife...

... nothing more to want or need, on most any level these knives appeal to me.

A good, straightforward Jack Knife is hard to beat :thumbup: