What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[jstrange]

Looks like a Case Backpocket model by Bose.

 

[Old Engineer]

GT, Gevo, Ron and Guest....great carries today! Enjoy your weekends everyone!

Great picture Jake !!! The knife certainly is too !! Makes me want to pick up my pipes again , but !!! Looks like your 85s are cutting into your Davison's pocket time my friend !!!

Harry

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

I had some delicious white chicken chili on Thursday, Dean, but your Thursday soup gives much longer-lasting enjoyment! And that ebony Boy’s Knife is so classy! :thumbup:


Cool photo, Brett! What type of wood are you using?


Congrats on the new stag Coyote, Harry! You sure have a knack for tracking down amazing stag!! :thumbup:


Congrats on the big new Aitor, Ron! That bubinga is superb, and I’ll bet you’re going to enjoy that leaf-shaped blade. :thumbup: A Spanish BF member, Sevilla, told me that style of knife is called solsonesa; I don’t have one by Aitor, but I have a smaller one by Cudeman that’s a joy to use.


Thanks for the Boker size info, Rachel - splendid knife! :thumbup: I can relate to the “tool hunt” on the Minichamp. I probably use the scissors and the little wharncliffe blade the most, and still invariably start looking on the wrong side of the knife!


Thanks, Jake; r8shell’s got talent!! Congrats on the stunning new 85! :thumbup:


Thanks for confirming my ID attempt, Steve. I have one of those Colt stag bone sowbellies, and like it a lot.


Thanks for the info, deskil. I’ve often run across Klaas ram’s horn examples on dealer websites and have been tempted to grab one as my first example of ram’s horn. Your “recommendation” is the “last straw”, and I’ll pick one up next time I go knife shopping. And I agree, those burl wood Remington canoes are amazing bargains. I picked up mine at a gun&knife show, and wish I could find them online; I bought a matching Remington peanut online, and if I could find more patterns with that burl (Sportsman Series, Insignia Edition is what they call it, I think) I’d grab them in a heartbeat. :thumbup:


Thanks, Gev.


Very cool pic of another terrific trio, Tsar! :thumbup: I wouldn’t mind seeing a more conventional shot of that toothpick sometime; is that a big one?


Thanks for the ID, Will. Now that you've told me what it is, I remember seeing that very knife in one of your "plant in a pot" pics (another example of "recognition" being easier than "recall").

It's Saturday, so I can step out of my usual rotation schedule and carry whatever strikes my fancy for "Can't Wait Weekend". :thumbup:
Here are some of my Easter weekend "fancy-strikers".
All of my Colts - a buckshot bone teardrop, a black stag bone sowbelly, a black G-10 titanium-coated carbon steel canoe, and a stag canoe:

Happy Easter to all!
- GT

Thanks so much Gt . I really appreciate that . Ever now and then even a blind dog catches a rabbit .
You certainly have some heavy pockets today , but they are some pretty nice ones to carry.

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

Gary[/B] and his daughter that lives in Spain. I could not resist this Aitor Castor Grande with Bubinga Wood handles. This is the 1st time I have had one of these in hand. I will say that is a well made, smooth functioning folder with some of the most beautiful wood handles that I own. :thumbup:
I will also add that "This ain't no little knife!"

Your 77 is looking good Ron and that Aitor is certainly is a differant looking knife .. Let us know how you like it after a while.

Harry

 

[Jsega51]

Don't worry Harry, if it came down to brass tacks, thumb tacks or any other kind of tacks, there would be a Davison in my pocket 👍

(Just don't tell my other knives this)

 

[Old Engineer]

Don't worry Harry, if it came down to brass tacks, thumb tacks or any other kind of tacks, there would be a Davison in my pocket 👍

(Just don't tell my other knives this)

I feel the same way with my 73 Stag Jake !!! That would change though if I had a Davison , or Coates , or Erickson . I will probably get to see Coates and Erickson next Friday at the Janesville knife show.

Harry

 

[JOELSM]

A chop lick'n Bull Nose.

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[5K Qs]

Nice Colts.
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Thanks, deltaboy. :thumbup: I've been extremely impressed with each Colt I've bought.

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Gary - Thank you my friend. This is my 1st knife from Spain. It appears to be well constructed, with quality materials throughout. For some reason I associated the Aitor to you, but I obviously was incorrect on that. I have seen many in these pages and having already heard from Gev & Will about the ones they have. I may try a smaller version to carry and leave this one in the Kitchen. My favorite today is that Colt Teardrop.

Today just seems like a good day for a couple of 73's. Happy Easter to all!

Congrats on that beautiful pair of 73s, Ron! :thumbup: Thanks for the compliment about my Colt teardrop. That is one of the sturdiest knives I have; it's a bomb-proof tank! I don't have an Aitor, but I think you'll see stylistic resemblance between your new Aitor and this Cudeman I picked up in Toledo, Spain.

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Very impressive, leo! :thumbup: I need to keep an eye out for something like that (and maybe pick up a Rough Rider marlin spike in the meantime).

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Incredible photo of a compelling knife, Gev!! :thumbup:

Thanks, Gary. Speaking of classy, that Colt's no slouch.
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Thanks for the kind words about that black Colt canoe, Dean. It's a traditional pattern, but I'm not sure how traditional the "presentation" is, with the G-10 covers and Ti-coated blades. But I think it's pretty doggone elegant, myself!

My go to. Big Jack in the back pocket today-

Another fab photo, StoneBeard! Still at Yosemite?

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Case/Bose Cattle Knife, Bark River City Knife

Nice pair, Mike! :thumbup: You and Whetstone are turning into the Bark River combo brothers!

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I would like to thank those posting on this thread for the wealth of knowledge and information contained herein. In the weeks I've spent reviewing nearly 4000 pages of photos and information I've gained a new appreciation for traditional folders, old and new. The knife depicted is an old folder that's been around since I was a young boy that I've since been able to identify as a vintage Queen Slim Trapper EO. The tang stamp places its manufacture around 1958-1960. Until I found this forum it was just an old knife in a drawer. It's a little worn but in good shape. I've sharpened it, cleaned it a little and plan to give it some carrying time along with some other favorites in my EDC collection.

Welcome, Atiger, and I totally concur with your highlighted sentence; I've learned so much in the 2 years or so that I've hung around here, and I continue to learn every day! :thumbup: Looks like you've got an interesting knife; what are the handles made of, do you know?

Did a little regular work this morning and now off to a little yard work. It is a bright & sunny day. Pulling a few weeds with these guys in my pocket.

Top-notch peanut, Wilsonhome! :thumbup: (I might be slightly biased though, since I have this:

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GT - Appreciate the kind words. Im using Basswood. It's my first attempt at this since sharpening sticks as a kids. My forearms are certainly sore today.




Hope you all have a great weekend.

Thanks for the reply, Brett; Basswood is supposed to be a great wood for novice whittlers. Gonna hide some plastic eggs tonight??

GT, Gevo, Ron and Guest....great carries today! Enjoy your weekends everyone!

Thanks, Jake. That stag 85 is aging wonderfully!

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Thanks GT, I really like the lanyard on your Minichamp :thumbup:

And thank you for the idea of a sports related theme-week, I think I can pull it off with teams I have some kind of connection to as well . First is my pro football team, the Kansas City Chiefs:

Thanks for the lanyard comment, Tom; just a hangman's noose made from an old bootlace, but I'm very pleased with the way it turned out. Looking forward to your sports theme; today's Chiefs colors are great! :thumbup: (If you run out of ideas, I think you can do the Detroit Tigers colors )

The theologian's knife has grown to be more and more of a standard. I have not yet faltered on the one-month challenge, and the Barlow has been more than sufficient. I believe that I may just extend this out for a little longer...

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The Boker Barlow is bueno, Ben! What's the coin in the pic?

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For Saturday stag I went with a GEC #92. A Vic electrician too.

Have a good one all!

Ken K.

Two fantastic knives, Ken! :thumbup: Stunning stag, and the old cross Electrician is dreamy!

Thanks so much Gt . I really appreciate that . Ever now and then even a blind dog catches a rabbit .
You certainly have some heavy pockets today , but they are some pretty nice ones to carry.

Harry

Thanks, Harry. I get the feeling that you're an old dog with excellent eyesight, as well as a fine nose for stag!

 

[paulhilborn]

Wonderful knives and pictures everyone:thumbup:

My Ivory Fish Barlow and a new arrival, a #38 Grinling with amazing jigged bone:thumbup:

 

[TsarBomba]

Well, as they say, even the best-laid schemes o' mice and men gang aft agley. I loaded up for Stag Saturday anticipating a reasonably quiet day but the universe had other plans... Hopefully I can turn at least some of it around, dinner's on the way now and I'm about to sit and work out the GAW winner, then hit rewind and touch on all those lovely knives I wanted to mention. That being said, I'll post today's carry (because I might not be done with my catch-up til "tomorrow" ) and say no more until done, except that the idea of a sports team theme week is outstanding given that we're on the cusp of baseball season already, so starting tomorrow I am going to see if I can make it work. The added bonus challenge is that tomorrow was to be the inaugural Synthetic Sunday, so I will have to be creative to satisfy both criteria.



Klass 1980 NKCA "the gunstock so nice I had to get it twice", Queen #69 skate key Barlow, and a 2-blade Case #0096 certain forums don't believe even exists. And because the Klass's pile side is the star of that particular show...

 

[pertinux]

My Ivory Fish Barlow and a new arrival, a #38 Grinling with amazing jigged bone:thumbup:

Ooooooh (the Grinling). :thumbup:

~ P.

 

[paulhilborn]

Ooooooh (the Grinling). :thumbup:

~ P.

Thank you Sarah, this and a #76 Mule Jack had been elusive for some time and I have been fortunate to acquire both in the last month

Have a Happy and Blessed Easter everyone.

 

[cbr1000]

A chop lick'n Bull Nose.

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Your cat looks like it was having a lazy Saturday afternoon until someone interrupted his nap. Funny picture.. :thumbup:

 

[combatjiujitsu]

 

[Dschal]

Out for a hike with the new Sodbuster. Used it to make dinner tonight. Nothing special, but nice to have one.

 

[btb01]

One thing I find myself doing when it comes to picking a knife to carry on a daily basis is avoiding my "nicer" knives and opting instead for something similar but slightly less "nice." I'm most guilty of this when it comes to GEC knives that I own both a Tidioute and Northfield version of. For example:

I love the Northfield #77 Yankee Jack on the right. The jigging and color of the bone are great, I much prefer the long pull, and I love that it has a satin finished blade (one thing I always prefer about Tidioute knives), but I've only carried it maybe half a dozen times since I've owned it. The green Tidioute #77, on the other hand, I've carried a ton, despite the fact that I don't particularly love the color (not as green as I'd hoped), the jigging isn't nearly as good, and I don't think the nail nick looks half as good as the long pull.

I carried this Northfield #47 in Hemlock jigged bone for a few days when I got it, but then the Bottle Glass Green Tidioute came in, and I've carried it a lot more (I don't think I've carried the Northfield since). In this case, I actually think I like the Tidioute more, but they're both great, and I really have no reason for not carrying the Northfield.

Then there are these #25s. The Northfield was the first stag knife I've purchased (I actually got two, the spear and a sheepsfoot, both serial number 50). Some time after that, I bought the Tidioute from Bob (BigBiscuit). He did the EO notch, which I really like on this knife (I wish I had the nerve to try it myself on the stag spear ). He also did a forced patina on it. I've carried the Tidioute plenty, but haven't been able to being myself to carry stag even once (until today ).

I'm not sure why I'm hesitant to carry the "nicer" Northfields, but I'm going to try and remedy that. I started working on it by carrying the stag #25 today (first time I've been able to participate in "Stag Saturday" ). I may try to carry that one for the coming week, put it to some good use, then maybe pick another neglected "nicer" knife and do the same next week.

 

[Gevonovich]

That is a knife I think I could carry a lot Gevo !!! It reminds me of my 73 and I really like the colors in it. What model is it ???

Harry

It is indeed a Case Backpocket designed by Tony Bose in damascus. A knife i won in Kris's GA years ago now. Thanks again, Kris

Thanks for the compliments...Tom and Ken!!

Tom
I often carry a red Vic and really like them. From the afternoon until now I helped my sister lay tile and used a beautiful No# 8 Opinel that my friend Paul sent me.

Paul
That Grinling is off the charts cool!!! And of course that Marklo is supreme

Gary
I almost missed your fine compliment Sir. Thank you! I'm worn to a frazzle...lol

 

[Atiger]

Similar Queen knives of that era had winterbottom jigged bone handles and others had "imitation" winterbottom bone. I believe these are the imitation variety, mostly because the color seems to have faded away.

 

[paulhilborn]

Tom
I often carry a red Vic and really like them. From the afternoon until now I helped my sister lay tile and used a beautiful No# 8 Opinel that my friend Paul sent me.

Paul
That Grinling is off the charts cool!!! And of course that Marklo is supreme

Hope your well Gev:thumbup: sounds like you had a long day...tile work is hard, my knees scream just at the thought of it Glad the Opie was there to help. Really like the Case backpocket but your wonderful vintage Schrade is a show stopper as well:thumbup:

I liked your coined phrase...Marklo

Have a great weekend my friend

 

[Dantone05]

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Thanks gents. Due to popular belief of this being on a radioactive container I should have mentioned that photo was taking on a old outdoor furnace door at an abandoned hospital nearby my place. Not as interesting but it got the job done.



Woods walk after work with some more green micarta in pocket...