Not sure everything I intended to comment on showed up here, since I was having a disagreement with multi quote feature. :grumpy:
TGIF! It's a long weekend for us, and it'll be a good one! I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
What a coincidence Mike. I'm carrying the same knife. Been a while since I dropped this one in my pocket. I gave mine the satin treatment all over. Blade, bolsters and back spring.
Appealing Case sowbellies, Mike and Bob! Mike, your artistic pic is beyond my comprehension!
Two of my favorites. Have a great weekend everyone.
Alan
Beguiling pair, Alan, especially the stag lockback!
The original owner's initials :thumbup: Nice line-up my friend :thumbup:
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Double thanks, Jack.
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Gary - Thanks for that compliment my friend.
A great knife, that CV Sodbuster, from a super individual, Mr.
BigBiscuit!
It's going to be a busy Friday, so for the time I working it will be this 79 Workhorse Whittler and for the time I get to not be working, I think I will carry my new 14 TC. Thanks Paul! Hope everyone here has a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.
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You're right about the knife and the individual, Ron! That sleeveboard of yours is a compelling choice!
At 4 1/4" it's definitely not a small knife. I think that it's size is a large part of why this is the first stockman that's really grabbed me. I've tried smaller sizes, from 3" to the 4" 8OT, and they just never seemed to work for me. I bought the first 49 thinking that I'd never carry it, but I really liked the sawcut bone, shield, and worked liners. That night I sharpened up the blades just as something to do while I was sitting by the campfire and in the morning I dropped it in my pocket so that I could admire it throughout the day, knowing that I wouldn't use it. To my surprise I actually did start using it and I haven't looked back since. Here's a picture of the 49 I'm carrying again today with a Zippo for scale:
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Here's a picture of the Queen City version that first grabbed my attention:
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Thanks for the follow-up, Cory. That looks like a dandy duo!
Thanks GT! It is a 34OT model I think based on it's size - I'll double check the tang stamp when I get home just to be sure.
I'm finishing the week with this great little S&M mini muskrat. I really need to get some new pics of it instead of recycling the same old ones lol.
Thanks, CB. That's an elegant S&M muskrat; how "mini" is it?
The "new" old Case is trying to push Bob's #85 out of my pocket, but I don't think it's going to happen.
Looks like it could be an epic battle, btmac! That Case has 2 blades going for it, which is a significant advantage IMHO.
Thank you for your kind comments, Gary. Intriguing daily pocket carry. I have that same model, but rarely carry mine. Have you had an opportunity to use all the tools?
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I'm carrying these two today; a well used Ulster 58OT and my almost daily carry TC.
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Dean, in the pic I posted, the Minichamp tools I use the most are deployed: scissors, bottle opener/philips driver, file, wharncliffe blade, and pen. The pen is the main reason I carry the Minichamp instead of just a Classic. Still haven't found a good use for that weird picker/scraper/orange peeler. Your carry has exposed me to more new knowledge: I didn't know that Ulster made Old Timers!
That's flawless, Travman!
That Soddie sure is something special, GT.
The shield on my Ulster actually is a little wonky. I know nothing about this knife, honestly. I've tried to find info, but I just can't. It's a 2 blade Ulster Bare head Jack, and the wonky shield makes me think it was a botched rehandle job.
You're right about my SBJr being special, Shawn; thanks! And thanks for more info about your grand old Ulster Jack; that shield makes it quite unique.
Tim Britton still
Those are a couple of handsome, interesting, and unusual (to me) knives, bonzodog and Chui-888!
Impressive, Bob! I think that's one of my favorite Case models because it's so "un-Case-like", if that makes any sense.
Carrying this one lately. I gotta tell the story.
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The house is going back together. ...
Great story, SVT! I admire your attitude in the face of the disaster you've been through!
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I went to the market this morning and picked up these two. Into the pocket they went.
A nice old PAL Blade Co. and a Vic Spartan with wood scales.
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Ken K.
Congrats on more magic from your legendary market, Ken! The tip-bolstered PAL is lovely! How do you like the wood Spartan? When I went for groceries today, I noticed that model for 20% off.
Here it is.
Case Peanut Chestnut Bone SS.
Main, everyday and almost only since 07.04.2016. Thanks for the Cult.
And this is the backside. Don't know what does this mean, but looks nice.
And this is addition for some special days or when going into the out.
It was mini trapper SS a year ago, but time and dremel doing their job.
Welcome to The Porch, NeonkA!! Interesting Peanut, and cool modifications to your mini trapper!
In response to the comments about the TL-29. My multi quote is not working for some reason today.
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GT, If my buddy used that knife as a screwdriver, I would have to take it back and sharpen his screwdriver for him
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I had the 55 in my pocket yesterday.
I hope y'all are having a great weekend !
Friends: can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. Man, the covers on your 55 are magnificent! Such rich color!
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Today I'm carrying a full loadout (
think GT on a light day ). Case XX USA era stag stockman and walnut sheepfoot, my daily TC and an early 20th century Simmons Hardware stag pen knife.
Quite a noble quartet, Dean (I NEVER have a light day, though; I'm a serious toter 24/7/365)! Your stag knives are especially praiseworthy!
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Today, I'm prepared for any arduous task with my trusty scout.
You're a better Scout than I am, r8shell!! I don't think I've used a pocket knife to open a can in over 50 years.
If you know me..... you know what's next for this beauty.
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A crumpled up brown paper bag underneath it?
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That cracked me up, Bob!!! I was going to guess that Dee might have made some sort of artistic arrangements for that expanse of white bone on his quality knife!
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Some of my stag for StagUrday. Just look at that butt!
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Ravishing stag, Tim!!
The mailman showed up. This is my first Queen. A little larger than expected (not a bad thing). Handle wider than expected (again ok). And, as pretty as I thought.
Alan
That IS a pretty Queen, Alan! Linerlock?
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Barrett - I glad to see that Im not the only one who still curves the bill on a hat. I just don't understand kids with the bill flat.
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Family and I had a great day at the zoo. Carried the 73 pictured and my oldest in between her sprints from one animal to another. Time to ice the knees.
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Hope you all have a great weekend.
Great family photos from the zoo, Brett! Your hat bill comments amused me; when you get older, you'll find that you've lived through several cycles of fashion trends! I think I remember curved bills, flat bills, curved bills, and now back to flat bills again. (I have some of each hanging in the basement, and wear both styles.)
The knives I had in my kitchen this week were the ever present Opinel #7 and these two:
- GT
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You must clank when you walk. 
