The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
Great knives everyone!
Today I went with a couple of smaller ones. A Northwoods Norfolk Whittler and a Vic Beginner.
Have a good one!
Ken K.
Notable pair, Gary!! :thumbup:
- GT
is that stag?
I didn't discover anything surprising. The 25 with the EO notch is way easier to open and has been one of my favorite patterns for the past year. It fits in my small watch pocket of my shorts a little better. In the larger watch pocket of my jeans it doesn't matter. The 26 feels heavier. The 25 has a nice half stop and wonderful walk and talk while the 26 does not. The 25's with a EO notch and sheepsfoot blade look very tough and functional to me. The 26 has a funky look that I enjoy. I wanted to try something new and the 26 showed up in the exchange.Couple of stunning knives, Travman!! :thumbup: I'd like to hear the results of your research!
- GT
OK, I'll slow down, but I'm always eager to impose my tastes on others!Not so fast, Chief!
As I've said before and will again, a knife can only be truly understood in hand. This one works for me surprisingly well-- its size, and heft-for-size, are compelling, its snap remains impressive, etc.-- but that doesn't mean I wouldn't like a clip blade more.
~ P.
Thanks, Rachel. For me, this whole knife experience has a huge component of nostalgia, but the urge to "reconnect" with my original knife took me by surprise. That ebony spear/pen of yours can elicit some nostalgia, too! :thumbup:Very cool, Gary.:thumbup:
I don't know why I get nostalgic this time of year, too. (well, usually. It's still in the 90s, so not too autumnal, yet)
Interesting knife, Frank!A Camillus "Rough Cut" 4-inch stockman.
These were one of the last patterns Camillus made before going bankrupt in 2007. The story is that they were made with whatever steel was on hand. They were shipped in bulk boxes, rather than being individually boxed. This one is non-stainless, which means it's either 1095 or 0170-6C.
There's SO much I don't know! Wow, what a lovely pair! :thumbup: Is this an election? As usual, I'll vote for the 2-blade!
Thanks for your review, Travman! :thumbup: When I saw your side-by-side pics, I was surprised how much larger the 26 seemed to be. I had thought the main difference between 25s and 26s was that 25s were a jack, and 26s a pen, configuration. I do think the sleeveboard shape of the 26 looks fantastic! I hope your nephew enjoys it! :thumbup:I didn't discover anything surprising. The 25 with the EO notch is way easier to open and has been one of my favorite patterns for the past year. It fits in my small watch pocket of my shorts a little better. In the larger watch pocket of my jeans it doesn't matter. The 26 feels heavier. The 25 has a nice half stop and wonderful walk and talk while the 26 does not. The 25's with a EO notch and sheepsfoot blade look very tough and functional to me. The 26 has a funky look that I enjoy. I wanted to try something new and the 26 showed up in the exchange.
My young nephew has an interest in traditional pocket knives and he really likes the look of the 26. He will get to borrow it for a few weeks.
Yep, the 26 feels about 25% bigger than the 25. Before the 26 came to me i described the 25 as a tank.
Thanks for showing this beautiful pair. I was intrigued enough to look up the history of Cripple Creek.
Wow, what a lovely pair! :thumbup: Is this an election? As usual, I'll vote for the 2-blade!
- GT
Great knives everyone, the highlight of my day to peruse this thread:thumbup:
Just a well worn veteran with years of life left. Peachseed jigging, tight blades that are worn but yet VERY SHARP. Just a joy to carry:thumbup:
Sorry to hear about your ongoing "tech wreck", Jack.That's a remarkable trio of knives you posted; I'd forgotten about that distinctive Davison you have!! :thumbup::thumbup:
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Recently got some copper covers for my beloved Victorinox Climber. They are pretty good, they make the knife hefty and a little nicer looking than the plastic covers. The tools inside the scales are a little tougher to access, but I'm okay with that. If any of you guys wanna know where I got them, shoot me a PM!
I also have a much-loved Climber :thumbup: 
