What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[T. Erdelyi]

...Thanks for the info, Rachel. I haven't done anything to the flaky horn on the pile side of the pruner, because I didn't get any expert suggestions. I suppose I should try a little googling and then take action!


Thanks, Harry. I like them too, although they both have "issues". I think the canoe looks fantastic, but it's not really ram's horn, it's ram's horn bone - bone dyed and jigged to simulate ram's horn. The pruner IS real ram's horn, as far as I can tell, but it's flaking on the pile side, as shown in the photo below. I'm wondering whether I can sand off the flakes and them use mineral oil or beeswax or some other sort of lubricant or sealant to prevent further "disintegration".

- GT

I love the pics here, my favorite place to just come and look or throw up a pic or two myself. I've used mineral oil on horn before, buffalo and ram, it'll give some life back to the horn and help with future flakin' issues, the only thing I'm not crazy about is that it'll replace any natural oils in it and you'll have to continue to give it an occasional wipe or it'll dry up. It's like usin' Armourall, once you use it your car becomes addicted to it, same with the horn and mineral oil. It's only a bandaid, time will eventually have it's way with the horn and all we can do is slow it down and watch.

Here's the one I'm carryin' today, a gift from a member here, (thank's Scott) since the shoulder surgery I have been confined to the house with my right arm strapped to my side so my needs have been minor and they've been met by a one hand opener but the Buck 302 has been easy to open left-handed by pinching the blade and just pullin' it across my pant leg. It's managed to take care of everything I'm allowed to do so I keep it on the table next to me or slip it into my left pocket whenever I get up.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

That's a nice little buck- looks similar to the first slip joint I ever bought myself.

Hope your shoulder heals up quickly!

 

[T. Erdelyi]

The one thing that Tee's me off is that nobody is pinning shields anymore, I lost the shield within a week when it popped out. Luckily I found it in my pocket but in protest I glued it in upside down. it looks better in pics when it's open this way anyway. I had a Queen Stockman with the round shield did the same thing a couple of weeks after I bought it, I did the same thing, (glued it in upside down and that was 8 years ago and it's still in) the only difference is I used a good adhesive and clamped it for 24 hours before usin' it.

 

[NJBillK]

I admire the way you treat your knife, Bill, and are putting it out to pasture. Was its long life as a work knife with you? Are you also preparing for an easier future soon?

A Marbles ram's horn pruner:

- GT

Unfortunately, I do not share in the good fortune. I have yet to earn my turn sitting in the recliner of my sunset years.

One day, if I am lucky...
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Lovely looking Pruner! Fantastic character in that horn!
And, thank you for the compliment.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Looks like the 77's of one kind or another took over the porch today.
GT, no tomatoes were harmed in the making of that photograph.
Edit: Upon closer inspection, I think most of those Barlows were 15's and not 77's.

 

[smcclown05]

 

[Markesharp]

You crack me up. I keep waiting for you to hit your limit on the number of knives you carry and you just never get there. I can only imagine what your wife thinks. A couple of years ago she was married to a perfectly respectable professor. Now she's got the cutlery version of Scrooge McDuck. At some point she's going to find you in the garage swimming through piles of slipjoints.

I love getting to experience your enjoyment of this hobby second-hand. As far as I know you've never met a knife you didn't love. I love reading your posts and seeing how excited you are about each and every knife you own. Thanks for sharing.

Well said Cory! I feel the same way about both of you guys. :thumbup:

Carried these two today and used the beer scout to help celebrate a Michigan victory........Thanks Paul.

 

[avoidspam]

That Trapper is a stunner Mark!^^



Sticking with my Atilla today. Have a great Sunday

Sam

 

[screened porch]

The one thing that Tee's me off is that nobody is pinning shields anymore, I lost the shield within a week when it popped out. Luckily I found it in my pocket but in protest I glued it in upside down. it looks better in pics when it's open this way anyway. I had a Queen Stockman with the round shield did the same thing a couple of weeks after I bought it, I did the same thing, (glued it in upside down and that was 8 years ago and it's still in) the only difference is I used a good adhesive and clamped it for 24 hours before usin' it.

How thick is that 302? I've always feared buying one and then saying "So what? A stockman with two missing blades?" Like I did when I got my Boker stockman with one missing blade. I glued that Boker shield in crooked by accident.

 

[ScottG]

 

[Old Engineer]

Thank you Dean:thumbup:

Thanks Gary, BEAUTIFUL day/evening here and all are fed and headed home, we had a great time. Very nice Canoe coral you have going there, you have most all cover options covered

Thanks Harry, anxiously awaiting a #77 barlow next week, until then I'll just admire yours:thumbup:

Which one are you getting ???
Glad to see that you were able to get one my friend !!

Harry

 

[Jack Black]

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Lovely Barlow :thumbup:

Yes indeed my friend! Have a good weekend Jack.

Thanks Ron, you too my friend

Le Thiers per Chambriard Compact with a nice belt sheath made by Gary Graley.

Those go together beautifully Gary :thumbup:

Splendid stag on your Teardrop r8shell :thumbup:

Great pic, nice to see all the 77 Barlows :thumbup:

I am completely embarrassed!
Back a bit in this thread (September 16), there are a couple of pages of Birthday wishes from many of you wonderful folks!!
I don't come here too often, probably because I rarely change what's in my pocket, so don't think of it.
So I missed the wishes!!
But I appreciate them very much!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Thank You, Thank You All!!

I've been carrying the Stag Forum knife for a while, but I added the Tomato Congress for the day, to remind me how generous and good you all are! I think I will keep it in my pocket for a while - it's such a great knife!!

Nice to see you here Charlie :thumbup:

That is a translucent beauty, Jack!

I was fishing for Barlows at the flea market today.

Thank you my friend :thumbup:

Great knives, Jack, and I think I like the phrase you used almost as much as the knives!! :thumbup: "Trousered" - Brilliant!

LOL! Thanks GT Love the Canoe-fest! :thumbup:

I love getting to experience your enjoyment of this hobby second-hand. As far as I know you've never met a knife you didn't love. I love reading your posts and seeing how excited you are about each and every knife you own. Thanks for sharing.

Here! Here!

Here's the one I'm carryin' today, a gift from a member here, (thank's Scott) since the shoulder surgery I have been confined to the house with my right arm strapped to my side...

Here's to a speedy recovery Ted :thumbup: Nice gift Scott :thumbup:

I hope everyone is having a good weekend, and enjoying their Sunday Got my Davison with me today, and thought I'd add to the Canoe Fever!! :thumbup:

 

[r8shell]

Splendid stag on your Teardrop r8shell :thumbup:

Thank you, Jack, though actually it's "stagbone" : bone jigged to look like stag. They did a pretty good job of it, and I anticipate it looking even more stag-like as it wears and ages.

pile side:


Have a great Sunday.

 

[paulhilborn]

A yellow bone "Day's Work" for me...

And a North Dakota sunset from last night:thumbup:

 

[TheFactor]

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[JOELSM]

Sun is staying low in this northern sky - long shadows at mid morning. The natural light really accentuates the difference in cover dye between the new 77 and 47. Personally I like the brighter red on the 77.

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[Jack Black]

Thank you, Jack, though actually it's "stagbone" : bone jigged to look like stag. They did a pretty good job of it, and I anticipate it looking even more stag-like as it wears and ages.

pile side:


Have a great Sunday.

Thanks for the correction r8shell, they sure did a great job Hope you're having a great Sunday yourself :thumbup:

 

[Peregrin]

Those go together beautifully Gary :thumbup:



Splendid stag on your Teardrop r8shell :thumbup:




I hope everyone is having a good weekend, and enjoying their Sunday Got my Davison with me today, and thought I'd add to the Canoe Fever!! :thumbup:

Thanks, Jack! Nice choice today! Great Davison!

I like that Teardrop r8shell!

It's my Italian heritage showing today. 1991 Puma Medici Swing guard. Buona giornata!

 

[aaroneous]

Long time lurker, first time poster in this thread. You all have some excellent knives! Carrying this old ILA badged Schrade today and did some whittling while on a walk with the family.

suffering from Blade Redundancy

 

[Charlie Mike]