What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[RDaneel]

Now that is the finest cardboard breakdown tool going! And the Gem is the bomb!

Thank you, Gev! The Gem is the bomb; a top notch job by Charlie and GEC! :thumbup: I'm so glad they made a 15 TC this year.

Slipped this Dutch Army Knife in my pocket today :thumbup:

That Dutch Army Knife is a knife I like to see often, Jack!

I used the super sharp punch to remove part of a thorn that had broken off deep in my wife's finger. It had been there for the past week so a small bubble of fluid had formed around it. The punch tip is so thin that I was able to get really deep without cutting her.

That is great news and a great knife! Good job on your part, Travman.

The wind was whipping this 15° morning but the sunrise was incredible! Every time I pop this Blackwood Barlow in my pocket in reminded of how cool a wood Blackwood is. Probably my favorite wood. I still remember seeing my first Ebony and Blackwood knives in person and realizing how rich and densely colored wood could be.

Michael, you are a fantastic photographer! You really show that Northfield's beauty.

On Gossamer Wings

Angelically photographed, Gev! Beautiful Catt, those covers are to die for.

Thanks, Dean; the warmth of last August certainly contributed to my seeing that as happier times! Your red soup can certainly help keep away the cold! :thumbup:

Dean, if you see the recently-released Star Wars flick, I'd appreciate a review!

That's a Tasteful (box)Cutter, Dean! And congrats on that new Thriller Charlow! :thumbup:

- GT

Thanks for your many kind comments today and all of 2016, Gary! You are a treasure to the Traditionals Forum.

Not sure when I'll see Rogue One as I have to wait on my son's busy schedule. I've heard good reviews so far, but then I don't listen to naysayers.

The map is from this page of the London Evening Standard of May 10th 1940.

Now that is putting a knife in context! Old newspapers really help to illuminate history; for example, the gas mask comment.

It has been awhile since I visited with the Beaver

Beautiful, Ron! :thumbup::thumbup: That's one I regret not buying when they came out.


Today, I'm carrying my favorite "around the house" knife - Case's excellent penknife. In the LRP is my Knife of 2016, the jigged red bone spear point TC Barlow.

 

[MT Damascus]

Nice, clear pic of your Rounder, Gary:thumbup:

Böker Kressler Integrance designed by the great, Dietmar Kressler. D2 and stabilized Beech wood from Novacula

 

[Peregrin]

Thanks, Kris. That's a fine looking Boker. Has lines similar to the Loveless NY Special, particularly the blade, but I suspect that it's bigger?

 

[Half/Stop]

Beautiful, Ron! :thumbup::thumbup: That's one I regret not buying when they came out.

Today, I'm carrying my favorite "around the house" knife - Case's excellent penknife. In the LRP is my Knife of 2016, the jigged red bone spear point TC Barlow.

Thanks Dean. That TC and Case Pen knife make a nice pair. :thumbup:

 

[MT Damascus]

Thanks, Kris. That's a fine looking Boker. Has lines similar to the Loveless NY Special, particularly the blade, but I suspect that it's bigger?

Thanks Gary, it is similar to the NYS, but a little bigger. Just under 7.5 overall and about 3.5 from tip to bolster. Great knife, well made, full integral with taper tang. Charles Vestal is making me a NY Special with the snap sheath, maroon micarta, really looking forward to it. The original Loveless NYS with snap sheath sell for around 50K, I think Bob only made 7 or so with the snap sheath.

 

[Buzzbait]

Wow. Just wow!! Beautiful photogrpahy, and an even more beautiful knife.

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I'm carrying something new today. A 1974 bone covered Case 6445R scout. I'm most impressed. The walk and talk is exceptional. It's built like a tank in comparison to my Camillus and Queen scouts, and is very comfortable in the hand. Nice and thick. The can opener is actually sharp, and will make a great package opener. The initial edge was beyond horrible, but nothing that a couple of diamond rods couldn't take care of. Overall, it's a real keeper. Case never should have stopped producing these. I've typically come to associate Case with thin delicate feeling knives, which generally don't appeal to me. This is the exact opposite. Robust and tough as nails. A work knife. More GEC-like than modern day Case-like.

 

[Peregrin]

Thanks Gary, it is similar to the NYS, but a little bigger. Just under 7.5 overall and about 3.5 from tip to bolster. Great knife, well made, full integral with taper tang. Charles Vestal is making me a NY Special with the snap sheath, maroon micarta, really looking forward to it. The original Loveless NYS with snap sheath sell for around 50K, I think Bob only made 7 or so with the snap sheath.

I can't wait to see that, Kris. Vestal's Loveless knives are really excellent. I've got a NYS made by Tim Steingass that measures 7.5" OAL. No snap sheath though.

I remember reading that the Loveless NYS with the snap sheath went for 350.00 when Bob first made and sold them. Don't I wish I'd had a crystal ball.....

 

[GuestWho101]

Dee
Choice indeed!

Thanks, Gev!

Today, I'm carrying my favorite "around the house" knife - Case's excellent penknife. In the LRP is my Knife of 2016, the jigged red bone spear point TC Barlow.

They may be lounging around the house, but that carries no slouch . Looking good, Dean :thumbup:!

TC Tuesday

 

[swaybacksteve]

Great looking Scout Buzzbait! what is the oal on this Case 3 5/8"?

 

[Jack Black]

Nice old Army knife, Jack!

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Thanks Gary, looks like you're managing to keep warm my friend, lovely knife

You must carry gas mask Interesting to see the newspaper; I cant imagine reading that at the time

Yeah, I picked up a few old ones the other weeks. one of the others had Petain's surrender on the front, yet another contained early reports from Hiroshima.

That Dutch Army Knife is a knife I like to see often, Jack!

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Now that is putting a knife in context! Old newspapers really help to illuminate history; for example, the gas mask comment.

Thanks Dean, I'm finding it quite useful. I'll try and shows some more pics of those old papers when I do my next Table thread :thumbup:

Great-looking Scout Buzz :thumbup:

 

[Buzzbait]

Great looking Scout Buzzbait! what is the oal on this Case 3 5/8"?

Just a smidge larger at 3 3/4. The length feels like a standard scout though. It's more the thickness that makes it feels robust. In the hand, it feels very capable and secure. Handy filling. Kind of like a slimmed down Texas Camp knife, if you know what I mean. Solid and chunky. Very loud when it opens and closes, like a vault. I'm kicking myself for not buying one years ago. Where has this knife been all my life?!?!?!

One thing worth mentioning: I'm a big fan of canted blades(I believe that's the correct term?), so I love this knife. Soooooooo comfortable to cut with. But if you dislike canted blades, you'll hate the 6445R. All 4 tools are greatly canted downward when open, in relation to the handle.

 

[Emspop]

Christmas season is a time for family so today I'm carrying cousins!

Clay

 

[Jsega51]

 

[Half/Stop]

'Buzz that Case Scout is outstanding! :thumbup:

 

[black mamba]

I switched back to the old S&M stockman.

 

[Emspop]

I switched back to the old S&M stockman.

Absolutly beautiful knife!


Clay

 

[black mamba]

Thank you, Clay!

 

[RDaneel]

Thanks Dean. That TC and Case Pen knife make a nice pair. :thumbup:

Thank you, Ron!

They may be lounging around the house, but that a carries no slouch . Looking good, Dean :thumbup:!

TC Tuesday

Thank you, Dee! Ooh, Spear point TC and tasty walnut, too! :thumbup::thumbup:

Gorgeous, Jake, keep showing us this one!

 

[Markesharp]

Here you go Marko

Awesome!! :thumbup:
Thanks Gevo. You are a gentleman and a scholar. Damn few of us left!

 

[Emspop]

Wow. Just wow!! Beautiful photogrpahy, and an even more beautiful knife.

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I'm carrying something new today. A 1974 bone covered Case 6445R scout. I'm most impressed. The walk and talk is exceptional. It's built like a tank in comparison to my Camillus and Queen scouts, and is very comfortable in the hand. Nice and thick. The can opener is actually sharp, and will make a great package opener. The initial edge was beyond horrible, but nothing that a couple of diamond rods couldn't take care of. Overall, it's a real keeper. Case never should have stopped producing these. I've typically come to associate Case with thin delicate feeling knives, which generally don't appeal to me. This is the exact opposite. Robust and tough as nails. A work knife. More GEC-like than modern day Case-like.

I've owned/carried/collected/sold a lot of old Case knives over the years but that is the coolest I've ever seen! Thank you for sharing it with us.


Clay