What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[TheFactor]

Wow! That is a fantastic looking knife! And perfect centering, too!!

Thank you [emoji846]
After pulling it out of the tube I can't wipe the smile off my face .


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[flatblackcapo]

One of my favorites. The GEC #66 - Calf Roper Slim. I may be in the minority, but there's just something about the smooth transition of a cam tang (no half-stop) that does it for me.

That is a mighty fine 66! The swedges on the main look great!
That coin is pretty cool too.

 

[GuestWho101]

That is a mighty fine 66! The swedges on the main look great!
That coin is pretty cool too.

Thank you very much!

 

[Jack Black]

Wow! This thread moves FAST these days! Incredible knives folks, and I love the carrying leather :thumbup:

Very great looking knife Mr. Jack !!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I carried this pairing today:

Thank you very much Mr P, and it's fantastic to see you here :thumbup: Outstanding knives, beautifully photographed, as always Hope you had a wonderful Christmas my friend :thumbup:

After getting back from my 'Twixmas' break yesterday evening, I find that I now need to get on with the preparations for guests coming for New Year. When am I supposed to catch up with Bladeforums?! :thumbup: I've been carrying this IXL Sheepsfoot and my Abbeydale Jack the past few days, so I'm just going to slip them back in my pockets again today :thumbup:

 

[Jsega51]

Love seeing that stag and bolster pin showing through Jack!

 

[Gevonovich]

Outstanding photographs, Jack! Have a wonderful time with your New Years bash, my friend!

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Jake

Edit - You too Gev (think we were posting at the same time there)! :thumbup:

 

[Bugdoc]

Nothing too special about this one, esp. compared to the likes of the recent ones on this thread. But I do like it as a an edc-not afraid of hurting it and in a punch stockman.

GT, Schlitz is indeed still made.There's an interesting story behind it too. The original recipe had been lost as the name changed hands. It was re-discovered about 10 years ago and brought back into production. It got a pretty good rating on the BeerAdvocate site. I've tried it, not too bad.

 

[Bugdoc]

... for an American lager I should add.

 

[MT Damascus]

This pair in beautiful, mammoth ivory today,

ABS J.S. Ben Seward bowie in 300 layer, tight ladder pattern, damascus, zirconium guard, bronze spacer and hammered pins; Rick Menefee dogleg in 154cm. The sheath was made for me by Ben's father, David Seward.

 

[JSCHENK]

Double 38's today.

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[TheFactor]

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[Jack Black]

Wow! Great pic of a gorgeous knife! :thumbup:

 

[TheFactor]

Wow! Great pic of a gorgeous knife! :thumbup:

Thanks Jack [emoji846]


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[StubbyThumbnail]

Sorry, I posted in the wrong thread.
Rick

 

[AShearer]

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Great Knife; nice photo too!

 

[TheFactor]

Great Knife; nice photo too!

Thanks my friend !


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[5K Qs]

Pic borrowed from yesterday's wooden Wednesday but the HJ is still in my pocket today.

Aristocratic knife and appealing photo, Daniel!

No natural light today. End of year dreariness.

Beguiling knives and brilliant photo, even without natural light! (Alan, it's taken me a month to get pics of my most recent knives because I can't get an acceptable photo indoors, or even outside on a cloudy day, it seems. You should let your photographic talents dispel some of the dreariness you mention.)

Working a couple over-nights this week so I'll miss the sun...perfect reason to go double the yeller!

Clay

Looks like you beat the dark work schedule as easy as ABC, Clay: Amarillo Buck & Case! (I've learned at least a little Spanish with my daughter living in Madrid.)

Thanks Gary. I'm looking forward to pics of yours carrying that two bladed Northfield Barlow. I don't think I've ever seen a lockback Canoe before. One thing I've noticed in your pics of RR knives is the nice consistent dye jobs they apply on their bone. :thumbup:

I'm a little nervous about carrying a Northfield Barlow, Bob - it's definitely not my usual style! I agree that RR generally does a great job with the dye on their jigged bone knives; in my experience, their smooth bone is a different story. And as "an exception that proves the rule" about Rough Rider jigged bone, here are two sides of a half-whittler that's practically perfect except for its mismatched amber jigged bone covers:

GT Thanks, it's the carrot top knife alright with a shot of my almer mater in the background. That shield does work well on a small broad knife:thumbup:

Thanks for the confirmation, Will.

Thanks GT it is called a Pioneer Settler, has the regular main blade and smaller secondary blade.

VERY cool, P&G; I've been keeping my eyes open for a Settler for quite a while. :thumbup:

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Thank you for your compliments, Gary! The Opinel is a No.8 Slim in Bubinga wood.

Your Imperial Official Boy Scout knife is great. Looks like it's a favorite, too.


I'm carrying an Official Boy Scout knife (Ulster) today, too.

Thanks for the Opinel info, Dean, and for the BSA Imperial compliment. Your Ulster BSA is dandy!

Thanks for your well wishes GT. The knife you asked about is a (nylon) Vic Sportsman. One that I've been very happy to be carrying the last couple of weeks. It seems the shields on Vic's nylon models vary slightly from their cellidor models and may be less familiar looking. The different shields are shown in more detail below. You have a good eye my friend.
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Your Imperial and Colonial (shown above) are my kind of knives!! Both appear to be in excellent condition. Any idea how old they are?

Thanks, James, for helping me with that Vic lore; I don't recall ever handling one of the nylon models.
According to a BSA knife website, that Imperial model was an official BSA knife from 1986 to 2007. I haven't been able to learn much about the Colonial electrician; haven't found many with the light-colored handles online.

Taking a clue from my good friend Paul Hilborn, I picked up a new pocket sheath. Same concept as Paul's, but a different maker. It'll hold a variety of knives of different size and set up to hold the Space Pen.
I'm carrying the same Beerlow from yesterday.
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Lovely sheath, Bob!

In RFP

In Watch Pocket
In LFP


Harry

Here's today's choices. I love the size of the BRK. It seems to wind up on my belt a lot since I received it.

Harry and John, those walnut Rogers jigged bone knives are exceptional!

Thanks Gary, the Boker is a great knife, very well made with nice stag. The saw has double row of teeth and works quite well. I cherish any time I can spend with my daughter, thank you. That is one reason we are making a lifestyle change this coming year. I haven't heard that joke, but I think I get it. That is just an old Shlitz can, I collect beer nostalgia. Have a great day.

Thanks, Kris. Your can fooled me!

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GT, Schlitz is indeed still made.There's an interesting story behind it too. The original recipe had been lost as the name changed hands. It was re-discovered about 10 years ago and brought back into production. It got a pretty good rating on the BeerAdvocate site. I've tried it, not too bad.... for an American lager I should add.

Thanks for the interesting info, Bugdoc. That's a cool red knife you posted!

One of my favorites. The GEC #66 - Calf Roper Slim. I may be in the minority, but there's just something about the smooth transition of a cam tang (no half-stop) that does it for me.

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That stag Slim is stylish, Dee!

... This Bloodwood 85 from CK was with me today. ...

Nice 85, Ron!

MS Aaron Wilburn snakewood trapper & Fremont Jack

Stunning snakewood trapper, David!

Thanks, Gary! PM sent.

That Imperial took oatmeal to all new heights. It should be well fed after all that cutting. You're going to have to start including photos with such tasteful descriptions.
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"It still works." <--- What more can you ask for ? Beauty is only bone deep (or in your case stag), but ugly is a knife that doesn't cut .

(P.S.) Look, Gary! A twofer ^^^^^!! Case Stag <--- GET IT?!

Thanks, Dee. I think I actually have an old enhanced oatmeal photo somewhere.
I read your post about an hour after my usual bedtime, so I wouldn't have got the cool "case stag" play without help!!! You don't get a lot of opportunities to do something like that!

Your stag 73 is a perfect 10, Brett!

... I've been carrying this IXL Sheepsfoot and my Abbeydale Jack the past few days, so I'm just going to slip them back in my pockets again today :thumbup:

Those knives look like they enjoyed the trip, Jack!

Double 38's today.
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Nice 38 Specials!

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Congrats on the new TC, TheFactor!

My "watch pocket knife" this week is a Rough Rider dogleg lockback mini-canoe:

My "peanut-like" knife this week is a Taylor-Schrade 18OT Mighty Mite:

As always, I have a small Rough Rider stockman (thanks, r8shell) and a CV chestnut jigged bone Sodbuster Jr (thanks, Bob):

- GT

 

[joeradza]

Thanks for the pick me up Gary. There is a vast difference between flash and natural light, although I can control the flash day or night, sun or overcast.

 

[Buzzbait]

I'm heading to the Adirondack Mountains for a long weekend, with Case into pocket.

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