What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Railsplitter said:
Recent discussions about Buck knives got me to reminiscing about my old 703's. As a result I'm totin' the 703 in the middle today. 1986 two spring model.

Click to expand...

Nice 703's Rick. I have one with the Old English style lettering, like your top one. After years of use, it developed a very small split in the wood, so I quit carrying it, because it's such a nice knife & I didn't want to ruin it.
 
Pulled out the grand portage to carry today. The bolster patina is coming along nicely.

zEiM0Fr.jpg
 
Ironbut said:
Nice 703's Rick. I have one with the Old English style lettering, like your top one. After years of use, it developed a very small split in the wood, so I quit carrying it, because it's such a nice knife & I didn't want to ruin it.
Click to expand...

Thanks, Ironbut.

Fortunately, I haven't had any problems with the wood on these but I don't carry these like I used to. In the early 1980's a 703 was my only pocket knife and I carried it for several years. I never had any problem with the wood on that one either but I did fry the Spey blade trying to use it as a screwdriver on a motorcycle battery. The battery arced and burned a pretty good size hole in the blade right at the edge.

It was that incident that taught me not to use a knife as a screwdriver. Ah, the good old days.:)
 
Carrying this #85 again today that I received from one of Bob's GAW's. He's modded it making it a one of a kind kind of like him. Thinking of you and praying for you Bob for a speedy procedure and recovery.

 
20170110_085941_001.jpg

I'm carrying a couple of rescues I'm slowly rehabilitating.
The old Kamp King has been a joy to carry and reminds me of my later father in law's old Cub Scout knife that was passed down to me.

The little Hammer Brand Jack has a ton of walk and talk despite being over 50 years old and probably rusted shut for at a good bit of that. It's quickly become of my my favorite minimalist carries. I need to tune the edge a bit more and polish up the blades. However it may keep me from splurging on a Peanut for the time being.
 
Cannonball970 said:
Pulled out the grand portage to carry today. The bolster patina is coming along nicely.

zEiM0Fr.jpg
Click to expand...

That's a nice looking knife. Love the burl wood and the bolsters.

btmccutcheon said:
Carrying this #85 again today that I received from one of Bob's GAW's. He's modded it making it a one of a kind kind of like him. Thinking of you and praying for you Bob for a speedy procedure and recovery.

Click to expand...

Bob did a nice job on that. I'm sharing your thoughts and prayers for Bob today.

Steely_Gunz said:
View attachment 681095

I'm carrying a couple of rescues I'm slowly rehabilitating.
The old Kamp King has been a joy to carry and reminds me of my later father in law's old Cub Scout knife that was passed down to me.

The little Hammer Brand Jack has a ton of walk and talk despite being over 50 years old and probably rusted shut for at a good bit of that. It's quickly become of my my favorite minimalist carries. I need to tune the edge a bit more and polish up the blades. However it may keep me from splurging on a Peanut for the time being.
Click to expand...

Jake, I've got one of those old Camp Kings around somewhere. Seeing yours makes me want to find it. I've had it since it was new. Long time ago now!

Put my Mace Vitale Personal on my belt today. Sambar stag, forged 1084 "brute de forge" with copper liners. Sheath by Paul Long. Built like a Mack truck.
ydabIPX.jpg
 
Will Power said:
Ron Thank you too. That's a very fine Dogleg Bob gave you, it's another pattern meriting more attention. Even though I am not formally or conventionally religious, it doesn't stop me from thinking about our friend and wishing him all strength in this very trying time for him. Any of us could be in the same boat one day.

Regards, Will
Click to expand...

Will I recall your fondness for the 56 patterns, you having posted at least 2 fine examples that come to mind! :)

Cannonball970 said:
Pulled out the grand portage to carry today. The bolster patina is coming along nicely.

zEiM0Fr.jpg
Click to expand...

A beautiful photo! :D

Today is another reminder of my buddy. One that I was very proud to be able to acquire from Bob!

22680255849_49f03f2ebf_b_d.jpg
 
Half/Stop said:
Will I recall your fondness for the 56 patterns, you having posted at least 2 fine examples that come to mind! :)



A beautiful photo! :D

Today is another reminder of my buddy. One that I was very proud to be able to acquire from Bob!

22680255849_49f03f2ebf_b_d.jpg
Click to expand...

Ron, that's a very nice forum knife! What year is that from?
 
joeradza said:
a85b5b6edeb53cfad08258bf3c36accf.jpg
Click to expand...

Great picture, Alan! Gorgeous stag on the little one!

Half/Stop said:
Will I recall your fondness for the 56 patterns, you having posted at least 2 fine examples that come to mind! :)



A beautiful photo! :D

Today is another reminder of my buddy. One that I was very proud to be able to acquire from Bob!

22680255849_49f03f2ebf_b_d.jpg
Click to expand...

That's a great example of the 2014 knife, Ron!

swaybacksteve said:
Always a great group of knives on display....but the picture taking have been awesome also.
as always an iphone pic.

Click to expand...

Steve, That Dunlap is a home run! That iphone takes some nice pics.
 
swaybacksteve said:
Always a great group of knives on display....but the picture taking have been awesome also.
as always an iphone pic.

Click to expand...

Now that is a very nice picture Steve . I that a Dunlap that is laying there looking good and waiting to be used ??? It sure looks nice .

Harry
 
Thanks Gary, Harry...

Yup my lone Dunlap, seeing the picture now it doesn't show off the dark red liners on the LC as well as in person, I had hoped the 77 next to it would show that red more. Also looks like I have to clean the 77...leftovers from its last use.:thumbup:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top