What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Will Power]

Another beauty Ron. Now that I have my #99's, I think a slim 66 is next on my list.

You are unlikely to be disappointed either Alan, the Slim 66 is a very effective carry.

Regards, Will

 

[Pondoro2310]

I keep a non-traditional Buck Vantage in my right pocket. In my left pocket I let these guys take turns. Obviously if I think a bottle may need to be opened that limits the field to one that can perform that task.

 

[Macchina]

A Hardy Barlow for a weekend at the cabin:

 

[Half/Stop]

That's a beauty, Ron. I like my cocobolo nice and red, just like yours!

Today I've got some red as well, an alox Cadet, along with my Simmons Hornet stockman.

Thanks Jeff! Your Hornet Stockman is quite a beautiful knife also my friend!

Another beauty Ron. Now that I have my #99's, I think a slim 66 is next on my list.

Thank you Alan. As Will stated, you won't be disappointed with a 66 Slim!

 

[Will Power]

The spring here has been dreadfully backward this year. Last Friday it was 4c and cold north wind raging, makes the sunshine cold&burning.The same night it dipped to -2.7c even if the nights are now very short, leaves barely out.

But today I decided to plant Mozart potatoes and some Shallots in the kitchen-garden, it is after all June! The beans and broccoli will have to wait till next week-end, just to be on the safe side..

I was using this Burgundy Micarta Bullnose, an outstandingly fine work-knife to open a potato sack Shallot bag and lime/fertilizers. Nice thick scale slabs offer superb comfort, all steel is always superior to brass as well.

 

[AShearer]

You are unlikely to be disappointed either Alan, the Slim 66 is a very effective carry.

Regards, Will

Thank you sir!

 

[AShearer]

Thanks Jeff! Your Hornet Stockman is quite a beautiful knife also my friend!



Thank you Alan. As Will stated, you won't be disappointed with a 66 Slim!

I'm sure of it Ron. I'm unable to find one for sale. Must be popular? As mentioned though, now that I have my fill of #99's, I will be looking in more earnest.

 

[blademan 13]

 

[deltaboy]

Schrade Walden 834
Old Timer 8OT STOCKMAN
SAK

 

[5K Qs]

Attractive knife, Wilsonhome!! Achingly great stag!

Horn and Tooth.View attachment 715534

That pair can illustrate all kinds of contrasts, Rachel! Horn & Tooth. Black & White. Curved & Straight. 1-blade & 2-blade. You can probably point out more, since they're your knives!

Thanks GT. It's a single spring Queen City made as an SFO for Ken Daniels back in 2005 I believe. Nice thin grinds and 1095 steel make for a wicked sharp edge, it cuts like a laser.

I'm toting a couple older case's today. 1970 6318 carried everyday by my Papa for the better of 35 years and an old sodbuster.

Thanks for the additional background on your Queen City canoe, Nate.
Those old Cases are beguiling! It's a special bonus to have that old favorite of your father!

Nice Buzz! And apparently we were thinking alike this morning

That Premium Scout is primo, Tom!

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Gary, the ball whittling is harder than I thought it would be. I started out with a square of pecan wood. Pecan is probably not the best wood for this but it being so hard it kind of forces me to take smaller chips thus being less likely to screw it up too much by taking a big chip in the wrong place. My technique, if you want to call it that, is to chip , chip, inspect, chip , chip , chip, inspect, set it down for a few weeks and repeat. haha.
The 99 is a bit thicker in the handle making it a little more comfortable. It being a lockback it allows me to thumb it open one handed. The option to open it with one hand is something I enjoy about this model.
I hope that answers your questions, Gary. If you want to talk more about either, you are more than welcome to PM me any time.

Thanks for the sphere-carving details and the 99 review, FBC; much appreciated! That whittling technique of "set it down for a few weeks" sounds VERY familiar to me!

The ticket to Scoville

I LOVE that pic, Gev!! "Barlow with Bountiful Harvest" or maybe "Ulster in the Valley (of the Jolly Green Giant)".

Silver Script Midnight Bone sowbelly from 2003 this weekend.

That's a choice sowbelly, Jeff! That "script" shield isn't pinned, is it??

Hello all! I've strayed for a little while, but as I slipped my 303 into the pocket this morning, I thought of the porch, and decided to come back for a visit. The new looks' going to take some getting used to... Summer's coming, and with it a slower pace at work, and more time for the forums

Great to see your here again, Mike! Delightful photo of your little Buck and your harp!

Smooth and curvaceous, Bob! Better be careful or your wife will get jealous!

My Vanreenen Zulu today...

From the number of consecutive days you've posted that knife, Paul, I'm gonna go out on a limb and conclude that you're fairly fond of it!

Recieved today and in my pocket at the moment.
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Congrats, FOG2, that's an exceptional new knife you have there; exquisite stag! No wonder I'm seeing it in many of the threads I usually visit!

Gary, that large Rosewood is 4" my friend. Here's a shot of my Ebony and Rosewood together for a size comparison. That Chestnut Swayback is one of Cases finest and definitely a gift from one of our finest!

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Great comparison shot of your Wright lambsfoots, Ron! What a marvelous pair, and gorgeous wood on each! What you said about my Case SBJ and the guy who gave it to me is SO true (and the same could be said regarding a Case chestnut sowbelly and its giver, as well ).

I am going to drop this new #66 Slim in my pocket for the morning. Hope everyone has great weekend.

Congrats on that fine single-spring 2-blade example, Ron!!

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I'm going with the Wadsworth today.

Wow, what a Wadsworth!! (Actually, I don't remember hearing of Wadsworth knives before, but I've heard of Henry W Longfellow, who wrote:
Toiling,--rejoicing,--sorrowing,
Onward through life he goes;
Each morning sees some task begin,
Each evening sees it close
Something attempted, something done,
Has earned a night's repose.)

- GT

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Today I've got some red as well, an alox Cadet, along with my Simmons Hornet stockman.

Since my favorite knife covers are stag and Alox, I'm filled with admiration for your pair, Jeff!

toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore! That's a unique and intriguing Laguiole!!

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Thanks, Gary! You're packing some fine cutlery yourself!
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I appreciate your saying so, Dean!

Stagurday (x4)

Remind me to never play poker with you, Dee! I stand no chance against your four of a kind!!!

I've posted all of my knives for this week except my non-rotating ones. I ALWAYS carry this chestnut bone CV Sodbuster Jr from a BigBiscuit GAW and this Rough Rider scrimshawed stockman from r8shell, both photographed on vacation last summer:

I also always carry this Vic Minichamp; killer scissors, and the pen is handy.

- GT

 

[r8shell]

Wow, what a Wadsworth!! (Actually, I don't remember hearing of Wadsworth knives before, but I've heard of Henry W Longfellow, who wrote:
Toiling,--rejoicing,--sorrowing,
Onward through life he goes;
Each morning sees some task begin,
Each evening sees it close
Something attempted, something done,
Has earned a night's repose.)

Thank you, GT, that's lovely. It seems fitting for this old knife, one of the most hopeless looking wrecks I've managed to revive.

 

[Old Engineer]

Carried this 77 and an 83 today .




Harry

 

[FOG2]

Thank you 5Q, I am continually CoonFingerin it.

 

[flatblackcapo]

 

[UseitorLoseit]

Out planting tomatoes and stopped for a quick glamour shot.

 

[WoodManGM]

The spring here has been dreadfully backward this year. Last Friday it was 4c and cold north wind raging, makes the sunshine cold&burning.The same night it dipped to -2.7c even if the nights are now very short, leaves barely out.

But today I decided to plant Mozart potatoes and some Shallots in the kitchen-garden, it is after all June! The beans and broccoli will have to wait till next week-end, just to be on the safe side..

I was using this Burgundy Micarta Bullnose, an outstandingly fine work-knife to open a potato sack Shallot bag and lime/fertilizers. Nice thick scale slabs offer superb comfort, all steel is always superior to brass as well.

I have seen the assertion made repeatedly that steel liners are superior to brass and I would like further explanation. Obviously steel liners are stronger than brass, but current production SAKs have aluminum liners (and have for many years) and they seen to be strong enough. And many modern folders (Spyderco comes to mind) don't even have liners. Has anyone had a knife made with brass liners actually fall apart during hard use?

Using steel would seem to avoid the issue of galvanic corrosion from having dissimilar metals in contact with each other, but unprotected carbon steel is, of course, subject to corrosion on its own. So, are GEC's steel liners stainless or are they made from the same 1095 that the blades are made from?

I certainly like the look of a traditional knife with brass liners a lot more.

 

[Will Power]

I agree that brass liners can look good on some patterns, and I don't have concerns about hard use type of stuff. I simply dislike the smell of brass, it imparts a stink on the hands can flavour foods but above all, it corrodes creating verdigris. This certainly stains Stag and light Bone a horrid green colour. Moreover, all steel seems tighter gap free construction, my ideal is stainless backspring and stainless liners, then with carbon or stainless blades, alas rare unless on custom. Linerless Traditional can work very well too, a Moki Fishowl lock back I have is an ideal example.

Thanks, Will

 

[Primble]

 

[BigBiscuit]

Thanks GT. My wife says I'm too old for her to be jealous.

 

[Half/Stop]

Carried this 77 and an 83 today .


Harry

Harry, that's some nice Antlers you have there my friend!

Primble - Rob, Thanks for posting those two beauties for us to enjoy this morning!!

I'm starting the day with this Case Chestnut Bone SBJ.