What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Goose 7279]

Jack I love the look of Ebony or any dark black wood and that TC is beautiful.

Almost made me check what website i had fwound up on ;-) just funning ya.

Totin the ole spear today

 

[Pàdruig]

I am falling a bit behind in this thread. Lots of beauties posted recently!

Another fantastic foto of Rosie, Dylan (and a terrific choice for phone "wallpaper")! And I always welcome reading recommendations; Stevenson is familiar to me because of a card game called "Authors" that we played often in my youth, but I don't recall ever reading an original work of his.

Robert Louis Stevenson was one of my (many) favorite authors growing up. His most notable or popular works are stories that you are perhaps familiar with such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Master of Ballantrae, among others. Definitely recommended if you are looking for adventures written in a manner that is unlike most of what you would read in today's books.

Beautiful pairing, GuestWho101 ! But that 15 though... I cannot place the red covers though. Smooth bone? Acrylic?

It's always a treat to see that scrimshawed stockman Gary.

I'll admit I don't follow this thread like I used too, but I felt compelled to post a pic of a knife that has been neglected a lot lately.
The one that started it all...

I cannot tell you how beautiful I find that Northwoods knife. Most Northwoods knives I see, though remarkably attractive, are generally featured in a rather pristine condition.... Yours has the marks and character befitting a wonderful user and that is synonymous with beauty, in my humble opinion.

Cool pic Gev

Have a good Friday everyone

A lovely pairing, as always, Jack. You have impeccable taste.

1965-69 Case BarlowView attachment 744879

@Travman, a stunning picture of a beautiful Case Barlow. I am in awe.

I have two of my "JACK KNIVES" with me today . They are gifts from really good friends here the Meserin from Jack Black the Tidioute 15 from Jack Lam (Mrknife) he also modified this knife from a one hand razor to a clip joint. Thanks again guys.

Wonderful picture, Randy, and a pair of beautiful knives. I particularly like that 15, is that their Rust Red Jigged Bone? Beautiful knife.


These two have become a rather inseparable pair as of late. Somewhat rare for me to go anywhere without these two in my pocket. Some might say that it is an exercise in redundancy and they are right perhaps. However, they please me and that is all that matters to me. A Case 31 and Rosie perched prettily in the background.

 

[Falling_rain]

Been toting the Trestle Pine this morning...

 

[SadSappySucker]

Thanks Dean and Padruig!

 

[SadSappySucker]

I had a nasty surprise when I went to grab my 77. Some gnarly rust had formed.

I hit it with some 2k grit and now it's good as new(minus quite a bit of pitting).
And lately the 110 just won't leave my hip.

 

[GuestWho101]

Colorful, Dee, and the 15 looks like a favorite user.

Today is my Case Rogers Walnut stockman 63090. Great size for summer carry. I took this photo today on a very 'interesting' hike through some local wetlands.

Thanks Dean!
Indeed, it is.....

Very Nice - Case Stockman.
Tell us more about this "interesting" hike???

Gamble(r) much, Tim?
(P.S.) You're winning.

Beautiful pairing, GuestWho101 ! But that 15 though... I cannot place the red covers though. Smooth bone? Acrylic?

These two have become a rather inseparable pair as of late. Somewhat rare for me to go anywhere without these two in my pocket. Some might say that it is an exercise in redundancy and they are right perhaps. However, they please me and that is all that matters to me. A Case 31 and Rosie perched prettily in the background.

Thank you!
Rit Dyed: Smooth Ivory Bone

Your offerings never disappoint.

 

[Half/Stop]

It's finally Friday! Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[Gevonovich]

73 Stag and a Spiny Jewel BoxView attachment 744965

Lord have mercy !!! Top shelf

 

[joeradza]

Thank you, that's how I felt when I finally got it in hand.

 

[jc57]

Just got this one in the mail, the picture doesn't do the orange justice at all. 1st traditional since probably scouts and I'm very happy with it.

63032 is a good pattern. Nice blade shapes, good size. Is that the Persimmon Orange Bone? It looks really nice.

 

[Bloefield]

Schrade LB5

 

[5K Qs]

It's always a treat to see that scrimshawed stockman Gary.

I'll admit I don't follow this thread like I used too, but I felt compelled to post a pic of a knife that has been neglected a lot lately.
The one that started it all...

Thanks, Erik; that's a treat I get to enjoy EVERY day!!
And thanks also for the pic of your Presidential; for some reason, even though I know better, that's still the knife I associate with you, and a knife I admire greatly!!

Thanks GT, I held onto the knife, but the doc still wanted my blood! Always a treat to see that one Don't hold your breath too long my friend!

Thanks, Jack. You go to see Dr. Dracula, eh?

It's ADD day Mainly the HSB in the center ...its a beast

Those venerable warriors remind me of seven samurai, Gev!

Ivory and ivory micarta for my last model man life group at church tonight.

Those two look fantastic together, Joey!

Gary you got me there my friend! Your RR Canoe is a beautiful knife and this is a great photo!
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Thanks buddy!

Thinking about a few items for a trip. This #73 will be making the pilgrimage for the third time! I can hardly wait!

Thanks for the encouraging words, Ron!
You have so many noteworthy knives, but maybe that OO 73 takes the cake, IMHO!!

There is a TEEEEEENY TINY little crack at the narrow side of the lanyard hole that you practically need a magnifying glass to notice. They filled it with epoxy or something too so I am utterly unconcerned about it.

Thanks for the reply, Jeff. What a special knife that snakewood Viper is!

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Very functional pair with outstanding form as well, Jack!

Thanks Harry! Have been busy with the pigs, and I also run my shop 4 days a week. I am a Master mechanic, and I focus on BMW, Volvo, Audi and Porsche, but I work on everything from big rigs to motorbikes.

Friday is my day with my daughter at home, these two tried and true are with as we head to feed the pigs on this beautiful morning.

1966 Puma Bowie and a Boker

Stellar stag, Kris!! (I'm glad to hear you're still using your mechanical talents in the shop, in addition to the livestock venture. )

I bought this old Queen Barlow as a gift for my nephew, going to be his first pocket knife. He is still a little young so I take it out and oil it on occasion.

That's a spectacular vintage Barlow, Tom, and I like the color combination you've got going there!
So you figure your nephew should be, what, about 40, before he's old enough to get that knife???

I have two of my "JACK KNIVES" with me today . They are gifts from really good friends here the Meserin from Jack Black the Tidioute 15 from Jack Lam (Mrknife) he also modified this knife from a one hand razor to a clip joint. Thanks again guys.

Pair of Jacks wins, Randy!! That Italian sodbuster is charming, and the red bone on the 15 is, IMHO, some of GEC's best! And then the "sentimental value" of the knives is stratospheric!

Totin my new Le Sabot today, a gift from @Jolipapa . I thought I would give my regular carry a rest and pack this little French sheep foot for a couple days.
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Congrats on receiving that intriguing French knife, Alan! Very thoughtful, Jolipapa!

73 Stag and a Spiny Jewel BoxView attachment 744965

Tough to beat a stag 73 as far as I'm concerned, Alan!

Case CV Peaut, SAK, and 371e Buck Stockman.

That's a classic yeller nut you picked up, delta boy; congrats! (And in other threads I've seen some excellent photos of it; you ought to post photos more often! )

Just got this one in the mail, the picture doesn't do the orange justice at all. 1st traditional since probably scouts and I'm very happy with it.

Congrats on the cool orange stockman, TYPE-R! (But be careful - folks around here have a way of talking you into picking up way more nice knives than you really need! )

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Robert Louis Stevenson was one of my (many) favorite authors growing up. His most notable or popular works are stories that you are perhaps familiar with such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Master of Ballantrae, among others. Definitely recommended if you are looking for adventures written in a manner that is unlike most of what you would read in today's books.
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I cannot tell you how beautiful I find that Northwoods knife. Most Northwoods knives I see, though remarkably attractive, are generally featured in a rather pristine condition.... Yours has the marks and character befitting a wonderful user and that is synonymous with beauty, in my humble opinion.
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These two have become a rather inseparable pair as of late. Somewhat rare for me to go anywhere without these two in my pocket. Some might say that it is an exercise in redundancy and they are right perhaps. However, they please me and that is all that matters to me. A Case 31 and Rosie perched prettily in the background.

Thanks for the additional opinions on Stevenson, Dylan! And your opinions on Erik's Presidential align quite well with mine - that's a memorable, desirable knife!! Speaking of memorable and desirable, your pair of wood-clad workhorses need not take a backseat to any!

Been toting the Trestle Pine this morning...

LOT of blade in your Trestle Pines, Falling_rain!

This week in the kitchen, I've been using a Mercator Black Cat, a big Buck toothpick, and my new Opignel my daughter bought for me in Spain:

I've also been carrying a GEC 72 (thanks, Dee) in my backpack because I was braiding a lanyard for it:

- GT

 

[joeradza]

I feel the same way Gary.

 

[picturerock]

Using my newest, this Northfield 66 with beautiful dark stag. Sharp as it's possible to be from the factory. Just a pleasure in the hand and to the eye.

 

[deltaboy]

I had a nasty surprise when I went to grab my 77. Some gnarly rust had formed.

I hit it with some 2k grit and now it's good as new(minus quite a bit of pitting).
And lately the 110 just won't leave my hip.

Ran across this and it works , put chap stick on your blades and it prevents rust!

 

[deltaboy]

Thanks, Erik; that's a treat I get to enjoy EVERY day!!
And thanks also for the pic of your Presidential; for some reason, even though I know better, that's still the knife I associate with you, and a knife I admire greatly!!


Thanks, Jack. You go to see Dr. Dracula, eh?


Those venerable warriors remind me of seven samurai, Gev!


Those two look fantastic together, Joey!


Thanks for the encouraging words, Ron!
You have so many noteworthy knives, but maybe that OO 73 takes the cake, IMHO!!


Thanks for the reply, Jeff. What a special knife that snakewood Viper is!


Very functional pair with outstanding form as well, Jack!


Stellar stag, Kris!! (I'm glad to hear you're still using your mechanical talents in the shop, in addition to the livestock venture. )


That's a spectacular vintage Barlow, Tom, and I like the color combination you've got going there!
So you figure your nephew should be, what, about 40, before he's old enough to get that knife???


Pair of Jacks wins, Randy!! That Italian sodbuster is charming, and the red bone on the 15 is, IMHO, some of GEC's best! And then the "sentimental value" of the knives is stratospheric!


Congrats on receiving that intriguing French knife, Alan! Very thoughtful, Jolipapa!


Tough to beat a stag 73 as far as I'm concerned, Alan!


That's a classic yeller nut you picked up, delta boy; congrats! (And in other threads I've seen some excellent photos of it; you ought to post photos more often! )



Congrats on the cool orange stockman, TYPE-R! (But be careful - folks around here have a way of talking you into picking up way more nice knives than you really need! )


Thanks for the additional opinions on Stevenson, Dylan! And your opinions on Erik's Presidential align quite well with mine - that's a memorable, desirable knife!! Speaking of memorable and desirable, your pair of wood-clad workhorses need not take a backseat to any!


LOT of blade in your Trestle Pines, Falling_rain!

This week in the kitchen, I've been using a Mercator Black Cat, a big Buck toothpick, and my new Opignel my daughter bought for me in Spain:

I've also been carrying a GEC 72 (thanks, Dee) in my backpack because I was braiding a lanyard for it:

- GT

 

[AShearer]

Congrats on receiving that intriguing French knife, Alan! Very thoughtful, Jolipapa!










I've also been carrying a GEC 72 (thanks, Dee) in my backpack because I was braiding a lanyard for it:

- GT

Thanks GT! I thought it was very thoughtful of JP to send this unusual folder to me! I like your lanyard. Will you make me one

 

[AShearer]

Thanks for the comments, fellas, much appreciated. Here is a shot of the Boker open, a very well made knife with pinned shield and 440C, the double row teeth on the saw work very well, nicely matched stag, great swedge on the main, pile side only, to make it more comfortable in hand when using the saw.

Nice change of pace Kris! Thanks for sharing that.

 

[btb01]

Beautiful shot!

One of my favorite TC's today

Love those sawcut TC Barlows, Paul! Looks like you got your money's worth out of that cigar, too!

1977 Case CanoeView attachment 744290
I like how in low light you can see that nickel-silver bolsters are a different color than the steel blade. In bright light it all just looks silver.

Good looking knife, Travman! I love that old Case bone!

(Side note/question for anyone who may know: is it just not possible to quote "attached" photos so that the actual photo show up in the quote? I'm assuming these are the photos uploaded directly to BF? I would think you should certainly be able quote these like you would any other photos, but I seem to keep running into this problem. )

I had a nasty surprise when I went to grab my 77. Some gnarly rust had formed.

I hit it with some 2k grit and now it's good as new(minus quite a bit of pitting).
And lately the 110 just won't leave my hip.

That's unfortunate, SSS. Your knife just has some nice new battle scars.

I keep meaning to pick on of those up, because the "Wild Boar" engraving (particularly the one in the middle) looks an awful lot like an Arkansas Razorback.

Carrying this #14 with me today.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Still usin' these two, they've been in my pocket since I took a pic of them last week. They feel so nice, I love the Chestnut bone, it's like a worry stone in my pocket. I thinned out the Wharncliffe blade and it'll split hairs.