What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Wooden Whittler Wednesday!

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Yes, GT, the 12 blade Fight'n Rooster mother of all multiblades is real MOP. And, Bugdoc, it weighs in at 5.3 ozs.
- Stuart
 
Got my knife roll today. Many thanks to Chris, Bill, and Will at GEC. What great people. And everyone at the picnic.

Finally took the time to fix the off center and loose main blade on my Remington Hobo Master Guide and sharpened the blades, so I'm carrying it.
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5K Qs said:
Looks like an enjoyable Barlow to me, Tom! :thumbsup::cool: (What does "only an Effingham" mean? I obviously don't know much about Cripple Creek! :confused:)
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GT, I'm no expert on CCC, but in brief, it was founded by a knifemaker by the name of Bob Cargill, back in the '80s I believe. He thus predated the current crop of American traditional small batch makers by decades. As his health failed he partnered with Blackjack, which is when the Effingham IL tang stamp came into use. Knives of this era were very well made in my opinion, but some will say any CCC knife from this period on is not authentic (or worse). Perhaps others here more knowledgeable than I will add to this history.

Here's a synopsis of the brand: http://knifetalkin.blogspot.com/2013/08/cripple-creek-cutlery.html

On the second post of this thread Mr. Cargill is quoted. He was apparently embittered by the partnership with Blackjack. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/viewtopic.php?t=13559&start=15

Speaking of which the Effingham CCC barlow is back in my pocket today.
 
Pàdruig said:
These two today. Something older, something new. Demonstrating my two favorite colors and the beginnings of my favorite season.

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Padruig, a very nice pair and great composition to boot! Tell us about Blackie if you would. Is it by chance the same as the Tidioute that our friend flatblackcapo posted after you?
 
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