What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Jack Black]

Actually, Tom, I'm experimenting this week with a "fanny pack" to hold my knives, phone, flashlight, etc. My work requires me to frequently visit schools where pocket knives are typically not welcome. Just unbuckling the fanny pack to leave in the car is a LOT easier than emptying all my pockets! And my pants stay up much better!

If you ever visit over here my friend, you'll probably find it easier to explain away the dozen pocket knives than the fanny pack!

Good to see those two partnering again, Jack! But what in the world is the Abbeydale resting on?? It looks like the Log of Melted Coins, or something equally Dalian!!

Thanks GT A Log of Melted Coins indeed! Bizarrely, I've seen one of these before!

Nice Sabre Barlow

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Great pic

Today's tote.

Smashing!

I've read a number of theories regarding three notches on a knife. From marking it for use only with dairy and fish for those who keep kosher, to noting confirmed kills. I doubt either of those apply to this working knife. The number three has significance in many cultures, so maybe it's for good luck and protection. In other words: I have no idea, it was that way when I got it.

Now it's Wooden Wednesday, so I'm adding a little tree to my day's carry.
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Love that big Pruner r8shell Do you remember the three notches thread years ago?!

Clean, simple, sturdy, elegant.

All of those my friend

 

[Whetstone39]

Bailed non-SAK of the Week is a Sanrenmu (thanks, Dave):

- GT

That is a cool all steel knife GT

Today's tote.

Both are sweet but I really like the fixed blade FBC

Beauties Tom! Wow!

Thanks Alan! Much appreciated.

These two today, trying to figure out a new way to carry the SAK without it being loose in my pocket. Looking for a horizontal belt sheath maybe.

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[zolthar]

There's been a few Otter Messers around lately, so I thought I'd bring this out for a carry.

Clean, simple, sturdy, elegant.

And at just over 4 1/8" closed, looks like it'd ace the all-important peanut-butter-spreader test too!

Beautiful

 

[GE Jr]

Great look GE! Thank you.

Thank YOU, Alan!

 

[joeradza]

Here in the Northeast the fashion police say no white after Labor Day. Does it still count if they're in my pocket?

 

[AShearer]

Here in the Northeast the fashion police say no white after Labor Day. Does it still count if they're in my pocket?
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Only at "brunch" Alan

 

[5K Qs]

Thanks Gary! I always enjoy the Bone on that Sowbelly, just a beautiful knife my friend!

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Thanks Gary. I agree with Ron about the beauty of the bone coloring on your RR Sowbelly. Nice!

Thanks, Ron & Bob. That RR sowbelly introduced me to the pattern, and it may be my second favorite pattern (after canoes). I have quite a few, and they're all beauties to me (including one Ron knows well). Last weekend I had a Sodbuster Sat/Sun; maybe I'll go all sowbellies SATURDAY, SUNDAY, and LABOR DAY MONDAY!!! (As the announcers on radio ads for the local dragstrip used to scream. )

Since I got this one on Saturday, it has really grown on me

That one has a lot of charm, lambertiana; congrats!! Stag lockback coffin jack?

This Scout was one of my first GEC knives, I carry it often!View attachment 757868

I've always thought those sheep/pen EO Scouts were incredibly attractive knives!

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Today's tote.

Exemplary horn on that lambsfoot, FBC!!

GT, good idea. I do remember when fanny packs were all the rage, was it in the'80s? My wife is on the Ski Patrol at our local hill, and finds her FP indespensable for exactly the reason you mention, easy on, easy off.

Well GT, you won't believe what I found, a Buck Scout waist pack. Yes, that Buck. https://www.sportsmansguide.com/pro...pGRsjz3M1oE1yabf66ShgYIzCNHV11JkaApFiEALw_wcB

Get yourself some fishing tackle plastic organizers and you're in business.

Thanks, Tom. That Buck pack seems immense compared to the tasteful little black leather one I've been strapping on/off this week!!

I've read a number of theories regarding three notches on a knife. From marking it for use only with dairy and fish for those who keep kosher, to noting confirmed kills. I doubt either of those apply to this working knife. The number three has significance in many cultures, so maybe it's for good luck and protection. In other words: I have no idea, it was that way when I got it.

Now it's Wooden Wednesday, so I'm adding a little tree to my day's carry.
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Splendid sylvan trio for WW, r8shell! I'd never heard of the notches to indicate a knife reserved for a specific purpose, but that makes sense.

There's been a few Otter Messers around lately, so I thought I'd bring this out for a carry.

Clean, simple, sturdy, elegant.

And at just over 4 1/8" closed, looks like it'd ace the all-important peanut-butter-spreader test too!

I'm a fan of Otter's big spearpoints (as on my Black Cat)! Are the handles of your knife some kind of blond horn, Chin?

Simplicity from the early 1970's this morning. I picked it out of the drawer as soon as I eyed it.

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- Stuart

I see what you did there, Stuart! Stellar stag on that knife; in this case, the "eyes" have it.

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That Böker Barlow is still looking big-league, Grateful!

My new to me Dunlap again today. And gotta show the file work.

I'm awestruck!! Congrats on that astounding Dunlap, Joey! You are now barking with the big dogs for sure!!!

If you ever visit over here my friend, you'll probably find it easier to explain away the dozen pocket knives than the fanny pack!

Thanks GT A Log of Melted Coins indeed! Bizarrely, I've seen one of these before!
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Nice Sabre Barlow
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Love that big Pruner r8shell Do you remember the three notches thread years ago?!
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Jack, your disdain for my fashion sense reminds me of the constant abuse I get in that arena from my wife and daughter!!
Thanks for the big barlow comment, and for more photos from the Forbidden Forest!
Was there a thread about 3 notches? I can't find it (so far) using the Search function, but that doesn't necessarily mean much.

That is a cool all steel knife GT
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These two today, trying to figure out a new way to carry the SAK without it being loose in my pocket. Looking for a horizontal belt sheath maybe.

Thanks for the good word, Tom. Your blue Farmer is vibrant!! I was just looking at Farmers online this morning, wondering if one should be a Labor Day purchase.

My Miscellaneous Knife this week is a Rough Rider Barlow:

My Euro Knife of the Week is a bull horn Joker:

My Canoe of the Week is a Rough Rider "Stroke of Luck":

- GT

 

[r redden]

 

[Jack Black]

Jack, your disdain for my fashion sense reminds me of the constant abuse I get in that arena from my wife and daughter!!
Thanks for the big barlow comment, and for more photos from the Forbidden Forest!
Was there a thread about 3 notches? I can't find it (so far) using the Search function, but that doesn't necessarily mean much.

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Far be it to comment on ANYONE's fashion sense GT, let's just say it's question of linguistics! Nice threesome my friend, I have one of those Barlows myself

 

[r8shell]

Love that big Pruner r8shell Do you remember the three notches thread years ago?!

I remember vaguely that there was some controversy on the subject, but I can't imagine why and can't seem to find it in a search. Oh well, it's an impressive folder and I'm hoping whatever the notches mean they're good luck.

 

[JITDC]

Totin' a pair of barlows today. I did start the patina on the TC forum knife but wanted to play around with speeding it up. Great knives!

 

[Jack Black]

I remember vaguely that there was some controversy on the subject, but I can't imagine why and can't seem to find it in a search. Oh well, it's an impressive folder and I'm hoping whatever the notches mean they're good luck.

Hard to find anything with the new search function, even if you have the thread title I think John Slider may have been the OP

 

[Old Engineer]

This is a re-cycled picture but it has been a pretty busy day : A little wood for Wednesday . This is a 38 that my wife picked out and I like it a lot .



Harry

 

[Jak3]

If you look closely you can see that the etching on the blade looks faded in the middle. It doesn't bother me much because of the barlows I have I chose this one to be the user because most of my traditionals have bone covers and I really am lacking in wood covers. I didn't really mean to, I like them both, I just ended up with more bone covers than wood. But don't get me wrong this knife is stellar. Once you get them cleaned out and oiled, they "click" and "clock" really loud and crisp. A truly wonderful time to be in the traditional knife renaissance!

 

[Ramrodmb]

This is a re-cycled picture but it has been a pretty busy day : A little wood for Wednesday . This is a 38 that my wife picked out and I like it a lot .



Harry

Beautiful grain!

 

[66sprint6]

The warmth of the darker scale on this "two faced" 77 S stamp is surprising despite the dreary, cool rainy weather!



The light side brightens things up a bit.



Great user knife that has happily been my go-to the since I received it and the patina is starting to show.

Matt

 

[Jack Black]

I'll be up and out the door early tomorrow, with these two to hand

 

[BigBiscuit]

Nice pairing Jack. Both exceptional.
I know it's typically Wooden Wednesday, but I'm rolling with Wiseman Wednesday today.

 

[mb>]

^^ That's a Beauty Bob.

LOVE this forum knife. I've been wanting a sheepsfoot TC for a long time. I noticed sometime between 2013 and now, they started grinding the pins flush. My Barlow knowledge runneth shallow.

 

[Dschal]

A pause today from the Forum Knife, for Wooden Wednesday.