What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Ratbert]

Those are both handsome, hard-working knives. Not much that they can't handle.
- Stuart

Great looking pair you have - I like my little yellow 309 & Delrin Case pen as much as any knife I have.

Thanks...they are workers. Both being stainless, they are great for summer carry, especially here where it's so humid. I spent yesterday cutting up a neighbor's dead tree that fell during Irma. A carbon steel blade in my jeans pocket would have been showing some rust this morning if not protected.

 

[Ratbert]

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That's a great looking folder. I'm not familiar with "Kent". What's the story behind that one?

 

[r8shell]

That's a great looking folder. I'm not familiar with "Kent". What's the story behind that one?

Thank you. They were contract knives made for F.W.Woolworth's 1931-1955. Mostly made by Camillus.
The folders were very cheaply made with celluloid covers, but the fixed blade has some lovely cocobolo wood.

 

[Bugdoc]

Lately I've been toting my Buck 55. The more "pocket carry patina" (nicks and dulled brass) it gets, the more handsome it gets to my eye. Takes and holds an insanely sharp edge, and it really feels great both in pocket and in hand.

-- Mark

Mark, is that a 420HC blade or the old 440?

 

[5K Qs]

I'm going with the bluegrass today.

Brilliant Belknap Blue Grass Barlow, Rob!

Been away for awhile folks, gone but not forgotten or whatever?

Still carrying this guy almost every day.

Welcome back, Alan! I hope recent storms didn't blow you and your boat off-course! That's a dazzling Davison!! Usually "black and blue" connotes bruising and pain to me, but certainly not in THIS case!

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I guess my Boston Butt was smelling extra tasty this morning, as I had a guest visit the pit. Of course, my Peanut was in my pocket (along with my Vic Rancher).

Peanut is looking great, Shawn! Boston Butt with snail appetizer?? All y'all in SELA will grill up ANYTHING!!

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Snazzy sodbuster, jwh!! Denim micarta covers?

Breathtaking Barlow, P&G!!

My first two GEC's were 83's and were too nice to use. This stag was already broken in for me. It sure is sweet. A little patina to hide the scratches and it'll be perfect.
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Stellar stag Tacosa, Alan!! I hope your storm recovery isn't an overwhelming prospect.

Lots of fancier folders posted here every day, Steve, but that Camco is pretty much my idea of a quintessential jack knife!!

A Case Humpback Stockman in Tru-Sharp and Ebony. The picture does not do it justice.

Handsome humpback stockman, Frank!! I like the spear main option for a stockman.

Its 3-inches closed. It's terquoise with wood inlay and the eye of the bass is a metal pin.

Thanks for the additional info, Mitt.

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Gee thanks GT!!! You had to mess up a perfectly great Sunday by reminding me!

Sorry, Ron; sometimes it's best to simply face our demons!!

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Thank you, Gary! I agree that the red Cadet is perfect for international travel. For a knife knut, one knife for a month can be traumatic, but the Cadet was a great companion. No tension at all during the trip; actually, stress reducing - family visits, sight-seeing, too much food.

The new TC cranberry sheepfoot Barlow is perfect; I do like sheepfeet(?). I'm planning to carry the Forum knife later this week.

Looking forward to seeing your version of the BF TC Barlow, Dean!

"I choose DANGER." (Woody Allen)
"With every move he makes, another chance he takes." (Johnny Rivers)

Couldn't make up my mind.

I'll vote for the second option: more harmonious, but also more perilous. "Odds are he won't live to see tomorrow!" Cheerful thoughts!

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This week I'll be carrying my Buck 310 Whittler and a Case Medium Stockman w/Amber Jigged Bone. Beautiful, slender California clip on the Case.
(Sometimes I get so caught up in admiring my GEC knives, that I forget what a workhorse the Buck is...for its size, it can still pretty much handle any cutting chores that arise during the day)

That Buck whittler is quite uncommon, isn't it? Very cool!!

Thank you Mr. GT, the horne knife was a find, because the artisan who made it is already dead, now it is the son who makes them!!!

Interesting!

My stockman for this week is actually a Kingston cattle knife, ca 1947 (thanks, Mark):

My canoe this week, a Rough Rider stag canoe, is also my staggy/horny knife for the week:

My Euro knife of this week is a JJ Martinez Marinera with carbon steel blade and ABS covers:

- GT

 

[joeradza]

@Pt-Luso Thank you.
5K Qs
Thanks Gary. In point of fact we were extremely fortunate. The house, boat, and our cars were unscathed. The palms were messed up and we lost lost some landscaping but that is all minor. My major concern was the island itself and nature saw fit to spare it.

 

[Duckdog]

5K Qs , that Kingston is a heck of a knife, particularly for 70 years old. Thanks for sharing, GT.
- Stuart

 

[jwh720]

5K Qs Thank you, and yes denim micarta.

 

[Duckdog]

In Case of trouble today, I loaded up with a Case Pattern 30 from 1920-1940 and a Muskrat from 1976.

(Added 9/30/2017. After further research, I believe the top knife is a variation on the Pattern 53 equal end cattleman's knife and not a pattern 30, which is an equal end pen knife. Both the 30 and 53 patterns have been discontinued for some time and information on them is spotty. My knife does not have a pattern stamp on it. The dating is correct, though)

- Stuart

 

[jwh720]

In Case of trouble today, I loaded up with a Case Pattern 30 from 1920-1940 and a Muskrat from 1976.

- Stuart

I bet that pattern 30 has some stories to tell if it could talk.

 

[Jack Black]

Very nice Cattle Knife GT

 

[Duckdog]

I bet that pattern 30 has some stories to tell if it could talk.

Yes, I'm intrigued, too. It is rather slender, but the spear is serious for a small knife. The remnant of corrosion on that blade hints of a life outside of a desk drawer.
- Stuart

 

[Atiger]

Cinnamon-colored Hubbard, Spencer & Bartlett OVB today...

 

[mbkryan]

Been carrying this since I got it a few days ago. Just feels right. I love how the two covers are different colors.

 

[btb01]

I've got this #74 Stallion with me today.

 

[Buzzbait]

I haven't posted to this thread in a couple of months, because every day has been pretty much the same thing. Today is no exception. The venerable Camillus C4 continues to dominate my pocket.

 

[screened porch]

This one needs some pocket/using time. I've had it since Christmas.

Of course I still have this one.

And this one too. I look like I'm wearing jodhpurs.

 

[Jack Black]

I've got this #74 Stallion with me today.

Cool pic Barrett What's that shotgun shell doing in with all the bottle-caps?

 

[GuestWho101]

 

[Pàdruig]

Been away for the weekend and am getting caught up with some threads. LOTS of terrific knives being displayed here and if it were reasonable for me to comment on every one of them, I most certainly would. However, I will just mention a few of the standouts from the last day or two and hopefully stay on top of things a bit better...

I think I'm gonna wear out that durn tube cap from prying it, after I keep putting this one away only to take it out again a day or two later.

Fantastic picture! Those Cranberry TCs turned out to be incredibly photogenic, I've enjoyed seeing everyone's pictures of them.

Looks like it's going to be another busy week for me

Carrying my Unity Lambsfoot

I love this picture, Jack. A wonderful knife paired with some beautiful timber.

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I love this Beer Scout, @Travman. I like the darkness of the charred wood, makes for a very attractive knife.

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That Kent fixed blade is something else! I am quite fond of simple utilitarian fixed blades that are meant to be used and that one fits the bill quite handily.

My stockman for this week is actually a Kingston cattle knife, ca 1947 (thanks, Mark):

My canoe this week, a Rough Rider stag canoe, is also my staggy/horny knife for the week:

My Euro knife of this week is a JJ Martinez Marinera with carbon steel blade and ABS covers:

- GT

A fantastic assortment of knives, GT! That Cattle Knife in particular is quite the treat.

I've got this #74 Stallion with me today.

What a cool picture! Is it bad that I recognize all of the labels that I can see amongst the bottle caps?


I am working from home today as my little girl had to stay home from school today due to illness. We are experiencing some much needed moisture so my picture is indicative of three things I am rather grateful for.

• Coffee
• Rain
• A knife that I have discovered punches well above its perceived weight class.