GT, I'm not too familiar with the Squirrels. What is the handle finish? (The background piece is equally intriguing although I know not what it is.)
Tom, I apologize for not replying sooner. I saw your question but somehow missed including it in my multiquotes.
Vendor descriptions of the Squirrel usually include something like "silver finish folded steel handles". Seems like chrome-plated handles to me, but that might be incorrect. The background of that photo is the top of some kind of stand pipe outside my building at work. I don't know much about "macro plumbing", but two chromed pipes with a couple of capped valves at the top of each were installed next to the manhole that gives access to a couple of water mains that supply my building and a nearby dormitory.
A striking pair of knives for your Sheffield visit, Jack!
Thanks for the comments on my knives.
Number 9…number 9…number 9…number 9…
Well I never understood that track, as a kid, but now… Could this have been Yoko Ono's favourite EDC knife?
Now, that I
can understand!
Your explanation is as feasible as any I've heard!
Splendid Queen stockman, Chin!
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Today I am around the house and spending some time with this #47 Viper and admiring the Che Chen Rosewood. This one was my 1st Viper, a birthday present from my wonderful wife back in 2014. Hope y'all have a great weekend.
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That vivid Viper is one to cherish, Ron!
Always a treat to see your Case Swayback Jack! Such pretty Jigged bone.
Thanks, Ratbert; I totally agree.
#47 Viper in Snakeskin Acrylic
Brian, that's probably the most vibrant, amazing acrylic I can remember!!
+5K!!!
IMHO, you're 100% correct on all counts, Ron; thanks!
This old Camco is another one of my favorites
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I enjoy seeing your vintage Barlows, Steve!
Thank you my friend, I got soaked going over, then scorched coming back!
Despite that though, it was a pretty good trip, I've just posted some pics in the Lambsfoot thread
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After seeing the photos, I'd say "pretty good trip" is quite an understatement!!
Thanks for sacrificing your physical comfort for the good of the community, Jack!
Two small, but steady workers for today.
- Stuart
Cool pic, Stuart!
Vic Electrician is probably my favorite Alox SAK (most of the time; Farmer is right up there, too
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These two today.... I am happy it is Friday...
Fabulous Friday pair, Dylan!
Haven't carried this one in years but I decided to get it out, touch up the edges, and put it in my rotation. This is a 1989 Schrade (USA) SC505 full-size stockman and is my only non-stainless steel slipjoint*. It was found at a trailhead in Idaho sometime in the 90's -- no one around and no way to return it to the owner. The slip case is homemade from a scrap of leather and that's Andy the Android keeping a watch over it. The steel seems to be
very nice! The perfect knife for a high-tech farm boy.
(I always forget to wipe off the blades before taking a picture.
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*Oops, I forgot that I have a Camillus TL-29 from the 70s.
Capital carbon steel knife, Ace! The scrimshaw ducks are icing on the cake.
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TC's seem to be fairly common today, feels like I am in good company
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That's a clean, crisp shot of a commendable couple of knives, Tom!
Work week finished, I have pocketed my Fight'n Rooster serpentine Wharncliffe trapper for the weekend.
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Wow, that's a distinctive, desirable trapper, Jeff!
So many impressive features: stag, shield, serpentine frame, blade shapes ...
TEW Lambsfoot today
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Harry
That one GLOWS, Harry!!
May you be inscribed in the book of life.
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What a charismatic knife, r8shell!!
Speaking of books, the "Good Book" contains a parable about a "pearl of great price" - you've got one!
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I've augmented my selection today to include this newcomer. I think it is going to fit in rather well.
Congrats on the champion Churchill, Dylan!!
Favorite Friday so the bluegrass was in the pocket.
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rockman, you've picked up some superb vintage Barlows lately!!
I had this Ka-bar half stop gifted me in my pocket today.
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That's a winner, Randy!!
(Kudos to Ron for his generosity!
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taking this along for Stag Saturday.
I've thought it before, and I'll probably post it again, oldtymer: I like Ike!!!
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I'm carrying these two today
Have a great weekend everyone
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Your "sunset lambsfoot" and Abbeydale Jack form a dynamite duo, Jack!!
You have so many eye-catching knives!
Three constants from my pockets: Vic Minichamp, scrimshawed Rough Rider small stockman (thanks, r8shell); Case CV chestnut jigged bone Sodbuster Jr (thanks, Bob).
- GT
5K Qs
GT, I carry trappers as a bird/small game hunting/fishing knife, so it will usually be in a big coat/pant pocket or pack. they aren't petite. As to the Case Pattern 30, I appreciate your inquiry, as it caused me to go back and look at my description. The Case Pattern 30 is an equal end pen and the spey blade on mine rules that out (although it has the size and handle/bolster shape of the 30). I should have caught that when I was cataloging my knife. My knife seems to fall through the spaces of the research materials that I have consulted following your comment, but the closest that I can pin it is an early variation of the long-discontinued Pattern 53, which would make it an equal end cattleman's knife (though most of those appear to have been 3-bladed knives). I haven't found a picture of a Pattern 53 cattleman. I may need a B. Levine consultation.
Thanks for the correction on the Squirrel, that's a great pic 
