What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Signalprick]

Coffin Jack! Pretty appropriate for All Hallows Eve I would say.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Trying to decide what to carry can be such a dilemma! Since getting my Wharncliffe mini-trapper I've tended to prefer it since it seems to be more "exotic." And when I want something lighter there's my swayback gent or even my 6344 "small" medium stockman. But a couple of days ago I decided it was time to go really traditional traditional and carry my 6318 medium stockman in peach seed jigged amber bone. I love the size of this knife and the feel of the jigging, the slim clip blade is a delight to use, and the sheepsfoot can be pinched open thus saving my nails, which seem to be getting more brittle with age.

 

[Whetstone39]

Happy Halloween everyone!

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[Jsega51]

Peregrin , the Muley is still looking great!

 

[Peregrin]

Peregrin , the Muley is still looking great!

I'm glad you decided to give it up, Jake! A great little knife and the price on Lon's working knives is very fair.

 

[Buzzbait]

Happy Halloween everyone!

That is an outstanding combination!

 

[TrapperMike]

For the first time ever I'm totin a GEC knife thanks to @Cutfinger . The #14 is a great fit. And as always the mighty case peanut my kids gave me for Christmas is along for the ride.

 

[SteveC]

Utica Jack today

 

[5K Qs]

I'll try to be judicious in my multi-quoting in this post, but I think I'm still at least 3 pages behind!

It has been a very busy day . Just got in from a Grand Daughters wedding . Was carrying my Stag 35 . Have to use re-cycled pictures ....


Harry

Congrats on acquiring a new grandson by marriage, Harry. Special congrats on that amazing stag Churchill! That seems like a great knife for celebrations and festivities of all sorts!

Yesterday's carry. I started with the Churchill, Jackwright, Utica, and Vic; and picked up the Richards sheepfoot, Western stockman, and Colonial serpentine as I found them. Had to tighten my belt a notch.
The Richards and Western were rubber-banded together for $15. ...

Pared down carry for today, ...

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It's just that the short, stout humpback has a main blade under 2.5", which I believe is the maximum in Chicago and Cleveland.

Looks like you've been to Treasure Island, Jer! The Richards is the one I admire most of your trio of finds (back on Sunday, I think ). I need to find me a steady source of knives needing some TLC!
Thanks for the explanation about those cities. Now that you've 'splained it, it's so obvious!

Sunday synthetics (no sin): Queen model 38B serpentine (1976) and model 9B large stockman (1950-1960).
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It wasn't until I enlarged the pics for posting that I noticed the cover crack on the 38B at the right pin (oh, well, permanent EDC duty now).
- Stuart

That's a notable pair of black beauties, Stuart! Sorry to hear about the "new" crack in the top one.

Thanks a lot GT A visit to Barnitt's was the main reason for my visit to York, as I wanted some steel tubing to make a new ferrule for an old walking cane. Unfortunately, they didn't have the diameter I needed. It's rare not to find exactly what you want there.

Enjoy using your Lambsfoot in the kitchen my friend

I have a love/hate relationship with hardware stores. I almost always find what I think I need, but almost any job I undertake ends up with multiple trips to the hardware store because I (or the store personnel) don't truly understand what's needed on the first visit.
The rosewood lambsfoot was a joy in the kitchen last week, so I'm giving it kitchen duty again this week (although I've gradually built up a pile of a half dozen knives on the counter for kitchen tasks, so there's lots of competition ). I took a couple of photos of food prep and the lambsfoot on Sunday, but it takes me a while to get from the photo-taking to the photo-posting!

GT Thanks for your kind words. The Churchill is a remarkably well-made knife, can't find anything to gripe about with it. With regard to the tangs, like most EE knives they're quite pronounced and could be a pocket ripper but I'm carrying it uncharacteristically in a pouch. Sometimes I've taped up knives and rounded the tangs using a small file or a Sharpmaker rod. Several GECs have received this 'pimp my carry' treatment

Thanks for the report, Will. I'm glad to hear that you've had success with rounding off pointy tang corners that protrude above the frame.

5K Qs
My friend I want to thank you for the time you somehow find and take to add to this thread both in showing all your wonderful knives and commenting on others entries.
You are truly a class act, a real asset to the porch and a man I call friend.
Clay

Thanks for the kind words, Clay. I just find everyone's enthusiasm for their knives quite contagious! Good to have you back on The Porch!

Fine choices, GT, particularly the porter (that Edmund Fitzgerald is one of my favorite porters). I agree with you on the overall utility of the Opinels. Years ago, an outdoor store had a sale on them and I purchased six No. 8s for use as steak knives. My wife did not agree with the plan and, so, I put them away. Just found them yesterday. "O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" I chortled in my joy. (Apologies to L. Carroll)
- Stuart

Porters and stouts are my favorite ales, Stuart. Congrats on that windfall of Opinel #8s you discovered! Carbon or Inox?

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I completely agree with you about Opinels. They may not be as interesting as a lot of the knives we talk about here most of the time, but boy they sure get the job done!

My antique yellow Farm Boy is probably still my favorite knife from GEC, and I've also got a rust red (yet to be carried, sort of a backup) and a bright yellow TC Day's Work, which has the same blade configuration. It is similar to Case's Mini Trapper, with some notable differences: the handle is straight instead of the curved trapper-style, the spey blade is positioned in front of the clip instead of behind, which allows for my favorite difference, which is the shape of the clip point blade itself. I much prefer the fuller clip point blade on the Farm Boy over the slim Turkish or California style clip point on the Case. Here are a couple side-by-side comparison photos I took a while back (sorry for the poor indoor lighting; I think when I took these I meant to retake them later in the daylight and just never got around to it).

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Barrett, I enjoyed your illustrated comparative review of GEC Farm Boy and Case mini trapper; thanks! You make some points I'd never considered, although I'm not in complete agreement with you on all of them!
For example, although I prefer the look of the fuller clip blade on the Farm Boy, in actual usage I prefer the clip blades with more slender profiles.

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I'm carrying all-stag today, out of synch as usual! Have a good week folks

Abbeydale sightings are always welcome, Jack! That's pair with stellar stag!

View attachment 789609 ... I really can’t say enough about this simple rugged good looking jack.
There is, based on the last 5 days of carry, a very good chance the Buck 303 has met its match. ...

Wow, that's quite a testimonial coming from you, Clay!!

Boker today

Breathtaking Böker Barlow, Steve!!

Thicker than a bowl of oatmeal.

Hootchie Mama, that's a sensationally symmetric knife, Dee!! (Probably NOT thicker than my bowls of oatmeal with all the foodstuffs I typically stir in !)

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Dynamic duo, Dean!! (Sorry for mistakenly thinking the Jr. Scout was a 3-blade knife. )[/QUOTE]

- GT

 

[Whetstone39]

That is an outstanding combination!

Thanks Buzz!

 

[Ratbert]

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Some nice looking elk today!

 

[Leslie Tomville]

I keep seeing all these beautiful
lamb’s foot knives on this thread. But I cannot find them for sale in the US. Any suggestions on where to look? What is a Guardian’s Lambsfoot?

 

[SadSappySucker]

Utica Jack today

That is some glorious bone on that Camillus, Steve!

 

[Jack Black]

View attachment 789839 Love these case jack knives ! Case tested stamp on this rough black model . Strong snap !

Great-looking Jack

I love the stag, Jack! And the pictures are terrific!

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I am carrying a couple that have become regular inhabitants of my pockets as of late. The elegant Guardians Edition Lambfoot and the stout Churchill.

Thanks for the kind words Dylan, those two combine beautifully

I haven’t posted anything here in a week or so. Today I have been Totin this pair.

As do those two Ron The appearance of the horn on your Guardians' knife is quite different to Dylan's, and I love the way you've both partnered them so well

What do they say about great minds?

When you can't make up your mind, you carry more than one

Great minds indeed my friend

I have a love/hate relationship with hardware stores. I almost always find what I think I need, but almost any job I undertake ends up with multiple trips to the hardware store because I (or the store personnel) don't truly understand what's needed on the first visit.
The rosewood lambsfoot was a joy in the kitchen last week, so I'm giving it kitchen duty again this week (although I've gradually built up a pile of a half dozen knives on the counter for kitchen tasks, so there's lots of competition ). I took a couple of photos of food prep and the lambsfoot on Sunday, but it takes me a while to get from the photo-taking to the photo-posting!

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Abbeydale sightings are always welcome, Jack! That's pair with stellar stag!

You are hard-pushed to find a brick and mortar hardware store in England these days GT, so many have closed down in the past 20 years Glad to hear your rosewood Lambsfoot is earning its keep Looking forward to seeing the pics. Thanks for the compliment my friend

 

[Emspop]

Coffin Jack! Pretty appropriate for All Hallows Eve I would say.
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Those swedges are KILLING me!

 

[Pàdruig]

I’m still enjoying the company of the pioneer.
I felt like going all artsy-fartsy with the camera today.

This is a terrific picture! I like those Fiddlebacks, they make a solid and comfortable knife.

What do they say about great minds?

When you can't make up your mind, you carry more than one

Great minds indeed! Fantastic knives, and great pictures!

Some great-looking carries folks

I'm carrying these two today, my Guardians Lambsfoot, and the little #25 Barrett very kindly gifted me

There is something about pairing a Lambfoot with the Spear point 25 that just makes it quite the useful match, they go well together.

Happy Halloween everyone!

I love the new backdrop for your knives! That Queen Scout is stellar looking, I love the horn.


I've decided to put away the Churchill today and go with a simpler pairing. As I was saying to Jack, these two styles go quite well together.

 

[SteveC]

That is some glorious bone on that Camillus, Steve!

Thanks, it's a Utica Cutlery Co.

 

[Duckdog]

5K Qs "That's a notable pair of black beauties, Stuart! Sorry to hear about the "new" crack in the top one. " Thanks, the crack is, in my mind, a beauty mark.
"Porters and stouts are my favorite ales, Stuart. Congrats on that windfall of Opinel #8s you discovered! Carbon or Inox?" My favorites, too, such full and mellow flavors. The Opinels are all carbon bladed. Only one has been used (so far) and getting its patina.

- Stuart

 

[spyderg]

Coffin Jack! Pretty appropriate for All Hallows Eve I would say.
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Good thinking, I’ll go do the same! Although what I’ve got is technically a coke bottle but close enough!plus the S&M shield looks like an urn.

 

[Duckdog]

Today's carry is a Kabar model 1047, a small half whittler from sometime in the 1970's (I think). Comfy in the pocket.

- Stuart