What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Fine selections one and all.:thumbsup::cool::)

I'm enjoying carrying this in its finely made custom slip @Pàdruig made for it, which recently arrived.
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And this was my yard work carry over the weekend:
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Duckdog said:
A bevy of Barlows in a box, all Queens, waiting for me to pick for today's carry. Models 22, 23, 25, and 27 with 1 or 2 blades, clips, razors, spears, and sheepsfoot mains, and either Winterbottom bone or saw-cut bone scales (one in Delrin). dates seem to run from mid 1950's to the early 1970's.

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I chose a Model 23 with an aluminum frame covering the springs.

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- Stuart
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Very cool! Is that aluminum bolster and back cover all one piece, or does it appear to be seamed together?
 
Duckdog said:
Wow! Nice knife and whimsical slip. What is that yard implement?
- Stuart
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Thanks Stuart - yes, I think Dylan got some real style into his version of the Guardians of the Lambsfoot motif.:cool::)

That tool is Bark River's shortened adaptation of the Malay Golok in A2 tool steel.

Here's a pic of the real thing, taken while I was exploring an island in the delta of the Kelantan River, where it meets the South China Sea, near the border between Malaysia and Thailand.

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When I related to my Dad, the skill and economy with which the island's caretaker wielded his golok to give me a refreshing drink of young coconut water, he said giving someone a golok and a coconut and watching what they do, will soon tell you whether they grew up in the country or the city.;):thumbsup:

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Cambertree said:
Thanks Stuart - yes, I think Dylan got some real style into his version of the Guardians of the Lambsfoot motif.:cool::)

That tool is Bark River's shortened adaptation of the Malay Golok in A2 tool steel.

Here's a pic of the real thing, taken while I was exploring an island in the delta of the Kelantan River, where it meets the South China Sea, near the border between Malaysia and Thailand.

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When I related to my Dad, the skill and economy with which the island's caretaker wielded his golok to give me a refreshing drink of young coconut water, he said giving someone a golok and a coconut and watching what they do, will soon tell you whether they grew up in the country or the city.;):thumbsup:

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Thanks for the background and enticing pictures, Chin. I was slightly familiar with the golock, only as far as having seen them in pictures. I like Bark River's adaptation, but that original is wickedly cool. My grandfather offered me the same insight that your father imparted to you, but with an oyster knife as the tool of truth. It taught me a lot.
- Stuart
 
Whetstone39 said:
Thanks Jack, much appreciated! Striking carries yourself sir :thumbsup:



Love the orange Alan!



Thanks GT! My other SAK’s are jealous of the carry time the electric blue farmer gets :)

A Charlie Mike custom with me today.

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Thanks Tom, another fine pair, your CM is very cool :cool: :thumbsup:

Duckdog said:
A bevy of Barlows in a box, all Queens, waiting for me to pick for today's carry. Models 22, 23, 25, and 27 with 1 or 2 blades, clips, razors, spears, and sheepsfoot mains, and either Winterbottom bone or saw-cut bone scales (one in Delrin). dates seem to run from mid 1950's to the early 1970's.

wX57GyH.jpg


I chose a Model 23 with an aluminum frame covering the springs.

wwcO19T.jpg


UKH0cgR.jpg


[After posting this message/photos and while handling the jigged knives in the picture, I referred to some contemporary catalogues that indicate the the jigged covers are Queen's Frontier bone, a variation on their Winterbottom bone jigging.]
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Beautiful bunch of Barlows Stuart :thumbsup:

Pàdruig said:
Thank you, Jack. It certainly is a pretty little knife, I am supremely grateful to have it. You had quite the duo today, not much that can't be done with those two.



Beautiful pairing, Ron! Those two look fantastic together.


I am carrying much the same as I was yesterday though with a bit of a change. These three are all just terrific users.

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Thanks my friend, I'd imagine those are going to be hard to kick out of your pockets :) :thumbsup:

Cambertree said:
Fine selections one and all.:thumbsup::cool::)

I'm enjoying carrying this in its finely made custom slip @Pàdruig made for it, which recently arrived.
REvPgST.jpg

And this was my yard work carry over the weekend:
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Great pics Chin, I received my own slip from Dylan yesterday :) :) :thumbsup:



Cambertree said:
When I related to my Dad, the skill and economy with which the island's caretaker wielded his golok to give me a refreshing drink of young coconut water, he said giving someone a golok and a coconut and watching what they do, will soon tell you whether they grew up in the country or the city.;):thumbsup:

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They say that a lot in Yorkshire too mate! :D ;) Wonderful pics my friend :) :thumbsup:

HFinn said:
Small and cute, but it is sharp and so cuts things.

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Small and perfectly-formed :) :thumbsup:

Just this one for me today :thumbsup:

 
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