What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[5K Qs]

Thanks, GT. Super sensational stag bone sowbelly and pirogue!

Thanks, Shawn. My Buck stag pirogue is one of my favorites!

I think it's me. Whenever I try to post something from my android phone it never works right. I tried something different just now - Can you see it?

I still can't see it, but it seems like some members can. The frustrating mysteries of technology!

Splendid photo, Josh, and that huge sawcut RR Barlow is a looker!

I'm really liking this knife in my pocket and hand. A 4" Miller Brothers (1872-1926, Meriden, CT) large cigar. It is solid, with useful blades and strong springs. Apologies for the glare and reflection of the photog.
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- Stuart

That's a knife with some heft to it, Stuart! (My posts would be even longer than they already are if I apologized for all the unwanted reflections in my pics. )

“Out of intense complexities, intense simplicities emerge.”

Nicely done, Gev!!

Old Cutler

Another of your fine old knives, Steve, but I especially admire how you're embracing the change of seasons (instead of complaining bitterly about it like I do ).

Thanks GT !

It's based on the Electrician plus with saw opposite end and keychain ring.

Thanks for the info, Steve; that's a well-conceived knife!

Thanks! Never heard of it.

Ich auch (until I ordered my JJ Martinez marinera).

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In the mailbox on Saturday and in the pocket today! A.Wright & Son Lambsfoot 33B Special Buffalo!

Congrats, Ron! Your flock (herd?) keeps growing!

Was carrying these two 83's in Stag today while we were out Christmas shopping . Do not carry them often , but I like both of them a lot .
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Part of the shopping took us into a Antique Mall to look for something specific for a daughter , and of course I had to look for a knife . The bigger Camp knife was one that I have been watching for 2 years and they finally reduced to 1/2 of what it used to be and then I offered even less . Do not know the Brand , but it was Made In U.S.A. . The Easy Open is an Imperial Prov., RI. and the Wooden one is a Boker Splitback Whittler . All 3 are pretty solid but need cleaning and oiling and only had to pay $ 50 Total .

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Harry

Harry, your stag 83s sure are admirable!! And congrats on your Antique Mall triple play!! I really like the "crinkly" bone on the two on the right, and hope to see more of all three in the future! Let me know when you start offering knife shopping classes; I want to sign up and learn from a master!!

Today in my pocket I carry one of these SAK old cross...

Attractive red Alox, Pt-Luso! Pioneer and Soldier?

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They were saying, on the radio, it was -13 here last night! Have to say that it doesn't sound quite so bad in 'Real Money' - 8.6 Fahrenheit. Still pretty cold. I'm warming my hands on these two

Yikes! Michigan tourism sometimes touts the state as a "Winter Wonderland", but we haven't hit single digit (F) temps this season yet! Jack, your toasty stag and white-hot unicorn should definitely drive away some of the chill!

Thanks, GT. It's very photogenic.
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I generally carry a knife for a few days, until another one calls to me. For some reason, this one is sticking with me for a while. (of course, it's joined in the pocket with other, smaller knives)
Buck 705: pretty much the same size as a 305, but much sturdier.
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+5K . I don't know much about Bucks, other than the 300 series.

Yersterday evening I switched to my Altenbach, because this is all I need, when I´m Out with the guys ;-)

Today my Otter Mercator will be my companion. Man, I love the changing of the patina on the brass handle

Dirk, that brass Mercator is very stylish!!
I'm unfamiliar with Altenbach; how old is the knife you posted? The handles have a real 1960s retro look!

I've been carrying this one for several weeks. Case 63087 Red Bone CV. It's not even a particular favorite, but it pockets well and cuts things. I may have already used this pic elsewhere in the thread.

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What more can you ask of a knife, John?? (Maybe that it looks good, and your stockman meets that criterion, too. )

A pocket full of Barlows today, including a "peanut size" Shapleigh "Diamond Edge" (white celluloid handle), a John Primble/Belknap Hdwe & Mfg Co. (saw-cut bone), and a Ulster Knife USA (saw-cut bone).
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- Stuart

Terrific trio, Stuart! If we're voting, my favorite is the Ulster in the middle!

Alox of the Week for me is a 1986 Soldier (thanks, Ken):

Non-Alox SAK of the Week is a Huntsman:

Bailed non-Vic for this week is a Colonial scout (although the JJ Martinez marinera I posted yesterday would work here too):

- GT

 

[SteveC]

Thanks GT ! I try to embrace winter and enjoy it as much as possible !

 

[Ratbert]

Which one Gary. I play around with 'Prisma'.
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Nice pic What is the blade length on the Lanny’s? Is that considered a smaller LC or I’ve heard some called a Mini LC?
It’s a beauty!

 

[joeradza]

Nice pic What is the blade length on the Lanny’s? Is that considered a smaller LC or I’ve heard some called a Mini LC?
It’s a beauty!

Thanks. It's 3 7/8" closed and the blade is 3 1/16" front tip to bolster. I've seen some that measure 3 1/4" closed so I guess mine is more medium sized.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Alan, I immediately thought of you when I saw that knife. Thought for sure you would snatch it right up. I almost PM'd you but I knew that you kept a pretty good eye on the exchange.

I thought the same thing

 

[Dirk D]

Dirk, that brass Mercator is very stylish!!
I'm unfamiliar with Altenbach; how old is the knife you posted? The handles have a real 1960s retro look!

- GT

AFAIK there were ( and still is in at least one case) several companies with the name Altenbach in Solingen. This particular knife seems to be produced by a company named Heinrich Altenbach from Oligs/Solingen, first mentioned 1925 (don´t know if they are still in business). I found this knife on a fleamarket and didn´t find much informations about it. But I think you´re right: it´s from the ´50s or ´60s. These "fake" MOP was popular on knifehandles in this time, I got 2 more of them, but way smaller than this one. They have a wonderfull 3-dimensional appearance and it´s a little bid sad, that this style is gone while the times they are a´changing ;-)

 

[HST]

I can’t seem to not want to carry this one lately, I love the #35 frame.

 

[Duckdog]

That's a knife with some heft to it, Stuart! (My posts would be even longer than they already are if I apologized for all the unwanted reflections in my pics. )

Thanks, GT, it is a fulsome knife.

Terrific trio, Stuart! If we're voting, my favorite is the Ulster in the middle!

Yes, the Ulster is the more attractive in "real life", though I get a kick out of the little upstart Shapleigh. I can't wait to pull it out when I meet with my buddies later this afternoon. Several of them don't know of a pocket knife other than a Barlow (or BSA Scout knife).
- Stuart

 

[joeradza]

I thought the same thing

Thank you gentlemen, I appreciate all of your thoughtfulness.

 

[Pàdruig]

Today I am carrying pretty much what is typical of what I have been carrying quite frequently for a little while now... The Churchill paired with a Lambsfoot variant.

 

[Old Engineer]

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Harry, your stag 83s sure are admirable!! And congrats on your Antique Mall triple play!! I really like the "crinkly" bone on the two on the right, and hope to see more of all three in the future! Let me know when you start offering knife shopping classes; I want to sign up and learn from a master!!

Thank you very much my friend . The " crinkly bone " is some pretty decent jigged bone and the Easy Open is actually by Imperial Prov R.I. which really surprised me . The camp type knife is made by ?????? and I had been waiting a long time for them to get down to a reasonable price. I paid 1/2 what they originally wanted . We will have to go out amongst them next year and see what we can find .

Harry

 

[btb01]

Best wishes with all facets of the move, Barrett! Those look like some old school bulbs behind your old school Bull Nose.

Thanks, GT! I was taking a page from your book and trying out a knife photo with Christmas decorations (though there aren't many out at our house this year; it's hard to rationalize unpacking things that are already packed at this point).

Today I'm carrying my #13 Speaker Jack, shown here with a little seasonal reading material.

 

[Half/Stop]

Ik

Looking good Ron

Thanks Jack!

Congrats, Ron! Your flock (herd?) keeps growing!

Yes it does GT!

 

[Dschal]

New 78 again today, in the house.

 

[flatblackcapo]

 

[Grateful]

 

[thefrank]

I hear ya Frank. It’s not close to a Fremont, but the #35 frame is sublime. I do enjoy the Delta Jack a lot - the #35 is my favorite GEC frame, so far - and I’m rotating my red burlap to start. The Delta’s burlap micartas seemed seasonal, IMO

Don't get me wrong! It's a great knife and I like it better than the recent Lincoln Jacks. But when you hold it next to the Fremont the Delta looks more bland. If I could get a red burlap Fremont I would let the Fremont go but until then it has a spot in my EDC rotation!

I'm digging that file knife! Reminds me of a little patch knife.

And that red burlap is enviable! Looks like rustic rubies!

I think the red burlap fits the general Northwoods style perfectly!

Glad my directions were sound Frank. That Micarta is as great looking as I remember it.

Good looking Buck Mykel @mykel m. Is that 440c?

It definitely looks more at home here! I appreciate the help!

 

[The Fort]

Nice! Is that engraving on the bolsters from the factory?

 

[bladeboss]

Natural patina forming nicely

 

[Pt-Luso]

Today in my pocket and on my wrist, an extraordinary TC barlow knife and a beautiful Steinhart mechanical watch !!!