What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[deltaboy]

Today was a Case Serpentine Jack , A BTI BONE 8OT Stockman,and a Sak!

 

[5K Qs]

What brand of slide rule is that? I don't recoginize it as Post, Pickett, or K&E. And to keep this on topic, nice Esquire! The [+] has completely worn off mine. I've had it so long I no longer remember when or where I got it.

Ace, somehow this was dropped from the multi quote for my most recent post here. The slide rule in my Vic Soldier pic is, in fact, an all-plastic Pickett Microline Model 120. I've read that they were intended as "starter slide rules", and the one in the photo is very similar to the one I used in high school in the late 60s. I think I also used it for much of college, but at some point I got a yellow aluminum "grown-up" Pickett while in college in the early 70s. The slide rule in the photo is one of about 30 that a retiring middle school teacher gave me about 10 years ago. She offered me her giant over-the-chalkboard demo model, too, but I turned that down.

I've only had my Esquire for a couple of years. I bought it at an antique store slash consignment shop while I was on vacation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

- GT

 

[joeradza]

5K Qs
The only wizard I know is Harry Potter. But, I do aim for critical sharpness.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Not much warmer, -20c, getting a bit sick of this 3 week Siberian spell But at least it's brilliant sunshine. What I never get sick of is the BB knives, they make excellent carry & user knives and I always enjoy seeing yours and others. Always on the lookout for back-up examples too, the Teardrop Jack is an especial target

Regards, Will

I have to say that we share the same opinion of the BB knives. I will keep my eyes pealed for one of those Teardrop Jacks for ya. Stay close to the fire.

Gracious me! That Black Box stockman is totally awesome, FBC!! Superb color and jigging, round bolsters, low-rider sheepfoot! Sunk joints, I think? How big is that?

Thanks, Gary. I had never noticed the sunken joints until I read your post. The funny thing is the spay blade is not sunk but the other two are. The length is about 3 3/4"

Rainy day here in California but no where near -20!

 

[TheFactor]

Oregon Trapper tomorrow it is

 

[Will Power]

Trying to take it EZ today

 

[Falling_rain]

Both of these two are 40 years old.

 

[Jack Black]

Work day in the garage today so these had to be in the pockets . Had to use old pics.
Lambfoot and Sheepsfoot


I guess this made it a Two Tew's Thursday today .

Harry

Very nice Harry

I now pay financial penalties if I don't show at doctors, dentists, etc. Did you get cash when your DDS missed your appointment?
Thanks for the info about that Shadow Cutlery friction folder "pen knife". I like the unique looks of the knife, but it sounds like I'd be disappointed in it. Thanks for saluting my Vic Soldier.
Nice traveling pair, Jack, even if the market visit fell through!


Thanks for some background info, r8shell; cool pic!


Outstanding pic of your 25, Travman!! I really like the WLSTs with the stamped bolster.


If your knives are as sharp as the focus on your pics, Alan, you're a knife wizard!!


I know nothing about fixed blades, Stuart, but that cattle knife is the stuff that dreams are made of!


Sublime 25, Barrett! Since your move to Minnesota, you seem to have become fond of alphabet soup; must be the colder climate!


Superb photo, Dschal; the colors of the knife and of the background rocks and mosses are amazingly matched!


Your horn TEWs are superlative, Harry, and you have lots of fabulous stag, but these "humble" bone "twins" just might be my favorites of your knives!


Great photo of an unforgettable knife, mykel!


Is that big red knife a Dixie stockman??
3 cheers and blessing for taking care of your grandpa that way!!!

Here's my Euro knife for this week, a Spanish sodbuster:

My Bailed non-SAK of the Week (the place I usually put scout knives) is this Marbles Scout Knife with NO Bail. (Don't look at me that way! ) (Thanks, Mike.)

- GT

Same here GT, with the dentist at least, and that is at least the third occassion I've had an appointment cancelled, at very short notice, in the past couple of years. The receptionist rang me five minutes before my appointment the other day, and asked me if I was on my way, as if I might not have been. I told her, "Yes, otherwise I would have been late."

Thank you my friend, cool Martinez and an interesting Marbles Scout

5K Qs
The only wizard I know is Harry Potter. But, I do aim for critical sharpness.

There's the one in Oz -https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/round-yorkshire-with-a-knife-the-wizards-quest-part-20-theres-no-place-like-home.1179980/

We still have snow here. I'm hoping I can get out for a hike tomorrow and see a bit more of it. In the meantime, I'm carrying these two

 

[Railsplitter]

No plans to rotate out the Churchill but the A.G. Russell Pen Knife landed in my watch pocket this morning.

 

[screened porch]

She offered me her giant over-the-chalkboard demo model, too, but I turned that down.

I'll bet you've regretted it since.

 

[Travman]

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Ace, somehow this was dropped from the multi quote for my most recent post here. The slide rule in my Vic Soldier pic is, in fact, an all-plastic Pickett Microline Model 120. I've read that they were intended as "starter slide rules", and the one in the photo is very similar to the one I used in high school in the late 60s. I think I also used it for much of college, but at some point I got a yellow aluminum "grown-up" Pickett while in college in the early 70s. The slide rule in the photo is one of about 30 that a retiring middle school teacher gave me about 10 years ago. She offered me her giant over-the-chalkboard demo model, too, but I turned that down.

I've only had my Esquire for a couple of years. I bought it at an antique store slash consignment shop while I was on vacation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

- GT

Thanks! That big sliderule would be fun to have but would definitely fall into the category of "what do I do with it and where do I keep it?".

 

[popedandy]

This Case canoe is my every day office knife

 

[JTB_5]

What has certainly become my favorite pair.

 

[rswanson]

One last gentle carry for this guy before he heads off to a new home.

 

[Blake the Blade]

Still got this little toothpick in my pocket following a previous post. I'm following the weather forecaster's warnings and staying in today so no heavy duty knife work expected, though I have slit open some coal bags with it, so its earning its keep as far as I'm concerned. Stay warm folks.
Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr

 

[Atiger]

Today’s carry - this #77 is the only “bought new” barlow I own. All the rest are oldies.

 

[SteveC]

 

[black mamba]

Churchill and Cadet

 

[Duckdog]

I'm taking off today for a weekend of cooking and sipping. Each year, I help some buddies with a charity wild game dinner to raise funds for the processing of donated venison that will go to community food banks through the Hunters for the Hungry program. Starting tomorrow morning, we'll grill venison tenderloins, goose breasts, and wild hog hams; deep-fry frog legs, quail, rabbits, and catfish and perch filets; prepare goose stroganoff, rabbit ragout, and bison chili; and cook a mess of venison kielbasa, onions, and peppers on a flat-top. Oh, and have drink of bourbon or three. Luckily, our hunting cabin is close by, so no driving is involved until Sunday. Last year, we fed a few over 300 diners. I'm carrying some simple knives for opening bottles and clipping cigars over the weekend (we have plenty of actual kitchen cutlery for food prep).

- Stuart