What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

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Thanks, GT! Those little ring knives intrigue me; are they easier to use than a nail knick?

If I may butt in, that depends on whether your nails or your knuckles are weaker. I don't think they'll replace the EO notch any time soon.
(I have one Jack Black generously sent me, and an older Schrade I found in NY last year.)

 

[Pt-Luso]

Very attractive setting!

Thanks Mr. GT...

 

[Pt-Luso]

BTW, to partially answer the question in this thread's title:
My Free Choice Knife this week is a John Watts ring-opener (thanks, Jack):

My Stag/Horn knife this week is a Mohawk Stag canoe (thanks for bringing this to my attention, Mike):

My Peanut this week is a Taylor-Schrade Chinese 72OT:

My Miscellaneous Knife for this week is a #77 BF stag jack, except mine has bone handles (thanks, Mark):

- GT

But what beautiful examples Mr. GT!!!

 

[Pt-Luso]

Today with a couple of knives that are at the top of my list of perferences, to me are extraordinary examples of the best that GEC does...

 

[Travman]

 

[Ratbert]

Today with a couple of knives that are at the top of my list of perferences, to me are extraordinary examples of the best that GEC does...

A man would smile for the rest of his days with either one of these in his pocket!

 

[007hunter]

 

[oldmanrunning]

My new all Case carry, the Swayback in my watch pocket the Soddie in my jacket pocket, both are CV which I prefer.

 

[joeradza]

BTW, to partially answer the question in this thread's title:
My Free Choice Knife this week is a John Watts ring-opener (thanks, Jack):

My Stag/Horn knife this week is a Mohawk Stag canoe (thanks for bringing this to my attention, Mike):

My Peanut this week is a Taylor-Schrade Chinese 72OT:

My Miscellaneous Knife for this week is a #77 BF stag jack, except mine has bone handles (thanks, Mark):

- GT

I like those ring openers Gary. Nice canoe too.
I've got my Lloyd LC with me today.

 

[HWS]

I sure enjoy not only seeing some great knives on BF but some superb photography to show them off.

Carrying my always useful curly maple peanut today.

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[Invoice]

 

[Modoc ED]

Still the ole Bull Nose with black delrin covers and GEC bail.

 

[J.K 83]

This thread helped remind me why I love traditional knives ,

 

[JTB_5]

Pocketing one of the knives from the never ending giveaway today, alongside my Perceval Le Francais.

 

[oldtymer]

Trying to brighten up a gloomy day with some nice Red Bone

 

[SteveC]

Camillus #67 today

 

[Beard&Owl]

Ti Tuesday

 

[Duckdog]

Twins Tuesday? Both of these Case 43s are from 1970. I am carrying the one on the right today (with a Vic recruit) and letting the other twin nap.

- Stuart

 

[McFeeli]

M McFeeli - This is what yours will look like after a few years in the pocket.

That gives me something to forward to. This ones still awfully pretty at the moment, but that doesn't mean she isn't getting any work!

 

[Pàdruig]

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I've been a photographer for 50+ years Dylan with just about every type of camera. I too recently acquired a Samsung S8+ phone/camera and it works very well for many types of photos. For the smaller file sizes of the Internet it works especially well.

I appreciate the encouragement regarding the Samsung S8+ and its picture taking capabilities. I've found it to be superior to my previous iPhone 6+, which makes sense in terms of the differences in age of the devices. Though I know the camera phones tend to me more than sufficient when it comes to forum boards and other Internet ventures, I have noted that some folks are able to capture quite a level of crisp detail that I can only attribute to a much finer camera than what comes with a smart phone. Try as I might, I have been unsuccessful at achieving that level of detail, which can either be attributed to my less than amateur skills or I am trying to produce a picture beyond the capabilities of the device.

Regardless, it is mostly me trying to improve in whatever capacity I am able and I really have to give the credit to these forums here for getting me more interested in photography in general.

Thanks for the info about your photos, Dylan. They always look good to me! I take all my pictures with my iPhone, and for the most part I think it does well (far better than the 5 megapixel digital point and shoot I had 10 or 12 years ago), but sometimes I just can't get it to do quite what I want, especially indoors, or trying to get close-up photos of small things (like, you know, knives).

That's an unfortunate situation, being forced out of your current place and having to find a house quickly. Best of luck!

Thank you for the well wishes and compliments, Barrett. Your comments regarding your old camera caused me to remember that I recently pulled out an old Sony digital camera that I had bought many years ago prior to taking a trip to DC. With my burgeoning interest in photography, I thought that perhaps if I used a "real" camera, I could achieve results that have eluded me thus far. It came as quite a surprise that my phone camera simple could not be usurped by that Sony. In fact, the pictures were so terrible that I quickly stored it back in the box I pulled it from....

I will say though, the phone is a bit awkward with its touch screen and large flat construction, it can be rather difficult to get certain angles. I may look at getting a tripod that works with phones and see if that might make some difference.

Mmmmm prime rib!

Thanks for the clarification. I passed when the 21's came around, thinking that they would be too big for my tastes buuuut now you have me thinking that I might have been wrong.

I thought I would find the 21 too big as well. I scooped this one up on the Exchange a little while back and I have been very pleasantly surprised. It has the same comfortable ergonomics that its little brother has, just in a bigger package. An exceptional working knife.

Thanks for the informative replies, Dylan! Poetic pair there:
Churchill & Rosie sitting in a tree
K I S S I N G!!
Ebony and rosewood cuddling on the deck,
They love one another a bushel and a peck!

My Miscellaneous Knife for this week is a #77 BF stag jack, except mine has bone handles (thanks, Mark):

Thank you for the little ditty, GT. They are indeed quite the match.

Like others, I too, am intrigued by your 77 BF Jack. Were the original covers defective or was it an opportunity to have something more in line with a specific taste? Regardless, it is quite the handsome devil.

Hope you find a more permenant home soon Dylan Great-looking pair my friend

I've got these two in my pocket today, both by A.Wright & Son

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Thank you for the kind wishes and the compliment, Jack, I very much appreciate them. Wonderful pair you are toting today, that pseudo "Barlow" is quite attractive, especially with that curvaceous horn.


I am carrying these two today. I recently got in a 2-blade #15 and it is everything I had hoped it would be. I find it interesting that when selecting, handling, carrying, and using knives, certain elements become big factors in whether you prefer the knife or not. I have a number of single blade 15s and though I enjoy them and they are very easy on the pocket, their slimness tends to be their undoing as I find them to be on the small side of the spectrum. Add a second blade, spring, and liner, and you have a completely different knife. One that fills the hand comfortably and adds some heft to an otherwise very light knife.

I think I am really going to enjoy this knife.