What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Roy Humenick Cokebottle.
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2008 OKCA knife.
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5K Qs said:
Boy oh boy, what a beautiful bonanza of breathtaking, brow-mopping, bewitching bone, Stuart!!! :eek::thumbsup::cool::cool::thumbsup: I'd be hard-pressed to choose a favorite there, although I'm currently quite fond of toothpicks.
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Thanks, GT, and I like the toothpicks, too. Very comfortable. There have been so many similar comments and discussions about the very nice knives and stories that have been posted recently. What an embarrassment of riches! Unfortunately, I didn't get pictures of my day's carry until late (I was watching Formula One/Bahrain with some buddies all morning). I grabbed the two knives nearest to hand and didn't look for another toothpick to carry, so I'm posting them. A Crucible Knife Co. boy's knife (1926-1929) on the left, and an Aerial Cutlery regular jack (1912-1944). At least they have spear mains for you.

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Copperberry said:
I’m right there with you, actually! I intend to use every knife I purchase but my cocobolo is the most flawless item I own. I think it’ll take a pretty fancy date night with the missus before that one sees my pocket haha!
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They are beautiful. I gave mine to my son and now I miss it...lol..It was perfect, I couldnt figure why it would sell for less than a red jigged
 
Amir Fleschwund said:
Amen to that, sir.:thumbsup:
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Jeff, thanks. In honor of your loss, the story that belongs with that photo.

Little over a week ago was drifting off to sleep watching local 10 PM news when a story came on about Chief Master Sergeant Donald J. Hall, an MIA Oklahoman whose remains had been located and interred in Arlington National Cemetery. I jumped out of bed and ran to a box of my military belongings and was hit by a bolt of lightning ... the POW MIA bracelet I have owned / worn for 30 some years was indeed for Chief Hall. Couldn’t believe it … finally found him ... tears streamed down my face, joy and grief combined ... so overwhelming. There wasn't much sleep that night or the next few.

Had to return the bracelet to family. Internet searches helped locate Chief Hall’s grandson, Aaron Mcgee. We met for coffee and I gave him his grandpa’s POW bracelet. We shared stories and quickly became lifelong friends.

Love to win, it feels good. During my Air Force career won lots of awards. Competed in the Strategic Air Command Missile Combat Competition 7 years and hold the record with three first place trophies for unleashing nuclear Armageddon on millions of innocent people. After tiring of the spotlight, discovered mentoring others to success was more satisfying than winning myself. Other life experiences taught me the greatest honor was to be an answer to a prayer.

But this experience was different … so many prayers … so many years … finally some closure. Returning this sacred bracelet to a family who had sacrificed so much was a greater honor than all others combined. An honor I don’t deserve.

I am a warrior ... a SAC trained killer ... pulled alerts in underground Titan II silos for over 10 years, ready and willing 24/7/365 to launch the largest nuclear weapon ever in the United States arsenal against millions of innocents, quite a responsibility for a 20 year old poor boy from small-town Oklahoma. No one hates war like a warrior. Warriors have seen the horrors of war first hand, countless lives, families, and even countries destroyed. American blood is too precious to waste one drop on those unwilling to fight for themselves.

Thank you Chief Master Sergeant Donald J. Hall. May you finally rest in peace. Thank you Chief Hall’s family. Words can’t express my gratitude and sorrow for the burden you bare.

I never forgot … and never will. Time for a new bracelet.
 
Chief said:
Jeff, thanks. In honor of your loss, the story that belongs with that photo.

Little over a week ago was drifting off to sleep watching local 10 PM news when a story came on about Chief Master Sergeant Donald J. Hall, an MIA Oklahoman whose remains had been located and interred in Arlington National Cemetery. I jumped out of bed and ran to a box of my military belongings and was hit by a bolt of lightning ... the POW MIA bracelet I have owned / worn for 30 some years was indeed for Chief Hall. Couldn’t believe it … finally found him ... tears streamed down my face, joy and grief combined ... so overwhelming. There wasn't much sleep that night or the next few.

Had to return the bracelet to family. Internet searches helped locate Chief Hall’s grandson, Aaron Mcgee. We met for coffee and I gave him his grandpa’s POW bracelet. We shared stories and quickly became lifelong friends.

Love to win, it feels good. During my Air Force career won lots of awards. Competed in the Strategic Air Command Missile Combat Competition 7 years and hold the record with three first place trophies for unleashing nuclear Armageddon on millions of innocent people. After tiring of the spotlight, discovered mentoring others to success was more satisfying than winning myself. Other life experiences taught me the greatest honor was to be an answer to a prayer.

But this experience was different … so many prayers … so many years … finally some closure. Returning this sacred bracelet to a family who had sacrificed so much was a greater honor than all others combined. An honor I don’t deserve.

I am a warrior ... a SAC trained killer ... pulled alerts in underground Titan II silos for over 10 years, ready and willing 24/7/365 to launch the largest nuclear weapon ever in the United States arsenal against millions of innocents, quite a responsibility for a 20 year old poor boy from small-town Oklahoma. No one hates war like a warrior. Warriors have seen the horrors of war first hand, countless lives, families, and even countries destroyed. American blood is too precious to waste one drop on those unwilling to fight for themselves.

Thank you Chief Master Sergeant Donald J. Hall. May you finally rest in peace. Thank you Chief Hall’s family. Words can’t express my gratitude and sorrow for the burden you bare.

I never forgot … and never will. Time for a new bracelet.
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What a story. I cannot imagine the chill up the spine you must have felt.

Thanks for sharing that.
 
Chief said:
Jeff, thanks. In honor of your loss, the story that belongs with that photo.

Little over a week ago was drifting off to sleep watching local 10 PM news when a story came on about Chief Master Sergeant Donald J. Hall, an MIA Oklahoman whose remains had been located and interred in Arlington National Cemetery. I jumped out of bed and ran to a box of my military belongings and was hit by a bolt of lightning ... the POW MIA bracelet I have owned / worn for 30 some years was indeed for Chief Hall. Couldn’t believe it … finally found him ... tears streamed down my face, joy and grief combined ... so overwhelming. There wasn't much sleep that night or the next few.

Had to return the bracelet to family. Internet searches helped locate Chief Hall’s grandson, Aaron Mcgee. We met for coffee and I gave him his grandpa’s POW bracelet. We shared stories and quickly became lifelong friends.

Love to win, it feels good. During my Air Force career won lots of awards. Competed in the Strategic Air Command Missile Combat Competition 7 years and hold the record with three first place trophies for unleashing nuclear Armageddon on millions of innocent people. After tiring of the spotlight, discovered mentoring others to success was more satisfying than winning myself. Other life experiences taught me the greatest honor was to be an answer to a prayer.

But this experience was different … so many prayers … so many years … finally some closure. Returning this sacred bracelet to a family who had sacrificed so much was a greater honor than all others combined. An honor I don’t deserve.

I am a warrior ... a SAC trained killer ... pulled alerts in underground Titan II silos for over 10 years, ready and willing 24/7/365 to launch the largest nuclear weapon ever in the United States arsenal against millions of innocents, quite a responsibility for a 20 year old poor boy from small-town Oklahoma. No one hates war like a warrior. Warriors have seen the horrors of war first hand, countless lives, families, and even countries destroyed. American blood is too precious to waste one drop on those unwilling to fight for themselves.

Thank you Chief Master Sergeant Donald J. Hall. May you finally rest in peace. Thank you Chief Hall’s family. Words can’t express my gratitude and sorrow for the burden you bare.

I never forgot … and never will. Time for a new bracelet.
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That is very emotional John. It was more satisfying that is was worn by a man who understood. Your quote "no one hates war like a warrior" is something that has been hard to put in words for a long time. You put it perfectly and if I may, those words will be with me until the end. Thank you.
 
Chief said:
Jeff, thanks. In honor of your loss, the story that belongs with that photo.

Little over a week ago was drifting off to sleep watching local 10 PM news when a story came on about Chief Master Sergeant Donald J. Hall, an MIA Oklahoman whose remains had been located and interred in Arlington National Cemetery. I jumped out of bed and ran to a box of my military belongings and was hit by a bolt of lightning ... the POW MIA bracelet I have owned / worn for 30 some years was indeed for Chief Hall. Couldn’t believe it … finally found him ... tears streamed down my face, joy and grief combined ... so overwhelming. There wasn't much sleep that night or the next few.

Had to return the bracelet to family. Internet searches helped locate Chief Hall’s grandson, Aaron Mcgee. We met for coffee and I gave him his grandpa’s POW bracelet. We shared stories and quickly became lifelong friends.

Love to win, it feels good. During my Air Force career won lots of awards. Competed in the Strategic Air Command Missile Combat Competition 7 years and hold the record with three first place trophies for unleashing nuclear Armageddon on millions of innocent people. After tiring of the spotlight, discovered mentoring others to success was more satisfying than winning myself. Other life experiences taught me the greatest honor was to be an answer to a prayer.

But this experience was different … so many prayers … so many years … finally some closure. Returning this sacred bracelet to a family who had sacrificed so much was a greater honor than all others combined. An honor I don’t deserve.

I am a warrior ... a SAC trained killer ... pulled alerts in underground Titan II silos for over 10 years, ready and willing 24/7/365 to launch the largest nuclear weapon ever in the United States arsenal against millions of innocents, quite a responsibility for a 20 year old poor boy from small-town Oklahoma. No one hates war like a warrior. Warriors have seen the horrors of war first hand, countless lives, families, and even countries destroyed. American blood is too precious to waste one drop on those unwilling to fight for themselves.

Thank you Chief Master Sergeant Donald J. Hall. May you finally rest in peace. Thank you Chief Hall’s family. Words can’t express my gratitude and sorrow for the burden you bare.

I never forgot … and never will. Time for a new bracelet.
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Thank you for that, Chief. I'm glad your prayers were answered, too.
 
NJBillK said:
Just doing a bit of leather work, listening to Trampled by Turtles, and my buddy heard the music and wanted to see what was going on. Of course it found the spotlight...
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I love the depth and color of those micarta slabs. Edit to add the below.
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Nice, very very nice.

Jack Black said:
Thanks my friend :)

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Nice choice Harry :thumbsup:



Smashing! :) :thumbsup:

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I'm hoping to catch up with some stuff in the house today. Carrying these two :thumbsup:

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Jack, you already know how I feel about that Lambsfoot of yours but I got to tell you that your ebony #13 has me rethinking my choice to not pic one up.

5K Qs said:
Speaking of wondrous wood lambsfoots ... Bam Ba Lamb!! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:;)
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Thanks, Gary , I will never be able to look at Betty and not think "Bam Ba Lamb" ever again. ;):D
What SAK is that? At first I thought it was a Mini Champ but now I don't think so...

Redbeardo said:
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That pig of yours is gonna need some high heels pretty soon. :D

@lambertiana, Lovin' this one, thank you!
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