What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Travman]

 

[JB in SC]

@Peregrin

Nice Hampton, looks similar to one I owned. The Ohta swayback is smaller than I imagined. Very nice!

 

[5K Qs]

...My brother and I have started a tradition of going to one major championship/year. We've hit:

1. 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst #2.
2. 2015 Masters.
3. 2016 PGA Championship - Baltusrol, NJ.
4. 2017 PGA Championship - Quail Hollow in Charlotte, NC.
5. 2018 - We are going to TPC Sawgrass for the Players next month(not technically a major)

We hope to keep it up. All that would be left is the British Open. Would love to see St. Andrews when it's back there.

That's quite a tradition you and your brother have, @Corn Fed !

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This one is for you GT 5K Qs This old Canoe is one of my absolute favorites. And yes, to answer your question, we have been enjoying strawberries in the Deep South for a few weeks now.
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Thanks for posting that choice canoe, Leslie! Strawberries are almost a couple of months away here, I think.

Today I had my beloved Blue Alox Vic Farmer back in my pocket made possible because of the outstanding Generosity of 5K Qs.
Thanks again Gary.

Old picture of it.

Superb knife, Randy; I'm glad you can enjoy it again!

I had, sold and regretted it from day one a Fremont smooth oiled bone going on two years now. I REALLY liked that knife and had tried to get one back without success. Then a forum member here had one on the trade exchange. I thought MAYBE a deal could be had. Well this forum member was extremely generous in either option consisting of a trade or purchase. We found very comfortable ground with a great trade for both of us. Thanks Lance

Glad you were able to get your hands on another Fremont Paul! Try to hang on to this one! Enjoy Buddy!

Congrats, Paul and Lance!!

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It must be the angle, Gary. That's just ye ol Winchester Stockman.
The brass liners and jigged red bone on that Boker is a really nice combo.

Back to the Churchill.

Thanks for the info and the compliment, FBC. Churchill seems none the worse for wear, and the background reminds me of a Johnny Cash songfest my daughter and I had a few evenings ago!

This will be part of my weekend carry for the knife collectors show this weekend .
How could I not carry this beautiful Lloyd there

I think I'd be struggling to answer that question EVERY morning, TheFactor !! Sounds like you had a GREAT time at the show!

Beautiful knives! But my eyes were drawn to the HP calculator. What model is it? Love HP reverse polish notation!

It is a 32SII I have been using since I bought it new in the early nineties. Used some of my hay cutting money from the summer before my freshman year of high school to purchase it. It got me through high school and college, been on many an offshore oil rig, and now helps in my technical sales roll here in Houston. I can’t even use an algebraic calculator without cussing anymore.

I'm the same way. Mid/late '90s I had a 2-line RPN HP (coulda been a 32S - pictures look right) that my brother won in some academic thing and gave me (he also won a 48GX), and later I got a 48G of my own. Instead of learning math I just played Tetris, Lemmings, and some Space Invader game on it. I have a 49 somewhere still that I bought simply because I liked it (was well out of school by then). Obviously I don't lug that brick around anymore, but I use an RPN calculator on my phone. It's all about the stack, baby.

I'd have NEVER guessed when I first joined BF that I'd eventually run across a discussion of RPN!!!

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Splendid pair of 38s, Jamie!!

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Had these two with me today Hope everyone is having a good weekend

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Dynamic stag duo, Jack!

I'm carrying an assortment of knives with "character" today.
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Here's the first squash blossom of the year:
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I like the character assortment, r8shell! I'm ambivalent about the squash blossom, given that the windchill here yesterday morning was 9˚F!

Case 63087 stockman.

That's a lot of colorful stockman there, Dean!!

Heading to the Oregon Knife Show shortly. Weighed down by more than a few knives ...

One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go!! I hope you and yours enjoyed the show, Dylan!

Another Saturday, another festival with my wife! Let's hope the rain is gone for the day. The Rancher has proven useful as usual; I've used the awl to hang a sign, and the main blade to open boxes.

Pretty cool weekend activity for you and your wife, Shawn! Does the little girl participate, too?

Hit 10 months of everyday carry with this sbj this past week.

Congrats on the impressive streak with a fantastic knife, @greentrout !

... How 'bout a Farmer

W. Saynor LTD. / Sheffield / England

That's a sensational vocational knife, Gev!!

Camillus Jack

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Compelling Camillus, Steve; that's definitely a LONG pull on the blade!

... @Leslie Tomville I'm sure that GT, the commodore of canoes, has capsized over the classic Case craft that you floated into this thread. ...
- Stuart

You hammered the hobnail here on the head, Stuart!

I switched out the Shapleigh toothpick (on right) of yesterday for an E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter toothpick today (for dental hygiene reasons only). I picked out the large Kissing Crane (Robt. Klaas, 1980) gunstock stockman to carry for Stagurday.
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- Stuart

Outstanding trio, Stuart!! I like those toothpicks, although I'd prefer a 2-blade model (with a "real" secondary blade, not a fish scaler) if I ruled the world.

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Magnificent, mitch!!

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Impressive pair of wood-handled 43s, Copperberry !! Love the beaver shield!

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I've had this in my pocket continuously for at least 3 years now so it's been put through it's paces and has earned the true monicker of EDC.

Congrats on the streak, Ted!

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

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Two admirable knives, Jack! I hope you're close to being caught up.

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I like this knife as it has very thick scales, important on a small knife (about 3-3.25") and a useful blade pairing.

That's a very handsome Eye Brand that looks to be very useful, Will!

My Alox knife this week is a Vic Money Clip:

My no-Alox SAK this week is a Vic Classic SD:

My stockman this week is a Taylor-Schrade 61OT:

My European knife this week is a Richartz multiplication table knife (thanks, Mark):

- GT

 

[Copperberry]

5K Qs That multiplication table knife is just one of the coolest things I've ever seen haha, the whale tang stamp really just caps it off!
I, too, was surprised to see hp calculators and RPN pop up! Thanks for the 43 love.

 

[Old Engineer]

Carrying my Two older IXL Barlows today .
The top one is one that I picked a couple of years ago for almost nothing and the bottom one is one that I picked up at the Janesville , Wi. blade show a couple of weeks ago . I do not know the age of either one but they do have different Pin Locations and neither has Integral Bolsters . The Tang Stamps look identical and the Nail Nicks are at different locations .





Harry

 

[sitflyer]

 

[peanutsxx]

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I'd have NEVER guessed when I first joined BF that I'd eventually run across a discussion of RPN!!!

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My European knife this week is a Richartz multiplication table knife (thanks, Mark):

- GT

That's very true! Of course I didn't expect to see slide rules here either. I like my Pickett N803-ES but I usually find my HP 15C easier.

 

[SteveC]

Utica Cattle knife today

 

[SVTFreak]

Got me a new box of stuff in from California today. @Horsewright hooked me up with this great little fixie and a new holster for the shield. Great craftsman ship on all three pieces. My 43 back in the pocket. Just love that pattern.

 

[mitch4ging]

Magnificent, mitch!!

Thank you so much, Gary!

My European knife this week is a Richartz multiplication table knife (thanks, Mark):

Very cool!
Could have used that in school!!

 

[Pàdruig]

- very nice indeed, Alan...........and both you and Dylan turn out some real arresting pics for us on here

My apologies, Paul, I missed this. Thank you for the compliment. Alan has given me some terrific advice.

- sorry to be boring, same one again

Waking up to yet another grey day and consistent rain, thought I'd serve myself up a dose of olfactory delight/memories of Kenya with a mango

Not boring at all! Plus, it is really hard to beat a fresh mango. One of my favorites.

Have a blast at the show, Dylan.

Thank you, my friend. It was indeed fun. Hectic, chaotic, and a little stressful, but still rewarding.

Admire your black/red pairing, Dylan.
Your daughter's knife is glorious, in its own right and because of its source. The red sparkles are incredible, and that knife could be a major award! 2-blade knives are the BEST, IMHO. (And the knife could be a conversation starter on topics such as foolish fashions and objectification of the sexes, Dad! )

Thanks, Dylan. Yet another sublime red/black pair from you! Makes me wonder what your roulette strategy is.

One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go!! I hope you and yours enjoyed the show, Dylan!

Thank you for all the kind compliments, GT, and my apologies for addressing them so late. I will be sure to read your words to my daughter when I get home from work today, I am certain they will bring a smile to her face.

My Alox knife this week is a Vic Money Clip:

My no-Alox SAK this week is a Vic Classic SD:

My stockman this week is a Taylor-Schrade 61OT:

My European knife this week is a Richartz multiplication table knife (thanks, Mark):

- GT

A very useful and terrific assortment of knives today, GT. Very nice.

Never forget the sacrifices others have made for you.

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.

John, thank you for the beautiful picture and the even more touching story behind it. I also thank you for your service. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of the men and women who serve our great country and the sacrifices they have made over the years. Many members of my family have served and many still serve. My dad and uncle both served in Vietnam, my uncle returning a paraplegic and my biological grandfather served in the Korean War. Several of my brothers have served and some still do currently. It will always be a small regret of mine that I did not choose to do so myself, instead getting married and starting a family rather young. However, whatever support I can lend to our service members, I will gladly do so.

Thank you again for the story, I am so pleased that you were able to serve in the capacity that you have. For our country's sake and that of Chief Master Sergeant Hall's family.

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.

- Stuart

Beautiful jacks, Stuart! Just simply terrific.

Thank you my friend, the Speaker Jack was a kind gift from @AShearer

Starting the week off with these two

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You are starting off the week right, Jack! Great pair you have today.

Just this one today. Hope y’all have a great week!

You have captured that wood grain perfectly, Ron. What a beautiful knife!


I have this one with me today. Not sure why the 74 has flown under my radar all this time, but it really is quite a delightful knife.

 

[RDaneel]

Some of you old timers may remember my pal plumberdv , he gifted me this knife several years ago. I miss him every day since he passed on.Hope to see him again one day sitting on that porch in heaven.

What a great gift, knife and memory. Thank you for sharing. That is a great knife to carry and remember your friend.

That's a lot of colorful stockman there, Dean!!

My European knife this week is a Richartz multiplication table knife (thanks, Mark):

- GT

Thank you, Gary!

Your European multiplication table knife is unusual. Do you ever wonder if anyone actually used that to check their math?


I'm carrying my latest knife purchase today. It's a Buck 371. I sharpened it, then cleaned, oiled and worked the joints. I've got it how I want it now. I am amazed at the quality of this knife for the price!

 

[Buzzbait]

 

[TheFactor]

Thanks 5K Qs it was an experience I will always cherish and already can’t wait until next year !!
It was a really nice drive to except for the storm I hit going there but coming home was a beautiful drive . Meeting Charlie and Barry was so nice to and the highlight of my day !
Oh and of course getting a couple beauty’s from Charlie
I’m so proud and honored to have them in my collection beyond words .

 

[Jack Black]

Dynamic stag duo, Jack!


I like the character assortment, r8shell! I'm ambivalent about the squash blossom, given that the windchill here yesterday morning was 9˚F!


That's a lot of colorful stockman there, Dean!!


One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go!! I hope you and yours enjoyed the show, Dylan!


Pretty cool weekend activity for you and your wife, Shawn! Does the little girl participate, too?


Congrats on the impressive streak with a fantastic knife, @greentrout !


That's a sensational vocational knife, Gev!!


Compelling Camillus, Steve; that's definitely a LONG pull on the blade!


You hammered the hobnail here on the head, Stuart!


Outstanding trio, Stuart!! I like those toothpicks, although I'd prefer a 2-blade model (with a "real" secondary blade, not a fish scaler) if I ruled the world.


Magnificent, mitch!!


Impressive pair of wood-handled 43s, Copperberry !! Love the beaver shield!


Congrats on the streak, Ted!


Two admirable knives, Jack! I hope you're close to being caught up.


That's a very handsome Eye Brand that looks to be very useful, Will!

My Alox knife this week is a Vic Money Clip:

My no-Alox SAK this week is a Vic Classic SD:

My stockman this week is a Taylor-Schrade 61OT:

My European knife this week is a Richartz multiplication table knife (thanks, Mark):

- GT

Many thanks for the compliments GT Your Richartz is too cool for skool

Carrying my Two older IXL Barlows today .
The top one is one that I picked a couple of years ago for almost nothing and the bottom one is one that I picked up at the Janesville , Wi. blade show a couple of weeks ago . I do not know the age of either one but they do have different Pin Locations and neither has Integral Bolsters . The Tang Stamps look identical and the Nail Nicks are at different locations .





Harry

Beautiful Barlows, clearly well-loved Harry I understand that Wostenholm first included a Barlow in their 1905 catalogue

You are starting off the week right, Jack! Great pair you have today.



You have captured that wood grain perfectly, Ron. What a beautiful knife!


I have this one with me today. Not sure why the 74 has flown under my radar all this time, but it really is quite a delightful knife.

Thanks a lot Dylan, those 74s certainly are great-looking knives

Rotten weather forecast here tomorrow, but I'm off to hook up with @ADEE and @scruffuk. Among the knives I'll have with me are my ebony Lambsfoot, and the Case Swayback Jack, I received from Gary today (see https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...nals-of-course.1167349/page-490#post-17992803) Thank you very much my friend

 

[Northwestcut]

Dig that patina sir!

 

[Will Power]

@Peregrin Fabulous jigging on that Hampton desk-knife Gary Compliments its companions too

Thanks, Will

 

[Half/Stop]

Super sweet! Which pattern is that?

Thanks for the compliment! This is a Tidioute #79 Workhorse Whittler with Ebony!

You have captured that wood grain perfectly, Ron. What a beautiful knife!

Thanks Dylan. I have four different Ebony Tidioutes from 2013 and they all have beautiful color and grain!

 

[Will Power]

5K Qs That Whale tang stamp is making me think of Capt. Ahab Very cool indeed, the multi table is a nice feature but Maths, which is a great & international discipline, left me out as soon as I could do mental arithmetic. I'm adept at it and surprised by how few people today seem to be able to do it But trigonometry..logarithms.. calculus they are extinct (and not mourned) species to me

 

[peanutsxx]

Thanks for the compliment! This is a Tidioute #79 Workhorse Whittler with Ebony!


Thanks Dylan. I have four different Ebony Tidioutes from 2013 and they all have beautiful color and grain!

Wow! So that makes it 1 of 29 (from 2012 run)? Well I won't bother looking for one LOL. Congrats, looks like a great one. Have you used it? Any thoughts if so?