What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Peregrin]

Peregrin

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

Thanks, Jerry. I got that Hampton off the Exchange years ago, I think. Maybe it was yours!
At 2 7/8" the Swayback is Peanut sized. The drop point is not much larger.

 

[mitch4ging]

My #77 Washington Jack in Smooth Ivory Bone

Love this one !!

Great looking knife, great photo!

 

[Dschal]

Micarta Monday. Trying not to repeat myself too much.

 

[JB in SC]

Thanks, Jerry. I got that Hampton off the Exchange years ago, I think. Maybe it was yours!
At 2 7/8" the Swayback is Peanut sized. The drop point is not much larger.

I don't recall who bought it, it's been quite a few years ago. Regardless, that's a trio of very nice knives

 

[mitch4ging]

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

Wow! What an incredible pair!

 

[mitch4ging]

A late entry, was at work, then rushed home to catch the tail end of the Masters

A long sought after Fremont so generously made available from Lance

Just plain....elegant!

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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Another shout out to you GT, @5K Qs . I read about what you did for Randy. Outstanding! I know you love dogs and Case Sodbusters, so this one is for you. And yes, Sodbuster Juniors are obligatory Drew @dispatch184 . Yours is a very nice one. Of course we would expect no less from you!

@SVTFreak Wow! That knife looks amazing. What is the handle material? And I am just as big a fan of Dave's leatherwork as I am of his knives. Tremendous craftsmanship @Horsewright !

 

[mitch4ging]

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.

Great story, Chief!
Missed that newscast.
So as an Okie Army grunt from Arapaho, well done!!

 

[TheFactor]

Great looking knife, great photo!

Thank you Sir ! That is one that I was very fortunate to get From Charlie at the Oregon knife collectors Show .
What a honor to own it !
It’s officially my prize possession and Grail
Looking forward to next year and now that I know about the show I’ll have all year to save up for the next one instead of only a couple weeks

 

[Wurrwulf]

Love that Richartz, GT! I don't know if I've seen a better conversation starter!

The markets/festivals with my wife can be a bit stressful; I can't imagine the added stress of chasing around an almost-two year old with tables upon tables of breakable things! Thankfully, our moms are willing to watch her on those 8-10 hour days.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

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Great knife. It must be an honor to be it's custodian.
Is the stamping itself the actual match strike?

 

[Railsplitter]

Back to this pair for today.

 

[Duckdog]

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.

Thanks, GT. I've not seen a two balde toothpick (tickler, in B. Levine parlance), but I'll look for one.

Beautiful jacks, Stuart! Just simply terrific.

Thanks, Dylan, and congrats on that sublime 74.

Wow! What an incredible pair!

Thanks for the compliment. I grabbed the right pair as I dashed out of the house.

@SteveC , @SVTFreak , @RDaneel - nice knives, guys. And great leather goods, Dean. Dave's work is fabulous looking and, more importantly, fully functional.
- Stuart

 

[Half/Stop]

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?

Thanks, but actually it’s #792213 Ebony Wood - 22pcs. no #. That might make it even tougher. Although @Nature Boy posted a new one last Friday that he had just acquired.

 

[Hickory n steel]

 

[The Zieg]

What's that liner lock at the top? I love it!

Zieg

 

[flatblackcapo]

Something a little different today. J. Mutz single blade canoe in smooth antler. Been binge watching Life Below Zero lately and this knife felt right for the theme =)

I don't think I have ever seen a barehead canoe. I LIKE IT!

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

Starting the week off with these two

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The blade etching on that Rodgers is sweeeeeeeeeet!

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!

A Johnny Cash song fest sounds like a great thing!

This Moore again.

 

[Jack Black]

Great knife. It must be an honor to be it's custodian.
Is the stamping itself the actual match strike?

Thank you Yes, it is

 

[Pt-Luso]

Today TC barlow...

 

[JTB_5]

What's that liner lock at the top? I love it!

Zieg

That’s a Le Francais by Perceval in juniper wood. It’s a gem!