What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Duckdog]

I was an assistant Scoutmaster when my boys were in BSA years ago, and even though it was before all of the electronic devices that obsess kids today, it was still a hurculean task keeping those boys on task trying to get their merit badges.
Ever tried teaching 12 year olds how to handle their hatchets and scout knives without losing vital body parts?

Yep, I was an assistant Scoutmaster for 11 years and I understand the idea of the "blood circle" all too well.
-Stuart

 

[The Fort]

I must have missed those conversations. When did GEC make Schrades?

2007

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Finally out in the woods for a few nights. Brought this one for camp duty.

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I backpacked the Maryland stretch of the Appalachian Trail during a college spring break many moons ago. Nice country!

Now don't be tempted to do any bushcraft batoning with that beauty!

 

[VCM3]

 

[Jack Black]

Great-looking Lambsfoot Steve It reminds me of one owned by @smiling-knife (there's probably a better pic in the Guardians thread)

B. Toole Dogleg for this Saturday.

Interesting knife

 

[Duckdog]

It's a beautiful and warm Stagurday here in northern Virginia, high of 84F predicted, then a high of 58F on Monday. A hunting buddy flew out to his ranch in South Dakota for calving and they have 15" of blowing snow and freezing calves.

- Stuart

 

[jwb01]

 

[Pàdruig]

Lots of chores to be done at the new place, painting, cleaning, yard work.... I am going well prepared.

 

[black mamba]

Modified Bird Dog

 

[Northwestcut]

Gonna be a rainy day again, at least I have good company!

 

[T. Erdelyi]

1920s pre-Eisenhower penknife

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Cam 22 and 23, and a Klein...

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[pipedreams308]

I got this Churchill a couple of days ago. It’s about the closest I’ve come to love at first sight with a pocket knife.

 

[RDaneel]

Great pic Dean

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Thanks, Jack. I like your photo of that Jack by the water.

I've seen others post this Case Stockman lately, so I was inspired to carry mine today.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Cam 22 and 23, and a Klein...

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My 23

 

[thefrank]

Last night, I was online looking at an auction for beautiful old cattle knife. Mint bone scales. It wasn’t until the 4th or 5th photo that I saw why it had a starting bid of $4.95, and no bids.
One blade was broken off.
Seeing your edc pry bar makes me wonder how many old knives would have been preserved if those things were more commonly carried.

Yeah, there is a difference between using and abusing your knife. Having a little pocket tool at hand at the right time can save the tip of your expensive blade.

 

[Buzzbait]

Ever single day is a treat, just to see what awesome knife you’re carrying.

Thanks, Jack. I like your photo of that Jack by the water.

I've seen others post this Case Stockman lately, so I was inspired to carry mine today.

Well done!!! I hated putting down my punch stockman today, but I promised that I’d carry a different Case each day for the next week.

So here is my carry for the day. The usual GEC #42, and my daily Case today is an orange G-10 Jr. Scout. It looks hideous, but I’m working outside today, and the orange is very easy to spot.

The Jr. Scout pattern is an unsung hero of the modern Case lineup. The punch on this small knife (fits in my change pocket) is absurdly sturdy, and just as pointy. The can opener and cap lifter both work quite well, especially considering their diminutive sizes, and the long pen blade is as sharp as can be. I really wish they’d made a yellow Delrin version of this knife, cuz I hate the look of the orange G-10. But like I said, today’s carry is more about function than aesthetics.

If I have one complaint about the Jr. Stockman, it concerns the bail. The bail isn’t fixed, so it tends to flop around a bit.

 

[Old Engineer]

Yes, it is. For fun, and learning experience.
I ground it out of a huge mower blade. No idea of the steel quality, but it seems to be holding it's edge quite well. It only needs a few strokes on the Sharpmaker, and rarely.
I wanted a shorter food chopper. The handle is from elk antlers sold at Walmart for dog chews.

I have some mower blades that fit a mower that I no longer own . If you want them , I could bring them down sometime ..

Harry

 

[Jathes]

I got this Churchill a couple of days ago. It’s about the closest I’ve come to love at first sight with a pocket knife.

I got an ebony in the mail today. I still need a green banana, hummingbird and stag. Then I can carry a different Churchill every day of the week.

 

[Atiger]

This Moore Maker sodbuster today...