What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Amir Fleschwund]

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

Most generous of you, Harry!
After grinding a few out of unknown steels from old files and mower blades, I discovered that is not as smart as using proper knife steel, at least that’s the consensus in the BF Knifemaker’s forum.

That’s why I bought that bar of 1080 from that old boy at the knife show and picked his brain about heat treating and tempering.

Actually going down to Woodcraft in Woodridge- they sell small scraps of exotic woods. I’m looking for something to scale my most recent file knife.

Take care of those Eye Witnesses, my friend!

 

[Copperberry]

Copperberry Thank you for your kind words. I'm a relatively new guy to collecting, too (I inherited most of my traditional knives and am catching up with everyone else). Stick with the folks on the Porch. You'll learn and love a lot here. I have. That Case tiny toothpick is FINE. I may try to find one to carry and post with you.
- Stuart

No Stuart, thank YOU for your kind words. I’ve already learned much from my time here on the porch, the best thing being that I don’t need to feel weird for loving knives so much

I certainly recommend the tiny toothpick. It’s amazing how much cutting edge you get for such a tiny knife and it’s so thin it’s pretty much a laser.

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That there is a drool worthy knife!

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

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You really classed up those woods for a few days!

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

No kidding, excellent company indeed!!!

I decided I wanted to be cool like @Buzzbait and tmd_87 so I’m carrying my micarta 43 today!

 

[Nature Boy]

 

[Ace Rimmer]

This one got shoved aside for a while because it's "only" a $14 knife and besides that I'm not all that fond of the muskrat pattern for some silly reason . But something about it has always attracted me and it's amazingly well put together with no gaps, no blade play, and pretty good centering. It feels good in the hand and I find the clip point blades to be quite attractive. (They were my favorite until I discovered the Wharncliffe. ) It's been in my Case horizontal sheath the last couple of days and I think it will stay there for a while. (The original dye job was a blotchy pink on the pile side, but a bit of Rit fixed that.)

 

[btb01]

Barrett, she's a sweetheart, she has purdy eyes

Thanks, Paul!

They're treasures Barrett Lovely to see Pearl, and she goes well with your Sodbuster

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LOL! Very good Barrett!

I'm carrying these two today Hope everyone has a great weekend

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Thanks, Jack! I like that Doctor's (?) knife.

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

Beautiful Bull Buster, Dylan! I feel like we don't see those around here much. I know GEC hasn't done them in a few years, and I'm hoping they will again soon. I love the #71 Bull Nose, but wouldn't mind the larger version. (I did have a Smith & Sons Mudbug, which is essentially the same knife, but mine suffered from awful blade rap and a proud tip, which is a difficult combination. )

I just had Pearl in my pocket today.

(More photos in the Adventures of Pearl thread.)

 

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[Half/Stop]

I’m running late this evening and this ole man is tired. I’ve had the Prime Minister along for the whole day!

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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So much rain today that I decided to tote my stainless Tribal Lock in Zebra.

 

[flatblackcapo]

 

[lambertiana]

That is a really nice 501. It is a 501, right?

Yes, a 501. With all the talk about having Buck make this year's forum knife, the talk has centered on the 301/303 series. I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the 501.

 

[tmd_87]

I decided I wanted to be cool like @Buzzbait and tmd_87 so I’m carrying my micarta 43 today!

I carried my #43 in cocobolo today. Also added a lanyard.

 

[thefrank]

Emmer Knives Nessmuk and Benchmade Proper

 

[Old Engineer]

Had these 2 in my pockets today . Northfields #43 and # 35 .All pictures are old ones , but it is not a real nice day around here today .





Harry

 

[Duckdog]

So much rain today that I decided to tote my stainless Tribal Lock in Zebra.

Leslie, once again a handsome knife, but, dang, dude, your pictures are killer!! Thank you for the beauty.
- Stuart

 

[Ratbert]

I have my granddad's shotgun and hunting coat (now my son's), but I never had a chance to get his knife.

- Stuart

I’m lucky enough to have my Granddad’s shotgun as well, but also never had a chance to have one of his knives.
(Some lowlife stole his revolver from my Gramma, or I would have that to treasure as well)
I’ve asked my Dad about what pocketknives Granddad carried, but he really doesn’t recall. He was only 11 when his father passed away, and that was almost 80 years ago!)

 

[greentrout]

These two have been in my pocket all afternoon. Just settling down for a bit to share. I really like the cub scout knives

 

[rswanson]

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!

I know every piece of the Md AT very very well. There's so precious few backpacking trails through this state...but the folks in the know head a bit further west to Greenridge State Forest, where we are now. It's a precious piece of land that we've been haunting for years. As far as bushcraft duties go, I've brought along something a little more appropriate for those tasks

 

[Campbellclanman]

THIS!

I need to send much Thanks out to Paul and Pauls and my mate Luke for putting together this great Lanyard- Luke got the Antler Tine ready for me and - I think it just slots in so well to my Dog Paws Knife.

Both Paul and I have a Dog Paws Knife each because we love our Dog Friends so so much!

 

[Jack Black]

Lots of cool posts here today

I decided I wanted to be cool like @Buzzbait and tmd_87 so I’m carrying my micarta 43 today!

Very cool, but your fish knife is the coolest!

Thanks, Jack! I like that Doctor's (?) knife.



Beautiful Bull Buster, Dylan! I feel like we don't see those around here much. I know GEC hasn't done them in a few years, and I'm hoping they will again soon. I love the #71 Bull Nose, but wouldn't mind the larger version. (I did have a Smith & Sons Mudbug, which is essentially the same knife, but mine suffered from awful blade rap and a proud tip, which is a difficult combination. )

I just had Pearl in my pocket today.

(More photos in the Adventures of Pearl thread.)

Thanks my friend, yes, a Winchester Hope Spring comes for you and Pearl soon

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So much rain today that I decided to tote my stainless Tribal Lock in Zebra.

Very cool pic Leslie

Sticking with a winner eh? I saw The Clash at Victoria Park in 1978

Emmer Knives Nessmuk and Benchmade Proper

That's a very cool Nessmuk

THIS!

I need to send much Thanks out to Paul and Pauls and my mate Luke for putting together this great Lanyard- Luke got the Antler Tine ready for me and - I think it just slots in so well to my Dog Paws Knife.

Both Paul and I have a Dog Paws Knife each because we love our Dog Friends so so much!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend Popping these two in my pocketses tgoday

 

[Travman]