What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[donn]

I don't think I've ever been to Leigh David (I'll have to correct that) That is a great pic I used to buy fantastic pork pies in Bakewell, but they were expensive - and large - the sort you bought at Christmas The local firm here in Leeds is Wilson's

Your the first person I've ever heard to say they'll actively try and get to Leigh I would generally avoid. It is an old mill/mining town and is apparently one of the most deprived areas in Greater Manchester (aka S.Lancashire). Apart from a few decent meat stalls on it's small market there is unfortunately nothing else there for intrepid Yorkshire folk to explore. (The people though are real gold; decent honest folk).
Back in the day of the mills and mines Leighites or 'Leifers' were renowned as being 'a bit hard'.
Friday night was 'fight night'. The men of the town would go down to the old market square (which had the church on one side and about 7 pubs on the other three) and box each other with their iron tipped clogs There is even an account of a fight being postponed because one of the competitors had lost the iron tip off one of his clogs. The person who requested the adjournment wasn't the guy who'd lost the iron tip but his opponent!
My dad occasionally went drinking in Leigh as a young man. One Friday night he went drinking with a buddy who was visiting who was a Royal Marine Commando, and had done seven tours with the SAS. He'd been in Northern Ireland, Malaya, some secret squirrel stuff in Europe and had been in that 'secret war' in the Radfan in Aden. This guy was TOUGH. On the way home he turns to my dad and says he's never been so glad to get out of somewhere in his life as that was the scariest night he'd ever had

I did the Monsal trail betwixt Millers Dale and Bakewell last year. Food was great but tourist prices
And your lucky having Wilsons as they are fine pies sir! (I reckon better than Toppings). There the pies on the bar in Grove pub in Leeds. Me and mate cleared the lot of them a couple of years ago

-David.

 

[Jack Black]

Your the first person I've ever heard to say they'll actively try and get to Leigh I would generally avoid. It is an old mill/mining town and is apparently one of the most deprived areas in Greater Manchester (aka S.Lancashire). Apart from a few decent meat stalls on it's small market there is unfortunately nothing else there for intrepid Yorkshire folk to explore. (The people though are real gold; decent honest folk).
Back in the day of the mills and mines Leighites or 'Leifers' were renowned as being 'a bit hard'.
Friday night was 'fight night'. The men of the town would go down to the old market square (which had the church on one side and about 7 pubs on the other three) and box each other with their iron tipped clogs There is even an account of a fight being postponed because one of the competitors had lost the iron tip off one of his clogs. The person who requested the adjournment wasn't the guy who'd lost the iron tip but his opponent!
My dad occasionally went drinking in Leigh as a young man. One Friday night he went drinking with a buddy who was visiting who was a Royal Marine Commando, and had done seven tours with the SAS. He'd been in Northern Ireland, Malaya, some secret squirrel stuff in Europe and had been in that 'secret war' in the Radfan in Aden. This guy was TOUGH. On the way home he turns to my dad and says he's never been so glad to get out of somewhere in his life as that was the scariest night he'd ever had

I did the Monsal trail betwixt Millers Dale and Bakewell last year. Food was great but tourist prices
And your lucky having Wilsons as they are fine pies sir! (I reckon better than Toppings). There the pies on the bar in Grove pub in Leeds. Me and mate cleared the lot of them a couple of years ago

-David.

LOL! I only know it from Stuart Maconie's (not terribly good) book Pies and Prejudice! That is a great story Yes, I am not fond of the White Peak, far too soft and chocolate-boxey, and Bakewell is not a town I am fond of at all (must be 30 years since I was last there). I once walked down the dales from Castleton to Bakewell one winter's day, nice walk, but you were slithering about a bit on that wet limestone! Wilson's are very popular here, I think they sell quite a few. Weegmans of Otley are supposed to do a nice pork pie if you're ever passing

 

[pistonsandgears]

 

[jwb01]

Boy howdy I’m digg’n thissun... it ain’t perfect, but it sho am nice.

 

[Icky Thump]

 

[Spaten]

Back to the Shuffler today.

 

[Duckdog]

D Duckdog Thanks for the compliment Stuart! I like your taste in Trappers my friend!

Thanks, Ron, though your encouragement is at the root of my impending impoverishment.

Fantastic photos of that gorgeous Winchester, Stuart!

Thanks, Dean. They turned out better that they should have. I credit the knife.

Now, I gotta find some pork pies, dang it!!
- Stuart

 

[SVTFreak]

Boy howdy I’m digg’n thissun... it ain’t perfect, but it sho am nice.
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It is that!

In my limited experience, no handmade knife is perfect. I’ve found subtle imperfections in every single hand made knife I have handled, and that includes plenty that are considered perfect makers. They are very close, but perfect? Never.

But that warren looks like it’s about as close as you can get, especially for his prices. An underrated knife maker, in my very humble and inexperienced opinion. I can’t wait to get my next one from him.

 

[lambertiana]

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Carried these two today. Little case cleaned up pretty good. Still plenty of character left, and hopefully a long life.Snaps open ok, but still doesn't snap closed well. Been oiling it and working the blade which helped. It was full of something tacky. Oddly it wouldn't get the kinda sharp I knew it could be using my ultra fine diamond hone. But this Norton brought it to scary sharp. Kinda like it didn't care for the "new fangled" stuff, but comfortable with the old way, lol. Do knives have souls?

 

[flatblackcapo]

That sowbelly is surreal, but that little fixed blade is a knife with purpose.

Thanks, Stuart. That little fixed blade was designed to unpack bicycles and break down the bike boxes.

I must confess that I saw your note and completely forgot about it... Been so busy. Ah well, my loss is most certainly your gain. Such a gorgeous knife and I am happy it ended up with you.

Pics like this make my inattentiveness even more of a punch in the gut. Very well done.

I hope you are the good kind of busy. You are always welcome to visitation rights of the Sowbelly, my friend.

The MAM putting in double shifts.

 

[GunGraber]

summer time

 

[Jack Black]

Morning folks Carrying my 2018 Guardians Lambsfoot and a Vic Electrician today

 

[5K Qs]

Today with Bulldog...

I always admire your stag Bulldog Barlow with the curved handle, Senhor Pinto.

We did, Gary. Just a beautiful day walking around with my daughter - I love looking at all the antiques and old tools.
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I did buy a few things: some old Nicholson files for $1 each, an old leg trap to try to get that marauding boar coon that keeps destroying my bird feeders, and a couple of pieces of elk antler for knife handles...
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Sounds like an enjoyable time, and you ended up with a good haul, Jeff!

I keep trying to warm up to the #14, so it's going back in the pocket today.

What's curbing your enthusiasm for your #14, John? Smaller than you like? I like that 2-blade ebony configuration!

Work is overrated...I'm playing hooky!!

What a fantastic shot of a sensational knife!

EDIT:
It turns out that little parer is also an Imperial, I guess i was drawn to it because it was meant to be.
69¢ well spent I'd say.

Congrats on the Imperial paring knife, @Hickory n steel ! Did you make the sheath for it? Do you wear it on your belt or put it in your pocket?

Out of the safe for some morning love with my coffee ...

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Who'd have guessed that soup and coffee could be such a delicious breakfast?!?

Splitback Whittler today

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That's an outstanding whittler and a champion Churchill, Steve!!

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And some essentials!

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What's the vehicle in these shots, Jeff? The color looks so familiar to me, but it's driving me nuts that I can't place what kind of tractor or mower it is!

Brightening skies today. I'll carry some sparkles with this Shapleigh Hardware Diamond Edge from the 1940's (or earlier).
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- Stuart

Scintillating Shapleigh shadow, Stuart!!

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Cool old Remington, @deltaboy !

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I'm almost as smitten with your stag lambsfoot as you are, r8shell!

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Is that one of the bad ones?!
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Thanks GT, those are two great-looking Canoes, and I love the pic of your Case

Yeah, I think it's deadly.
Thanks for the kind remarks, Jack. The Case is not a new knife, but the arithmetic textbook is MUCH older.

5K Qs , thanks for the info.I seem to remember a friend of mine had either a buck or a boker that was maybe 4" closed.But that was way back in high school, but being that's been 25 years I'm most likely wrong.I wish someone made one bout 4.5 closed.

This Rough Rider Christmas canoe just happens to be 4.5" closed

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40 Canoes! Wow. I like the look of that Case - especially the etching and bone.

I'm continuing to carry my latest Teardrop, which is CV (carbon steel). In my efforts to give it a multiple fruit patina, I accidently cut myself (that hasn't happened in a long time). I must continue to carry this one now that it has marked me.

Thanks for the canoe comment, Dean. Your chestnut teardrop is beautiful , and the patina is very interesting, but I'm not willing to shed blood to achieve that effect!

Remarkable BF stag jack, P&G!!

Gary I have found that the older I get the easier it is to relax regardless! The #79 Workhorse is a dandy. A very stout knife, one of my favorites! The problem is they are a little on the scarce side! Thanks for the compliments on my red and black duo!

Ron the Relaxer has a nice ring to it! Thanks for the Workhorse info; I'll keep looking for a spear/sheep opposite end set-up.

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The gunstock Walnut TC's are special to me because of the history behind the knife/knives. Happy to carry this one once again

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Congrats on getting back such a handsome TC, Paul!

Thanks, Gary. I can't bring myself to use it but I can't seem to keep it out of my pocket ether.
The MAM and that little fixed blade did all the work today.

Lots of pocket riches, FBC! That fixed blade reminds me of a pie server (probably because of donn 's pork pie essay ).

Seems like a winning combination to me...
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Winners in so many ways, Mike!

Some pie action yesterday for my lambsfoot.

You had me googling "pork pies near me" yesterday, David!

I guess it’s TC Tuesday for me!

I guess you're a happy man, Ron!!

Just catching up the last few days - there are some breathtaking pocketknives posted here! Decided to EDC an old friend today - Case 6380. OH

Nice vintage Case whittler, OH!

A Winchester 2904 1/2 in smooth bone, 1989. ...

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- Stuart

Not a full-size trapper fan myself, but that sure is appealing yellow bone, Stuart!

The #25 on the right
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Gleaming trio!

Marko rehab of an E. C. Simmons
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Exemplary, Gev!!

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Thank you, GT. I would certainly have to agree, there has been some tremendous stag. I think I have been fully converted....

Those Canoes are looking sublime, GT. It is always a treat.
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Dylan, thanks for the encouragement and for sharing the top-notch pic!

- GT

 

[Half/Stop]

Thanks, Ron, though your encouragement is at the root of my impending impoverishment.

Guilty as charged!

 

[Half/Stop]

 

[JohnDF]

What's curbing your enthusiasm for your #14, John?

I'm not exactly sure what it is that makes me not love the #14. I think the handle feels like a roll of dimes in my pocket and in my hand. It's narrow handle width, combined with it's two blade thickness, makes it feel almost round in the hand. I don't think I'm in love with the long, thin spear point either.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Happy Wednesday.

 

[Pt-Luso]

I always admire your stag Bulldog Barlow with the curved handle, Senhor Pinto.

Many thanks Mr. GT...

 

[315]

Doing something interesting today, so Will's gift is tagging along...