What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Peregrin]

Great looking couple!
Does the fixed blade carry nice?

Thanks for the nice comment! The fixed blade is 6" OAL and the sheath has a belt loop. The Damascus is 0-1 and 15N20. Knife and sheath were made by Burt Foster, MS. He calls them his "Dark Side" knives. It carries pretty nicely, is easy to get at and pretty comfortable to use considering it's a slab of Damascus that is forged and then finished. I should carry and use it more.

I was looking at it one day and it dawned on me that the BF (Burt Foster) mark could be BladeForums.

 

[mitch4ging]

Thanks for the nice comment! The fixed blade is 6" OAL and the sheath has a belt loop. The Damascus is 0-1 and 15N20. Knife and sheath were made by Burt Foster, MS. He calls them his "Dark Side" knives. It carries pretty nicely, is easy to get at and pretty comfortable to use considering it's a slab of Damascus that is forged and then finished. I should carry and use it more.

I was looking at it one day and it dawned on me that the BF (Burt Foster) mark could be BladeForums.

Nice, I really like that. I could see it being real comfortable for a hike or camping ( when I say "camping", these days it's either our camp trailer or cabins!)

 

[Peregrin]

Peregrin Burt's Small Darkside is a great little knife, especially in damascus.

Burt makes a nice knife and his Damascus knives are exceptional, Jerry, as you know. I do like his Darksides in laminated steel too. The one I have was made just before he offered them in the laminate also.

 

[Peregrin]

Nice, I really like that. I could see it being real comfortable for a hike or camping ( when I say "camping", these days it's either our camp trailer or cabins!)

I hear you! My days of a sleeping bag on the ground are behind me!

 

[JB in SC]

Burt makes a nice knife and his Damascus knives are exceptional, Jerry, as you know. I do like his Darksides in laminated steel too. The one I have was made just before he offered them in the laminate also.

It's been several years since Burt made up any small Darksides in damascus. The last batch was offered with the kydex leather covered sheath which was a disappointment to me.

 

[Peregrin]

It's been several years since Burt made up any small Darksides in damascus. The last batch was offered with the kydex leather covered sheath which was a disappointment to me.

Mine came with a kydex necker sheath, including the paracord. He offered the leather sheath as an option, which I went for.

 

[5K Qs]

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Nice find I have three GPO knives, one from the 60's, two from the 70's. Here are the two styles. There might even be a thread about them here somewhere
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I forgot to address this yesterday, Jack, but might this be the thread you mentioned to @Blake the Blade ?
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-gpo-knife.1018454/

All Sheffield for me today Hope everyone is having a good week

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News headline: "Local Knives Make Good"

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Today I have one from Titusville and one from Sheffield!

Attractive international couple, Ron!

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That old Case is looking good, r8shell, and I'll bet it sings this song to you

Big and little.
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Big is outstanding, Alan!

Taking a trip to Texas with these two in tow. I’m thankful to have excellent in-laws to visit with the family.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip and visit, Joshua - fine choice of two for the road!

Today again...

I always admire the "blade art" on this one. It looks to me like a dressed-up man from the city standing by a flowing stream.

Crucible Knife Co.

Interesting scout knife, Gev; Crucible is a new brand to me!

I'm totin' two distant cousins for Twosday: a Schatt & Morgan hunter (1903-1932, 5.25") and a Winchester trapper (1989, 4"), both with Queen connections. Go big or go home (or something like that).
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- Stuart

Definitely barking with the big dogs, Stuart!

5K Qs That canoe is comely, GT, but the UH stockman is special. Thanks for sharing (and for the comments).
- Stuart

Thanks.

Prime Presidential, Ken!

My old Imperial Boy's Knife hit the trails with me this morning.

Bewitching boys knife! Metal handles?

Camillus #70 today

Equal-end excellence, Steve!

Rainy weather today, so I went outside to take a quick pic of today's carry and one my wife's favorite flowers.

Striking photos, Dean!
"Rain drops will hide my tear drops..."
One of the best sad songs ever!

Bailed non-SAK of the Week is a Boker USA electrician (thanks, Mark):

International Knife of the Week is this French l'Ecureuil:

Watchpocket Knife of the Week is an Imperial cracked ice mini canoe:

- GT

 

[JTB_5]

Thanks GT, we made it safely to San Antonio today after an overnight stop in Louisiana.

 

[Half/Stop]

Attractive international couple, Ron!

Thanks Gary! I like the Motown touch today. Great artists and wonderful songs! The Electrician is looking good today.

 

[RDaneel]

Striking photos, Dean!
"Rain drops will hide my tear drops..."
One of the best sad songs ever!

Watchpocket Knife of the Week is an Imperial cracked ice mini canoe:

- GT

Thanks, Gary! Your Imperial Canoe is striking. As a Mini Canoe, what is its closed length?

 

[BenjaminRush]

My new 15 single spear in ebony kicked my elderberry 77 out of my pocket this afternoon when it came in... but I think the 77 will kick it back out later haha

 

[Jack Black]

My wife needed some area rugs cut up for trash pick-up, so I'm totin' these wooden handled hackers today: a MALCON duct knife and a J. Russell & Co. Green River Works hawkbill. The duct knife has a fearsome edge and cut all of the rugs (Olefin and jute backing) into smaller rolls quickly. The older (1884-1941) hawkbill stood as backup, as appropriate for its seniority (some prior owner polished the tang so much that only a single "diamond", & Co., and Green River Works remain).

- Stuart

Those two show you mean business Stuart!

I forgot to address this yesterday, Jack, but might this be the thread you mentioned to @Blake the Blade ?
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-gpo-knife.1018454/


News headline: "Local Knives Make Good"


Attractive international couple, Ron!


That old Case is looking good, r8shell, and I'll bet it sings this song to you

Big is outstanding, Alan!


Have a safe and enjoyable trip and visit, Joshua - fine choice of two for the road!


I always admire the "blade art" on this one. It looks to me like a dressed-up man from the city standing by a flowing stream.


Interesting scout knife, Gev; Crucible is a new brand to me!


Definitely barking with the big dogs, Stuart!


Thanks.


Prime Presidential, Ken!


Bewitching boys knife! Metal handles?


Equal-end excellence, Steve!


Striking photos, Dean!
"Rain drops will hide my tear drops..."
One of the best sad songs ever!

Bailed non-SAK of the Week is a Boker USA electrician (thanks, Mark):

International Knife of the Week is this French l'Ecureuil:

Watchpocket Knife of the Week is an Imperial cracked ice mini canoe:

- GT

It wasn't GT, but thanks for the link my friend, Alfredo actually gave me that knife

I like that headline!

That's a smashing threesome GT, but the pic of your Squirrel is outstanding

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

It is 3 and 7/8" closed. Here's my post when I received it. I had it made after I saw a similar one made for Charlie (Waynorth). I can't find the post now but I believe his, and therefore mine, was modeled after an old Remington catalog image (with some changes).
https://bladeforums.com/threads/ken-erickson-knives-a-retrospective.711933/page-105#post-13138980

As for the Schrade 293/294 trapper handle, I wholeheartily agree. GEC's #48 pattern is very close and and a reason I have so many of them.

ETA: I found original post that inspired my knife. Though I suppose my knife resembles the R282 a little more. https://bladeforums.com/threads/ken-erickson-knives-a-retrospective.711933/page-68#post-10866391

Thanks for the reply and links!

Wonderful knives...

 

[cigarrodog]

 

[Duckdog]

Definitely barking with the big dogs, Stuart!

Thanks, GT. I, too, like the cool canoe in chilling cracked ice.

Those two show you mean business Stuart!

Thanks, Jack. We gave those rug remnants the business. (And no bleeding!!)
- Stuart

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks, Jack. We gave those rug remnants the business. (And no bleeding!!)

Good stuff!

 

[r8shell]

That old Case is looking good, r8shell, and I'll bet it sings this song to you

 

[mitch4ging]

Watchpocket Knife of the Week is an Imperial cracked ice mini canoe:

I agree with the other statements, great looking canoe!!

 

[oldtymer]

This one for Wednesday

 

[SVTFreak]

Thanks GT, we made it safely to San Antonio today after an overnight stop in Louisiana.

Where in Louisiana did you overnight?