What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Âchillepattada]

Tools for today :

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[Gevonovich]

Tools for today :

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Impeccable !!! Great photograph !

 

[Ace Rimmer]

My yellow Delrin Case tribal lock has become my constant companion around the house and farm. Fits perfectly in my Case horizontal belt sheath, always ready for a "quick draw."

 

[Hickory n steel]

The Buck 119 is still on my hip, but this fella keeps finding it's way into my pocket.
I never imagined I'd like it as much as I do, but it's just a great little knife.

 

[Invoice]

 

[Jack Black]

Unusually hot and sunny weather here, and I'm heading out for a hike early in the morning Going to be carrying these two. Have a great weekend folks

 

[kai76]

Have been neglecting this little fella.

 

[cigarrodog]

 

[Spaten]

It’s supposed to be quite warm this weekend. I think I’m prepared.

 

[paulhilborn]

My 77 Barlow in Micarta

 

[Camillus]

An oldie but a goodie

 

[pistonsandgears]

Totin this one today that I picked up from Drew

 

[joeradza]

Totin this one today that I picked up from Drew

Wow, Drew is giving up some beauties lately.

 

[JaxBaron]

Carrying something a little different today. Picked this 72 up from Dispatch . This is the my first lock back. So far Im liking it. Kind of a odd shaped blade.

 

[Laurelbb]

carrying these two today. first day with the ancient 2.0, seem to be in a barlow thing have a good weekend everyone!

 

[5K Qs]

Very cool. I keep eye-balling the Lone Ranger version. Just look like fun knives to pull out of your pocket.

Thanks, John. There's even a "roll the balls in the holes" game on the handle!

...Thanks, GT. If I'm walkin' with @r8shell and @Amir Fleschwund , I'm in high cotton. I truly like that cannitler
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- Stuart

I suspect that the feeling is mutual for Rachel and Jeff. Thanks for the cannitler comment ; I have a couple of those and really like them, too.

I felt like I needed something whimsical going into what I expect is going to be a crappier than normal work day...

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I hope your day wasn't TOO bad, @Astronaut FX. Those special SAKs with the old warplane fuselage art are appealing!

Definitely stainless weather for the foreseeable future:

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I expect it's Afrikaans, and suspect it's the motto of the short-lived republic formed by the union of Transvaal and Orange Free State. I don't think there's much difference between Afrikaans and Dutch though.

More difference than I expected, if google translate knows its business.
Eendracht maakt Macht comes out eenheid maakt kracht.
'one-draft makes might' vs 'one-hood makes power'.
Eendracht is translated 'unity', so maybe means 'drawing together' rather than 'pulling together on a shared load'.
I have no guess as to the etymology of kracht, at least none I like.

It is related to 'craft', which comes from kraft, which used to mean 'strength' rather than 'skill'. Which I'd forgotten.

Thanks for the interresting facts Jer and GT!


Well it could be Afrikaans, but it certainly is Dutch too. The two languages have a lot in common as you stated already. It means "Unity makes strength", like GT said:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unity_makes_strength

On the Dutch Wikipedia page is written it also was the motto of the Zuid-Afrikaanse Republiek (South African Republic) / Transvaal.

That brass (?) South African knife is intriguing, Jer. And thanks to you and Mark for more language discussion.

I’ve really been enjoying the knives and the photography, everyone.
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A 43, and a 23.

Some serious patina on that pair, Jeff!

Today is a new to me (my first and what took me so long I’ll never know ) Tidioute 43 with Frontier Bone and a Camillus #51 Barlow with Sawcut Bone!

Congrats on the 43, Ron; nice matched pair with similar coloring! IMHO, that fabulous sawcut Camillus Barlow is the main attraction!

5K Qs The pull on my 26 is probably a 6 on the main blade and about 7-8 on the small pen.

Which for me is close to perfection.
These are perfect for the watch pocket and they are big enough to handle any job.

Thanks for the follow-up, willc . I've heard that the 25s and 26s are sometimes very stiff, but yours doesn't sound like it's bad. I like the sleeveboard 26 much more than I like the 25 for some reason.

Totin' all three all day this Thirsty Thursday.

- Stuart

Lotta Thursday thrills there, Stuart!! That 110 seems fancy!

Thanks, Gary! I understand your ebony jack quandary; best thing to do is get one of each! Your Canoe is big!

Finally, Zorro is cool and so is your Barlow!
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On the hike today we went into a downtown park and along the river and in "big city" (Columbus, OH). I carried my Camillus Tip Top Barlow while enjoying the scenery.


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Thanks for the nice nods to my knives, Dean. Your Tip Top lives up to its name! Cool Columbus vista.

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Dad was a conductor / brakeman, so am naturally attracted to GEC conductors, but only the two blade version. This is the only lantern I can remember him ever carrying, probably traveled over a million miles.

Fascinating story, Chief, and handsome, meaningful Conductors! I had no idea that a union could "pull rank" on the military!

I think I’ll have to give a Mercator a shot, thanks. Truth be told, the bolster stamp is the main reason I sought the Böker out.

I’ve got this Pal camp knife with me today.

You're welcome, and I don't think you'll regret getting a Mercator. Splendid scout knife!

Love the hummingbird theme, Ken!

The coolest box cutter I've ever used.

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Vintage and vibrant!!

I haven't been this excited for a knife arrival as much as I have with this one in sometime ...

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Congrats on the new fixed blade, Paul! Not a fixed blade guy myself, but I sure enjoy seeing folks enjoy their new knives!

Have had these 2 from the early 2015 run in my pockets all day ....
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Harry

Rousing red duo, Harry!!

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There aren't many other knives I enjoy seeing more than this one GT
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Got these two with me today

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Thanks for your zest for Zorro, Jack. You've got yourself a hard-working Friday pair!

That's an elegant Böker, sir!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Looking good, Ron! Add a blue knife to that pair and you're all set for July 4!

I feel like I am getting worse at this posting thing. This is from the day before yesterday.
Happy Friday!!!

Ah, you're keeping us in suspense, eh? It was worth the wait to see that MAM mod!

Today's totin' twosome is making the case for being smooth: a Case 20 (1978) peanut and a Case 85 (1974) doctor's knife.
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- Stuart

Nobody has ever accused me of being smooth, but I appreciate smooth when I see/feel it! Awesome pair, Stuart!

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Just home from a cardiac stress test. Not so much because of symptoms I’ m having, but Doc and I thought it would be a good idea due to some heart issues in my family. Better to know than not know. NOT spending my 2018 forum knife money on it, though. I have my priorities in line.
Wedding this afternoon, outdoors and around 100 f. I may trade this beefy boy for a slimline trapper.
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So how did the stress test come out? The hot forecast is likely to put added stress on a lot of us over the next week or more!

My yellow Delrin Case tribal lock has become my constant companion around the house and farm. Fits perfectly in my Case horizontal belt sheath, always ready for a "quick draw."

Gorgeous knife, Ace!

My Peanut-like knife this week is this Rough Rider baby copperhead:

My non-SAK bailed knife this week is a Colonial scout impersonating a SAK:

- GT

 

[JITDC]

Carrying my all time favorite knife today. Thank you again to Chief for helping me locate this one. It’s been in my pocket at least 6 out of every 7 days each week for months and months. In my humble opinion it’s the perfect knife.

 

[Chief]

Carrying my all time favorite knife today. Thank you again to Chief for helping me locate this one. It’s been in my pocket at least 6 out of every 7 days each week for months and months. In my humble opinion it’s the perfect knife.
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JITDC That knife is special … you are welcome and thanks for showing it off. Pic from 4 years ago when I was helping break it in and you could still see the etch. Looks much sharper today!

 

[willc]

Went with my 78 smooth white bone today.
It has a S on the tang so I got a good deal on it and it is a wonderful user.

 

[RDaneel]

Thanks for the nice nods to my knives, Dean. Your Tip Top lives up to its name! Cool Columbus vista.

- GT

Thanks, Gary!