What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[kfalk]

 

[dc50]

GEC #73 today...

Nice one John.

 

[JohnDF]

Nice one John.

Thanks.

 

[solphilos]

#78 helping replace a busted radiator, hoses, belts and water pump. Up to my ears in fun right now

Happy Sunday friends, hope yours is as fun as mine

 

[RDaneel]

At church this morning and on the way home:

CSC 2015 BladeForums Double-ended jack.



Case John Deere teardrop.

 

[5K Qs]

Totin' my "Almost Friday Knife" knife today!

That's a rainbow, @DelOro !

Thinking about the weekend.

Handsome humpback stockman, Ken!

It is a suit-and-tie day for me, which means I generally don’t carry my typical pocket fixed blade. So totin’ this sodbuster Jr. I set this edge at 30 degrees inclusive, and stopped at a semi-course stone. The edge lasts pretty good like this, and it slices very well.

Looks bright, sounds slicey, Tom!

It is a wonderful carry knife. Cheap and rugged, just don't mind using it or handing it to somebody else to use. The thin, flat, pointy blade makes it a great poker/slicer too. I figured a fellow Math Geek would see the number sequence. My plan is to carry it as long as I'm able to hold out and find new and interesting ways to number the days.

I've been away for most of a couple of days, but I'm looking forward to how you keep the sequence going, John!

Thanks for the kind words,
Those are the SAK ‘Daypacker’ models aka Garden Knives, single blade w/o sheepsfoot.

Thanks for the info and the introduction to a new-to-me model, @Aryan29 !

First time carrying this RR Congress. All small blades, but they’re certainly enough of ‘em.

I have one exactly like that; cool little knife, but I need to work on the blades to make it a more effective whittler!

Please don't judge the mug . I have an eclectic mug collection and this is the one I reached for today.

Mug is marvelous, as is your ebony duo, Dylan!

I wanted to carry these two today for some comparison. The dogleg and the gunstock have a similar handle profile, but the two-blade and extra heft of the gunstock will make for an interesting difference.

Pocketful of goodies there, Joshua!

View attachment 958023 GEC 85 and Alex Cadet today.

@coolhand68 , you also have a nice set-up there; the Vic Cadet and GEC teardrop are a couple of my favorite models!

This recently arrived from @gunstockjack so into my pocket it goes.

Congrats on the Ancient TC, Spaten !

It's been drizzling rain for two days so these have provided me with some sunshine today!

Couple of beauties, Ron; I especially like the light/dark color scheme!

This knife confounds me, and not just because it is the only easy opener barlow that I own. It is too "fresh" to be from 1941 when John Russell/Harrington-Russell stopped making pocket knives. It could be from the 1974 batch of barlows that Schrade made for Harrington-Russell in 1974 to celebrate 100 years of Russell barlows, but those knives had Delrin covers. It could be a reproduction made by Boker, Colonial or Camillus under license from Dexter Russell. It is solidly made and the swedge narrows then thickens at the peak of the blade spine (above and forward of the nail nick), but there are two sunken pins on the pile side. I like carrying it, even at 5", but am not sure that it is what it is what it claims to be, other than another useful barlow.
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= Stuart

I'm certainly not experienced enough to help you out with an ID, Stuart, but I admire your daily detective work, and this particular example is sure a lot of nice knife, whatever it is!

Thank you, GT. I usually put an acute angle on my small blades, so the bevel often does look wide. It's just not usually so wavy and uneven. It doesn't look bad in that photo, because the glare is hiding most of the scratches.

I'm still sticking with this pair:
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Wavy and uneven --> interesting story, but straight and uniform --> skilled, but boring??
That pair has wonderful wood for good looks, and a variety of blades for max utility!

My travel companion, on the summit of Goatfell, the highest point on the Isle of Arran, this afternoon. I didn’t see any of the view, but climbed nearly the entire 2866 feet from sea level. Fantastic Scottish mountain.

Very cool! I hope you have very enjoyable and safe travels, @Dschal !

5K Qs Thank you GT! It’s a half congress 62052 CASE XX U.S.A. 1965-1969. I was a dog person until I found her, she’s truly a special one. All my non-cat friends fall in love with her when they meet her. Heck, I even got her tattooed on my arm! Here it is with the half congress I’m toting again today.

That's quite a testimonial to your faithful feline, Nick! Thanks for the info on the Case half-congress.

Thank you for your kind concern, Gary! Recovery is an up and drown process and much harder than I remember it being in the past. But then I am getting older.

I like your Victorinox Variety for today. The Recruit is an unsung hero of SAK.

Thanks, Dean. Hope you feel at least a little better each day.

Carried thissun all day, even in the office...

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Thissun was waiting in the mail, all the way from France... heck of a fancy seegar nipper!
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Thanks GT! Seeing in the display case I couldn’t help myself, shoulda got a Böker Stockman a long time ago, thissun is excellent.

Wow, Josh, you've got a couple of superb "Euro-knives" lately! (And that Case is awesome! )

I'll be carrying this beautiful S&M granddaddy Barlow thanks to the generosity of Ickythump.
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Congrats, HnS; that's a lotta knife!

5K Qs ,
Thanks for taking the time to make kind compliments! You are up to the task.

Re: too much zuchini... does not compute!
I rotate- the nightshades, tomatos, peppers, and potatos should not be grown in the same section of soil as the year before to cut down on diseases.
This year I dedicated one 20x20 ft section to summer squash- 1/2 golden and 1/2 green zuchinis. That’s where my tomatos were last year. In another section, which grew potatos last year, I have winter squashes - acorn, butternut, and spaghetti squash.

Plus, I compost, so last years’ squash seeds come up all over, and I usually let them grow, especially under the pole beans. The really cool thing about the volunteers is the genetic variation. I usually get a wheelbarrow full of really odd shaped gourds and little multicolored pumpkin type fruits that Mrs Fleschwund uses for fall decorating.
Genetics is cool.

In the meantime, we eat a LOT of zuchini while the eatin is good. Sauteed with onions, garlic, and tomatos, with some oregano, dill, and maybe a little cheese... that’s some good stuff.

Thanks for the details on your garden and your gardening principles, Jeff! I grew up on a dairy farm and we did crop rotation, but I never even considered that it would be good gardening practice, too.

This pair today

Couple of superb single blades, @lambertiana!

My stockman for the past week (and also for the next two weeks on vacation away from home) is this Case CV chestnut jigged bone sowbelly (thanks, Ron):


My bailed non-SAK is this white smooth bone Colonial linesman's knife:


My international knife is a JJ Martinez Spanish small sodbuster (shown alongside the Case chestnut jigged SBJr I ALWAYS carry):


- GT

 

[The Fort]

That's a rainbow, @DelOro !


Handsome humpback stockman, Ken!


Looks bright, sounds slicey, Tom!


I've been away for most of a couple of days, but I'm looking forward to how you keep the sequence going, John!


Thanks for the info and the introduction to a new-to-me model, @Aryan29 !


I have one exactly like that; cool little knife, but I need to work on the blades to make it a more effective whittler!


Mug is marvelous, as is your ebony duo, Dylan!


Pocketful of goodies there, Joshua!


@coolhand68 , you also have a nice set-up there; the Vic Cadet and GEC teardrop are a couple of my favorite models!


Congrats on the Ancient TC, Spaten !


Couple of beauties, Ron; I especially like the light/dark color scheme!


I'm certainly not experienced enough to help you out with an ID, Stuart, but I admire your daily detective work, and this particular example is sure a lot of nice knife, whatever it is!


Wavy and uneven --> interesting story, but straight and uniform --> skilled, but boring??
That pair has wonderful wood for good looks, and a variety of blades for max utility!


Very cool! I hope you have very enjoyable and safe travels, @Dschal !


That's quite a testimonial to your faithful feline, Nick! Thanks for the info on the Case half-congress.


Thanks, Dean. Hope you feel at least a little better each day.



Wow, Josh, you've got a couple of superb "Euro-knives" lately! (And that Case is awesome! )


Congrats, HnS; that's a lotta knife!


Thanks for the details on your garden and your gardening principles, Jeff! I grew up on a dairy farm and we did crop rotation, but I never even considered that it would be good gardening practice, too.


Couple of superb single blades, @lambertiana!

My stockman for the past week (and also for the next two weeks on vacation away from home) is this Case CV chestnut jigged bone sowbelly (thanks, Ron):
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My bailed non-SAK is this white smooth bone Colonial linesman's knife:
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My international knife is a JJ Martinez Spanish small sodbuster (shown alongside the Case chestnut jigged SBJr I ALWAYS carry):
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- GT

Beautiful Sowbelly, Gary! It’ll really look good, as those CV blades develop a patina. Enjoy your vacation!

 

[Laurelbb]

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Lloyd Barlow and GEC 43 Stag along with a Padron. Enjoying a rare cool summer morning! ( Edit, I have received a few messages from Porch dwellers; the answer is no, I did not drink that six pack this morning!). Have a great weekend everyone.

Beautiful Lloyd!

 

[5K Qs]

Beautiful Sowbelly, Gary! It’ll really look good, as those CV blades develop a patina. Enjoy your vacation!

Thanks, Lance. That photo of the sowbelly was taken on vacation last year, but we're in the same place right now, and I'm looking forward to a couple of enjoyable weeks! Slight disappointment this morning, though, as I spent some time at a flea market and an antique store where I've often found some nice knives in the past, but anything nice I saw today was WAY overpriced. Couple of other places I'll check later this week that have paid off in the past.

- GT

 

[The Fort]

Thanks, Lance. That photo of the sowbelly was taken on vacation last year, but we're in the same place right now, and I'm looking forward to a couple of enjoyable weeks! Slight disappointment this morning, though, as I spent some time at a flea market and an antique store where I've often found some nice knives in the past, but anything nice I saw today was WAY overpriced. Couple of other places I'll check later this week that have paid off in the past.

- GT

Good Luck! Make sure to post some pictures, if you find any treasures.

 

[jwb01]

Wow, Josh, you've got a couple of superb "Euro-knives" lately! (And that Case is awesome! )

- GT

Thanks GT! I figure a little culture never hurt anyone. That chestnut bone sowbelly of yours is a classic looker right there.

 

[TheChunk91]

 

[Half/Stop]

Couple of beauties, Ron; I especially like the light/dark color scheme!

My stockman for the past week (and also for the next two weeks on vacation away from home) is this Case CV chestnut jigged bone sowbelly (thanks, Ron):

Thanks GT! That is a really nice Case CV Sowbelly you have there! I hope you and your family enjoy your vacation my friend!

 

[SVTFreak]

Church day! I can’t believe I have this instead of my ivory Davison. But I do.

 

[Spaten]

Thanks 5K Qs I’m pretty excited about it.
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekends. This one has been keeping me company today.

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Carried the new to me Ulster. It has a bail,and I already have an interesting old brass clasp I found. It has a toggle to lock it closed.So I bought some "antique brass" chain in the craft section of wallyworld. Now I have a neat chain for my bailed knives.(only 2 at the moment)

 

[pistonsandgears]

 

[RDaneel]

My stockman for the past week (and also for the next two weeks on vacation away from home) is this Case CV chestnut jigged bone sowbelly (thanks, Ron):
View attachment 960201

- GT

That is a gorgeous knife, GT. Case's CV chestnut line seems to always excel.

Thanks, Lance. That photo of the sowbelly was taken on vacation last year, but we're in the same place right now, and I'm looking forward to a couple of enjoyable weeks! Slight disappointment this morning, though, as I spent some time at a flea market and an antique store where I've often found some nice knives in the past, but anything nice I saw today was WAY overpriced. Couple of other places I'll check later this week that have paid off in the past.

- GT

I hope you have a great vacation, Gary!

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That is a fantastic knife photo, P&G. I'm a sucker for scenes like that.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Just got this one, riding in the watch pocket now;

Peanut by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2

 

[deltaboy]

This Sunday my Yellar Nut and a Colonial Anvil Stockman!

Sunday EDC