What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Amir Fleschwund]

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These today, and probably the rest of the week as well. No Uncle Henry fixed blade, so all 3 folders lock! Really liking the 127, I been on the fence about a case in this style, but all I can find locally are 2 blade, and I really wanted a single. Plus the price of the case been holding me of some to. Finding this Schrade USA one was a real treat. Really like the LB7 to, while not quite as "elegant" as the 110, it feels more robust to me. And that's say'n something!

I love the Schrade folding hunters. Mine is a 2 blade Craftsman made by Schrade. It’s a lump in the pocket, but no big deal on the belt. FYI: there’s lots of sheaths for folding hunters on the auction site. I found a Queen sheath that fits mine.

This was an interesting experiment. I carried this Remington R5 today as my work team was volunteering at our area food bank (they do great work locally). The last time we did this was several years ago, and when I took out the knife I was carrying to break down some boxes (not enough box cutters to go around), a coworker gasped and asked why I had a “weapon”. I put it away and remarked “it is just a pocket knife” and moved on. The knife in question was a OHO.

This is a 3 inch lock back and very thin. We were opening boxes and packaging, and again not enough box cutters to go around. Someone asked to borrow the box cutter I was using, I said keep it as I was reaching into my pocket, and he said “you have a pocket knife? Great”. He wasn’t being sarcastic.

So I returned to the conveyor belt and continued to open boxes and packaging, but when I needed to take a box of food over to a pallet I left my knife on the conveyor belt (it wasn’t moving, we were just sorting cans and dry goods on it). People started using it without a thought, including our Chief Marketing Officer who remarked “That is nice, you must have been a Boy Scout”. I then got a little worried it was going to disappear , but it was interesting to see their reaction to a traditional as opposed to the modern I used before. Not sure if it was the OHO itself, the size, or me opening it one-handed, but this little guy received either compliments or no reaction at all.

People are funny. Especially non-knife people. “Weapon? No, Mrs. McGillicuddy, the weapon is between my ears. This is a tool.”

 

[RDaneel]

Bailed non-SAK is a Marbles Workman trapper:

- GT

Those Marbles knives always look classy!

Been carrying this #66 since I got it last week.
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That is a very attractive 66, Jason. One of those "Wow" kind of knives.

 

[RDaneel]

Today's carry: Case BoneStag teardrop and Jr. Scout.

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Amir Fleschwund
Thanks, the LB7 and the 7OT that I've picked up both had their sheaths, and the folding hunter fits them. So I can use one of those, if I'm not carrying them.Strangely it won't fit in the 110 sheath, won't snap shut. For right now I'm experimenting with carrying it in my back pocket next to my wallet.

 

[Spaten]

Just a "word to the wise": based on my experience, one chestnut bone knife is not enough! I think I'm up to 6 chestnut jigged bone CV patterns from Case at this point.

Bailed non-SAK is a Marbles Workman trapper:

- GT

I’m trying to take the edge off the urge for more chestnut bone by carrying this today. Also, congratulations on retirement! I too hope to be retired some day.

 

[HWF]

Peanut and ebony Lambsfoot today.

 

[Jathes]

Tabasco is a staple in my house. Used some on my eggs this morning! May use a different Louisiana hot sauce tonight--having red beans and rice. (We usually have at least a dozen different hot sauces around, as well as fresh peppers, like jalapeños and chiltepines). Life needs spice!

Louisana hot sauce will put some nice color on a carbon steel blade too.

 

[lambertiana]

Just landed today, kicked the smaller Boker stockman out of the pocket already, she's a beaut !

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2

Böker makes some fine knives, and this is no exception.

View attachment 992305 Remington RS3333 Scout

OT, but what Pelikan model is that? I have never seen one of those.

Today it is my favorite (and only) Polish knife:

 

[coolhand68]

Böker makes some fine knives, and this is no exception.



OT, but what Pelikan model is that? I have never seen one of those.

Today it is my favorite (and only) Polish knife:

That’s a Pelican R420. Rollerball with sterling cap.

 

[black mamba]

Switching over to the Henckels rosewood for tomorrow's Wooden Wednesday.

 

[JTB_5]

My wife accuses me of being unable to count calories.View attachment 992175If she saw this, she’d cluck about, then swipe a bite.


Don’t forget the dousing of Tobasco!

Steve if you ever need to change you name, may I suggest Jack?

Calories, shmalories. Work, eat, rest, repeat.

By the way, this came today:

 

[HFinn]

Some more modern but still on the traditional side.

 

[Jack Black]

Peanut and ebony Lambsfoot today.

Nice patina Hugh

By the way, this came today:

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Hope you enjoy carrying it Joshua

I'm helping out a friend with his new house this afternoon (loads of work to do this morning too ), so thought I'd pocket these two, my AW rosewood Big 'Un, and a Vic Electrician

 

[Pt-Luso]

Today with an old Portuguese from MAM-Palaçoulo...

 

[cbach8tw]

Böker makes some fine knives, and this is no exception.



OT, but what Pelikan model is that? I have never seen one of those.

Today it is my favorite (and only) Polish knife:

Like this knife, not crazy about the handle but the overall shape is cool. Any more Polish knives out there? Or what traditional Polish style knives are there? Area of knife manufacture like a Solingen, or
Sheffield? Just checking out their site, interesting.

 

[5K Qs]

Rainy Monday carry - Case Mini Copperhead and Mini Copperlock (almost forgot I had this one).

Today's carry: Case BoneStag teardrop and Jr. Scout.

A couple of arresting pics of a couple of acclaimed Case pairs, Dean!

Congratulations GT! Living the dream!

Congratulations GT on your retirement. You are going to love it my friend!

5K Qs Congrats on your retirement Gary !

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Enjoy your retirement from full- time teaching, Gary! As long as you have hobbies, interests, or just things you like to do, you will be busier than when you were working.

... congratulations on retirement! I too hope to be retired some day.

Josh, Dwight, Steve, Jeff, Spaten, thanks for the kind/wise well-wishes to help me celebrate my "new chapter" in life!

As much as I like Alox, GT, that Pocket Pal is pretty nifty looking. Sometimes simple is enough.
- Stuart

Thanks, Stuart. I think that Pocket Pal would perennially be practically perfect for a "normal" person.

Test...

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Thanks for your patience

IMHO, you and that shapely 79 passed the test with flying colors!

Thank you my friend It's on a recently purchased Verney-Carron shooting vest - I haven't been able to shoot here for a long time, but I like the pockets (9 in total)!

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It looks like you have most eventualities covered there GT I particularly like the Farmer

Hope everyone's week is off to a good start I'm carrying these two today, my Ashley's Choice Lambsfoot, and the ebony #15 Boy's Knife which Randy @r redden recently gifted me

Your two knives and your impressive vest are fashionable accessories! Thanks for the support for my weekly choices.

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Today I'm totin' these two. One is from Sheffield and one is from Titusville!

Looks like those two towns have cutlers who've mastered their craft, Ron!

Those Marbles knives always look classy!
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What a cool, and useful pattern. Like a TL-29 and a Scout had a baby!
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Thanks, Dean & Jeff. I do store my linesman knives and camp knives in the same box...

One of the things that keeps me busy is part-time farm work M-W-F.
Since this is Tuesday, I don’t think these guys are gonna get too dirty.View attachment 992095

Big-league pair, Jeff. I really like the one on the left, and the serrated spey on that Case is the first I've ever seen!

... I found these two, still laid next to each other since I last carried them almost a year ago. When I posted them then, I became the beneficiary of some excellent research found by 5K Qs as to the maker of the Liberty Bell knife. ...

Edited to add the link that GT found which provides a fascinating discourse on commemorative knives, in general, and the Liberty Bell LB-1, in particular: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/schrade-walden-liberty-bell-lb-1-a-significant-knife.513980
- Stuart

Interesting pair, Stuart; that is a sexy stag pen knife! I didn't remember what a helpful guy I can be!

Have a Terrific Two-Blade Trapper Tuesday...

Carbon steel model? Classic trapper!

That's a distinctive clip blade, Nick! And it looks like a LOT of blade for that sinuous slender handle. Fascinating pics of it in a follow-up post, too; thanks!

Schatt & Morgan cattleman whittler for today.

Well done, Ken! How long does it take, on average, for you to hunt down an appropriate background image each day? I sure appreciate your effort!

TC in the pocket today:

Striking shot of a sublime knife!

Been enjoying some of my old Case stuff latelyView attachment 992243

Captivating canoe!!

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Say "Uncle"! 3 useful Uncle Henry knives, MH!

This was an interesting experiment. I carried this Remington R5 today as my work team was volunteering at our area food bank (they do great work locally).... this little guy received either compliments or no reaction at all.

Interesting story, and a very cool knife! Love the blade shape!

I’m trying to take the edge off the urge for more chestnut bone by carrying this today....

Nice chestnut stockman!

Peanut and ebony Lambsfoot today.

Couple of complementary classics, Hugh!

Stockman of the Week is a big Case (I rarely use current photos ):

Canoe of the Week is a Rough Rider stag bone model (not very appealing stag bone IMHO):

International Knife of the Week is a Portuguese MAM sheepsfoot:

- GT

 

[Half/Stop]

Looks like those two towns have cutlers who've mastered their craft, Ron!

I would say that’s a good assumption Gary!

 

[Travman]

 

[SVTFreak]

These two today.

 

[Will Power]

I’m trying to take the edge off the urge for more chestnut bone by carrying this today. Also, congratulations on retirement! I too hope to be retired some day.

Why take the edge off it? It's very decent stuff!
I'd like to be retired NOW

Thanks, Will