What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[MartyNC]

TGIF, folks! Have a great weekend!
With me today.

I just can't get over that Krein. The desert Ironwood handles are beautiful and that blade shape is great. I've been able to handle a couple of Kreins in the past and I really like how he does that jimping on the spine.

 

[Jack Black]

Is it Black Friday again?! Beautiful black jacks today, Jack!

Thanks a lot Dean, it comes round fast doesn't it?!

TGIF, folks! Have a great weekend!
With me today.

Very elegant Gary How are you finding your new Krein? The nearest I have to one is a Boker Pocket Bowie, but I like his designs

 

[Fodderwing]

Will you please tell us more about that knife?

Here ya go GT.
Closed length - 4 5/16”
Cutting portion of blade - 3”
Overall length - just shy of 7 5/8”
Blade width - 13/16”
Blade steel is 12c27
Handles are heated stabilized oak. Excellently crafted and just about perfect.

View attachment 1029046 No one had carried this 2137 CV jr until about an hour ago. It was untouched in it’s virgin state, waiting for years wrapped in paperwork inside it’s box. The mark side delrin was embossed with the name of a failed Presidential hopeful, which probably explains it’s unused state as well as it’s dirt cheap price.
I bought it to take apart and put new scales on, never having molested a Soddie before, but I cannot. I LOVE both the look and the silky feel of the yellow delrin.

That is a beautiful soddie.

Beautiful

Thank you my friend.

Anxiously awaiting for Mike's new 85 SFO to get out into the wild but, I will be carrying this one until that day comes:

Gorgeous knife.

 

[tmd_87]

 

[Duckdog]

Beautiful lockback, has that impeccable mirror polish. My Dad has a fixed 4" drop point from this same era, I think early 80's? Fit and finish second to none, imo. Did S&W make these in house back then?

Thanks, David. It is my understanding that S&W made their knives from 1974 until 1986, after which Vermont Cutlery made S&W knives. I haven't been able to date mine yet.

I dug out this old user this evening. It was meant to work not to merely sit in a drawer. It looks like this Sodbuster has more than earned a bit of a break though.

You are right about that, Jerry, and thanks for sharing that proud working knife.

Livin' the high life, Stuart!

Miscellaneous Knife of the Week is a Case chestnut jigged bone teardrop

Jeff & Stuart, thanks for the bone bonanza you shared with us!! Your knives are gettin jiggy wit it!!

Peanut-ish Knife of the Week is a Case chestnut jigged bone CV Swayback Jack (thanks, Paul)

Really like that blade shape, Stuart!

Thanks, GT, and you've posted some beauties. The Colt stag canoe, Case Carhartt, that flotilla of Imperial canoes, and now you've started a cavalcade of classy chestnut Cases, teardrop, swayback and otherwise.

Todays carry is a Case Chestnut Bone Teardrop CV

See what I mean, GT? Very nice teardrop, Dave.

Case CV chestnut bone teardrop (I dropped this 3 or 4 times and finally decided not to clean the snow off for the photo)

There are beautiful chestnut Case teardrops falling form the sky. Yours looks extra cool, Dean.

Camillus Whittler today

That's a gorgeous old knife, Steve, as was the two-blade Western barlow that you previously posted, though I've learned to not expect any less. I'm going to send you an ugly knife so that you can post it.

I've been carrying a Buck 110 a lot lately - going back down to this is quite a change! I have been stumbling to the right frequently, apparently I've gotten used to the extra weight in my left front pocket. My sense of balance is all off!

That's a very fine small worker, Heath. Thanks for sharing.

Yann Nominé

A unique and exquisite beauty, Dwight, as was your earlier posted Bose Case coffin jack.

Love it Stuart! The bone is sweeeeet!

Thanks, Nick, and I like that slender yella knife that you've been totin'.

I’ve got a different Case today.

A wonderful classic Case. Your post and a few others of the classic Case have changed my carry choice for today.

Rainy and stormy with some snow between here and there so I carried this Case 6217 Curved Jack with me.

A Case in point! And, yes, a sturdy knife is essential, and a large one can be really essential.

Carrying these two for Black Friday today

I love that S&M spear point, Jack. Nicely done.

And a slightly smaller jack,

No one had carried this 2137 CV jr until about an hour ago. It was untouched in it’s virgin state, waiting for years wrapped in paperwork inside it’s box. The mark side delrin was embossed with the name of a failed Presidential hopeful, which probably explains it’s unused state as well as it’s dirt cheap price.
I bought it to take apart and put new scales on, never having molested a Soddie before, but I cannot. I LOVE both the look and the silky feel of the yellow delrin.

I really like the old Camillus and the Soddie, Jeff, for their honest, simple form and for those smooth covers. I agree that the Case should linger as currently clad. Use the political slogan for a conversation starter ("at least some of his/her campaign funds went to a good use").

Besides, I've NEVER skinned a possum.

You don't know what you are missing, Del.

Any day is a good day for some stag.

Especially if it looks like that, Alan.

Today with one more in stag, my favorite hands...

A staggeringly stylish Parker, senhor.

@Atiger Kudos for that chestnut Case SBJr, Wayne. I have one somewhere, but yours is nicely portrayed and I'll be content to gaze on that one.

@Travman That is a lovey load of lumber and steel that you posted today, Travis. A great pairing and a fine photo.

- Stuart

 

[Whetstone39]

These two for me today.

 

[Jack Black]

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Those two look great together Taylor

I love that S&M spear point, Jack. Nicely done.

Thank you my friend

These two for me today.

Lovely pairing Tom, those BB Winchesters are top notch

 

[Hickory n steel]

I'm carrying this one for today since I just finished making a left handed sheath for it.

It's no show piece, but now I no longer have to flip the knife around when I draw it and don't have to worry about ruining it's original 50 +/- year old sheath.

 

[GuestWho101]

The contents of a man's pocket are the reflection of his mind. Your mind is looking sharp (as in classy), Dee!

Thanks Dean!

Thanks, Dee. I've never found reasoning of ANY kind to be very effective in that situation!

True.....

That knife is gorgeous who makes that and what is that handle made of? I love a swayback which this appears to be or something very similar.

GEC #47 - Viper (Snakeskin Acrylic)

 

[joeradza]

D Duckdog Thanks Stuart.i don't think they'll make the cut for the next Mucky Duck visit.

 

[Peregrin]

I just can't get over that Krein. The desert Ironwood handles are beautiful and that blade shape is great. I've been able to handle a couple of Kreins in the past and I really like how he does that jimping on the spine.

Thanks, Marty! I'm really liking this Mini bushcrafter! I'm a fan of small fixed blade knives and this one hits the spot. One of the things that prompted my decision to buy was the spine jimping. You don't see it a lot and it's really functional and well done. The desert ironwood has to be exhibition grade, it's just perfect.

I've got one of his Micro Chefs and a Bird and Trout, so I was sure I would be happy with the craftsmanship.

Very elegant Gary How are you finding your new Krein? The nearest I have to one is a Boker Pocket Bowie, but I like his designs

Thanks, Jack! I haven't had the chance to test this one out but I've fallen for it big time. It's a funny coincidence that I ended up buying this knife. It was calling to me for a few reasons but one I didn't realize until just a few minutes ago. Back in 2011 I bought a Krein PSK off the exchange, here's the description from the original sales thread;

Krein PSK with Scandi edge, A2 steel. Used, but the knife has been freshly refurbished by Tom and unused since then. Knife looks almost new to me. Red, blasted G-10 handle. Wickedly sharp Scandi edge. Comes with a leather sheath from Tom's leather guy.

I've wished I hadn't sold that knife many times, but didn't realize how close it was to the one I just purchased. My new Krein has the Scandi grind, A2 steel and jimping just like the one from 2011. Either I'm getting forgetful or I have too many knives!

I've been tempted by the Boker-Krein Pocket Bowie collaboration for awhile now. It looks like a fine knife.

 

[mitch4ging]

For Black Friday.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Great family foto! Like the grinder shot, and the stag pic is nice!

Thanks, I do have a love for tools.
Also, I apologize for my late reply.

The knives I always carry:

Fine foursome of edc's . It has been raining a good bit around here lately and I can get pretty soaked on my ride from work so I've been totin' the Farmer for the last few days.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Gorgeous!

Dang it, it seems that I missed your post too.
Thank you and sorry 'bout that.

BTW, if I missed anyone else's quote posts, I apologize.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks, Jack! I haven't had the chance to test this one out but I've fallen for it big time. It's a funny coincidence that I ended up buying this knife. It was calling to me for a few reasons but one I didn't realize until just a few minutes ago. Back in 2011 I bought a Krein PSK off the exchange, here's the description from the original sales thread;



I've wished I hadn't sold that knife many times, but didn't realize how close it was to the one I just purchased. My new Krein has the Scandi grind, A2 steel and jimping just like the one from 2011. Either I'm getting forgetful or I have too many knives!

I've been tempted by the Boker-Krein Pocket Bowie collaboration for awhile now. It looks like a fine knife.

It's certainly a nice-looking knife Gary I DEFINITELY have too many knives, and I'm getting forgetful too! I keep finding knives I'd forgotten about! At the time I bought the Boker-Krein Pocket Bowie, the Boker-Krein PSK wasn't available here, or I would have probably bought that (instead of or as well as). The Pocket Bowie is a nice little knife though, and very good value I thought. It's been a long time since I carried it though

For Black Friday.
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Nice IXL Mitch

 

[Whetstone39]

Lovely pairing Tom, those BB Winchesters are top notch

Thanks Jack! I was inspired to carry a couple of neglected knives by your post yesterday

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Jack! I was inspired to carry a couple of neglected knives by your post yesterday

Thank you my friend, it's nice to see Old Friends Friday revived

 

[kai76]

@Amir Fleschwund Love that soddie!

@5K Qs Beautiful ebony Schatt GT!

Yeller Case CV stockman today.

Classic!

Thanks, Nick, and I like that slender yella knife that you've been totin'.

Thanks Stuart! Yes I love the yellow stockman. I finally switched knives today. This Queen City canoe was one of my first few traditional knives I’ve ever owned. Haven’t carried it in years and it finally called my name this morning.

 

[screened porch]

Speaking of forgetful,
I found the Camillus 99 and 72 and the 34OT in a little bag in the basement. On their way to the big boxes to make room for more socks in the sock drawer, perhaps? I don't remember. Or what I was looking for when these turned up.

That OT is a nice size, and I've always liked the long sheepfoots Schrade did.

 

[mitch4ging]

Nice IXL Mitch

Thank you very much, Jack!
I really enjoy carrying it!