What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Whetstone39]

Congrats on the new Plow, Tom; fantastic photo of your Farmer/Plow folder pair!

- GT

Thanks GT! I promise I'll stop boring the Porch with pics of this sodbuster soon, but I am really enjoying it so far .

 

[dc50]

that’s purty

Smashing Dave

thanks, fellas

 

[Duckdog]

I feel so far behind in my comments that I had to just arbitrarily start at a random spot. Apologies for all whose posts I omitted.

This one again. From A. Wright & Son, Sheffield.

Staggering covers.

Got these two pocket-hoggers with me again today Have a great Sunday folks

I'm also carrying some golden horn today, in the form of this Lambsfoot

And handsome hogs at that, Jack. That golden horn would make Gabriel smile, too.

Dark outside, wind blowing and -6c. Need something beautiful to contrast it.. and light up the dark....Cougar Claw

Dark, cold, could it be Winterbottom settling in, Will? Regardless, beautiful.

A mammoth zulu.

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That zulu is too small to be a mammoth, Alan, but that beautiful pair you posted today loom large.

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Carried this Olsen on the hiking trail this morning.

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Nothing so tasty as a banana bone gone bad. I agree with Alan, Dwight, that the Olsen is singular in staggering beauty, but your other posts are, as usual, spectacular. The last one - simple beauty simply portrayed.

These two Ebony Beauties seem to end up in my pocket more than any others...

I can see why and can see that you must have pockety pants, too.

#51 today

Beautiful covers, Steve, nicely portrayed.

my desktop is loaded with my new Case single blade Sowbelly

Sublime sowbelly, ED.

I’m entertaining these two today. Inspired by my buddy Paul, I’ve got my stag 76 out this morning. This knife is a factory 2nd.

Totin a pair of Northfields today!

I can see why that "second" became your first store purchase, Ron, but that Biscuit story blew me away. Thanks for sharing.

Carrying my Peanut sized Ohta, on this quiet day around the Casa.

Fantastic knife, Gary, and a great backstory.

Sunday carry.

Your teardrop brought tears of joy to my eyes, Dean.

Today again, GEC 83.
I love the back side of this knife, it's different and rare to find a stag with so many wrinkles!!!

Both sides are beautiful, Jose'.

Here are the Immutables that never change:

Stockman of the Week is a Marbles sowbelly (thanks, Randy):

Here's a picture as we were leaving, and one of the knives I bought there

Love your "steady ready assemblage", GT. The Marbles covers remind me of streak o'fat streak o'lean bacon that we used to get. And that photo and heavenly horn - holy Toledo!!

Three of my favorite things!

I like all three, but would like to have grabbed that Padron, Leslie.

My new Plow helping me prep some ingredients for a homemade pizza.

As others have stated, Tom, that is one handsome knife.

Thank you Jack! Staying home today planted into the couch and watching a live surf contest online, I had these 2 in my pockets which I had absolutely no need for and didn’t use them at all except for posing for a pic before the sun went down.

Sorry to bore you guys but this one’s here to stay...

They also serve who stand and wait. As I told Harry about his TEW lambsfoot, graceful beauty is never boring, Nick, especially that old Camillus congress.

That beauty never fades, Buzz.

This one again today as we opened boxes and wrapped Christmas gifts all day .

A classic knife for timeless tasks, Harry

Great colors in those covers, Travis, and a great pic. Likewise with the "plain knife" - nicely shown.

My new Boker.

Man, that is special.

Cheerful yellow delrin for me today.

I thought those knives would help in the studio, but I kept going a bit high because they were so sharp!

They say he’s a jolly old elf, but I say he’s a sneaky one too. Caught him trying to get away with today’s carries!

That splash of yellow sure picked me up, Jeff. And great word play, sir, as well as fine composition on the elf capture.

Heading into the home stretch.

I had to switch it out this evening for a very nifty oxhorn covered Peach Pruner that came in the mail from @Jack Black today. (along with a Sheffield keychain and some licorice )

I, too, am taken by the jigged bone on that HSB, r8shell, as well as the pruner and confections from the generous Jack Black.

Toting a Pathfinder today.

Nice EDC and the camo cordage really "makes" that photo.

Carrying this pretty thing today.

Those glowing covers are luminous, Dylan, and the picture is stunning, as usual.

keeping with the golden horn today

Wow, Dave, just wow!!
- Stuart

 

[Prester John]

I feel so far behind in my comments that I had to just arbitrarily start at a random spot. Apologies for all whose posts I omitted.



Staggering covers.





And handsome hogs at that, Jack. That golden horn would make Gabriel smile, too.



Dark, cold, could it be Winterbottom settling in, Will? Regardless, beautiful.





That zulu is too small to be a mammoth, Alan, but that beautiful pair you posted today loom large.







Nothing so tasty as a banana bone gone bad, I agree with Alan, Dwight, that the Olsen is singular in staggering beauty, but your other posts are, as usual, spectacular. The last one - simple beauty simply portrayed.



I can see why and can see that you must have pockety pants, too.



Beautiful covers, Steve, nicely portrayed.



Sublime sowbelly, ED.





I can see why that "second" became your first store purchase, Ron, but that Biscuit story blew me away. Thanks for sharing.



Fantastic knife, Gary, and a great backstory.



Your teardrop brought tears of joy to my eyes, Dean.



Both sides are beautiful, Jose'.







Love your "steady ready assemblage", GT. The Mables covers remind me of streak o'fat streak o'lean bacon that we used to get. And that photo and heavenly horn - holy Toledo!!



I like all three, but would like to have grabbed that Padron, Leslie.



As others have stated, Tom, that is one handsome knife.





They also serve who stand and wait. As I told Harry about his TEW lambsfoot, graceful beauty is never boring, Nick, especially that old Camillus congress.



That beauty never fades, Buzz.



A classic knife for timeless tasks, Harry





Great colors in those covers, Travis, and a great pic. Likewise with the "plain knife" - nicely shown.



Man, that is special.







That splash of yellow sure picked me up, Jeff. And great word play, sir, as well as fine composition on the elf capture.





I, too, am taken by the jigged bone on that HSB, r8shell, as well as the pruner and confections from the generous Jack Black.



Nice EDC and the camo cordage really "makes" that photo.



Those glowing covers are luminous, Dylan, and the picture is stunning, as usual.



Wow, Dave, just wow!!
- Stuart

Puns, alliteration, & Milton. Love it!

 

[joeradza]

D Duckdog Just you wait Stuart, with perspective as an ally I'll use a small knife to totally cover the Mucky Duck.

 

[Northwestcut]

Took "Bob" out for a ride today. Patina is coming in really nice!

 

[JTB_5]

Took "Bob" out for a ride today. Patina is coming in really nice!

Bob! I remember when you made the shield mod on this one. How's that been working for you? Looks like it is still holding in there tightly.

 

[Northwestcut]

Bob! I remember when you made the shield mod on this one. How's that been working for you? Looks like it is still holding in there tightly.

Hey JTB_5! Its been holding up great! The colors are starting to fade and change a bit over time. It did form a small crack that I plan to fill in with some glue and sand down flat again, other than that no issues. And if it ever does decide to part with Bob I can always start over with something different!

 

[SteveC]

Camillus #12 today

 

[Arian29]

Couple of Boker folders...

 

[HeathH]

How do you get it to stay in there?
Super glue?
I have polished out a tiny bit of clearance from the pins or inside of the spring to prevent that, but your idea may not be as risky.

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Just friction - it's a very tight fit. I have some .02" G10 that's thin enough to cut with scissors, I cut it down, then sanded it down further so it's just slightly wider than the tang, then thinned it down a bit more from the .02" thickness and jammed it in there with a thin bladed screwdriver. So far it hasn't moved. I may end up tacking it down with superglue on a toothpick if it starts moving. I've got a bunch of scraps of that G10, and it's thin enough that it'd go in an envelope. If you'd like a few scraps to experiment with, send me your address and I can mail some out to you.

I've tried shimming kicks like this before with other materials but they always break down over time. I'm hopeful that the G10 is tough enough that it'll hold up. I usually just stick a thick piece of horse hide where the blade hits the backspring. It seems like the best solution that is easily removable. The problem is, leather won't stay in there with no liner between the springs on the two blades in a 309. It works really well on single blade knives, however.

Lovely Forum knife! I really like the stag on yours. I'm jealous - I wasn't able to pick one up when they were taking payments but they look very nice. I need to do a better job keeping an eye on the for sale forums

 

[Duckdog]

It is a little after 1:00 p.m. (EST) here, but i haven't stated a liquid lunch (yet). I snapped this shot last night and the SAK is in my pocket today, so here 'tis:

- Stuart

 

[GuestWho101]

 

[dc50]

Wow, Dave, just wow!!
- Stuart

Thanks, Stuart

 

[kai76]

A Solingen Sowbelly

That stag is insane and is just gonna get even betta!

They also serve who stand and wait. As I told Harry about his TEW lambsfoot, graceful beauty is never boring, Nick, especially that old Camillus congress.

Thank you Stuart. Just yesterday I also mentioned to Harry how I never get bored of seeing his old TEW. @Old Engineer

Camillus #12 today

Another great old one Steve!

This Camillus 40 again. I kinda like it when I don’t have to choose a knife daily to carry. I’m also a creature of habit...

 

[SVTFreak]

Camillus #12 today

That is just about the perfect bone color for a knife.

This dude today. In the shop a little while, now resting. Hopefully getting over this bronchitis.

 

[Fodderwing]

Thank you, Jack, what a wonderful Hanukah gift.

I really like pruners and that one is gorgeous. What a wonderful gift! The translucence of the horn comes through very well. Outstanding.

I'm also carrying some golden horn today

Beautiful horn Jack and your kindness and generosity makes me smile my friend.

A Solingen Sowbelly

I love that knife Jeff. What a sow!

Nothing so tasty as a banana bone gone bad. I agree with Alan, Dwight, that the Olsen is singular in staggering beauty, but your other posts are, as usual, spectacular. The last one - simple beauty simply portrayed.

Thank you for such a kind post my friend. I hope your basement issues will soon be ameliorated Stuart and you can return to more foolish (read enjoyable) pastimes.

 

[kenspen]

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Just friction - it's a very tight fit. I have some .02" G10 that's thin enough to cut with scissors, I cut it down, then sanded it down further so it's just slightly wider than the tang, then thinned it down a bit more from the .02" thickness and jammed it in there with a thin bladed screwdriver. So far it hasn't moved. I may end up tacking it down with superglue on a toothpick if it starts moving. I've got a bunch of scraps of that G10, and it's thin enough that it'd go in an envelope. If you'd like a few scraps to experiment with, send me your address and I can mail some out to you.

I've tried shimming kicks like this before with other materials but they always break down over time. I'm hopeful that the G10 is tough enough that it'll hold up. I usually just stick a thick piece of horse hide where the blade hits the backspring. It seems like the best solution that is easily removable. The problem is, leather won't stay in there with no liner between the springs on the two blades in a 309. It works really well on single blade knives, however.

Lovely Forum knife! I really like the stag on yours. I'm jealous - I wasn't able to pick one up when they were taking payments but they look very nice. I need to do a better job keeping an eye on the for sale forums

Very kind offer on the G10, Heath!
Best people on line are right here.

On the knives that I have taken apart, I like to polish all of the parts. I like to look down in well and see shiny springs and liners. And I had one that would have been banging the spring, so I ground/polished enough off the spring to prevent that.

It’s the other end of the spring that gives me pause, though. The geometry of the fit between blade and spring was set by cutlers who knew what they were doing. On some of these old knives, even if the snap is still strong, the walk and talk is no longer smooth. And when you look at the surfaces you can see pitting or galling. I’ve polished it with 800 grit and got it a little smoother, but am afraid to go too far and lose the snap.
Tricky, and lots to learn.
I have a medium Cami stockman that had no snap left on the main. When I took it apart, I got proof that the spring is harder than blade tangs. I’ll upload a pic when I get home...

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Sorry about the focus, but check out how much steel is worn off of the tang. The spring was narrower, so it left a flange. No wonder it had no snap.View attachment 1040353View attachment 1040354

 

[JaxBaron]