What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[kai76]

 

[joeradza]

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Taylor, it's the pic of your beautiful lambsfoot that has sent me down another rabbit hole.

Have a peaceful Sunday, folks.
3" Ohta Drop point for the day.

That is a superb looker Gary.

 

[mitch4ging]

Just this ole thing in my pocket today.

Nice! Who made that sweet little ebony jack?

Now that's how bone should be jigged!

You got a nice one, for sure! I'm planning to carry mine every day for a while, but I'll change up the smaller companion knife more often.

Both are such great examples, and look forward to seeing more photos!

Such beautiful covers!!

 

[Fodderwing]

Just this ole thing in my pocket today.

You got a nice one, for sure! I'm planning to carry mine every day for a while, but I'll change up the smaller companion knife more often.

Gonna carry every day for a while too, but will mix up my secondary carry.

All three of you have wonderful specimens. But it's true, I've yet to see one I didn't like.

The tang reads : Cornwall Knife Co./New York/U.S.A.

And you ain't never lied when you say it is a reeeeeeeeeeaaal gem! That Paul is a sweetheart and knows a good man when he sees one.

 

[traumkommode]

This is really cool. What is it?

 

[r8shell]

Gonna carry every day for a while too, but will mix up my secondary carry.
You've got a lot of nice knives.

Both are such great examples, and look forward to seeing more photos!

All three of you have wonderful specimens. But it's true, I've yet to see one I didn't like.

Thanks.

The tang reads : Cornwall Knife Co./New York/U.S.A. It is just over 3 inches closed and a reeeeeeal gem, just like the man who sent it to me The legendary Paul Hilborn. It just keeps jumping in my pocket It's playing tag with a Birdseye today and the E.C. Simmons.

The only thing that improves a gem like that is it being a gift from a great guy like Paul.

 

[Chief]

Thin, small, pinchable, and wicked sharp.

 

[Old Engineer]

This S&M. 3.5” is a nice size. I’d carry this one a lot except the secondaries are terrible pulls. Like a 9.5 on a 10 scale. I nearly can’t even open the Spey and I don’t have soft nails. I’ve tried the hot water and soap flush and it actually got worse! A little oil gets it back to not good. And I’m not picky about knives being a little on the harder side to open! Does anyone have any ideas to make this thing more user friendly?
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If it has Half/Stops the ends of the blades will have Square Corners down at the pivots . If you somehow can knock off the square corners , you can help it some . You are better than pretty good mechanically Joey , I expect that you will figure out how to do that . I have also read that some people have used a Wedge to tap down into the well and spread it out a very , very , small amount to increase the Running Clearance . Some guys have seen where the are some sharp edges on the ends of the blades that are digging into other surfaces in the well . I myself have been most successful in clamping the blades in a wooden vice and just working the heck out of it until it wears in after making sure that the joints were clean and checking out the aforementioned issues . Good Luck my friend .

Harry

 

[Buzzbait]

That bone is incredible. So interesting looking.

 

[kai76]

Such beautiful covers!!

This is really cool. What is it?

Buzzbait

Thank you guys! It’s a Cattaraugus.

 

[SVTFreak]

If it has Half/Stops the ends of the blades will have Square Corners down at the pivots . If you somehow can knock off the square corners , you can help it some . You are better than pretty good mechanically Joey , I expect that you will figure out how to do that . I have also read that some people have used a Wedge to tap down into the well and spread it out a very , very , small amount to increase the Running Clearance . Some guys have seen where the are some sharp edges on the ends of the blades that are digging into other surfaces in the well . I myself have been most successful in clamping the blades in a wooden vice and just working the heck out of it until it wears in after making sure that the joints were clean and checking out the aforementioned issues . Good Luck my friend .

Harry

Thanks, Harry! I have to do more looking. It might be just pinned too tight. I also think I see a burr on the corners that might be contributing. I'll play with it more when I don't have 10 other projects wanting attention. Or need a free project lol!

This one tonight. Really enjoy this knife. Mr AL packs a lot of blade into a slim, small chassis here. And love the blade combo that he graciously set me up with. The blades aren't krinked but ground to nest together. It's not perfect. Not relieved so shows some signs. A tiny bit of rub. Nothing that makes it any less a joy to have and use.

 

[Atiger]

That is a nice looking knife, Atiger. I am not well versed in modern knives, what does Case call this model?
I couldn't help but to notice the strong resemblance between your Case and older English Ettrick and Tackler knives.
Enclosed is a picture of an early post WWII Tackler knife from Joseph Rodgers which is nearly a twin brother to your Case model.

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Thank you, the knife is a two-blade Case “Swayback Jack”. It’s single-blade brother is a “Swayback Gent”.

 

[Prester John]

For Monday:

Ironwood lambsfoot, A. Wright & Son, Sheffield, England.

And:

Classic navaja from Albacete, Spain, with polished deer stag, by @ArtesaniaHerreros.

How can I go wrong with these two?

 

[kai76]

Light duties today, so I'm totin' light: a Holley Mfg. (Lakeville, Conn., 1854-1930s) shadow senator pen.

- Stuart

I’m really liking your pearl shadow knife Stuart. The shadow pattern looks good on most knives and most all cover materials whether natural or man made IMO. I was never really a fan of MOP but after seeing your classy pearl knives every Sunday, I finally own 1 pearl knife and it’s not going to be my last!

 

[Will Power]

Thin, small, pinchable, and wicked sharp.

Looks just right in that finish too Always like that Muslin Micarta, effective stuff

Regards, Will

 

[Will Power]

It's in the work-bag: GEC 73 liner lock in Bonestag from early on.

 

[Jack Black]

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Striking pair Taylor

I really love seeing your big white knight of a knife standing guard, Jack. It is a lovely knife.

Thank you very much Stuart

Light duties today, so I'm totin' light: a Holley Mfg. (Lakeville, Conn., 1854-1930s) shadow senator pen.

- Stuart

Very classy my friend

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Great pic

Mmm, ivory soup!

Have a peaceful Sunday, folks.
3" Ohta Drop point for the day.

Super-gnarly stag Gary

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Very stylish Gev

Just this ole thing in my pocket today.

Excellent photo my friend

I'm planning to carry mine every day for a while, but I'll change up the smaller companion knife more often.

Those two look good together Rachel

Enclosed is a picture of an early post WWII Tackler knife from Joseph Rodgers which is nearly a twin brother to your Case model.

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Think I have that one

For Monday:

Ironwood lambsfoot, A. Wright & Son, Sheffield, England.

And:

Classic navaja from Albacete, Spain, with polished deer stag, by @ArtesaniaHerreros.

How can I go wrong with these two?

Terrific twosome Vince

Morning folks, hope everyone has a good week

 

[dc50]

Good Morning Friends! Todays carry is my ebony Lambsfoot.

 

[Chui]

- despite being blown t' bits on a walk around part the Devon coast, my Willie Paulsen 'Native' at hand

 

[lutejones]

After 5 years thinking I’ve lost it, and carrying almost exclusively a CASE 6308 whitttler and a CASE 6318PU medium stockman, I’m regaining intimacy with my GEC courthouse whittler #620311.
It’s at the longest I like to EDC at 3 3/4 but is slim and light.
I’ve reshaped the pen blade for whittling and reground all three to almost zero grind.
I keep the main blade around 15dps with a fairly coarse working edge and the two small ones polished with low angle(whittling blade lowest)

I’m getting better edge retention than with case’s 60’s era steel.