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Hartshead Barlow and a #44 Buffalo Jack today (Thanks
@Campbellclanman 
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That pair should be sufficient to the trouble of the day, Jack!
Have a great Wednesday!
Always glad to see your osage orange knives, Ron!
Those shure are some purdy knives, Gary!
Wooden Wednesday - curly maple.
Thanks, Dean, and "purdy" sure applies to your green maple teardrop!
Very nice knives, Gary, but I am curious: why do you carry a trapper when you have stated more than once that you don't like them?
Good question, Vince.
I have a trapper, so I feel obligated to include it in my rotation schedule, since I want to carry/use every knife I have. Also, I sometimes change my mind with increased exposure. I used to not like the muskrat pattern, but eventually I came to enjoy it. Hasn't happened yet for a big trapper, but who knows what the future holds??
Of all your wonderful knives, this one’s my favorite.
Sorry about that. Every time I see the bottom one, my heart skips a beat. First, the double fluted bolsters, and then the jigging, then the color, and finally, the nicely aged blades. The pen’s Swedge and the shape of the main blade are sweet.
Highly desirable duo, Paul!
Harvey makes a good case for the half-congress, but I favor that curvaceous stockman.
Did it give birth to the 61OT eventually??
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For Wooden Wednesday, I am continuing my self imposed trend; Lamb and Barlow in Ebony and Dyed Curly Maple. It was difficult to capture the figuring in the Curly Maple but I think I got a good shot of the pile side, such wonderful chatoyence.
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Today with A. Wright & Son Guardians Lambsfoot in Ebony and Schrade Barlow Scrimshaw!
Enjoyable barlow/lambsfoot pairs, Dylan and José!
Prester John
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@Travman - Thanks guys. It’s good to be back on the porch!
Lovely two-tone wood, Ken!
My first Winchester - 1988 #3904 Whittler. Nice jigging.
Congrats on the Winchester, Tim; may you acquire many more!
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Nice work, GT.
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A lovely little knife, GT.
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- Stuart
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That appears to be a capable, as well as comely canoe, GT. Fairly nice horn-like jigging.
- Stuart
Thanks for the acknowledgements, Stuart.
This was my carry crew today: a Jarrett Fleming sheepfoot fixed blade, Daniel Cannady small game fixed blade, and a n A. Wright lambsfoot folder. I toted the Fleming in a sheath on my belt (left side today), the Cannady in a sheath in my LFP, and the Wright in my RFP. Only the Jarrett has gone unused, so far.
- Stuart
Diverse trio of knives of the wood persuasion, Stuart!
As always, I'm drawn to the symmetry of that Cannady.
One more because I've been enjoying this one so much the past couple days......
View attachment 1147954 View attachment 1147955 Well look what I found in my mail box earlier today!!
I won this beautiful GEC 735115 Black Box Jigged Brown Bone Square End Trapper (Scout) from the GAW put on by waverave (Darren) last week. Thank you very much Darren I love everything about this knife. ...
Well, not actually carrying it yet but so excited about having just got it I need to put up a couple pics really quick.
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Those 73s sure are appealing knives, guys!!
That is completely normal for cocobolo. Oftentimes an old knife with cocobolo scales is mistaken for an ebony-scaled knife. You have to look at the grain/pores, and color overtones to tell on some of them.
Cocobolo is one of the oiliest woods. I had a GEC 25 that turned like yours. A good washing with dish soap and a soft sponge will brighten it up. The darkening is just dirt. Make sure to dry it well and oil it. You'll be shocked at the difference. Just be prepared to see it darken again. Cocobolo can retain its oils for a very long time.
I can attest to
@lambertiana's claim. I have an old E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter (thanks, Mark) that I thought was ebony, but someone was able to find it in an old catalog that listed the covers as cocobolo (and the blade as spey/budding).
Alan, thanks for the tip on washing.
I'd like to remember to give that a try.
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Thanks Gary! A fine "rough and tumble" trio you have put together
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I wanted to test the "punch" on this GEC 54 HJ so I paired it up with an "old hand" Keen Kutter HJ
Thanks for your remark on my RRs.
I like the one-two punch you posted here!
Buzzbait
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Here it is. Six layers of fatness. Yours has all this, plus another layer for the pliers, right?
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View attachment 1148025 I am not even sure what Victorinox called this model!
I have one just like yours, Jeff, and after consulting
https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Champion , I'm quite sure we have Champions from sometime in 1973-1985.
All packed up for a road trip up to South Dakota. My wife’s aunt turns 90 this weekend. Her three daughters have some stuff planned, and we’re looking forward to seeing them all since it’s been at least a year.
Here’s what I’m starting out with.
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Have a safe and enjoyable trip, Jeff!
Your pic reminds me of a "hidden cost" of the knife hobby we all enjoy - I wonder how much the gas mileage suffers for those of us who routinely carry multiple knives?
Optimal Opinel, Trav!
Is the handle wood? (Is the dog a French poodle?
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The Mikov was hiding under the mattress,
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Bloodwork after fasting. No toothpaste or exercise even. It's torture for me to forgo exercise.
Back to this:
Admirable Mikov, Jer!
Looks like you get plenty of exercise just toting that steadfast sextet around!
Going to have breakfast with a friend this morning. I'll be totin' these two...
Nice pair, John!
I love my own knives dearly, but your duo runs rings around any pairs in my pockets today.
Totin' a Camillus #70 today
Steve, I had peanut butter and honey on my toast this morning, and your tasty knife reminds me of my breakfast!
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My tote:
Moki by
D P, on Flickr
That Moki is mesmerizing and magnificent!
- GT
