What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[315]

Carrying the Farmer since I got home from work.

 

[thefrank]

Trestle Pine Superior

 

[mitch13]

Received my first alox the other day, so it's in my pocket as well.

 

[paulhilborn]

2018 EO 85 with Wenger Soldat

 

[Fodderwing]

Smashing Dwight

Thanks pal.

 

[lambertiana]

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.

@Gravy
The woodworker in me is curious about the darkening characteristics of cocobolo. I'm wondering if the red can be brought back by sanding or even flitzing ??

Does the darkening occur unprovoked or is it a reaction from the oils in the hand or simply exposure to light ?? I have a AG Russell in cocobolo that is still quite red after a year, perhaps two, and it gets carried often. Maybe a lacquer or other finish helps? Maybe GEC leaves the wood raw ??

Just saw joeradza post about the oily nature of cocobolo. That's interesting. I'm thinking a protective finish might help retain it's original nature.



Nice knives, all
My tote:

Moki by D P, on Flickr

Cocobolo darkening is not just from exposure to dirt. It is well known to darken by light exposure (especually UV). I have a plank of cocobolo that was once a very rich red, and after sitting against the wall in the corner of my bedroom for a few years it is now almost black.

Cocobolo is so oily that many finishes and glues do not work well on it unless the oils at the surface are removed by using acetone or another solvent. One time I was cutting scales from a block of cocobolo and instead of dry sawdust falling to the floor, it stayed together as oily clumps. I think you can brighten the wood by sanding off the surface layer, but I leave mine alone. You can get UV-resistant finishes for wood like this, but it only delays the inevitable.

My totes today are serendipitous. Those who saw my post in the Beverages and Blades thread on Tuesday know that while rummaging through some of my late stepfather's old boxes, I came upon an old Miller Brothers Sheffield pattern lobster pen (which I will post here once I take it totin'). https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...onal-of-course.1323677/page-323#post-19081020 Spurred by that discovery, I dug some more and found an old wrapped up paper towel under a box. In the wrapping were my totes for today: an Aerial senator pen (1912-1944) in red/black striped celluloid and a Schatt & Morgan (Titusville, PA, 1903-1932) sleeveboard jack in a pink/green marble celluloid. Both sharp as razors.

I may tote these two tomorrow afternoon when I gather with my buddies at our watering hole.
- Stuart

I love waterfall celluloid like that S&M. Pink is very unusual, normally you see it in brown or green.

 

[Prester John]

This will be in my pocket on Friday. And Saturday, and Sunday, and Monday, and so on....

Sambar stag Hartshead Barlow lambsfoot from A. Wright & Son, Sheffield.

 

[Duckdog]

I really like the red and black striped Schatt & Morgan. Really unique.

Pretty cool, Stuart.

Great handful of knives my friend

Great finds Stuart, that Aerial is totally cool

Beautiful knives and a great story.

I love waterfall celluloid like that S&M. Pink is very unusual, normally you see it in brown or green.

Thanks, guys. L lambertiana I really like the pink, too, and I have no other example of it (as far as I know). I will admit that, for us older folks from the Carolinas, it looks a little bit like the souse loaf slices sold in packages in the grocery store - pork pieces (?) suspended in gelatin until consumed cold or quickly fried. I'll refrain from describing souse meat and mayo sandwiches.

Totin' this little city knife today, along with the usual suspects.

A very nice totin' size, Gary.

Forgot to post my carry!

A very fair pair there, Jack.

Yep!!

Soo-wee!! Sweet sow, Ken.

My "fancy" canoe this week is a Buck jigged bone model (thanks, Clay)

That's the one, GT, though the Klaas has class, too.

- Stuart

 

[T. Erdelyi]

@Buzzbait ~
Here it is. Six layers of fatness. Yours has all this, plus another layer for the pliers, right?View attachment 1148014
View attachment 1148025 I am not even sure what Victorinox called this model!

I got a couple of SAKs, I switch them out on a regular basis. The two constants are the Mini Champ on my key ring and the silver Farmer that’s either in a clipon belt sheath or bottom of my pocket and I grab the fob/lanyard to pull it out.

My "fancy" canoe this week is a Buck jigged bone model (thanks, Clay):

International Knife this week is a John Watts stainless ring opener (thanks, Jack):

Watch pocket knife this week is a Robt. Klaas brown jigged bone mini canoe:

- GT

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Knice ring turner Gary, I’ve always loved the ingenuity of the opening system. I’m surprised nobody makes them any more. The last modern one I remember was from Canal Street Cutlery. It was also the first forum knife and one of their first knives/patterns in their catalog.

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.View attachment 1148028

Edit to add ...this goes with too.View attachment 1148060

Knice Camillus model #23, I have one from the Orr Felt company. This was the second one I had. I gave/sold/traded the first one and was bummed after I got rid of it, I missed it. One of our porch dwellers read about my remorse and sent me one to replace it. It’s a beast of a knife and I carry it often. It’s a great goto Knife for breakin’ down cardboard.

 

[JJ Cahill]

D Duckdog It's the "points" that get you every time Fantastic pair of lovely covered blades! They just don't make 'em like they used to!
@5K Qs Thanks! It looks like you have your hands full with a couple of excellent canoes and a "ringer," or should I say "two" with the very cool KK

Today's carry I'm going "back to the basics" with a late forties Imperial scout and a sixties super slicer Case Barlow

 

[Jack Black]

My "fancy" canoe this week is a Buck jigged bone model (thanks, Clay):

International Knife this week is a John Watts stainless ring opener (thanks, Jack):

Watch pocket knife this week is a Robt. Klaas brown jigged bone mini canoe:

- GT

Nice day to carry your Saturnalia knife GT That Mini Canoe is a nice pattern I always think, and that's a great pic of your Buck Canoe

This will be in my pocket on Friday. And Saturday, and Sunday, and Monday, and so on....

Sambar stag Hartshead Barlow lambsfoot from A. Wright & Son, Sheffield.

Glad you're liking it Vince

A very fair pair there, Jack.

Thank you Stuart

Morning folks, managing to check in a little earlier today, and carrying these two for the day Have a good Friday

 

[Chui]

- happily side by side

Lambsfoot / Sheepsfoot
Classic style / contemporary style
Buffalo Horn / Rams Horn
lovely / lovely

 

[Chui]

2018 EO 85 with Wenger Soldat

- lovely patina developing there

This will be in my pocket on Friday. And Saturday, and Sunday, and Monday, and so on....

Sambar stag Hartshead Barlow lambsfoot from A. Wright & Son, Sheffield.

- what a beaut, lovely Stag...........another Porch member who will smile forever

D Duckdog It's the "points" that get you every time Fantastic pair of lovely covered blades! They just don't make 'em like they used to!
@5K Qs Thanks! It looks like you have your hands full with a couple of excellent canoes and a "ringer," or should I say "two" with the very cool KK

Today's carry I'm going "back to the basics" with a late forties Imperial scout and a sixties super slicer Case Barlow

- oh, my, love that old Case

 

[Pt-Luso]

This will be in my pocket on Friday. And Saturday, and Sunday, and Monday, and so on....

Sambar stag Hartshead Barlow lambsfoot from A. Wright & Son, Sheffield.

Congratulations Vince, another superb!!!

 

[pfranze78]

Today I found out that the Mora Eldris fits perfectly through the belt loop of Levi's 501 jeans. Now I can horizontal "belt carry" my Eldris.

 

[Bloefield]

Schrade 5OT today for work.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

I got a couple of SAKs, I switch them out on a regular basis. The two constants are the Mini Champ on my key ring and the silver Farmer that’s either in a clipon belt sheath or bottom of my pocket and I grab the fob/lanyard to pull it out.

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Knice ring turner Gary, I’ve always loved the ingenuity of the opening system. I’m surprised nobody makes them any more. The last modern one I remember was from Canal Street Cutlery. It was also the first forum knife and one of their first knives/patterns in their catalog.

Knice Camillus model #23, I have one from the Orr Felt company. This was the second one I had. I gave/sold/traded the first one and was bummed after I got rid of it, I missed it. One of our porch dwellers read about my remorse and sent me one to replace it. It’s a beast of a knife and I carry it often. It’s a great goto Knife for breakin’ down cardboard.

Nice stash of Swiss Army Knives! I only have eight or ten, but no alox.

You know, if Camillus had hafted the 23 in Rodgers bone, or stag, they’d be highly sought after. But as is, the 23 Big Jack is the definition of beauty following function. And that Ivoroid aint all bad.

 

[JohnDF]

My new Hartshead Barlow for today...

 

[TheChunk91]

Evening switcheroo

If you ever get tired of that one...

 

[joeradza]

I'm still not sure but I know its pretty.