What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Duckdog]

D Duckdog - A most enviable collection, Stuart.

Very nice !

Thanks, guys.

D Duckdog Loooove that stag granddaddy barlow? on the right Stuart!!

Nick, I should have done a better job when I explained my understanding of those covers to Chris (@cjtamu ). I got the knife from my stepfather and don't know its history. I think that the covers are bone, the venerable soup bone on the mark side. Here's a better look at that one:

As I had mentioned, it is stamped with 6143 which indicates bone in Case parlance. Bone would explain the mismatch between mark and pile side colors and texture, somewhat. And that spring-side view makes me think more bone than stag. Now, this one IS stag:

- Stuart

 

[Jack Black]

Heading out early tomorrow, with some Saturday stag Have a fantastic weekend folks

 

[Peregrin]

We've been inundated with Cherry Tomatoes! I wish I could have a Tomato GAW! And, before anyone asks , I'm NOT giving away the Krein!

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

More pictures of the #72 please.
Bone?... Nice

Michael

That sure is a sweet 72!

Thanks, Jeff. Like many items of knife lore, this story has many parts, not all of which have easy verification, and all of which is too long to post here. The dark jigged handled ones like I posted were made 1987-1988 by Queen for Blue Grass Cutlery (which owned the rights to the Winchester name/trademarks). Bill Howard (later at GEC) was at Queen at that time, and supposedly Charlie Dorton (of Bulldog Brand knives) was involved. The dark jigged bone is said to have come from old Utica stock. There were BB Winchesters (boxes differentiated by red, white, and gold lettering) made until 1991 with other handle materials (see the beautiful sowbelly posted by JJ Cahill ). Supposedly, Blue Grass also made/had made Case Classics and Primble (names they also owned) knives at Queen. They all, especially the early ones, are well made, solid knives (mostly 1095 blades, brass liners, NS bolsters).
- Stuart

Appreciate that explanation, Stuart. Very helpful. That also explains the Primble Blue Grass Barlows I sometimes see.
That’s a nice group of Case Barlows in your collection!

There is that Incredible Orange Stag again !!

Harry

Yep, ya just don’t see many like it. Very hard to find stag without all the gnarly knobs and grooves, too!

I couldn't decide so my pockets are heavy today.

A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do!
Great color on your ACW stag, Rachell.

Heading out early tomorrow, with some Saturday stag Have a fantastic weekend folks

Good choices, JB! Beautiful stag on both.

 

[Duckdog]

I got this Case yesterday but just tossed it in my pocket tonight. Think it’ll stay there awhile...

Now, we're talkin'.

Thank you for another good chuckle Stuart; I do love the cutlery history as well as a "tall tale!"
Love those BB Winchesters, especially the ones with the old Utica bone; that one is pretty special as it has a cool history!!!

For Friday my totes will be a "latter period BB" Winchester waterfall sowbelly by Queen and a snappy old cocobola Robeson TL-29.

Thanks, JJ. Your comment was a precursor to a longer discussion (as you could see) and your lovely Queen sowbelly gave me a fine example to cite in that discussion. I know enough about the BB conversations to not say more, but please add anything that might enlighten folks

Today with Bulldog barlow 2007 on stag.

Very fine, José.

Morning folks, treating my self to a Double Lambsfoot Day today Have a great Friday

A dynamic duo, Jack.

Now we're shouting, "Hallelujah !!" What a beauty.

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Classics, new and old.

A couple of Whittlers today

And you ain't just whistling Dixie, Nick. Those are lovely.

Have a great day!

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Ron, it looks like you may still be in your ICU uniform (though with different knives). I hope that your brother-in-law is still improving/holding steady.

Superhero Friday

I see what you did there, Gev. Fitting knife.

I couldn't decide so my pockets are heavy today.

What a fine dilemma to confront, r8shell.

- Stuart

 

[JoeGoblyn]

This was yesterday. I’m a big fan of the red:

And today, the slim single blade version:

Joe

 

[cigarrodog]

Jack Black - Thank you Jack.

 

[5K Qs]

Very interesting piece of history A great-looking pair of knives too

Morning folks, carrying these two today

Your black/white pair sends me around the bend, Jack!

Going with the tiger today.

I'm bonkers over that lovely EO 85!

Sticking with the Premium Stockman size; different brand, after two days with the Ka-bar switching to a Case 6347 SS. OH

That's a splendid stockman, OH, but I was really crazy about that slender Kabar you posted recently!

Brief hiatus from carrying rescue knives because I stumbled on this yesterday. Can't stop grinning.
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20190829_074420 by Chris Thayer, on Flickr

I can imagine you're delirious over that fine Case saddlehorn!

Del, the jigging on that knife makes me eccentric!

L'il Lambsfoot and Compact today.

You must be ga-ga over that pair, Mike!

While I like the standard size, I preferred the smaller 2 bolster one. I didn't realize the swayback (or "pruner" handle) was similar in size until just recently. I almost regret waiting so long to bite the bullet and get it. I'm really enjoying it! So much so, that a buffalo one is also on the way

Thanks for your opinion about the lambsfoot sizes, Mike. Another on the way? Instant insanity!

In the past I did not carry this knife to work for fear of wear or damage but now I carry it at work rather often. It's just too good to leave at home and I may as well enjoy it while possible. I've got spares anyways.

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You'd be loco not to carry it, Paul!

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Farm & Field Tool #715117 Bullnose
(yes, most of that is crammed onto the tang, albeit abbreviated)
And Camillus 72 whittler, which is the one that needed the flitzing. Oil those carbon knives, kids!

Mad about that pair, Jeff!

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You gotta be nuts about that pair of pale riders, Taylor!

Cannitler! Great looking knife, Gary.

Thank you, Gary. A sowbelly is definitely on my list.

I'm psyched over your kind words, Dean (and I'm psycho about sowbellies).

I carried these two on my Thursday hike. Orchard Gem and new Case Barlow.

That's a pair to starkly rave about, Dean!

For you GT, sure....If I don't forget.
I do seem to be forgetting things more often lately. I need to get some of that herbal stuff that helps with memory but I can't remember what it is called.

Forgetting stuff can make you screwy, FBC. I think you want to start taking "meako" or "gringo" or something like that.

Thank you very much Gary, but this was still missing!!

Looking at all your splendid mini trappers can make me mentally unbalanced, José!

The peanut or pen controversy makes me think of this one. Lose the second spring and get a slimmer knife, lose the second blade and get a longer blade.

Cost/benefit analysis makes the world go 'round, Jer, but it can also make you wacky!

Was carrying a 73 and a Lambfoot today while working on my latest project . Started working again on the project a couple of days ago . An earlier start a few months back did not work out right , so I had to get some more wood . This time a limb off a neighbors oak tree .
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If that crack opens up a little deeper , I may have to start all over again . There still is much wood to be removed yet . Of course my 2 Old TEWs are on the work bench to have when needed .
Harry

The amount of blades per square foot in that photo is berserk, Harry!

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Oh, that is so svelte. GT. I "may" still have a tuxedo that I "may" be able to fit into and that Blac Jakt would be SO FINE in a tux pocket.
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- Stuart

Thanks, Stuart. I've never thought about which of my knives would go well with a tux, and my wife would probably consider me demented if I ever brought up the subject.

5K Qs

Yep GT, that's the jigged wood beaver (the elusive bronze/copper beaver! )

Zany wood and shield, Del!

I got this Case yesterday but just tossed it in my pocket tonight. Think it’ll stay there awhile...

I'm cuckoo for those sawcut Case Barlows!

I'm also maniacally happy to be carrying these this week:
Case mini copperhead as Peanut-like Knife of the Week


Colt full-size copperhead as Stag/Horn Knife of the Week


Lambsfoot of the Week is Valley Jack, my 2019 Guardians desert ironwood lambsfoot:


- GT

 

[Prester John]

Case mini copperhead as Peanut-like Knife of the Week

Colt full-size copperhead as Stag/Horn Knife of the Week

Lambsfoot of the Week is Valley Jack, my 2019 Guardians desert ironwood lambsfoot:

Love that blue on the Case; looks great with that red shield. Patriotic, even!

Lovely stag on the Colt.

And that ironwood always reminds me of a whale (I am slowly rereading Moby Dick--possibly my favorite novel; got about 5 or 6 books going now). "Thar she blows!" (Practicing for Pirate Day!)

 

[315]

This was yesterday. I’m a big fan of the red:

And today, the slim single blade version:

Joe

I really don’t need another knife, but I REALLY like the “Case” on the bolster of the red one!!

 

[tmd_87]

5K Qs such a great pair of pale riders!

 

[r8shell]

Sometimes it's better not to choose! Hmm, this is a good assortment.

A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do!
Great color on your ACW stag, Rachell.

What a fine dilemma to confront, r8shell.

Thanks! It is a great problem to have.

 

[JohnDF]

Case mini copperhead as Peanut-like Knife of the Week
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I agree with Vince, the blue in that Case is beautiful.

 

[SVTFreak]

Joey, dare I ask what you’re building? Cobra too slow??

Lol! Not at all. Still a pile of fun. But I'm building the car I've been planning for 20 years. A 1933 ford. Fenderless roadster with convertible top, AC/heat, power steering, power brakes, totally keyless, Bluetooth amplifier so I have tunes but no head unit to clutter the dash. Will have big Ole brakes, big Ole wheels (thinking schott atm). Bright yellow, full finish chassis, suspension, pans, all of it will be painted or powder coated but the highlight is the supercharged coyote 5.0L and 6r80 complete with sport mode and manual shift capability. Should make right at 900 motor horsepower which will be about 765 whp. But completely streetable. Body will be all slicked out, countersunk gas cap, access panels under hood, bolts all countersunk and finished in a nice bright metallic yellow. Here is the latest in progress pic minus the supercharger. Working on front body work now.


And a requesit (hot rodder can't spell!) knife pic! Another one to take apart. Wife asked for steak tonight so I fired up the pit.

 

[JJ Cahill]

Thanks for the compliment on my Saddlehorn. Really happy with it. Another beautiful vintage pair from you. I have loved every Robeson I've seen on this forum, hoping to stumble on one at flea market one day. Love the instructions on the blade. Though if one can't figure out how to unlock it, I believe one should probably not be using it ha ha. Same way I feel about the warning labels on flat irons. If you need to be told it's hot..?

Your Saddlehorn is certainly a striking pattern!!! A few years back I read a great piece by Charlie Noyes on Robeson and it definitely "set the hook" for me. I think the TL-29 pattern was a very early slipjoint that incorporated the liner lock and especially in the 1920s and 30s many folks weren't used to it. Of course today it seems everything has some warning label that defies common sense.

Superhero Friday

Very cool Gev! The Kent was a Camillus in disguise.

Good to see another Robeson Electrician's Knife . Is it stamped with the TL-29 ???

Thanks Harry!!! Is does have the TL-29 stamp on the cover though it's not as clear as it should be.

I'm carrying light until I join my buddies later for beers and BS.

Wonderful line up of Case Barlows!!! They really did amazing bone covers in that period (the latest ain't bad either!)

Thank you JJ. When I get my first sowbelly, I hope it’s as nice as yours. The covers are beautiful.

Thanks Harvey; I do believe that was my first sowbelly!!! Beautiful image of your horn covered lamb; wonderful colors!

I couldn't decide so my pockets are heavy today.

You certainly are covered with those 3 beauties Rachel; worth the weight!

Thanks, JJ. Your comment was a precursor to a longer discussion (as you could see) and your lovely Queen sowbelly gave me a fine example to cite in that discussion. I know enough about the BB conversations to not say more, but please add anything that might enlighten folks

Thanks Stuart; your explanation was great!!! From what I have seen in my perusals of the BB Winchesters, the first run with Queen was using the beautiful Utica bone from the early 1900's, which you have some wonderful examples of. They also released some covered in stag and a couple of acrylic covers (Goldstone and Green Tortise, that I know of.) Since the line was quite popular in the 1987-1992 period, Blue Grass did another series with Queen from around 1995-1998, adding several pattern variations (like a 5 bladed sowbelly) and covers ranging from Abalone to several bone colors. While the knives still had excellent workmanship and 1095 carbon blades, they could never duplicate the beauty of the first series using the old Utica bone, the real stars of the entire run! BG also did some runs of brass covered commemorative Winchester knives using the "Black Box" which were made by Camillus. I'm sure there's more, whew.

Working on front body work now.

Wow. that's going to be an awesome road beast!

 

[kai76]

SVTFreak That is gonna turn out sweeeet!

D Duckdog Thanks for the info Stuart. I love that soup bone! Beautiful knife.

 

[solphilos]

 

[Half/Stop]

Ron, it looks like you may still be in your ICU uniform (though with different knives). I hope that your brother-in-law is still improving/holding steady.

Thanks Stuart!

 

[Prester John]

Lol! Not at all. Still a pile of fun. But I'm building the car I've been planning for 20 years. A 1933 ford. Fenderless roadster with convertible top, AC/heat, power steering, power brakes, totally keyless, Bluetooth amplifier so I have tunes but no head unit to clutter the dash. Will have big Ole brakes, big Ole wheels (thinking schott atm). Bright yellow, full finish chassis, suspension, pans, all of it will be painted or powder coated but the highlight is the supercharged coyote 5.0L and 6r80 complete with sport mode and manual shift capability. Should make right at 900 motor horsepower which will be about 765 whp. But completely streetable. Body will be all slicked out, countersunk gas cap, access panels under hood, bolts all countersunk and finished in a nice bright metallic yellow. Here is the latest in progress pic minus the supercharger. Working on front body work now.
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And a requesit (hot rodder can't spell!) knife pic! Another one to take apart. Wife asked for steak tonight so I fired up the pit.
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Ya need an 8-track player!

 

[Gevonovich]

Very cool Gev! The Kent was a Camillus in disguise.

Exactly, and as such, very well built Thinly ground with half stops