What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Ripcord 82]

Was feeling like a little yeller cv for today

That's the one I have been looking for. I think it is a thing of the past now. Sure hope they Case makes it in Yellow CV again.

 

[Jack Black]

Have a great Sunday folks

 

[Ripcord 82]

Let's see, I think I will SEAL my day with my Possum Skinner.

 

[TAK65]

Seriously considering selling off my traditional collection and not buying anymore including possibly canceling my BladeForum knife with collectors knives a blade forum dealer ”no fault of Mikes” due to BladeForum politics that left a very bitter taste in my mouth I can’t seem to shake. But with that being said this one I will never sell and I’m sure will last my life time and do everything I need and if not a tactical will do the job.
This one represents my good memories with traditionals I received directly from The man Waynorth “Charlie “
Much respect and I have and will always carry with pride

TheFactor, I'm not sure of your situation, but I do enjoy your posts and pictures. Try taking a few deep breaths and settle down a bit. You do add a lot here.

There are a lot of situations in life that leave a "bitter taste" in our mouths. We can't just walk away everytime it happens.

You have a great collection. Don't give up on it or us here at blade forums.

God Bless
Tracy

 

[Pt-Luso]

Today with Case mini trapper stag 1980.

 

[Travman]

 

[SnailOffTheTrail]

Today I am reuniting with my Churchill after half a year due to being on a loan to a fellow traditional knives lover. I didn't remember it being that chunky. Probably I just got used to #66 slim in the meantime.

It really feels like bulldog of a slipjoint.

 

[dc50]

I called this one Ice.

 

[315]

Up at 4:30 for the opening day of grouse season and scouting for some elk...

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Back from a wet early garden inspection.
I chose slim ‘n light for Sunday go to meetin’, thinking that I could always swap for something more burly for chores later on, but these two are danged capable.View attachment 1188974

 

[SteveC]

Barlow and a Jack today

 

[r8shell]

 

[JB in LV]

Alox Farmer

 

[sunknife]

Starting my daily carry with a S&M rosewood jack and a RR bone copperhead. I love the satin finish blades on the S&M, not to crazy about the shiny blades on the RR. Picture makes it look like there is blade rub but it is just reflections from the light. View attachment 1189009View attachment 1189010

 

[5K Qs]

View attachment 1187901 Foregoing black today in favor of fall colors. In the mood for that due to the
~turn off the A/C~ cool temps at night, and the glorious late blooming wildflowers, in this case, Rudbekia.

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Thanks for the reminders of impending fall, Jeff & Harvey! You gents are colorful peacocks!

I feel like getting wet but will settle for sporting my GEC Dixie Stockman.

That appealing Dixie stockman certainly affects my breathing!

Carrying this gem!! Man we did a good job on this one.
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Excellent elk, Taylor!

Like several others on the Porch, I'm totin' a new little Case friend today (they seem to be popping up like fairy ring mushrooms). Like my new "improved" mini trapper, Case seems to have spent time getting this old pattern ready to return to the line (however briefly it may be) in good shape.
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As we got acquainted, I decided to introduce him to some kinfolk. He seemed to fit right in, though he'll have to leave them behind to ride in my pocket today. I'm carrying light until I join my buddies later for beers and BS.
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- Stuart

Congrats on the new Case CV sawcut Barlow, Stuart: he seems to fit right in to that large family you have!

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

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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.
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Stuart and JJ, thanks for all the engaging info about Black Box Winchesters!
FWIW, here's a link to a thread filled with photos of examples of those knives:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/black-box-winchesters.562111/

GEC 78 Harvest
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Jeff yes they are original, it,s been a few years ago that's the way they came with no shield.
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Phenomenal pair, Dave! Is the secondary blade a pen on each knife? That jigged bone version is probably what the picture next to "jack knife" in my mental dictionary looks like!

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

I like the "blade count sequence" you have going there, Rachel: 1-blade lambsfoot, 2-blade little jack (Pemberton?), 3-blade Stockyard Whittler. You need to add a 4-blade scout knife. How far can you extend the sequence??

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

I'd say you have "some stag", Jack!!

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!)

Thanks for the kind words, Vince; I totally agree with your assessment on the colors of the Case mini copperhead. I'd never seen the whale before on the mark side of my Valley Jack, but I see it now!

I agree with Vince, the blue in that Case is beautiful.

Thanks, John.

5K Qs such a great pair of pale riders!

2015 Smooth Ivory Bone Spear/Sheepfoot Barlow

IMHO, that's an ideal blade combination on your Barlow, Paul!

New SAK and trusty Grits, Butter and Molasses 29

Congrats on the fetching Alox Cadet! Couple of knives with amazing style AND substance!

For Saturday I'm going with 2 scouts; 1 1964 Imperial US Military general purpose (.MIL K) scout by Imperial and a 1945-53 PAL with half stops (unusual to this pattern.)

JJ, your knife pairs are always incredible, your photos are superb, and I really like the fobs you usually have on the bails of your knives!

Thanks Gary! It is indeed a Rosewood Bigun.

Thanks for the confirmation, Ron. I'd like to get a big lambsfoot someday, and I think rosewood would be my first handle choice.

Here's my traditional Sunday photo of my Quotidian Quartet:


- GT

 

[Jiki]

Worked hard yesterday so I could relax today. Menu- wings for lunch brisket for dinner.

 

[JohnDF]

Yesterday’s carries. Moore Maker punch Stockman and Buck 305 with Kim’s creep Pelham Puppets. All from the estate sale. The Moore. Akers took some work. Puppets and Buck were pristine. Yes, I understand the risk I tool putting sharp objects so near creep puppets!
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Now I'm going to have to sleep with the light on tonight.

Great pair of knives, Rachel.

 

[JohnDF]

Happy Sunday All

 

[Half/Stop]

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Totin’ some old bone today! Case tested Green and XX Red Appaloosa.

That’s some beautiful examples there! Brings back fond memories!

Thanks for the confirmation, Ron. I'd like to get a big lambsfoot someday, and I think rosewood would be my first handle choice.

They are fine knives Gary!

Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers! I’m happy to say that my brother in law was able to return home yesterday evening after a week in the hospital! I’m carrying two today! Y’all have a great day!

 

[r8shell]

I like the "blade count sequence" you have going there, Rachel: 1-blade lambsfoot, 2-blade little jack (Pemberton?), 3-blade Stockyard Whittler. You need to add a 4-blade scout knife. How far can you extend the sequence??

Hmm, I don't think I have any knives with more than four blades. Unless we count the multi-tools on a Swiss Army Knife...

Nice to see your quotidian foursome, again.

Great pair of knives, Rachel.

Thanks. I've been keeping to my Stockyard Whittler challenge for two whole weeks. Fortunately, I never said I'd carry it all by itself.