What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[5K Qs]

Today and for the next week for Crazy Canuck GAW I will have a Buck 532 with me.
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That's an eye-catching knife, with a blade that's almost all belly!

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5K Qs - Thank you GT. You have a leg up, knife wise, with the RR dogleg.
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5K Qs - Thank you kindly, GT. The leg knife is a gem.
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Thanks, Harvey, for all the leg talk.
Your Rodgers congress and Slater lambsfoot are an earthy and exceptional pair!

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I'm intrigued by the blade combination for that toothpick. Larger ones might get a dehooking/scaler blade as a fish knife, but this regular toothpick gets two useful blades.
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I am but a dung beetle on this Sisyphean slope of a thread. There are some true champions of knife-dom here and I'm glad that I can sit on the Porch with them.
- Stuart

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Fantastic four today Gary; your Buck two-blade toothpick is very cool as other than a "fish knife" I'm not sure I've seen 2 blades on that frame!
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I feel the same way (about myself, not you ), Stuart, although some days I feel like a beetle, other days I feel like dung.
Thanks for the remarks on my clip/spey toothpick, Stuart & JJ. I, too, find the non-fish knife 2-blade toothpicks intriguing, but they've mostly eluded me. In addition to the Buck, I have an old Imperial USA toothpick with clip/pen combo. GEC has made a 2-blade toothpick, too, that perhaps I can track down someday. I'm not aware of others (although my pocket knife knowledge is still quite limited).

These two caught my eye for today; Queen made Winchesters. ...

Eye-popping Gold Dust Twins, JJ!

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Another week, another eclectic collection of knives Gary
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Starting the week off with my regular Hartshead Barlow, and a Farm & Field Bullnose, gifted to me by @meako, many years ago now ...

Thanks, Jack; I'm always as surprised by the knives I carry each week as you are!
That's an exemplary working pair you displayed!

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Rough Ryder has that color dialed-in pretty well.

Since when is showing a little leg a bad thing?

Thanks, John; I'm a fan of the RR amber jigged bone.
I agree with your opinion of leg display!

That knife looks...interesting. I hated to see a fine old cutlery name like Miller Bros sold off to Frost.
I do admire your dedication to carrying every knife in rotation.

I like to keep up with GEC offerings, although I can only buy one or two a year and have to be picky. That shield was a deciding factor, I admit.

For Crazy Canuck 's challenge, I've got a Western wood craft knife in my pocket this week.
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You say "interesting", I say "ridiculous"! But when I'm carrying more than a dozen knives, having one of them be a "loser" doesn't really hamper my enjoyment much.

That wood craft knife is entrancing! Is the old catalog illustration a drawing of the knife, rather than a photo?

I don't go to barbers younger than me, and I'm starting to get worried.

Your remark reminds me of the Barber Paradox about the barber who shaves all, and only, those men in town who don't shave themselves.

I’ll carrying this Opinel as my sole cutter this week for Mike’s challenge.
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Day 3 of my Opinel week long challenge.
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Your Opinel looks effective with that old scout, Tom, and electrifying with the shocking blue Pioneer X (?)! Did you drill your lanyard hole yet?

5K Qs
Greetings GT,
Im told the single blade version is no more available, but the two blade version is.
I got 2 of the single blade ones.
Many Thanks,
Aryan.
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Thanks for the information about availability of those clip point Vic floral knives or Day Packers, Aryan.

Thank you Sir for the comment. It's actually autumn here in Australia.

Thanks for the climate info.

Case Barehead Jack, 62024 1/2 in a tree.

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Exemplary and elevated knife, Dean!

Today in my pocket walk this GEC #73 in stag and 440C.
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Enthralling knife, José!

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Thanks Gary! Since I leave that SBJ at my daughters apartment it may be awhile before I can tote it again. I know you would appreciate it if you decide to try one. You could go to the biggest of All online web sights and have one in your pocket by Friday!

Thanks for the advice, Ron. I have a couple of bone-handled Sod Buster Jrs, and I have a yellow synthetic Imperial version, so I don't really NEED a yeller Case SBJr like yours!

Since I didn’t get to participate in Stag Saturday the past couple of weeks I’m pocketing these two today! My Jack Black SFO Ashley’s Choice Lambsfoot and my favorite Northfield Stag #35 Churchill. Y’all have a great day!
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Exquisite stag pair, Ron, and an efficient way to make up for lost time!

Thanks GT. I’m sure there are better sowbellys out there for you to buy. I do like the checkered scales though.

That photo just sold me on that elegant knife! Really like the round bolsters and sunk joints!

Yes, Gary, 1912 is the serial number. Happy belated birthday!

Thanks for the confirmation (and birthday wishes), Vince.

Case Copperhead and a Utica Cattle knife today
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I'm entranced with your Wharncliffe copperhead, Steve!

- GT

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks, Jack; I'm always as surprised by the knives I carry each week as you are!
That's an exemplary working pair you displayed!

LOL! That makes your schedule sound more fun Gary Thank you my friend

 

[JTB_5]

getting ready for the day

 

[Travman]

 

[Wild Willie]

Those books are a lot of fun to read aren't they Willie? I remrember reading them to my own Things #1, #2, and #3

They most certainly are Jack. We do a lot of Dr. Seuss and roald Dahl at our place. My son thinks he's ready for Dracula, I'm not so sure...

 

[Jack Black]

They most certainly are Jack. We do a lot of Dr. Seuss and roald Dahl at our place. My son thinks he's ready for Dracula, I'm not so sure...

I think I was about 9 when I read Dracula, but I don't recall finding it scary. I remember being very interested to read about Whitby and the River Esk!

I remember borrowing a copy of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory from the library when I was about seven. I took it home and started reading. I enjoyed it so much, I didn't want to stop, and can remember reading it under the covers with a torch! I finished it at 11.30pm, which was, then, the latest I'd ever been awake!

Hope you're having a nice day with the kids Willie

 

[JD Bear]

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Daddy daycare with my challenge knife...

Nice! I was just reading this with my son last night...

 

[screened porch]

Another blade of the Camillus 69:

 

[Half/Stop]

Thanks for the advice, Ron. I have a couple of bone-handled Sod Buster Jrs, and I have a yellow synthetic Imperial version, so I don't really NEED a yeller Case SBJr like yours!

Exquisite stag pair, Ron, and an efficient way to make up for lost time!

Gary, I don’t know about you my friend, but I’m way past NEED when it comes to purchasing new knives! Thanks for the Stag compliment!

 

[Half/Stop]

I shared some thoughts on the #35 Churchill in a brief conversation with Dylan @Pàdruig yesterday evening. As a result, I’ve decided to drop my Ebony Churchill in my pocket for Wooden Wednesday. Of course, it’s going to share space with my Ironwood Bigun Lambsfoot!

 

[Wild Willie]

I think I was about 9 when I read Dracula, but I don't recall finding it scary. I remember being very interested to read about Whitby and the River Esk!

I remember borrowing a copy of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory from the library when I was about seven. I took it home and started reading. I enjoyed it so much, I didn't want to stop, and can remember reading it under the covers with a torch! I finished it at 11.30pm, which was, then, the latest I'd ever been awake!

Hope you're having a nice day with the kids Willie

I really like how Bram Stoker was so descriptive of the geography in that novel. I agree that it isn't that scary a read, my main concern is his lack of attention span at this point. I had a hard time with the journal entries the first time I tried reading it. It's now one of my favorites. Gavin really liked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Great Glass Elevator. We're in the middle of Danny, Champion of the World right now.
Delivering payroll envelopes for my ma today, here's my Crazy Canuck challenge knife with mom's office mascot Truman while we wait.

 

[JohnDF]

Day 4 of Mike's Challenge

 

[Onebigbill]

Zesty AC, Joshua!
Belated birthday greetings to your son! I recently saw those checkered bone Winchesters in a catalog and was yearning for a sowbelly, but my ardor cooled after reading your in-depth and much appreciated review.


I've had the Pioneer X on my wish list since I first saw them! How do you like the scissors, Bill?


Vivid pics of a couple of striking knives, Harvey! I'm not really a micarta fan, but the denim gets my motor running!


Thanks, Dean.
Your matched pair of red knives are unmatched!


Congrats on the new headwear, Ron! Your repeated posting of the yellow SBJr is making that model look too tempting to me!


Splendorous stag on a couple of sophisticated knives, Gary!


Robust trio, Jack! (You say greedy, I say blessed! )


I'll bet you'll find it offers quotidian quality, John!


Pleasing scout, JJ, with its prototype thumb stud!


Outstanding pair, José!


Numerous and noble knives, Jeff!


Marvelous Schrade ++: Checkmate!


Laudable collection of tools! Last week, I picked up a pair of 5" inexpensive Tekton channel lock pliers, and I like carrying them so far.


That Ware horn custom is a knockout, LT; congrats!!


Thanks for the pics of your iconic vintage Okapis, Jack!





Jaw-dropping bone, Steve!! That Kutmaster stockman must bring you joy!


Those Parkers, like so many of your knives, were hypnotic, Stuart.
Happy to hear of your knives' reaction to your tongue-lashing!


All that glitters ... You're a rich man, Dean!


Still having some imported Oktoberfest available is a favorable development, Vince!
That's a fetching Peanut! Is the serial number 1912?
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(My birthdate in DDMM notation! )


Thinking of each new day as an extraordinary gift is not a bad way to approach life!


Definitely some delightful distance from one end of that knife to the other!

- GT

Hi GT - the scissors on the Pioneer X are very good - I've used them to cut thread, paper, etc. Extremely sharp as you might expect. The pull on getting them out is a little strong on my particular knife as is the rest of the tools including the main blade. This knife is rapidly becoming my favorite. However, I have a Victorinox Compact mod on the way with all titanium scales and liners. It's a 91 mm frame and I'm anxious to see how the scissors on that knife compare to the pioneer X. It's going to be a 2 layer knife so it will be interesting to see how it feels to my hand.

 

[Jack Black]

I shared some thoughts on the #35 Churchill in a brief conversation with Dylan @Pàdruig yesterday evening. As a result, I’ve decided to drop my Ebony Churchill in my pocket for Wooden Wednesday. Of course, it’s going to share space with my Ironwood Bigun Lambsfoot!

Those two look good together Ron

I really like how Bram Stoker was so descriptive of the geography in that novel. I agree that it isn't that scary a read, my main concern is his lack of attention span at this point. I had a hard time with the journal entries the first time I tried reading it. It's now one of my favorites. Gavin really liked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Great Glass Elevator. We're in the middle of Danny, Champion of the World right now. View attachment 1300453
Delivering payroll envelopes for my ma today, here's my Crazy Canuck challenge knife with mom's office mascot Truman while we wait.

Yes indeed, it's a very old-fashioned book by today's standards isn't it, with all the journal entries and correspondence, and the use of archaic language. I think I probably enjoyed it more, when I read it again when I was older I've not read many more of Roald Dahl's children's books, though I have read many of his short stories Delivering payroll envelopes sounds like such an old-fashioned job these days, when so many folks get paid via their bank accounts. I like it, getting a pay envelope is a nice feeling

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Happy Wednesday everyone!

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[r8shell]

That wood craft knife is entrancing! Is the old catalog illustration a drawing of the knife, rather than a photo?

I know of older cutlery catalogs that used drawings/engravings, and this illustration looks like that. Or it could just be a photo scanned and copied a few times over, I suppose.

That photo just sold me on that elegant knife! Really like the round bolsters and sunk joints!

Thanks, it is very comfortable in hand and pocket.
I'm still carrying it for Mike's Challenge, but here's some wood for Wednesday:

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

View attachment 1300505 Robie in ebony, and Cami in coco for my required Wednesday Wood.

 

[Wild Willie]

Those two look good together Ron



Yes indeed, it's a very old-fashioned book by today's standards isn't it, with all the journal entries and correspondence, and the use of archaic language. I think I probably enjoyed it more, when I read it again when I was older I've not read many more of Roald Dahl's children's books, though I have read many of his short stories Delivering payroll envelopes sounds like such an old-fashioned job these days, when so many folks get paid via their bank accounts. I like it, getting a pay envelope is a nice feeling

I can highly recommend anything by Mr. Dahl...
I always feel like a Pinkerton when I'm driving around doing ma's running about. I doubt any of them rode around with their 2 year old daughter though.

 

[Gevonovich]

 

[RDaneel]

Thank you Dean, the background is some wooden cladding on a building I spotted

Couple of nice ones there my friend

Thank you, Jack!

Exemplary and elevated knife, Dean!

- GT

Thank you, Gary!