What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

markksr said:
Queen & KaBar

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NAB said:
Which Queen model is that? I do not recognize it.
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That is the Queen Joe Pardue Cattle King. It's a limited run of 300.
 
Gave the GEC Powderhorn a day off and have replaced it today with this GEC Tidioute Linerlock with Ebony Wood covers.

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sitflyer said:
:thumbup: Nice looking Barlow ~P
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Thanks! I'm really pleased with it. As is often the case, the colors are more subdued in real life than they appear in these pictures, especially in the transition near the bolster.

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The blades were pristine when I received it, but we've shared some apples since then. ;)

It's very similar in construction to my Boker Tree Barlow. Hmmm.

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However, the razor knife is constructed more tightly than the Boker. The difference is subtle, but the Russell has none of the slight slop I notice with the Boker.

I love me some stamped satin bolsters....

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Happy. :)

~ P.
 
Yes, but not a 'wave' in the 'tactical' sense of opening as you pull it from your pocket...I believe these knives were originally designed so returning soldiers who had lost an arm in conflict could still open their pocketknives.
 
aadhtbb said:
The tip of main blade is a little strange. Can it be one hand open by hook the tip on edge of pocket ? I saw the similar design on AG Russell , pretty classic also "tactical" design............
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I've heard different stories of this type of blade's history, that the style became a production item after cowboys and others broke "good" tips on purpose to make their knives "one-handed openers" for work (as per your method above, hooking the tip), or it was created intentionally to accomodate the needs of soldiers who lost limbs in the Civil War, etc.

It's called a Razor Barlow, and while this one is easily pinchable I'm not sure its blade shape is anything other than stylistic-- the end cutout seems too shallow and finished (smooth) to get much purchase? But I shall continue to attempt to open it one-handed. :)

~ P.
 
Nice one Doug. The 6332, along with the older 6318HE are my favorite old Cases. The newer 6318s and the 63032 just aren't the same.
 
Thanks Aaron. The 6332 was recommended to me after I got a 6232 jack and thoroughly enjoyed its useful frame size and blades. Having the sheepsfoot is a great bonus!
 
This ol' thing. Sorry for the bad pics. Iphones dont do that well in this lighting.

I love Tim Britton's work. This is his Baby Bullet which was embellished by his engraver.


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