What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

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Awesome @CelloDan
Look at the little one there

 

[JohnDF]

Great to see your sweet #66

Thank you, Jack.

 

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Hope everyone has had a good week Carrying TWO Old Friends today

A pair of pleasurable pics of your two fine Old Friends, Jack!

Today I carry this Victorinox alox Pruner.
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New arrival Victorinox Pioneer X from 2021.
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José, you certainly have many colors of Alox knives! Congrats on your 2021 Limited Edition!

For Black Friday...
Some Ebony, and some Synthetic Ebony.
Wright's Lambsfoot and Case Medium Jack... Both Excellent knives!!!

These old boys again today. Eagle, and Camillus.
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Dapper and distinguished dark duos, John & Jeff!

Thank you, Gary; I recommend the dressed up burnt amber bone line from Case. That is a great shot of your Case Chestnut Bone knife collection.

Extraordinary variety of tones from the chestnut jigged bone of yours Cases, Gary!

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Those all look amazing! I'm going to have to look for a chestnut Case at some point. The swayback is my favourite.

Thanks Gary, I'm enjoying the pics of your Case Chestnut Jigged Bone collection

Wonderful line up of Case Chestnut beauties; five very photogenic lovelies!

What a great looking family Gary! I have the peanut, swayback, and sodbuster jr. been looking for a chestnut sowbelly in CV, I have a couple sowbelly patterns but they are event knives and I don’t use them. I would like to have one to use. If you don’t mind me asking, when did you get yours? Don’t see them around much. And, thank you for the compliment on my picture!
Todd

I appreciate the compliments on my chestnut jigged bone Case knives, folks. They're definitely among my favorites as a group, and some of the individual knives are among my all-time favorite knives for various reasons.
Todd, the sowbelly stockman was a surprise Christmas gift in 2015 from Ron @Half/Stop , who passed away so unexpectedly only about 3 months ago. I don't know if Case is still making knives from the chestnut jigged bone CV series, but many models are still available from dealers. I haven't noticed a chestnut sowbelly in stock anywhere for a long time, although I haven't been actively searching; I suspect that model has been discontinued by Case.

For Old Friends Friday, I'm carrying this Boker Tree Brand stockman model #7588. I've had it for several years.

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I like your old friend from Deutschland, Dean!

Thanks Gary !
Not sure if it’s the model number, 3768 is engraved on the mark side bolster.
*Grats on the blue bone mini !!

Thanks for the info and for the congratulations.

That's a peachy canoe, Les! What does Case call that color?

I promise this will be the last image from me with the slight yellow tinge.

Joker Deantaño, Carbon 3" cutting edge, Bubinga.

Really like that knife! I have one just like it, except with olive wood handle, that I bought in Valencia, Spain in January 2015 that's one of my favorites.


- GT

 

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Thanks, I'll figure it out, Gary--that knife is too much fun not to carry!

There was another big one that I missed out on years ago--a large GEC Camp knife. Those blew right past me. I was reminded of it when I was whittling with the Kamp King yesterday evening. Made shavings in the garage, and then stepped into the dimming light to throw some sparks. The awl is perfect for that. Went with the black covers to keep with today's theme. Have a good one!

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Nice Kamp King, Tony! I bought one at an antique shop exactly a year ago, as a possible "stand-in" for my very first knife, a Colonial Forest-Master I got about 1960. I worried that I might lose the Forest-Master if I carried it, so I kept my eyes open for a replacement with lower sentimental value. (Turns out that I carry my Forest-Master just as much as ever, even after picking up the Kamp King.) Yesterday, I returned to the antique store for the first time in a year, but the person who rented a little display case from which I'd bought the Kamp King (and at least one other knife about 2 years ago) apparently no longer was a "tenant". I wasn't able to locate any knives at prices in which I was interested, although after walking 1.5 miles to the store and then putting on a mask when I entered, my glasses were fogged up the entire time, so that was a deal-spotting challenge!

Pretty much like yesterday.

Nice photo of a varied quintet, a veritable Whitman's Sampler of folding knives!

I fell into the Costco trap. I don't go there often, so the bill is large, so I say, "Hey! That knife isn't so expensive compared to groceries!"

I can relate to that. I usually do the weekly grocery shopping at Meijer, and when I return home, I often show my wife the receipt that displays at the top how much I saved with specials, coupons, etc. I claim that those savings should be directed into my $1/day knife budget (probably tripling or quadrupling that budget), but she rarely sees it that way!

Grabbed the GEC 92 and a Pioneer X in black Alox.

Superb black and burgundy combo, JJ! You're apparently another of the many Eureka Jack fans on The Porch.

Thanks. It's certainly served me well since I got it in 2011 or so. It even helped me meet my wife. I was one of the photographers for her roller derby league.

If I had a nickel for every time I've heard THAT story from guys ...

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I did not spot any Sasquatch today but I felt reassured with my trusty Laguiole by my side
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I have to learn how to "doctor" photos like that, Dan!
(I'd like to be able to superimpose knife photos with "transparent backgrounds" over photos of the many neighborhoods, parks, etc. through which I wander on my daily walks.)

Splendid Case reb bone canoe!

Stagurday
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Outstanding stag IMHO, Joshua!

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A pleasant Saturday to all.

You must be jubilant over the jigging of that Bantam Brown Bone, Gus!

Sensational Second Cut Stag Saturday Carry...

Great to see the stag PDA Cranes again, John, especially with your grand pocket slip!
(The Vulcan slip you sent me hangs from a belt loop and rides in the outboard edge of my LRP every day, protecting some lucky knife each week. )

Jumbo stag old S&M stockman for the weekend. Might need to do some serious work!
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Intriguing frame shape on that big stag stockman, Jeff!

1950 Douk Douk Tiki Macina for today

I've never seen a Douk Douk like that one; very memorable!

It's this Schrade 80T Old Timer today. It was carried by an old Navy Shipmate that I served with and passed on to me by his wife when he passed.

Terrific keepsake, ED, and tribute to your shipmate.

In addition to my stag mini trapper I’m carrying my 86 tortoise. This picture was taken on the wall of an enclosure I built for a few tortoises when our kids were 3 and 6. We still have the tortoises and the kids are now 17 and 20! It seemed like an appropriate setting for the 86 even though the tortoises are still in hibernation. Have a great Saturday everyone!
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Fascinating story and cool photo, Todd! The tortoise 86 is lovely, but that stag mini trapper is the star of the show for me!

- GT

 

[Un-Chained]

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Absolutely Gary, and thank you!

 

[rcs86]

Happy Sunday!

 

[Alwaysdreaming]

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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Purple and gold for a gorgeous Sunday morning. Have a great day everyone! Geaux Tigers!

BTW Jeff, @Amir Fleschwund , that Steam Mill fixed blade came with a nice belt sheath. And you are correct, a shorter blade is very useful. That knife has a 3.75 inch blade and a four inch handle. It really feels like an extension of your hand. As Bob Loveless used to say, a longer blade is just harder to control. I believe you were making the same point @Ice Tigre .

Gevonovich , beautiful photo as always. You seem to take everything to a different dimension. Thanks!

 

[black mamba]

Intriguing frame shape on that big stag stockman, Jeff!

Thanks, GT, the gunstock stockman adds a little spice to the normal serpentine variety, IMO.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Hope everyone's had a little fun this weekend. Happy Sunday.

 

[Aias]

Nice Kamp King, Tony! I bought one at an antique shop exactly a year ago, as a possible "stand-in" for my very first knife, a Colonial Forest-Master I got about 1960. I worried that I might lose the Forest-Master if I carried it, so I kept my eyes open for a replacement with lower sentimental value. (Turns out that I carry my Forest-Master just as much as ever, even after picking up the Kamp King.) Yesterday, I returned to the antique store for the first time in a year, but the person who rented a little display case from which I'd bought the Kamp King (and at least one other knife about 2 years ago) apparently no longer was a "tenant". I wasn't able to locate any knives at prices in which I was interested, although after walking 1.5 miles to the store and then putting on a mask when I entered, my glasses were fogged up the entire time, so that was a deal-spotting challenge!

Great story, Gary, thanks. I’m trying to do better about using sentimental knives, but I try to find seconds or equivalents too. Pretty bummed I missed that big GEC camp knife.

 

[Gevonovich]

Gevonovich Beauties there Gev
I love those curvy maze-like Damascus blade patterns.

Thanks kindly

 

[Aias]

A play of contrasts... I'll likely just tote the little one though

 

[K33ncutter]

That's a peachy canoe, Les! What does Case call that color?

Thanks, GT! They call that red Appaloosa bone.
This one is stamped Crucible Knife Co

 

[SteveC]

These two today

 

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Boys knife!

Boy, oh boy!

Two Barlows today: Northwoods Madison and a GEC Tidioute

Good wood on your Barlows!

Your Dutch Army Knife is a champ!

The old peachseed 861 usually comes out on weekends. It’s not fond of hard work, and likes to just hang around looking pretty.

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PAL and a Calf Roper

Notable pairs, Paul & Steve!

Knives labeled for use.

As I get older, I wish more knives had that assistive labeling for folks of my generation!

Busy day today . Out to lunch and then some walking on Lake Geneva and had these very seldom ever carried Stag . Both are Northfields . #12 & #44 ( Old Pics )

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Harry

That stag toothpick is quite a knife, Harry!
Be careful with that walking ON the lake in March! Hate to see them start a "Harry on the Lake" contest!

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WW! That's a LOTTA knife that looks like it could tell a LOTTA stories!

I think the giraffe bone makes some really distinctive covers.

Sensational sowbelly stockman!

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Have a great Sunday folks These two are going to be doing some work today

Your pair of knives certainly look capable of handling the tasks you assign them, Jack! I always say I've vowed to stay away from fixed blades, but I've certainly looked at that model from Marttiini more than once. I like the idea of collecting examples of work knives from around the world, and a Marttiini like that is probably as close as I'll come to a puukko.

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Saturday;

Managed just one today lol

Looks like that old Case has been around the block a time or two. Did you do the blade mod?

Wow, and thanks for thst. That us quite a variety of colors! Ill have to get another one, just to see what I get.

You're welcome; I do like the chestnut jigged CV Case folders.

Just a cheap Harbor freight 1×30 belt grinder, grinding a blade this thin I had to dunk it every few seconds to keep things cool.

Thanks for the info, and congrats on the fantastic result!

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Thanks Gary! and yes, the wide-eyed nick is quite pronounced.

Today’s tag along, some older Schrade
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a peaceful day to all.

Cool cattle knife!

thanks, Gary. That one is the best folder I own—traditional or modern.

I like your unconditional statement!

You're in the money, Gev!

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I'm one that enjoys the downward cant on a blade... Maybe not as aesthetic, but very useful.

I prize the few GEC knives I have, but until they fix their market, I'm done with them too.
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Yeah, I think my objection is mainly aesthetic. There's a "vertical" (perpendicular to spine and edge) line on the blade at the front of the tang, and when the blade is open all the way, that line is NOT parallel to the vertical (parallel to backspring) front of the bolster.
GEC market, from the buyers' perspective, sure seems crazy to me as an outsider looking in!

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Thanks! It's not so easy to find souvenir knives these days, especially in NYC. Chinatown is different in a lot of ways.

He is, and I'll do my best.
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Thank you very much Gary, that was quite a post!

Thanks, Jack. Pandemic life (and especially pandemic teaching) seem very time-consuming to me and interfere with Porch participation, so I end up trying to catch up on Sundays.

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Purple and gold for a gorgeous Sunday morning. Have a great day everyone! Geaux Tigers!

My high school's colors were purple and gold! I have to confess when I saw your avatar and the purple knife, especially with blade open, what flashed through my mind was New Riders of the Purple Sage!

Thanks, GT, the gunstock stockman adds a little spice to the normal serpentine variety, IMO.

- GT

 

[Headwinds]

Back to this one for today....

(and Vic Cadet)

 

[JohnDF]

Dapper and distinguished dark duos, John

Great to see the stag PDA Cranes again, John, especially with your grand pocket slip!

Thank you for the kind words, GT.

That's a very handy and attractive looking fixed blade, GT.

 

[Pt-Luso]

Handsome stag mini trapper, José!

Thank you very much, Gary.

 

[Pt-Luso]

José, you certainly have many colors of Alox knives! Congrats on your 2021 Limited Edition!

Thank you, Gary.
Yes, I have a good variety of colors in SAK alox knives.