What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Trvr]

Funny you should ask...
These two get carried a LOT because they are so wonderful in-pocket and in-hand. Hard to pick a winner between them.

Thank you very much.

You've been taking some really cool pictures, very entertaining.

Thanks for the info. I have been looking into knives with similar handle shapes just because they look very comfortable - I also really like a straight edged blade.
Thanks for the compliment on my photos as well. A big part of the reason that I joined here was to force myself to take photos of subjects that I don't usually photograph (my knives) and with limited gear (my phone). I'm hoping that it will give a little boost to my creativity.

 

[mbkr]

He's headed off to Omaha for Grad School in July.
Then plans to move to Norway to get his PhD in a couple of years.

Omaha and Norway
What is his area of study?
How did it come about that he speaks Norwegian, if you don't mind my asking?
I've always been impressed by people who get advanced degrees in languages that aren't their first. I have enough trouble with my native tongue.

 

[mbkr]

...and with limited gear (my phone).

Based on usage, I don't take pictures with my phone, I make calls with my camera

 

[Old Engineer]

TGIF Porch Friends.
My son comes home this weekend for Spring Break... I'm so excited!

Nice carries John !!!! Enjoy the time with your Son !!! We used to enjoy those times with our kids 30 to 40 years ago . Now it is when their kids come with their kids to visit . It is all about making memories my friend .

Harry

 

[Peregrin]

TGIF! Have a great, safe weekend!

 

[Jack Black]

Two very special knives.
That Boker is fantastic!

TGIF Porch Friends.
My son comes home this weekend for Spring Break... I'm so excited!

Thank you John, back at you my friend Have a great time with your son

 

[Trvr]

Based on usage, I don't take pictures with my phone, I make calls with my camera

I can't say I've figured out how to make a call with my camera. I guess I should read the manual! Come to think of it, I don't make calls with my phone either.

 

[Pt-Luso]

Wednesday night and I haven't posted any of the knives I'm carrying this week, even though I've posted a bunch of knives I'm NOT carrying! Here are some of the knives in my rotation this week.
Alox of the Week is a Soldier from '86 (thanks, Ken):

non-Alox SAK of the Week is a Huntsman:

Bailed non-SAK of the Week is a Marbles Workman series Trapper:

International Knife of the Week is a large Cognet L'ECUREUIL:

Magnificent choice for the week, Gary.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[bigfish64]

Still carrying my peanut today.

Your picture are so creative, really enjoying them!

Pretty nice photo of your Northfield 13 and your new TEW Amboyna ??? Only problem of the TEW is : Not enough photos my friend . Worked Back ???
Harry

I thought I might draw a response out of you Harry, by slipping in that picture of my new TEW!
Yes it is amboyna burl, but I went with the regular back spring again. I’m going to order one more TEW soon with a lambsfoot blade and worked back spring. That’s the plan anyway. Of course, I only planned on getting one of these, but I don’t have to tell you how that played out!

 

[Catdaddy2]

My carry for the week. Simple but effective.

 

[Trvr]

Your picture are so creative, really enjoying them!

Thank you! I love the wood on your TEW!

 

[bigfish64]

Thank you! I love the wood on your TEW!

Thanks! Very pleased with it.

 

[Un-Chained]

Your picture are so creative, really enjoying them!


I thought I might draw a response out of you Harry, by slipping in that picture of my new TEW!
Yes it is amboyna burl, but I went with the regular back spring again. I’m going to order one more TEW soon with a lambsfoot blade and worked back spring. That’s the plan anyway. Of course, I only planned on getting one of these, but I don’t have to tell you how that played out!
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Stunning pair up and back drop Todd

 

[sbh06]

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

 

[Modoc ED]

Haven't given this Sway Back Jack Gent much pocket time so, I'm totin it to town today for a trip to the Post Office, maybe the local Mexican Restaurant for Re-fried Beans, Rice, and Enchiladas but most likely the Wagon Wheel Cafe, and then on to the Holiday Market for groceries. It's an exciting life we live here in Alturas - so much to do.

 

[Aias]

The Mrs. and I are off to get our second dose of the Pfizer vaccine today... knife and book for the trip and wait.

 

[Un-Chained]

The Mrs. and I are off to get our second dose of the Pfizer vaccine today... knife and book for the trip and wait.

I didn’t know you’re a Greek? So am I.
Beautiful companions all around Tony!

 

[PhilKal]

TGIF

 

[Aias]

I didn’t know you’re a Greek? So am I.
Beautiful companions all around Tony!

Hey Gus! I suspected that you may be, but was not sure. Thanks for clarifying! Yes, I'm Greek--my whole family is, though I was born in the states. We are third gen US Greeks on my mom's side, and direct from Greece on my dad's. My maternal grandpa was a steel worker outside Pittsburg back at the beginning of the last century, and may have had a hand in the steel production that went into our beloved hobby.

The book in the pic is a contemporary rendering of Homer's Iliad by Nikos Kazantzakis (and excellent writer in his own right). The modern rendering is excellent, and is nearly identical to the equally excellent English translation by Richmond Lattimore.