What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

I apologize for not being around these parts too much lately...life has been busy.
I finally realized why some of you folks have a “backpocket” knife. They really do come in handy.
This one has now been in my left back pocket for a month now...with no plans for it to go anywhere else...except more use!

 

[SCFlyGuy]

I’ve named this my resurrection guitar.
It was a pawn shop score ~ Fender Squier Strat~ that I bought years ago in Florida when faced with a week with no guitar to noodle on.
Really nice body and a great fat neck, but the pickups, controls, wiring and jacks were junk. In 2017, I decided to make it into a real guitar. Stripped out everything, melted the poly off with a torch, and mixed up my best approximation of seafoam green lacquer.
It was July 17, 2017, while laying on coats of lacquer, that I found my oldest son had passed away in his room after a long struggle with traumatic brain injury he suffered in Afghanistan.
I set that guitar on my bench. Never bothered to clean the sprayer... just let it sit for three years. I couldn’t even look at it.
But God is good, and life goes on. Last year, I finished it. I did the clear coats and polishing, then rebuilt it with Telecaster controls. Got the pickups from a great winder in New York, John Benson. Yes, that’s a vintage wind P90 in the neck, and he wound me a Tele bridge pickup that would match the higher grunt of the P90.
The clean tones out of a P90 are glorious.
Resurrection Guitar brought back my love of working on guitars, and it brings me good thoughts about my boy.
Thanks for asking and letting me share that.

Well, as the best source of quotable wisdom once said, “When you get to the fork in the road, TAKE IT”.
I think you chose well.

An inspirational and touching story. I am sorry for your loss, but thankful that you’ve found ‘resurrection’ in the form of a beautiful instrument and God’s love.

 

[Sacto]

I carried this one today:

I was branding some cows and processing calves. I’ve always managed someone else’s cattle for them; but today I put my own brand on my own cattle for the first time. I’m pretty excited. Here’s the first one:

And I couldn’t have asked for a nicer day.

 

[bigfish64]

I’ve named this my resurrection guitar.
It was a pawn shop score ~ Fender Squier Strat~ that I bought years ago in Florida when faced with a week with no guitar to noodle on.
Really nice body and a great fat neck, but the pickups, controls, wiring and jacks were junk. In 2017, I decided to make it into a real guitar. Stripped out everything, melted the poly off with a torch, and mixed up my best approximation of seafoam green lacquer.
It was July 17, 2017, while laying on coats of lacquer, that I found my oldest son had passed away in his room after a long struggle with traumatic brain injury he suffered in Afghanistan.
I set that guitar on my bench. Never bothered to clean the sprayer... just let it sit for three years. I couldn’t even look at it.
But God is good, and life goes on. Last year, I finished it. I did the clear coats and polishing, then rebuilt it with Telecaster controls. Got the pickups from a great winder in New York, John Benson. Yes, that’s a vintage wind P90 in the neck, and he wound me a Tele bridge pickup that would match the higher grunt of the P90.
The clean tones out of a P90 are glorious.
Resurrection Guitar brought back my love of working on guitars, and it brings me good thoughts about my boy.
Thanks for asking and letting me share that.

That’s a powerful story Jeff, the courage it must have taken to get through what you’ve been through is truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[JoeGoblyn]

This is a pretty cool recent addition.

-Joe

 

[Ricardo Carrion]

Simple Saturday dump. Cheers fellas.

 

[Ice Tigre]

Well, I was stuck at the fork in the road - no, not the road to the Wagon Wheel Cafe but the road of choices so, I'm going to carry both of these Yellow Composite CV Case single blade knives today. I've been sitting here saying; Sowbelly, Sod Buster Jr., Sowbely, Sod Buster Jr., Sowbelly, Sod Buster Jr. to myself and couldn't stand it anymore so in the pockets they both go. Interestingly, both have the Case Stonewashed Blade finish. Sorta like a patina from the factory.

Interesting! I got the high polish(and on a yellow cv soddie too!) And as ground, but don't think I've ever seen that finish.

Plus 1 to what others have said, that last shot is priceless!

I’ve named this my resurrection guitar.
It was a pawn shop score ~ Fender Squier Strat~ that I bought years ago in Florida when faced with a week with no guitar to noodle on.
Really nice body and a great fat neck, but the pickups, controls, wiring and jacks were junk. In 2017, I decided to make it into a real guitar. Stripped out everything, melted the poly off with a torch, and mixed up my best approximation of seafoam green lacquer.
It was July 17, 2017, while laying on coats of lacquer, that I found my oldest son had passed away in his room after a long struggle with traumatic brain injury he suffered in Afghanistan.
I set that guitar on my bench. Never bothered to clean the sprayer... just let it sit for three years. I couldn’t even look at it.
But God is good, and life goes on. Last year, I finished it. I did the clear coats and polishing, then rebuilt it with Telecaster controls. Got the pickups from a great winder in New York, John Benson. Yes, that’s a vintage wind P90 in the neck, and he wound me a Tele bridge pickup that would match the higher grunt of the P90.
The clean tones out of a P90 are glorious.
Resurrection Guitar brought back my love of working on guitars, and it brings me good thoughts about my boy.
Thanks for asking and letting me share that.

Really surprised myself, its been years since I was into guitars, saw that pic and went "Fender?" But didn't post so I wouldn't look like a fool when I was wrong... Ha!

Sorry about your son. But I'm glad you found a way back to the guitars, and some good about your son! Music and memories, makes life worth living.

I apologize for not being around these parts too much lately...life has been busy. I finally realized why some of you folks have a “backpocket” knife. They really do come in handy. This one has now been in my left back pocket for a month now...with no plans for it to go anywhere else...except more use!  View attachment 1531049 View attachment 1531050

Nice to see one of these in the wild! Really wish I hadn't missed getting one when they were out.

I carried this one today:  I was branding some cows and processing calves. I’ve always managed someone else’s cattle for them; but today I put my own brand on my own cattle for the first time. I’m pretty excited. Here’s the first one:  And I couldn’t have asked for a nicer day. 

Congratulations!

While composing this long reply, this came on my playlist, a shuffle for discovering new music... the timing was perfect, and just a little eerie!

 

[Ice Tigre]

Last couple days, maybe even Sunday too, not sure yet.

 

[Corto_Malt]

 

[Pt-Luso]

I carry today this Portuguese Martins of Palaçoulo, in Rosewood and stainless steel.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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CelloDan , that bird in flight photo might be your best ever! Thanks for sharing.

@JTB_5 , thanks for your kind remarks. I do love that knife, but the greatest treat was getting to know the maker. Congratulations on the rabbit hutch!

 

[Un-Chained]

Yes, some more red bone for today.

and a peaceful Sunday to all.

Amir Fleschwund
Well done Jeff, and thanks for the share of a powerful moment. Words can’t possibly explain these things, that’s when passion begins to speak to us instead imho. I don’t play much anymore myself, as I take care of my mom full time now. She has Parkinson’s, and it’s a crawl at best every day. I await the day when I can blow the ‘ole roof off the house again. Teles, Strats, and LP’s are my faves with an old P-bass for good measure.

 

[Trvr]

Resurrection Guitar brought back my love of working on guitars, and it brings me good thoughts about my boy.

That's worth more than any custom. I bet it sounds great too.

 

[JohnDF]

I put my own brand on my own cattle for the first time.

Hey, that IS exciting!
Congratulations Sacto, I hope they do well for you.

 

[JohnDF]

Happy Sunday to all my Porch friends.
Hope it's peaceful and productive for all of you.

 

[Travman]

 

[mcc850]

That skunk looks great. How are you liking it so far? The action on my cherry bone is perfect for my tastes. I think they really nailed these.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Sorry to hear about your boy. That sounds awful to go through. I'm glad you picked the guitar back up. Sometimes the best way to work through grief is to do the hobbies you also love. The seafoam green came out great. I bet the p90 gives this guitar a unique voice on a strat body

An inspirational and touching story. I am sorry for your loss, but thankful that you’ve found ‘resurrection’ in the form of a beautiful instrument and God’s love.

That’s a powerful story Jeff, the courage it must have taken to get through what you’ve been through is truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing it.

Thanks guys. I don’t usually talk about it except for his birthday, that day in July, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, or when I play the green guitar
Sorry for wandering so far off topic!

In spite of the frost out on the grass, today is supposed to be even nicer than yesterday, and yesterday was a fine day.
Hope y’all have a great Sunday!
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[CelloDan]

CelloDan

very impressive!

Plus 1 to what others have said, that last shot is priceless!

Gracias amigos

We have fun walking the trails at the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
Access by vehicle was closed off for a few months at the beginning of COVID. You could still go if willing to walk about 4 km to get there which be did many times.
When they opened up the road a lot more people than usual took to the trails to bring food for the birds. There is an overabundance of seeds everywhere .
The birds numbers look to have increased and they look healthy.