What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Corto_Malt]

 

[Corto_Malt]

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This is the first wedge whittler that I have been able to inspect. Now I can see why these are considered to demonstrate the highest level of a cutler’s skill. They have the same type of quality craftsmanship that you see in a Swiss watch, and GEC did an excellent job with this one.

These are really big boy knives. Didn’t Marcus Aurelius carry a whittler @Aias ?

Your pictures always make you want to own the knife they show...

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

I've had bad luck with gray dogwood and don't bother with it anymore, just won't stay straight for me. Red osier a bit better but still prone to warping.
I use a lot of Arrowwood Viburnum and have good luck with it. Season for about 6 months, remove bark, size to preferred diameter, then heat and straighten a few times until it stays that way.
My other favored shaft material is bamboo garden stake from the big box store. Hard to find straight ones but can also be straightened by wiping down with vegetable oil and gently heating and hand straightening. Super strong and durable, not sure Ive ever broken one shooting.
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Thanks!

 

[Magizm7]

Wow, what a beauty Adam!
Nice slim carry for me today

 

[JohnDF]

I didn't realise you were an archer, or perhaps I had just forgotten Nice shooting buddy, and a great pair of knives too

Thank you, Jack.
I've been shooting for years. I used to hunt but gave it up when I had to mix with rifle hunters.
I've introduced both of my boys to the sport as well and they enjoy our shooting sessions very much.

A fantastic themed picture.

Beautiful Albers.

 

[JohnDF]

My carries for Thursday...

 

[Marlingspike12]

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you, Jack.
I've been shooting for years. I used to hunt but gave it up when I had to mix with rifle hunters.
I've introduced both of my boys to the sport as well and they enjoy our shooting sessions very much.

A fantastic themed picture.

My carries for Thursday...

Thinking back now John, I'm sure you've said before. My memory is like a sieve these days (if that's not an insult to sieves)! Thank you my friend, those two look great together

 

[colinslack]

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Thinking back now John, I'm sure you've said before. My memory is like a sieve these days (if that's not an insult to sieves)! Thank you my friend, those two look great together

My brain’s sieve is clogged up with so much sand, that I can’t see the rocks.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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Totin’ an old friend today. The Sambar Stag is nearly fifty years old and has aged nicely over the years.


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I feel the same when I see your photographs Yann, Corto_Malt . They make me want to explore Old World knives! Please tell us about this beauty. Are the handles Ram’s Horn?

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

View attachment 1542120 Felt like a Bull Buster kind of day.
Romaine lettuce is looking good.

 

[JohnDF]

those two look great together

Thank you, Jack.

 

[Travman]

 

[Jack Black]

My brain’s sieve is clogged up with so much sand, that I can’t see the rocks.

 

[metsfan]

 

[BrotherJim]

 

[Un-Chained]

Why not extend W.Wednesday

A great one to all!

 

[5K Qs]

The weather has been unseasonably warm the past couple of days (we hit 80˚F yesterday) , and coincidentally my rotation schedule happened to assign me all 3 Chinese Imperial cracked ice knives I own, to help me stay cool I guess! Here are my sowbelly and standard and mini canoes, all with matching covers:




- GT

 

[spritt3293]