What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Good morning all, TGIF!
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Sacto said:
Cool little knife.
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Thank you. :)
Sacto said:
Can I ask, what makes it a trick knife?
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There is no nail nick.
Hold the knife upside down, press the blade in, and it springs out.
To close it, you have to hold it right side up, and then press the blade in.
There is some kind of catch mechanism inside that only releases when it's tilted a certain way.
Sacto said:
Is it the cap lifter in the tang?
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Yes, the cap lifter is in the tang... not sure I'd use it though, it's pretty small.
(edit) turns out it's NOT a cap lifter... see Jack's reply below.
Jack Black said:
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Nice knife, Jack. 🤠:thumbsup:
I like that the bolster bulge isn't as abrupt as the ones on the Case versions.
A.L. said:
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Very nice pocket slip you made. 🤠:thumbsup:
5K Qs said:
Dynamic duo, John!
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5K Qs said:
John, that knife is the Platonic ideal of a jack knife
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Thank you for the kind words, GT. :)
 
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TheEdge01 said:
I’m packing my Tree Brand Congress today.
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Very handsome :cool: :) :thumbsup:
JohnDF said:
There is no nail nick.
Hold the knife upside down, press the blade in, and it springs out.
To close it, you have to hold it right side up, and then press the blade in.
There is some kind of catch mechanism inside that only releases when it's tilted a certain way.

Yes, the cap lifter is in the tang... not sure I'd use it though, it's pretty small.

Nice knife, Jack. 🤠:thumbsup:
I like that the bolster bulge isn't as abrupt as the ones on the Case versions.
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That's not a cap lifter John, it's part of the mechanism that makes it a Humbug Knife :thumbsup: I've seen quite a few broken ones because folks have either forced open the blade, or tried using that 'cap-lifter'. I've seen two types, one with a steel ball, and one with a small roller. Some have nail-nicks, some don't :thumbsup:

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Thanks pal :) :thumbsup:
 
5K Qs said:
Sensational bone on your teardrop, Jim! :cool::cool::thumbsup:


- GT
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Thanks Gary !!! :) ... Case got it right with the CV Chestnut Bone Wharncliffe Teardrop
The pattern was a collaboration with Tony Bose and modeled after a knife Mr Bose made for the movie "Lincoln"
It's more commonly seen from Case with a stainless pen blade
 
Amir Fleschwund said:
This knife has Been there / Done that. I believe I have seen more TL-29s with initials than any other pattern.
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My guess is, that's because every guy had one, and on construction/work sites you had to mark yours so it wouldn't end up in someone else's pocket by accident...or "accident"

5K Qs said:
Captivating contrasting colors! :cool::thumbsup:
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Thanks, Gary. I do like to pair light with dark.

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Jack Black said:
That's not a cap lifter John, it's part of the mechanism that makes it a Humbug Knife :thumbsup: I've seen quite a few broken ones because folks have either forced open the blade, or tried using that 'cap-lifter'. I've seen two types, one with a steel ball, and one with a small roller.
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That's great information, thanks for adding it.
I thought the "cap lifter" was too small to use properly. ;)
Jack Black said:
Another great combo John
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Thank you, Jack. :)
r8shell said:
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That Queen Whittler is spectacular. 🤠:thumbsup:
 
Jon0385 said:
It’s the Cal Ripken knife…how long will the streak last? I’m sure we’ll be tuning in to see
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😳 Oh no! Now I’m feeling the pressure!
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JohnDF said:
TGIF... Carrying my Usual Lamb and a Case Medium Stockman.
I sold my Big Red Jeep and need to get it smog checked today (fingers crossed).
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Love that stockman John, those chestnut covers are dynamite! 😍 There’s something else too, can’t quite put my finger on it though. Is it the main blade? Maybe it’s the shape of the frame? I’ll have to think about it. 🤔
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r8shell said:
My guess is, that's because every guy had one, and on construction/work sites you had to mark yours so it wouldn't end up in someone else's pocket by accident...or "accident"
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No, no Rachel, K.M.D. was a super-elite super-secret tactical military unit! :D ;) :thumbsup:
Federico Terra said:
Thank you very much Gary. Today I have this lambsfoot and a Boker Expedition barlow.
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Nice :) :thumbsup:
JohnDF said:
That's great information, thanks for adding it.
I thought the "cap lifter" was too small to use properly. ;)

Thank you, Jack. :)
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Well, both Imperial and Richards made a pattern with a cap-lifter not much bigger, I always used to call it the Dum-Waiter! :D ;) :thumbsup:
 
Been a while since I've contributed here, however, I don't think many would want to see the same knife posted everyday. This 74 continues to be a mainstay in my pocket, more so that any other traditional I've owned up to this point. I've also been burning through the Joe Pickett series of books by C.J Box...not too many books that I can pick up that are set in the area in grew up in (Wyoming). Anyway, hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend.

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sbh06 said:
Been a while since I've contributed here, however, I don't think many would want to see the same knife posted everyday. This 74 continues to be a mainstay in my pocket, more so that any other traditional I've owned up to this point. I've also been burning through the Joe Pickett series of books by C.J Box...not too many books that I can pick up that are set in the area in grew up in (Wyoming). Anyway, hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend.

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Nice Mustang !!! ... I could see getting used to that :)
 
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