What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Jack Black]

That is such a cool knife Jack, and I really like that picture.

Many thanks Todd

My Hartshead Barlow alongside a gunstock I'm refinishing.View attachment 1606707

Cool project Bill, and a nice pic of your Hartshead Barlow

Ya, I know, but I'm going to pack my Lamb in my suitcase just for comfort.

Very sensible

Wyoming is funny...
As a resident, you can carry a concealed gun or knife without a permit.
As a visitor... no guns and your knife cannot be concealed... guess I can wear it around my neck.

That sounds like a raw deal John

Two absolute winners right there, my friend.
Can't blame you for sticking to those two.

Thanks pal

It's not like I'll be frisked at the border, but I'm a rule follower kind of guy.
I was pretty shocked as well, it's Wyoming for goodness sakes... a pocket knife should be a given in Cowboy Country.

SAK in my pocket for the next 10 days...


Usual Lamb in my suitcase...

Practical pairing my friend

Every night in the hotel.

Not sure what we’re up to today, but I’ll probably have one or both of these with me.View attachment 1606795

Nice pairing there Todd

To be in solidarity with John @JohnDF while he's having to tote a Victorinox Cadet this week, I've taken my Red Alox Farmer out of it's box and placed it on my desk for a visual while he's gone.

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When ya coming back John? Oh, why are ya going John - just a vacation?

LOL! Well done Ed

Not one wanting to leave any of you guys hanging, I’ve dragged this ol thing out for the day as well

Cool knife Hey, I had a Vic Electrician in my bag yesterday

Some mighty fine stag for today; have a great Sunday, Jack!!!

Thanks a lot JJ, you too buddy

 

[mbkr]

...already had... but no...

Always a good reason

 

[Modoc ED]

LOL! Well done Ed

Thanks Jack.

 

[JJ Cahill]

I grabbed this burly stag covered stockman for Sunday.

 

[SteveC]

Camillus #51 and a Wards Cattle knife

 

[5K Qs]

I wish the current Cadet models had a second blade instead of the grooming tool.

I second that wish, John. When I discovered that a previous version of the Cadet (inexplicably called "Cadet 2" ) had a pen blade instead of a nail file, that model immediately went on my Be On Look Out list, but I didn't have much luck until a generous BF member sent me a whole fistful of amazing Alox knives!

What can I say... I'm a creature of habit.

Nothing wrong with GOOD habits like you're displaying here!

I’m savoring and enjoying a Taylor’s Eye Witness and Pal Blade Co on this fleeting day.
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Savory pair indeed, Jeff! I admire both those patterns, and especially savor the walnut covers on the TEW lambsfoot!

Just posted this pic in a SAK thread but I like my Texas Jack so much I thought it should be shown here too.

Just love this combo !!!

Man, that's a convincing glamor shot of your Texas Jack, James! I keep telling myself that I shouldn't buy any more knives with square bolsters (since I much prefer round bolsters) and I really don't need any more 2-blade jacks (since I'd rather have blades on opposite ends), but SO many people are involved in a conspiracy to tempt me into getting a Texas Jack!

I'm heading out to the market so I threw these two thrifty 1930s slicers in my pocket.

It's Hammer Time, JJ! Eye-catching covers on that jack on the right!

Today is my daughter Eleanor’s 5th birthday, which, of course, means I’m carrying her Nifebrite #71 Bull Nose.

It’s been a good day so far. We had pancakes for breakfast, Eleanor opened some presents and we spent some time at one of her favorite parks. She’s been going to half-day preschool a couple days a week this summer, and said that she still wanted to go even though it was her birthday, so we’ve been enjoying a couple hours of quiet while she’s doing that. She requested Chinese takeout for dinner tonight, and “Mamaw cookies” (my grandmother’s recipe) instead of a birthday cake, which I baked yesterday.

As always, I took a photo of Eleanor with her knife earlier today, and as always, I’m gonna make y’all look all the previous years’ photos again, too.

Fresh outta the oven:

1st birthday:

2nd birthday:

3rd birthday:

4th birthday:

And today:

Fantastic retrospective of Eleanor's birthday photos, Barrett; that Bull Nose seems to be shrinking as time goes by!
I thought of you and your other daughter as I re-read To Kill a Mockingbird last week; I always forget just how good that novel is (and I'm sure there's plenty of "Southern stuff" that goes right over my Yankee head ).

Quality quartet Gary, and I always enjoy seeing your Richartz

Thanks, Jack. I need to find more pocket knives that can carry some of my memory load as I journey farther into my golden years.

Hope everyone has had a good week, and that you're looking forward to the weekend Carrying a New Friend and an Old Friend today

Splendid pants your friends are wearing!!

I carry today this old Wenger alox in my pocket.

Wonderful old Alox example, José!

Four handsome knives there Gary

Thanks, Jack; I tend to think you have good taste!

Thank you, GT.
My grandson helped me cut that head of broccoli yesterday, and he asked why I used a dangerous knife instead of scissors. I have some work to do on that boy, but he’s only five.
A little neatsfoot oil caused the slip to darken~ good eye.

I wondered if you had used neatsfoot oil. That's what my Dad taught me to use when I got my first ball glove of my own (a Sears Ted Williams model that I used from 3rd through 9th grade - prior to that I used old mitts uncles had brought home from military service, most without even having the fingers laced together, and flat as a pancake). I always enjoyed the way it darkened my glove. I still use it on ball gloves, a couple of pocket slips I have, and occasionally on leather work boots.

Happy Friday all!

Unlimited appeal in that Schrade+ USA LTD. knife!

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Good day to all!

Looks like you might have some fishing in your future; really like that Hammer Brand fish knife! And a subsequent post confirms that.

- GT

 

[solphilos]

I like the way the bolsters are starting to patina on this one

 

[Jack Black]

I grabbed this burly stag covered stockman for Sunday.

Super Sunday choice JJ Plenty of blade options there my friend

Splendid pants your friends are wearing!!

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Thanks, Jack; I tend to think you have good taste!

Thanks buddy

 

[JJ Cahill]

It's Hammer Time, JJ! Eye-catching covers on that jack on the right!

Thanks a lot, Gary!!!

 

[Large Ring]

Nice work. I’ve considered doing that, but puzzling over how to remount the locking ring...

Its pretty simple Amir. All the hardware mounts with one pin. Carve yourself a body with same dimensions or similar then final fit everything to the new body.

 

[Hibou Canne]

 

[JJ Cahill]

Super Sunday choice JJ Plenty of blade options there my friend

Many thanks, Jack!!! I figured it made up for being a "pocket hog" by having those extra blades.

 

[bigfish64]

Nice pairing there Todd

Thanks Jack, really getting into these SAK alox knives.

 

[screened porch]

 

[Crappie71]

I won this as second prize in a junior tomahawk throwing contest in the late 70s. It was the first “real” knife I ever had besides Imperials and Colonials. It started a love of collecting that’s lasted well over four decades; plus I still have the tomahawk I used that day too. A lot of treasured memories!

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

To be in solidarity with John @JohnDF while he's having to tote a Victorinox Cadet this week, I've taken my Red Alox Farmer out of it's box and placed it on my desk for a visual while he's gone.

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When ya coming back John? Oh, why are ya going John - just a vacation?

Nothing to do with John or Ed, but it does fall in line with their choices…

Not one wanting to leave any of you guys hanging, I’ve dragged this ol thing out for the day as well

Great Swiss Army Knives, guys!

I second that wish, John. When I discovered that a previous version of the Cadet (inexplicably called "Cadet 2" ) had a pen blade instead of a nail file, that model immediately went on my Be On Look Out list, but I didn't have much luck until a generous BF member sent me a whole fistful of amazing Alox knives!


Nothing wrong with GOOD habits like you're displaying here!


Savory pair indeed, Jeff! I admire both those patterns, and especially savor the walnut covers on the TEW lambsfoot!


Man, that's a convincing glamor shot of your Texas Jack, James! I keep telling myself that I shouldn't buy any more knives with square bolsters (since I much prefer round bolsters) and I really don't need any more 2-blade jacks (since I'd rather have blades on opposite ends), but SO many people are involved in a conspiracy to tempt me into getting a Texas Jack!


It's Hammer Time, JJ! Eye-catching covers on that jack on the right!


Fantastic retrospective of Eleanor's birthday photos, Barrett; that Bull Nose seems to be shrinking as time goes by!
I thought of you and your other daughter as I re-read To Kill a Mockingbird last week; I always forget just how good that novel is (and I'm sure there's plenty of "Southern stuff" that goes right over my Yankee head ).


Thanks, Jack. I need to find more pocket knives that can carry some of my memory load as I journey farther into my golden years.


Splendid pants your friends are wearing!!


Wonderful old Alox example, José!


Thanks, Jack; I tend to think you have good taste!


I wondered if you had used neatsfoot oil. That's what my Dad taught me to use when I got my first ball glove of my own (a Sears Ted Williams model that I used from 3rd through 9th grade - prior to that I used old mitts uncles had brought home from military service, most without even having the fingers laced together, and flat as a pancake). I always enjoyed the way it darkened my glove. I still use it on ball gloves, a couple of pocket slips I have, and occasionally on leather work boots.


Unlimited appeal in that Schrade+ USA LTD. knife!


Looks like you might have some fishing in your future; really like that Hammer Brand fish knife! And a subsequent post confirms that.

- GT

I had a Sears Ted Williams baseball glove too!
It served me well.

Its pretty simple Amir. All the hardware mounts with one pin. Carve yourself a body with same dimensions or similar then final fit everything to the new body.

Going to try this~ thanks!

 

[Pt-Luso]

Wonderful old Alox example, José!

Thank you very much, Gary.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[315]

I won this as second prize in a junior tomahawk throwing contest in the late 70s. It was the first “real” knife I ever had besides Imperials and Colonials. It started a love of collecting that’s lasted well over four decades; plus I still have the tomahawk I used that day too. A lot of treasured memories!

I’m pretty sure a photo of that tomahawk with the Schrade is in order

 

[JOELSM]

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