Whatcha got on order? (Traditional Knives Only)

[TheFactor]

Perfect blade shape for a knife this size with good steel and easily serviceable construction. Definitely one of my favorites. I have one in ebony, natural micarta, and another natural that I colored the scales black.

Nice and agreed , I’ve got the itch for another maybe some stag or similar

 

[screened porch]

No sheath. I'm hoping it will fit in one of my surplus Schrade pro hunter sheathes.

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

Trying to keep Cosimo out of trouble....you know, idle hands and all that.
The lamb will match the wharny with cross hatching.View attachment 2706103

Beautiful Bob, you’re a man of fine taste I cant wait to see how they turn out.

I’m already planning my next Cosimo - single blade lamb with jigged natural bone.

 

[Rufus1949]

Beautiful Bob, you’re a man of fine taste I cant wait to see how they turn out.

I’m already planning my next Cosimo - single blade lamb with jigged natural bone.

Thanks Jack. I'm sure yours will be worth the wait.

 

[Rufus1949]

That's niiiiiice. Looks just like engine turning. I wonder how it's so perfect. I keep trying to do that with hand tools and it ain't happenin'. At least, not small, uniform and tight like that.

Sorry for such a late reply to your wondering.
Cosimo just showed me his simple tool he uses for checkering...and lots of practice.

 

[Alex.Y.]

Sorry for such a late reply to your wondering.
Cosimo just showed me his simple tool he uses for checkering...and lots of practice.
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But how does he applies force to that tool to perform the actual cuts on the bone? With such a form I don't see any efficient point to strike by a small hammer or something.

 

[Rufus1949]

But how does he applies force to that tool to perform the actual cuts on the bone? With such a form I don't see any efficient point to strike by a small hammer or something.

Good point. Perhaps alot of rasping back and forth.

 

[Rufus1949]

Good point. Perhaps alot of rasping back and forth.

Knife Dogs had a thread on knife handle checkering. A gentleman used a file.

 

[Hickory n steel]

 

[TheFactor]

Jack Wolf Big Bro Jack Smooth white bone hand satin blade

 

[Hickory n steel]

I've always liked the idea / look and the size of the KA-BAR drop forged wrench knife, but didn't like the missed opportunity to use their Crome Vanadium steel like a real wrench instead of SS .

Well long story short I received a Midway USA gift card for Christmas and saw it as an opportunity to stop dragging my feet until it's too late.

 

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That Remington in post 8482 is in a BPS sheath. BPS sheathes are an even better buy than their knives, I think.
This is coming, and then no more knives. I just have to stay away from a certain bay.

 

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I have to stay away from a certain river, too.
Sorry, nothing works picture-wise.
It's a Japanese petty knife with a blade 6" long and 2" deep.

 

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I have to stay away from a certain river, too.
Sorry, nothing works picture-wise.
It's a Japanese petty knife with a blade 6" long and 2" deep.

It's already cleared Customs at JFK!
It's a funayuki, translated by the seller as 'boating knife'. Chris Kimball of Milk Street says the name means 'goes like a boat'.

 

[Carboniferous]

Been on an AG Russell kick, so many good knives made for him over the years. I love the Cattaraugus CM12, and then saw this large toothpick with pearl and abalone covers at 25% retail (after inflation from 1998) because of this scratch:

Assuming the pictures aren't otherwise misleading anyway lol. I usually only buy knives with blades under 3" or over 4" (general carry, food use) but this is my favorite toothpick pattern (bolster lock, not too exaggerated in general) and I love pearl+abalone (both are nacre, super interesting material and amazing structural coloration).

 

[sceva]

Just got this nice little Boker (United) half congress

 

[The Fort]

This one should arrive sometime next week. Lance

 

[The Fort]

This is what I’m expecting to receive next week. Now that I have your attention, I’d like to pick your brains regarding canvas micarta scales. I have a couple of Rough Rider knives with similar scales, and have noticed that when I oil the joints, sometimes oil will soak into the scales. It usually becomes unnoticeable after a little pocket time and use, but I was wondering who else has experienced this? Any suggestions to avoid it? Thanks in advance. Lance

 

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A Taiwanese Swiss halberd head (staff not included). 24.5" overall (not eligible for free shipping). 75% off (how could I not).

 

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Any suggestions to avoid it?

Wax or sealer of some kind on the micarta?