Your newest addition:traditionals of course!

[Wurrwulf]

Looks like it could be used as a pipe knife.

Absolutely! Along with the spatula, the end is flat and squared. Perfect for tamping.

 

[boy&hisdogs]

Yeah I love toothpicks.I think because even among other trad knives they look okd school.

When I was a little kid I got it in my head somehow that a clip point, especially a toothpick, was a "bad guy" knife. Even still I can't quite shake it and have a subconscious aversion to clip point knives, even though I kind of like them in the more conscious part of my mind and respect them as a traditional blade shape. It's funny what silly little things can stick with you from your childhood.

 

[traumkommode]

This is my newest knife, which I apparently need to show off 3 times today.

 

[boy&hisdogs]

I also acquired a Zorro Barlow made by the Novelty Knife Co.

- GT

Hey now that is cool! It reminds me of a pinball machine.

 

[swaybacksteve]

Got in the Remington UMC R4, just needed some oiling to get it's snap back. From another thread, Camillus made. It will be my SAK farmer alternative.






with the Camp Knife

 

[deltaboy]

Got it yesterday at a Antique mall. No makers marks.

 

[thales2015]

Just got this piece from Darrin Sanders in .09375 CPM-4V. Man it cuts! The Oeser is a favorite too.

 

[TsarBomba]

I glued the pieces first, only putting glue where the stitches will go. This isn't really necessary to the finished product but it holds everything together while you work and makes it 10x easier. Then I punched the holes with a trident-shaped punch, again a shortcut that saved me tons of time and frustration instead of trying to use an awl for every single hole. Then, I used a "saddle stitch". Get a piece of thread 6-7 times as long as the run of stitches and put a needle on each end. You'll be sending both needles through the same holes in opposite directions. Start by going through the 3rd hole, even out the thread on each side then start stitching towards the short end. Then, go back over it so the short little bit on the end gets double stitched and continue on down the line. One you reach the other end, go backwards again, double stitching just like you did when you started. Go back 3 on one and 4 on the other so the ends are on the same side, then tie it off. I used a normal double knot and a drop of glue.

Also, make it a bit tighter than you think you should. The leather will stretch and hold your knife nice and snug. Mine will hold the knife in place upside down and even with light shaking. A moderate shake will make it slide out a little at a time and a heavy shake will of course shoot it out. I feel like this is the perfect amount of tension. Make sure to leave enough room to get your fingers in there and grab the knife. Leave a little bit of knife sticking out and/or don't stitch it quite all the way to the top.

For mine, the amount of knife sticking out plus the un-stitched portion at the top adds up to almost exactly one inch. I'd call that the bare minimum to comfortably grab the knife and pull it out. On my next one I'll give myself an extra half inch or so of finger room. For reference on the tightness, my knife is 1.2 inches from the backspring to the spine of the blade while closed at it's widest point and the holster is 2.35" between the rows of stitches. That leaves you making your pouch just a hair under twice as wide as the knife to go in it, (x1.96 to be exact). Also keep in mind that the thickness of the knife will affect this too. My knife is almost exactly the same thickness as my standard trapper (also made from a RR kit).

Awesome. I'd been wondering about the specifics of that stitch in leatherwork (you should see my first sorry attempt at a slip). Your post is very helpful and I seem to have all the equipment needed to make it happen (though I might have to use the individual leather punch -- time-consuming, but not a dealbreaker). I've got enough leather to withstand a few screw-ups, maybe next weekend when all this busy stuff is done and dusted I'll sit down and start work on it.

Much appreciated!

My latest and greatest addition was a gift from Ken (a.k.a. Itsasportsbar) for which he went above and beyond in sending to me after I expressed appreciation so long ago over his example. The Case bartender's knife (and my first Case gunstock to boot!). Ken, it's even prettier in person! To my surprise and delight, he also included my very first alox SAK in the parcel, and an 1864 penny coin from Nova Scotia. I didn't have a chance to take any "opening" photos because I was too excited about the package to wait, so I went to pick it up in the morning before work and couldn't wait until afterwards to open it.

Once again our little porch blows me away with the generosity and sheer friendliness of the members. Thank you, Ken! This beautiful Case and the awesome little SAK will both be treasured by me. The bartender's knife is in my LFP awaiting the opening of a nice bottle of red wine, while the SAK is already riding on my keyring and coming in useful. :thumbup:

 

[Buzzbait]

Got in the Remington UMC R4, just needed some oiling to get it's snap back. From another thread, Camillus made. It will be my SAK farmer alternative.

Excellent choice. I actually prefer my R4 to my Farmer. I find the grip to be far more secure, and the large tang and kick on the main blade allows you to choke up close without slipping your finger onto the sharp. Tons of belly on that blade too. And that sheepsfoot is crazy useful.


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[knarfeng]

My latest and greatest addition was a gift from Ken (a.k.a. Itsasportsbar) for which he went above and beyond in sending to me after I expressed appreciation so long ago over his example.

Very Cool.

 

[TsarBomba]

A couple of my other new acquisitions.




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CFK Cutlery Bushcraft Pro in D2 with camel bone handle and Micarta bolster





Case 6143 large Barlow in "pocket worn" harvest orange jigged bone





Case NKCA "Museum 50" Sunfish in Appaloosa bone





Japanese fruit knife marked "SEB 33P" -- ostensibly Sabre -- in faux MOP

CFK's knives have improved since my last Bushcraft, to the point where I think their (already extremely low) prices might be underselling the product. The big Case is my first "pocket worn" model, and it's fantastic. The color and variation of the bone is what I wish GEC had done with their recent "burnt orange" offerings. And I included the mother of toilet bowl fruit knife in case r8shell wants to feel nostalgic for her school days again.

 

[Wurrwulf]

Had work in south west Louisiana this morning and got to hit up the cluster of Case authorized silver, gold, and platinum dealers in the area. The platinum dealer I visited had such a huge selection of new stock that I was enamored. Gotta say that a couple handle materials that I have been interested in didn't look quite as good in person.

The gold dealer that I went to had a good selection of new old stock, and that's where I grabbed this Bone Stag Baby Doctor's knife. I probably paid a little too much, and I'll probably never use it. However, I was happy to support a small hardware store, and I've been on a Doctor's knife kick.

 

[TsarBomba]

That's a beautiful baby doc, and I've found them to be exceedingly useful at that size and with the sharp, slim spearpoint. I also find use for the pill spatula in distributing prescriptions to pill boxes, but people in the forum have found some fairly ingenious alternative uses for them as well.

I also have the full-sized doc in the same 6.5 bone stag and yours makes me want to complete the set. Good pickup! I need to find some Case dealers to support around here. The retail situation in this state is simply awful for the most part. Everybody's growing up in a Wal-Mart family these days...

 

[Dadpool]

My EDC/store/parts GEC #74 Mustang (440C stainless with orange Delrin covers) came in the mail today. It's my first S knife from GEC, and I'm glad they offer these -- it's a solid knife.

 

[bflying]

Ok, this is part of today's haul. My much anticipated GEC Beagle. A few cheap Peanuts, some Pink Lemonade for one of my girls. And a bunch of those super micro three blade Stockman's (and a few others), to give to everyone I work with, just for fun.

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People Are Strange, When You're a Stranger.

 

[Luger1952]

I just acquired this large Robeson Serpentine Trapper from the big auction site. Got it for what I think was a good price. It is a Robeson Shuredge USA (822482) on tang and Pocket Eze on the shield. 4.5 inches long. It is in very good condition with some discoloration and minor corrosion and some very small areas of pitting. Has been sharpened but looks to have 95 or so percent of blades rewmaining with good function and WT from both blades. Lloyd

 

[A.L.]

Got in the Remington UMC R4, just needed some oiling to get it's snap back. From another thread, Camillus made. It will be my SAK farmer alternative.






with the Camp Knife

Nice! That tingles my camp jingles!

 

[5K Qs]

A month ago I went on a knife-buying spree. Many of the knives I purchased at that time have shown up in this thread in 3 previous "installments". I still have a few unposted knives from that order that I'll display now. (As always, sorry about the reflections in the pics.)
1) A Rough Rider camper/scout in red jigged bone (to replace an amber jigged bone version that I gave away).

2) An Opinel #8 stainless steel Garden Knife; I really like the spearpoint blade as a change of pace on an Opinel.

3) A Mercator Black Cat; it's a bigger, and more refined, knife than I expected.

4) A Cold Steel Kudu; what I really should get is an Okapi to add to my "work knives from around the world" pile, but I may not have the patience to find one, so this Kudu is supposed to be a "placeholder" (and I think it's the longest knife I own).

- GT

 

[Duvel]

CollectorKnives had a recent Crown Lifter Give Away on Instagram, and I won! This week I received a beautiful rust red jigged bone Crown Lifter (155214):

Many thanks to Mike Latham for giving away this awesome knife.

 

[deltaboy]

The mailman brought me a USA Buck.