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For sure and the secondary blades look to be whittle but ready
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Böker Plus "The Ranch Hands" Stockman and Trapper set.
My first Böker knives.
My first Böker knives.
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In a local supermarket, I got hold of one of these very nice puukko from Kauko Raatiniemi whose company, woodjewel.com is well worth looking into. They are up in Lapland and have a good range of puukkot and other items. This is a small puukko ideal for firesticks, whittling pruning etc. Made of layered woods it gives a 'zebra' effect and is so comfortable in the hand, just right! Think I'll get one of their Reindeer Antler handled knives next...The sheathes are very nice dark colour and embossed with animals and hoof marks. Shown here with a GEC 14, sorry about the poor light but it's damn well dark most of the time here and still no snow. Next Wednesday the 6th Dec is Finland's Independence Day and this year marks 100 years as a Republic, although we were more or less autonomous long before that having our own currency the Markka, Bank of Finland, education system, parliament, social security such as pensions and votes for women well before 1917. In fact, we were probably the only part of the Tsarist Empire who did not have to serve in the Imperial army, but 100 years is symbolic nevertheless.
Curly maple? Beautiful.Received yesterday.
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Wonderful knife Will, (the 14 ain't bad either).In a local supermarket, I got hold of one of these very nice puukko from Kauko Raatiniemi whose company, woodjewel.com is well worth looking into. They are up in Lapland and have a good range of puukkot and other items. This is a small puukko ideal for firesticks, whittling pruning etc. Made of layered woods it gives a 'zebra' effect and is so comfortable in the hand, just right! Think I'll get one of their Reindeer Antler handled knives next...The sheathes are very nice dark colour and embossed with animals and hoof marks. Shown here with a GEC 14, sorry about the poor light but it's damn well dark most of the time here and still no snow. Next Wednesday the 6th Dec is Finland's Independence Day and this year marks 100 years as a Republic, although we were more or less autonomous long before that having our own currency the Markka, Bank of Finland, education system, parliament, social security such as pensions and votes for women well before 1917. In fact, we were probably the only part of the Tsarist Empire who did not have to serve in the Imperial army, but 100 years is symbolic nevertheless.
Thanks also for the short history lesson. Is your Independence Day widely celebrated as here in the States?This is my bargain find at a recent estate sale. Unnumbered, it carries the cattails logo of a medical clinic in town. It was in bad shape, appearing to have sat unused in its sheath for years. Both knife and inner leather had thick accumulations of green verdigris, which came off the brass bolsters completely, but left dark stains in the leather. Coming in at 15.9 oz it's big, even for me, but does it ever feel great in hand.
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Thanks Tom, yes it's universally celebrated here and it's an official holiday. Awards and honours get handed out, there's a rather boring reception at the Presidential Palace for diplomats, stuffed politicos and some newsworthy types but people themselves have parties, drink a fair bit, there's fireworks in places but outdoors is cold and dark. On a more sombre note, the war dead from the 2 wars with the former USSR are honoured but not those from our equally horrible Civil War in 1918, fighting amongst yourself is too painful. Think your American Civil War which took a long time for people to reflect on objectively and openly.
The 14 is a nice knife particularly as a 2 blade Jack which gives the handle an important thickness for handling, too skimpy as a single I find.
Regards, Will
The 14 is a nice knife particularly as a 2 blade Jack which gives the handle an important thickness for handling, too skimpy as a single I find.
Regards, Will
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Still waiting for that.
Happy Independence Day, Will. That's a nice puukko you have.
My new knife buying budget is shot, but I still can pick up some old ones needing a bit of repair for cheap.
There's something about this old Boker I bought on Friday that really appeals to me. I think it's some of the most beautiful worn bone I've seen. I've touched up the edges and it will ride in my pocket this week.
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Thanks Rachel. As I commented in the other thread, I like that Böker it's defo an oldie but goodie and a very satisfying knife to carry I would imagine.
My whole budget's shot with December upon us, a long bleak January awaits
My whole budget's shot with December upon us, a long bleak January awaits
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Kamagong, your Bowie is top notch! Happy Independence Day, Will!
These two came in this past week off the exchange, and I'm enjoying both quite a bit. The little #25 was one of those happy accidents of sharpening for a freehander like me, that just took an amazing edge . . . SCARY SHARP! It's got a lovely and distinct swirl pattern in the micarta as well. Just an elegant little knife.
And this Diamond Jack arrived with the slight beginnings of a patina, perfectly centered and a very smooth action. I've been using it around the house.
These two came in this past week off the exchange, and I'm enjoying both quite a bit. The little #25 was one of those happy accidents of sharpening for a freehander like me, that just took an amazing edge . . . SCARY SHARP! It's got a lovely and distinct swirl pattern in the micarta as well. Just an elegant little knife.
And this Diamond Jack arrived with the slight beginnings of a patina, perfectly centered and a very smooth action. I've been using it around the house.
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Camillus #11 Barlow just in today
20171206_144028 by SteveC, on Flickr
20171206_143957 by SteveC, on Flickr
20171206_144028 by SteveC, on Flickr20171206_143957 by SteveC, on FlickrFor sure and the secondary blades look to be whittle but ready
I thought the same thing about the Bose lockback whittler that arrived today. Little blades, but stout enough. Main wharncliffe blade locks up solid. Couldn't be happier with this piece of pocket art.
The 54 whittler has three blades that you feel like you could actually use for most any chore. It's hefty, but rock solid.
Still on the hunt for a 38 Grinling whittler...
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Stunners !!Kamagong, your Bowie is top notch! Happy Independence Day, Will!
These two came in this past week off the exchange, and I'm enjoying both quite a bit. The little #25 was one of those happy accidents of sharpening for a freehander like me, that just took an amazing edge . . . SCARY SHARP! It's got a lovely and distinct swirl pattern in the micarta as well. Just an elegant little knife.
And this Diamond Jack arrived with the slight beginnings of a patina, perfectly centered and a very smooth action. I've been using it around the house.