Your newest addition:traditionals of course!

Hickory n steel said:
couple pens arrived today.
A Cornwall cutlery ca. 1900-1920's
and a Camillus , made in 1985 I guess.

The Cornwall brings with it the issues associated with Celluloid and the main blade is kind of limp, but it's got enough snap to stay open and took a razor edge so I reckon it's good enough for me to carry once in a while.

The Camillus is set to get a good deal of pocket time.
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Any idea where the Monroe Hardware was located, State that is since I’m assuming it was in a town named Monroe:D
 
315 said:
Any idea where the Monroe Hardware was located, State that is since I’m assuming it was in a town named Monroe:D
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I guess Monro NC and have been around for 130 years or something, sounds like the kind of place I'd love to go.
 
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This Bermuda green Mini Trapper joins the family today.

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JD Ware (Jeff) is a maker from the Yucatan in Mexico who makes some of the most desirable and individualistic knives on the market. I first became aware of Jeff years ago when I came across one of his coin knives. Fast forward several years and with the help of my friend Vincent Mazzei (@VCM3) who helped me get in touch with Jeff I am the proud owner of one of the finest pieces of the cutler's art. It is more than just a coin knife. It is a true slipjoint. Both the blade and the nail file rotate on a spring and have excellent walk and talk. As to the coin and its meaning, I'll leave that to your research. I will say that I have a great emotional attachment to it. Enough pontificating, here are the photos. The first one is the anticipation of the unpacking of an old school package.IMG_8484-1024x768.JPG IMG_8485.JPG IMG_8486-1024x810.JPG IMG_8491-1024x769.JPG IMG_8490-1024x855.JPG IMG_8489-1024x600.JPG 20190322_122643-768x833.jpg
 
joeradza said:
JD Ware (Jeff) is a maker from the Yucatan in Mexico who makes some of the most desirable and individualistic knives on the market. I first became aware of Jeff years ago when I came across one of his coin knives. Fast forward several years and with the help of my friend Vincent Mazzei (@VCM3) who helped me get in touch with Jeff I am the proud owner of one of the finest pieces of the cutler's art. It is more than just a coin knife. It is a true slipjoint. Both the blade and the nail file rotate on a spring and have excellent walk and talk. As to the coin and its meaning, I'll leave that to your research. I will say that I have a great emotional attachment to it. Enough pontificating, here are the photos. The first one is the anticipation of the unpacking of an old school package.View attachment 1096067 View attachment 1096068 View attachment 1096069 View attachment 1096070 View attachment 1096071 View attachment 1096072 View attachment 1096073
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What an exceptional piece. Thanks for sharing.
 
joeradza said:
JD Ware (Jeff) is a maker from the Yucatan in Mexico who makes some of the most desirable and individualistic knives on the market. I first became aware of Jeff years ago when I came across one of his coin knives. Fast forward several years and with the help of my friend Vincent Mazzei (@VCM3) who helped me get in touch with Jeff I am the proud owner of one of the finest pieces of the cutler's art. It is more than just a coin knife. It is a true slipjoint. Both the blade and the nail file rotate on a spring and have excellent walk and talk. As to the coin and its meaning, I'll leave that to your research. I will say that I have a great emotional attachment to it. Enough pontificating, here are the photos. The first one is the anticipation of the unpacking of an old school package.View attachment 1096067 View attachment 1096068 View attachment 1096069 View attachment 1096070 View attachment 1096071 View attachment 1096072 View attachment 1096073
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I've long coveted JD's work. An exceptional piece and a treat in how you've presented it !!! Pure class, Alan
 
Jeff makes a great knife, outside the mainstream, and does meticulous work. He worked as a gunsmith at a well known shop in Pennsylvania for years, he's well versed in all forms of metalwork.
 
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sailfish said:
This Bermuda green Mini Trapper joins the family today.

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nice one.
The mini trappers are getting a lot of attention recently, and you can see why. I have two and enjoy the heck out of them.


Âchillepattada said:
Arrived this morning ,
Here close to a GET #14 for the size :D


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Sheesh! That's wicked (as we say here in Maine).
Love that it's a "traditional."


joeradza said:
JD Ware (Jeff) is a maker from the Yucatan in Mexico who makes some of the most desirable and individualistic knives on the market. I first became aware of Jeff years ago when I came across one of his coin knives. Fast forward several years and with the help of my friend Vincent Mazzei (@VCM3) who helped me get in touch with Jeff I am the proud owner of one of the finest pieces of the cutler's art. It is more than just a coin knife. It is a true slipjoint. Both the blade and the nail file rotate on a spring and have excellent walk and talk. As to the coin and its meaning, I'll leave that to your research. I will say that I have a great emotional attachment to it. Enough pontificating, here are the photos. The first one is the anticipation of the unpacking of an old school package.View attachment 1096067 View attachment 1096068 View attachment 1096069 View attachment 1096070 View attachment 1096071 View attachment 1096072 View attachment 1096073
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Very interesting piece.
 
Pinemoon said:
nice one.
The mini trappers are getting a lot of attention recently, and you can see why. I have two and enjoy the heck out of them.
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So far the only thing I don't like is that the clip blade is a real nail buster to open. I actually don't look forward to opening it at all.
 
sailfish said:
So far the only thing I don't like is that the clip blade is a real nail buster to open. I actually don't look forward to opening it at all.
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Hmmm, just that blade?
It could be some residue from the manufacturing process that's binding it up some.
Wash the pivot area with HOT water and soap then dry it thoroughly with a hair dryer. Then oil the pivot area and work the blades open and closed a bunch. It should improve a lot after that.
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