Your newest addition:traditionals of course!

[DocJekl]

The hours are ticking away. Hmmm.

That was the easiest 13 hours of my life, not buying another knife in 2022…

I’m up to 3 in 2023 tho…

 

[DocJekl]

That was the easiest 13 hours of my life, not buying another knife in 2022…

I’m up to 3 in 2023 tho…

Dangnabbit! I was counting this one as 2023 but I paid for it before midnight 12/31/22. I failed.

 

[ron55]

New knife of the month for January - a Case canoe

 

[sf fanatic]

First new knife of 2023.
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[DirtDawg]

As promised a week or so back, here's an updated photo of the old Camillus 51 Barlow.

I got it cleaned up about as much as I'm going to. I believe I'll leave that darkened patina on the blades. This knife is now ready to visit the Sharpmaker - maybe tomorrow.
This is a solid knife that is quite serious about opening, closing, and settling in at half-stop. In my opinion, it is also quite handsome in it's own homely way. NFSOT

 

[OldHercDude]

As promised a week or so back, here's an updated photo of the old Camillus 51 Barlow.

I got it cleaned up about as much as I'm going to. I believe I'll leave that darkened patina on the blades. This knife is now ready to visit the Sharpmaker - maybe tomorrow.
This is a solid knife that is quite serious about opening, closing, and settling in at half-stop. In my opinion, it is also quite handsome in it's own homely way. NFSOT

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That's looking really good IMHO.

 

[OldHercDude]

Amazing how holiday activities can gum up the brain sometimes. Ordered this last month, forgot about it, arrived today - last knife of 2022, or first knife of 2023? After handling and using the SFO Boker Copper Barlow, I decided it needed a matching partner.

Dang near perfect centering, excellent F&F other than one tiny spot of barely noticeable gap, snap is great for me, walk is mostly smooth right out of the box.

The copper is slightly more polished on my Barlow than the Stockman. Patina will handle that over time.

 

[Rufus1949]

First new knife of 2023.
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Dan that will be a hard lamb to beat. Very nice coloring.

 

[sf fanatic]

Dan that will be a hard lamb to beat. Very nice coloring.

Thanks! I’m sure that it will quickly become a favorite.

 

[Will Power]

Thanks! I’m sure that it will quickly become a favorite.

Super knife and looks quality, once you get the blade patinated the contrast with the scales will be imposing

Does he have a list?

 

[kyhunt]

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Absolutely gorgeous

 

[sf fanatic]

Super knife and looks quality, once you get the blade patinated the contrast with the scales will be imposing

Does he have a list?

Thank you! Yes he has a list. I was told by another member that he can be contacted on FB. I don’t do social media so I went through the dealer and they made the arrangements for me. PM me if you want the dealers website address.

 

[jabels]

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Got a very early morning mail call today. Not sure why, that never happens, but happy to have her!

 

[MUFC4Benfica1]

Solingen, Kissing Cranes (Klaas?), three-blade whittler.

Sub-$20. I like the colour, the brass liners, bolsters and shield. It's well put together, the blades are nicely aligned, good snaps. HOWEVER the scales are Celluloid. There's some blade pitting, not too bad, I guess the blades are stainless steel. There's some minor lifting and discolouration where the scales meet the bolsters. I managed to run some white copy paper between the gaps, not too bad and difficult to tell whether the little residue was celluloid breakdown or accumulated dirt.

I like the look of it, will keep it unboxed and away from other items and not buy another. I've no idea of its age, maybe just before the turn of this century? It will be interesting to see if and how long it lasts.

 

[The Zieg]

30 December I broke my year long knife buying moratorium. Found in the knife case at the local gun store. Tag identified this Tapio Wirkkala puukko as "Vintage Knife". $25. I will cross post with my comments in the puukko thread.

Zieg

 

[Rufus1949]

The mailman just left laughing...he knows my addiction.
Ibberson.....sheelamb?
Cattaraugus
JA Henckles
Rabbit 343View attachment 2034181

 

[DocJekl]

Found a special Bunny Knife number... WHAT WOULD YOU PUT ON THE COVERS TO PROTECT THE WOOD? It feels a little dry to me. I have some Tuf-Glide and was told to use that on the wood and blade.






And one on the way...

 

[Will Power]

30 December I broke my year long knife buying moratorium. Found in the knife case at the local gun store. Tag identified this Tapio Wirkkala puukko as "Vintage Knife". $25. I will cross post with my comments in the puukko thread.

Zieg

You got an enviable bargain there! wish I could get one (in the country of their origin...) for 23.75€

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

My copper culpepper arrived today, used my modded original culpepper to open the package. This knife has a great edge, well centered, no gaps. Pull is nice and smooth,no half stop, about a 5 or 6. The "jigging" is kind of a inverted checkering, very positive grip with no sharp edges. Blade is mirror polished D2, overall really nice imho. Obviously it's not a lightweight, but neither is it overly heavy.
After I ordered this one I seen that they also have a USA made version. It uses a torx screw system for the pivot, and it's also about 30 bucks more expensive.

 

[screened porch]

30 December I broke my year long knife buying moratorium. Found in the knife case at the local gun store. Tag identified this Tapio Wirkkala puukko as "Vintage Knife". $25. I will cross post with my comments in the puukko thread.

Zieg

Wow. Jealous. I used to drool over those in the Brookstone catalogue.