Boker "Tree Brand Classic" & Solingen made traditional knives

I cannot tell if it is sloppy or if this is just the nature of the "popcorn/knobby" (as my buddy, Mike, puts it) scales.

It is very secure in the hand, though, which is quite nice.
 
bigfish64 said:
Over the last twenty some days I’ve carried a different Boker Barlow each day, and photographed most of them. By doing this I realized two things: I have too many and some need new homes, and I missed carrying this one. 😉👍View attachment 2085985
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Just curious, why is this one your favorite?

I'm practically married to my Expedition Barlow. Not sure if it's wearing out or if all the tinkering I do with it (Scotch Brite, oiling, sharpening so I can shave with it, etc ) is prematurely aging it.

I named it (her) Gertrude. I tell my wife that she is my German girlfriend. Wife tells me that a real girlfriend would cost less than my knife collecting proclivity. I prefer the knives. Less nagging.
 
OldHercDude said:
:cool:

I've got too many total (multiple brands) now, biggest problem is figuring out which ones to move along. :oops:
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So true Gordon. I’m always worried that I will regret selling something after I do it. Then I end up buying something new to make myself feel better! 🤣
ErikMB said:
Just curious, why is this one your favorite?

I'm practically married to my Expedition Barlow. Not sure if it's wearing out or if all the tinkering I do with it (Scotch Brite, oiling, sharpening so I can shave with it, etc ) is prematurely aging it.

I named it (her) Gertrude. I tell my wife that she is my German girlfriend. Wife tells me that a real girlfriend would cost less than my knife collecting proclivity. I prefer the knives. Less nagging.
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I wish I could explain why, It isn’t even the nicest one I have. It has very small gaps, can’t really see them but light does come through in spots, and the back spring wasn’t perfectly flush. I did some sanding to correct that so maybe that’s why it’s my favorite, I made it my own. 😉👍
 
bigfish64 said:
So true Gordon. I’m always worried that I will regret selling something after I do it. Then I end up buying something new to make myself feel better! 🤣

I wish I could explain why, It isn’t even the nicest one I have. It has very small gaps, can’t really see them but light does come through in spots, and the back spring wasn’t perfectly flush. I did some sanding to correct that so maybe that’s why it’s my favorite, I made it my own. 😉👍
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Red - feel exactly the same. But I'll try to re-buy the same thing (if possible) if I do a purchase to replace.
 
I absolutely need to move some knives along, and maybe I'll get around to that soon but I've been in cutlery acquisitions mode lately!

I just pulled this one out of the mailbox. Micarta is quickly becoming one of my favorite handle materials, and it's really neat that they used some materials from old Sherman Tanks to make the damascus blade. I really like it.

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Boker Barlow Castle Burg.

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