Thrifty Thursday... Cheap Traditional Knives

[mitch4ging]

Is a single bevel, sharpened on only one side and came very sharp out of the package

That seems kinda cool, Dan!

Nice find!
I wouldn't be in a big hurry to reprofile to a double bevel. Especially if you haven't used a chisel grind before. Give it a try for a while and then decide.

I think it's traditional for budding/grafting/floral knives. Might have something to do with the type of cut that's best for plant stems...

Anyway, here's a set of Antinini Farm Knives. Chisel ground blades and Thrifty!

Neat-o! Are those yours Rachel?

Portuguese by Eliseu-Palaçolo.

I like it, José!

Last week I posted a yellow synthetic Chinese Winchester canoe. This week is another, but with "Buckstag" covers.
View attachment 1579906

- GT

Should get the job done, Gary!

I’ll follow Gary’s 5K Qs lead, only in a Barlow. View attachment 1580015

A fine user that looks good, Todd!

This was about $20 off the web specials page a couple years ago.

Had Bucks growing up, and Old Timers, seemed to be most available and carried, at least in SW New Mexico.

I think I picked this one up with a couple of others for ~ $10, a great cary in the pocket watch...pocket... um...yeah!

 

[Pt-Luso]

I like it, José!

Many thanks, Dennis.

 

[bigfish64]

A fine user that looks good, Todd!

Thanks Dennis! Got that one pretty cheap on an auction site, nice F&F.

 

[r8shell]

Neat-o! Are those yours Rachel?

Yes, they are mine, thanks. Here's a little review I wrote a few years back:

Review - Antonini Farm Knives

One of the things I like about this forum is the enthusiasm shown for all kinds of knives. From the newest GEC releases, to customs, to antique and vintage knives, and even the humble everyday working knives. Here's a little review for the folks who are fans of rustic agricultural and utility...

www.bladeforums.com

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[screened porch]

I always think a five-turn worm is a sign of high quality.
Irish Imperials.

I remember I paid too much for the one-blader; it must have been over $5, but it was one of those days when I wanted to buy something and hadn't had any luck.
That pen-blade is indecently sharp.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

The best $14.99 I’ve ever spent

Rough Ryder

https://flic.kr/p/2m3U8aw

G2
Edited to say this shows a swedge that I put on as it doesn’t have that originally

 

[bigfish64]

It’s DEFINITELY not a 47 in burlap Micarta, but, since I can’t find one of those, this will have to do. At least it was thrifty!

 

[5K Qs]

Here's a Chinese Imperial cracked ice stainless canoe that I bought almost 7 years ago for under $6.50 (not including tax and shipping). I don't use it every day, but in occasional use I've been very pleased with the knife: solidly built, functions well, looks good (YMMV ).


- GT

 

[JohnDF]

Totin' my Imperial Barlow... a very well-constructed and thrifty knife.
The blades are thin, slicey, hold a good edge, and they have excellent 'snap'.

 

[redsparrow]

Here's an Irish Imperial that was purchased a few years ago off the exchange. At that time it was still sealed in the original packaging. When opened I found a good pocket knife that besides being very economical had a lot going for it. Unfortunatly it does have one flaw, the spear blade contacts the liner. Always intended to correct that but so far I simply compensate for it with a little side pressure when closing and enjoy it as is.

 

[pvicenzi]

The screwdriver is probably worth more than the knife.

 

[joeradza]

Irish Imperials.

I remember I paid too much for the one-blader; it must have been over $5, but it was one of those days when I wanted to buy something and hadn't had any luck.
That pen-blade is indecently sharp.

I’ve never been a stockman or small knife kind of guy but I grabbed one of the Irish Imperial stockman from the mrknife box of knives GAW and it’s a sweet little knife that has 3 very sharp blades.

The best $14.99 I’ve ever spent

Rough Ryder

Agree with everything you’ve said about this RR Gary. Just a little bigger than I prefer for edc, as I drop 4” of Schrade wire jack steel in my pocket. Lol.

 

[Just Tom.]

 

[5K Qs]

Sweet charred and scratted handles, Tom!

- GT

 

[Just Tom.]

Sweet charred and scratted handles, Tom!

Thanks! You are the one who actually gave me the idea. I thought I would try it out on these before attempting it on the sheepsfoot one.

The smaller one is just dyed. I wasn’t planning on charring the big one either, but the varnish was thick in places - I thought I had sanded it all off, but there were spots where I clearly hadn’t and the dye wouldn’t penetrate.

 

[mitch4ging]

Yes, they are mine, thanks. Here's a little review I wrote a few years back:

Review - Antonini Farm Knives

One of the things I like about this forum is the enthusiasm shown for all kinds of knives. From the newest GEC releases, to customs, to antique and vintage knives, and even the humble everyday working knives. Here's a little review for the folks who are fans of rustic agricultural and utility...

www.bladeforums.com

Thanks for the link to your review, Rachel! I'll have to keep them in mind.

That pen-blade is indecently sharp.

Ouch!
I almost cut my finger with my choice today as well! Sharp little dudes!

The best $14.99 I’ve ever spent

Rough Ryder

https://flic.kr/p/2m3U8aw

G2
Edited to say this shows a swedge that I put on as it doesn’t have that originally

Looks to be well worth it.

It’s DEFINITELY not a 47 in burlap Micarta, but, since I can’t find one of those, this will have to do. At least it was thrifty!View attachment 1584265

Don't look too bad from here, Todd!

Here's a Chinese Imperial cracked ice stainless canoe that I bought almost 7 years ago for under $6.50 (not including tax and shipping). I don't use it every day, but in occasional use I've been very pleased with the knife: solidly built, functions well, looks good (YMMV ).
View attachment 1584297

- GT

It's at least a looker, Gary!
I have only one knife with the cracked ice, a Bulldog, for weddings and whatnot!

Totin' my Imperial Barlow... a very well-constructed and thrifty knife.
The blades are thin, slicey, hold a good edge, and they have excellent 'snap'.

Too funny! That was also my choice today, John! Like Jer and you said, they are lazer sharp!

Here's an Irish Imperial that was purchased a few years ago off the exchange. At that time it was still sealed in the original packaging. When opened I found a good pocket knife that besides being very economical had a lot going for it. Unfortunatly it does have one flaw, the spear blade contacts the liner. Always intended to correct that but so far I simply compensate for it with a little side pressure when closing and enjoy it as is.

That's a good looking Imperial!

Must bevan Imperial type day! Like John, I also have a Imperial Barlow. Maybe we can set up a poll which is a better color, Red or Brown??

 

[bigfish64]

ThanksDon't look too bad from here, Todd!

Thanks Dennis, it’s actually a solid knife, just don’t like the covers much.

 

[JohnDF]

Too funny! That was also my choice today, John! Like Jer and you said, they are lazer sharp

Great minds think alike, my friend.

 

[5K Qs]

I’ve never been a stockman or small knife kind of guy but I grabbed one of the Irish Imperial stockman from the mrknife box of knives GAW and it’s a sweet little knife that has 3 very sharp blades.

Agree with everything you’ve said about this RR Gary. Just a little bigger than I prefer for edc, as I drop 4” of Schrade wire jack steel in my pocket. Lol.

Alan, your post reminds me of a line from an old Kris Kristofferson song: "He's a walking contradiction, partly truth and partly fiction."

Thanks! You are the one who actually gave me the idea. I thought I would try it out on these before attempting it on the sheepsfoot one.

The smaller one is just dyed. I wasn’t planning on charring the big one either, but the varnish was thick in places - I thought I had sanded it all off, but there were spots where I clearly hadn’t and the dye wouldn’t penetrate.

Thanks for the additional info about your project, Tom.

- GT