Traditional and Modern pairings

[TheFactor]

 

[Jakeywax31]

 

[tmd_87]

 

[stabman]

Both in 1095 steel:

 

[Peregrin]

 

[Alex.Y.]

Both in 1095 steel:

What's the purpose of round notch on the ESEE's handle? Better grip, sheath fixation, or is it for some bushcraft tasks?

 

[redsparrow]

Unicorn Ivory / Ummmmmm Mnandi

 

[TheFactor]

 

[stabman]

What's the purpose of round notch on the ESEE's handle? Better grip, sheath fixation, or is it for some bushcraft tasks?

It's a bow-drill divot.
For getting a friction fire going.

 

[stabman]

Time for rent again...better slap some money in the bank.
Line moving really slow, so time for knife pics:

Got neat coin at coin/jewellery shop downtown:

It's the 40% silver version of the coin.

 

[mitch13]

 

[Peregrin]

 

[Alex.Y.]

It's a bow-drill divot.
For getting a friction fire going.

Thanks! I would've never guessed it.

 

[calm]

Maybe they are both traditional....

https://imgur.com/2rQK85f

 

[redsparrow]

 

[Jakeywax31]

Work carry.

 

[pat9198]

 

[Peregrin]

 

[abbydaddy]

Oh wow! I love the stabilized trabecular bone handle on that Northwoods. I think I have a new favorite handle material. What does it feel like in use?

 

[TheFactor]