What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Amir Fleschwund]

Wooden Wednesday.
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Nice old Schrade.

Not bad for a +/- 75 year old Jack.

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Glad to hear that
I've been growing a variety called Little Finger. Always let a couple go to seed for next year.
I have to keep re-planting, though. I think the sparrows are eating my seeds.

An Ettrick today. A bit of sprinkling this morning. It’s going to be a beautiful day though.

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Beautiful wood!

Another cool and foggy day here in the City by the Bay. Burned off yesterday for about an hour but then rolled back in. We’ll see what happens today. The front page pic on the Chronicle shows the 50th anniversary of the GG Bridge in 1987. My bride and I made it to Fort Point just below the bridge before we decided it was just too much of a mess and turned around and went home. They estimated 800,000 people showed up to walk across the bridge so much weight that the deck of the bridge flattened out. Engineers later said that the bridge deck was in danger of collapse. Anyway keeping me company today with a nod to Wooden Wednesday a fancy lamb and jack. Have a great day folks!
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From what I read about Americans being overweight, confirmed by what I see out shopping, they'd better not try that in 2025!

Case Knife of the Week is a Carhartt mini trapper with single "lambcliffe" blade (thanks, John):

Colonial/Imperial/Schrade Knife of the Week is an Imperial clip/pen serpentine jack, 3 1/4" closed. My wife found it in a box and gave it to me during a blizzard in January 2014. She said her Dad gave it to her when he got a new knife, once upon a time, but she doesn't remember when. I cleaned up the knife that day, decided to start carrying a pocketknife again after 45 years with no knife in my pocket, and within a couple of months, I was regularly lurking on this website.

- GT

We should all thank Mrs.5KQS for your presence on the porch!

 

[ferider]

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

A Camillus on which I replaced the delrin with polished elk antler. From the dog chew aisle at the store of course, because there are no elk around here.

Another great year for the wild black raspberries. And as a side effect of a recent rain, there is a fresh hatch of those tiny flood mosquitos to keep me company while picking. And the birds. They scold with their distress cries when I get too close to their nests, but get used to me and go back to singing their heads off. And the bullfrogs in the pond join in. Quite peaceful.

I use this little pot as my picking bucket.

It takes an hour or two to fill it. Flash freeze, and put in qt. bags, do this every day for a week or two, and we will have berries for the whole next year.
Foraging for wild edibles is kind of like knowing how to run a trot line, skin a squirrel, or change a flat tire. People just don't seem very interested in that anymore.
They can buy a little tray of berries at Walmart for $6.00, and get back to influencing on tiktok.

I say to friends and aquaintances "It's berry picking time!", and they look at me like I'm a nutjob. Of course, being retired helps. You don't care what people think.

 

[5K Qs]

Have a nice sunday

Superb knife - fascinating wood!

Impressive pair!

Two Schrade Cut. Co. oldies. Only for the morning. They make me feel genteel.
Happy Sunday

Can you only take genteel for half a day at a time, Jeff?
My wife uses eyedrops named Genteal; I wonder if they make her feel genteel?

Incredible canoes!

Thanks, Dave. There's not a whole lot of variation among canoes, so since I like one, I tend to like almost all of them.

C. Johnson Barlow and a Camillus #69

Brace of beguiling bone, Steve!

Some sweet, juicy Georgia peaches.
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I never knew this track existed , but my home was built on Augusta International Speedway property. Closed in 1970.
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Lovely lambsfoot, Bob; good to see you out getting to know your new surroundings!
Georgia peaches are legendary, aren't they? That was one of the nicer names applied to Ty Cobb, a boyhood baseball hero of mine whose birthday is the day before mine (and Al Kaline's).

Nope. I bellyache about not enough rain, but we're on a great aquifer, with according to the lab tests we had done a year ago, "the best well water I've ever tested".

Aint nuttin cheap anymore, my friend. Needed a new pump. And our pressure tank is old and undersized, so I'm getting on the calender to have him come swap it for a new and bigger one. And replace the grungy galvanized piping with copper. Hey, what's another $2000?

How deep is your well, Jeff? When I was a lad, our pump and well were in the basement of our ancient farmhouse, and my recollection was that it was only 12 or 15 feet below the basement floor. (I think we had to adjust its depth a couple of times over the years, but not by much.) Soon after I moved out, my Dad was required by health inspectors to drill a new well for the barn/cows because they were worried about possible contamination of the shallow well. He ended up having to go WAY deep for the new well (IIRC 200', but it may have been 300').

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I tried my hand at wrapping a couple of shell handle knives last night. Came out decent imo so they came along with me today.

Great job on the handles, and I like the 2 different sides on the clip blade Imperial!
Is the bottom knife one of those "trick" knives?

I grew up across the river from a major dragstrip. I still remember the radio ads ~ "Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Oswego Drag Raceway!" Dad took me once in awhile ~ saw some famous heros like The Little Red Wagon and Hemi Under Glass. But even when we were heading to church on Sunday mornings, we could hear them making their runs.
When you stand there quietly, you'll hear the race cars.
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I liked your drag strip memories, Jeff! When I was a kid, the Martin US131 Dragway (now called US131 Motorsports Park, I think) opened about 7.5mi as the crow flies from our farm. They had "big names" (Big Daddy Don Garlits, Don The Snake Prudhomme, Shirley Cha Cha Muldowney, etc.) on the program most Saturday nights, and when the pros ran, we could easily hear the cars from our house. (My first car was a '64 Barracuda with the huge fastback back window, but mine was a 273 V8 under the hood, instead of a Hemi under all that Glass.)
I liked the radio ads too, especially for holiday weekends: "Martin US 131 Dragway! Saturday! Sunday! Labor Day Monday! Be Theeeere!"

Camillus Stockman in a lighter than Schrade yellow delrin. And Vic 7.
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My current favorite is the dark purple/almost black. Normally, I strip out the seeds all into one bucket, but this year I'm going to segregate by color.

Your photos reminded me that my neighborhood's Hollyhock Lane 4th of July Parade is tomorrow!

Something keeps drawing me back to these two. A grey and drizzly day at the lake, but enjoying a little last bit of quiet before the onslaught of tourists and other interlopers!
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Splendid sowbelly stockman!

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First-class dye job on the RR canoe, Greg!

Fine foto of a notable pair, Steve!

These 2 today :

Harry

Two with terrific texture, Harry!

- GT

 

[5K Qs]

Metal Monday ...

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It was there, on that steel-decked fortress, where I was issued a military pocket knife that would follow me through the rest of my career. The Camillus Demo knife, stamped with “U.S.” and the year, was issued with the same no-nonsense utility as the ship I served on. Nothing fancy, stainless steel, simple design. The kind of tool that didn’t need explaining. It wasn’t a gift. It was gear. And it earned its keep.
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Even now, in retirement, I keep it close, a token of service, sacrifice, and a career lived underway. It’s a bit more than a knife to me. It’s not shiny. But it served. Just like the ship. Just like the crew. Just like me. It’s a story. It’s a journey. And for this Chief, it’s a memory forged in steel, still sailing with these fair winds and following seas.

Articulate tribute to a meaningful memento, Jim!

Unique, classy canoe!

They sure did delrin right
Glad to see your baseball mitt finger knife slip is still in service!

I'm definitely a big fan of Schrade's Staglon (and fake stag in general). And the shape of that 897UH when closed can't be beat IMHO.

Thanks for the kind comment on my slip ; it usually contains a bigger knife and rides in the "tool pocket" on the right leg of my carpenter pants.

A Craftsman Stockman, and my Victorinox 7.

Lot of utility in that pair!

A fine morning for a walk. Single blade trapper.

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Terrific tortoiseshell, and superb blade shape!

I've been carrying these for the past week or so. The Barlow was a gift and it will be in my pocket for a long time.

EDC by Bill Friggle Photography, on Flickr

Is your SAK a Farmer?

My second Canoe just arrived, Rough Ryder Canoe Cinnamon Stag Damascus.

Congrats on another canoe, José; I have that same model and it's one of my favorite canoes!

Listening to some tunes while surfing the web. My trusty Lloyd trapper is by my side.

I always enjoy seeing your stag shadow Lloyd, Gary!
What sort of tunes were you surfing to?

B.F. Stockman & Cody Scout today.
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Your Knife Motto of the Day must have been Go Big or Go Home!

- GT

 

[SteveC]

Superb knife - fascinating wood!


Impressive pair!


Can you only take genteel for half a day at a time, Jeff?
My wife uses eyedrops named Genteal; I wonder if they make her feel genteel?


Thanks, Dave. There's not a whole lot of variation among canoes, so since I like one, I tend to like almost all of them.


Brace of beguiling bone, Steve!


Lovely lambsfoot, Bob; good to see you out getting to know your new surroundings!
Georgia peaches are legendary, aren't they? That was one of the nicer names applied to Ty Cobb, a boyhood baseball hero of mine whose birthday is the day before mine (and Al Kaline's).


How deep is your well, Jeff? When I was a lad, our pump and well were in the basement of our ancient farmhouse, and my recollection was that it was only 12 or 15 feet below the basement floor. (I think we had to adjust its depth a couple of times over the years, but not by much.) Soon after I moved out, my Dad was required by health inspectors to drill a new well for the barn/cows because they were worried about possible contamination of the shallow well. He ended up having to go WAY deep for the new well (IIRC 200', but it may have been 300').


Great job on the handles, and I like the 2 different sides on the clip blade Imperial!
Is the bottom knife one of those "trick" knives?


I liked your drag strip memories, Jeff! When I was a kid, the Martin US131 Dragway (now called US131 Motorsports Park, I think) opened about 7.5mi as the crow flies from our farm. They had "big names" (Big Daddy Don Garlits, Don The Snake Prudhomme, Shirley Cha Cha Muldowney, etc.) on the program most Saturday nights, and when the pros ran, we could easily hear the cars from our house. (My first car was a '64 Barracuda with the huge fastback back window, but mine was a 273 V8 under the hood, instead of a Hemi under all that Glass.)
I liked the radio ads too, especially for holiday weekends: "Martin US 131 Dragway! Saturday! Sunday! Labor Day Monday! Be Theeeere!"


Your photos reminded me that my neighborhood's Hollyhock Lane 4th of July Parade is tomorrow!


Splendid sowbelly stockman!


First-class dye job on the RR canoe, Greg!


Fine foto of a notable pair, Steve!


Two with terrific texture, Harry!

- GT

Thanks Gary !

 

[KentuckyBlackBird]

Nice old Schrade.

Not bad for a +/- 75 year old Jack.

Glad to hear that
I've been growing a variety called Little Finger. Always let a couple go to seed for next year.
I have to keep re-planting, though. I think the sparrows are eating my seeds.

Beautiful wood!

From what I read about Americans being overweight, confirmed by what I see out shopping, they'd better not try that in 2025!

We should all thank Mrs.5KQS for your presence on the porch!

Thanks! They seem to be getting more scarce!

 

[Pt-Luso]

Congrats on another canoe, José; I have that same model and it's one of my favorite canoes!

Thank you very much Gary, I really like it too.

 

[Modoc ED]

 

[sunknife]

First-class dye job on the RR canoe, Greg!
- GT

Thank you kindly, Gary.

Today I've pocketed a Queen 4L and Charlie's HJ-10.

 

[sf fanatic]

A typical summer day here in the City by the Bay! Wouldn’t trade it for a moment of heat and humidity I grew up with this time of year in Nebraska. In the meantime keeping me company a couple of white beauties. Have a great day folks!

 

[Greasepiggy]

 

[Rufus1949]

Out roaming...

 

[BrotherJim]

Wilderness modeling atop a bed of sun-bleached antlers, the Tidioute Cutlery #72 Cody Scout knife is every bit the rugged classic it was born to be. Its 1095 carbon steel blade catches the light as it whispers, "Yeah, I’ve seen some things." With smooth nail nick deployment and a confident lockback mechanism, it radiates reliability. Not flashy, but quietly assured. This is a knife meant to be used, carried, and trusted, whether deep in the woods or at a workbench. Swagger included at no extra charge.

The OD Green Canvas Micarta handle fits the hand like a handshake from a trustworthy uncle who always knows how to fix things. Gleaming brass pins and nickel silver bolsters complete a look that tells a story of craftsmanship and endurance. It’s the kind of knife that could live in your pocket for years, steadily doing its job while collecting stories. Like that time it sliced an apple at a campfire and everyone agreed it was the best apple ever. Rugged enough for utility, refined enough for pride of ownership, it’s a humble sidekick with cutting wit and steel resolve.

I once carried this knife to a wedding, tucked deep in the pocket of my jeans after a morning spent trimming kindling for the smoker. Mid-reception, a fruit tray arrived sealed tighter than a bank vault in shrink wrap and plastic packaging. Guests stood around poking at it with little plastic forks like confused raccoons. Without missing a beat, I reached into my pocket, opened the Cody Scout with all the ceremony of a magician revealing the final card, and liberated the melon cubes to thunderous applause that would’ve made a park ranger weep. The reception was saved and someone handed me a second slice of cake before dinner even started. From kindling at dawn to cake at dusk, think the Cody Scout sealed my reputation as the most useful guy at the wedding? … I do. I’d bet my second slice on it.

 

[Mick Boardman]

 

[Peregrin]

I always enjoy seeing your stag shadow Lloyd, Gary!
What sort of tunes were you surfing to?

Thanks, Gary! I like carrying that Lloyd Trapper.
Yesterday, I was listening to a Studio Album by Patty Griffin, 1,000 Kisses. I'd forgotten about it. I like her voice and the guitar accompaniment.

Today, I put my Case Eureka Jack in my pocket. Heading out to mow the lawn before it rains.

 

[unclekurty]

K’roo in hippo. 3 3/4 inches. And it’s blue skies here. Real nice.

 

[pmek5]

Have a great 4th celebration everyone.

 

[danno50]

I don't switch it up much. Been this one pretty much since I got it.

 

[SteveC]

Rodgers lamb and a Wards Cattle knife