What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[mbkr]

72F and overcast. No mention of rain, but it looks like it's considering it. Compared to the recent heat wave, its pretty nice out in the yard this morning.
Cheap and cheerful Buck 284

 

[afishhunter]

I'm returning to the pre-date code Western 742 in pocket, and 'Year Of The Ox' Huntsman on belt. (New to me used Huntsman has was delivered 08/19/25 just no mail call yet.

 

[majorpain1]

Might be a little later if this info on the company (according to BING) is accurate:
"According to available information, E.H. Best & Co. operated in Boston, MA from at least the late 1950s until it closed in 1971. It was located on Boylston Street in the Copley Square area, in a building that replaced the Hotel Brunswick. The store occupied the first two floors of this building."

New York Knife Company in Walden closed in 1931 so latest possible date is based on that.

The story of Edward H Best and the Best Felt company is intertwined with the industrial history of Camden, Maine. Originally a bustling blue-collar town, Camden was home to numerous manufacturing enterprises, including sawmills, gristmills, carriage factories, and shipyards. The Knox Woolen Mill, powered by the Megunticook River, stood as a prominent symbol of Camden's industrial prowess from the mid-1800s to 1988. Within the Knox Woolen Mill, the machines that produced woolen felts for the Edward H. Best Company of Hanover Massachusetts operated. When economic changes led to the closure of the Knox Mill in the late 20th century, John Rosseel, owner of the Edward H Best company, recognized the potential in the historic machinery used in the Knox Woolen Mill. In 1983, he purchased the equipment and relocated it to Thomaston, Maine. Under Rosseel's ownership and the guidance of dedicated individuals, the Edward H. Best Company continued its legacy of producing traditional woolen felts for niche markets and industrial manufacturers worldwide.

I also found this information. I think this is where I got my original information. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.co...pen-folding-pocket-knife-c-1888-1931-e-h-best

 

[Old Engineer]

Love the colors on your stag, Harry. Maybe they only had enough of that stag for 100 knives?

Or maybe it was because the Hawkeye Knife Collectors club only had 100 members in 1986 ?????

Harry

 

[sf fanatic]

Finally a sunny start to the day here in the City by the Bay! Temps will be mild to warm on this side of the Bay and scorching further inland. In the meantime and keeping with sunny theme a couple of beautiful Barlows. Have a great day folks!

 

[guy g]

72F and overcast. No mention of rain, but it looks like it's considering it. Compared to the recent heat wave, its pretty nice out in the yard this morning.
Cheap and cheerful Buck 284

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I like the nail nick! The version I have has a thumb stud which I have removed .

 

[5K Qs]

Locking Knife of the Week is an oriental Schrade 18OT Mighty Mite with liner lock:

International Knife of the Week is an olive wood model from Coutellerie Le Camarguais, a Top Ten knife in this category (thanks, Bob):

- GT

 

[echoscout]

Morning porch

 

[Modoc ED]

Sunny and hot today. Calls for something light to carry. Skipping breakfast for chow at the Wagon Wheel Cafe. No telling what "Abby" the Hoarder will drag out into the yard through the doggie door while we're in town.

 

[Rufus1949]

Locking Knife of the Week is an oriental Schrade 18OT Mighty Mite with liner lock:

International Knife of the Week is an olive wood model from Coutellerie Le Camarguais, a Top Ten knife in this category (thanks, Bob):

- GT

Hope all is going well in the U P.

 

[321Bandaid]

 

[Rufus1949]

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Nice to see the rabbit.

 

[mbkr]

I like the nail nick! The version I have has a thumb stud which I have removed .

I have a blaze orange version with a thumb stud. I think nail nick version was one of Buck's web specials.

 

[Pàdruig]

 

[SteveC]

 

[Buck_Fan]

I wanted to carry something different today. So I grabbed my Boker Copperhead. I love this knife though I rarely carry it. I don't know why.






My old Huntsman my wife got me for my birthday before we got married.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I like the nail nick! The version I have has a thumb stud which I have removed .

I think those were originally made for Canada, but could be mistaken.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I have a blaze orange version with a thumb stud. I think nail nick version was one of Buck's web specials.

Sold on special, but I believe originally made for Canada.

 

[Hickory n steel]

That Boker copperhead is definitely different.

 

[Hickory n steel]

New knife day, this mint early 80's Schrade Lb1 just arrived and I'll be carrying it for the next few weeks or so.

I love small knives and knew it was going to be a little guy, but was pleasantly surprised at just how small it really is.

I could use it just fine without the little leather fob I added since I'm used to small knives, but getting it out of my pocket organizer is a different story.