What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Gevonovich said:
Did somebody say...

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But somehow I don't think he would have chosen today's carry :eek:
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Well played, sir, and correctly stated. We are lucky to have the options that we have now.
- Stuart
 
WhittlinAway said:
Recycled picture, but same plan today:

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That really is a stunner Greg :thumbsup:

Duckdog said:
Jack Black Jack Black

"A Rambler made is a man improved." That slogan, simple and so true, has made my day, Jack. Most of my best experiences have been afoot - walking the fields for pheasants and rabbits, sauntering with my wife and, especially my children, a scouting walk with my dog or a human friend, even those dreaded marches while at Ft. Bragg in the summer - I found new knowledge, confirmed old beliefs, and forged some personal strengths. Thanks for reminding me.

I have put this one in my pocket today (along with the Sabre barlow that I posted a day ago), It is of one my favorite knives, one that is as solidly built as any newer knife that I own: a WARDS premium stockman made for Montgomery Wards by Utica in the 1935-1950s period. They were really making high quality knives then.

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- Stuart
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Beautifully put Stuart, and that is a wonderful Knife :) :thumbsup:

Pàdruig said:
It is almost Friday...

These two with me today.

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Great colours Dylan! :) :thumbsup:

Half/Stop said:
Thanks Gary! I’m a happy camper! :thumbsup:

Well put my friend! :eek: Thanks for the compliment! The Ebony Lambsfoot is special to me! :thumbsup:;)

I was Totin the Norfolk today! :)

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Thanks Ron, another smashing knife there my friend :) :thumbsup:

The Zieg said:
It's a funny coincidence: I came up in the 1970s and '80s reading Colin Fletcher's volumes I - III of The Complete Walker. In his ounce-paring insanity he addresses carrying a knife and because he was never a bushcrafter, he settles on the little SD Classic. I can't remember what he said about the tweezers and toothpick, but he does mention maybe cutting off the file in a fit of weight madness.

Well, rooting through boxes of old gear long after I had moved out of my childhood home, I found this knife. Whether my older brother, who led me to read Fletcher, cut off the file, I don't know. I know I didn't. The SD's scales we're cracked and falling off and the tools and even the split ring we're missing, so immediately on finding it, I thought Fletcher himself must have come down the chimney and left it for me. I tossed the scales, sharpened the blade, oiled the joints, and now it lives on my keys just like it's supposed to. I always say it's such a piece of junk that if it got lost or taken I wouldn't care, but now I'm sentimental about it!

Long-winded, but that's the story of the skeletoized SD Classic.

Zieg
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JB in SC said:
Interesting, I backpacked some in the 70's myself and vaguely recall the Vic reference. I do remember Fletcher taking every ounce off of everything he could. I had a Kelty D4, a dinosaur by current standards. I still have a Gerry down jacket and hood from that era somewhere.
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Ratbert said:
Same here...I got into backpacking in the 70s and The Complete Walker was my bible. I even found a store near me that sold Mint Cake!
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JB in SC said:
Kendal Mint Cake :thumbsup:
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I was also a 70's backpacker, and love the books from that period :) I also enjoyed Bernard S Mason, as well as the camping books of British author Jack Cox, which reflect a slightly earlier period. I was only a teenager, so carried what I had, mainly Richards knives, like these, and a re-purposed kitchen paring knife in a homemade leather sheath :)



I can remember being very excited about getting hold of some Kendal Mint Cake, and somewhat disappointed shortly after! :D It has always been my main hiking 'emergency ration', since I'd have to be in dire straits to want to break into it! :D :thumbsup:

tmd_87 said:
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Great pic of a couple of fine knives :thumbsup:

Carrying my 2017 Guardians Lambsfoot today :) :thumbsup:

 
- totin' these ones today........a most kind knife buddy sent me a selection of his own to have a fondle.

As I don't have any recent models, this is a good way to have a gentle play and find out - thank you, James :thumbsup::thumbsup::)

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My immediate favourite is this Hawthorne, very easy pinch-open in particular...

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Yesterday the GAW knife from bonzodog arrived, a beautiful A. Wright & Sons Lambsfoot with Stag scales. What a gorgeous knife,the stag fits my hand perfectly. I put my own edge on it last night and takin' it for it's maiden voyage today so here she is dressed in her blues ready to start the day.

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Thanks Andy.
 
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