You are correct. The tool is known as a birdcage awl, originally used not for scribing but to drill small holes for the making of wooden birdcages. The manufacturer, Czeck Edge, makes models in both A2 steel and in tungsten carbide (which eliminates the need for periodic sharpening).
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You are correct. The tool is known as a birdcage awl, originally used not for scribing but to drill small holes for the making of wooden birdcages. The manufacturer, Czeck Edge, makes models in both A2 steel and in tungsten carbide (which eliminates the need for periodic sharpening).
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Had these fellows out to Christmas dinner at a friends' last night.
Mid folding hunter even got dinner table use when I forgot to get a steak knife for the venison backstrap that was part of dinner.
Didn't do Anything today, but if I had it'd have probably been the same ones.
Mid folding hunter even got dinner table use when I forgot to get a steak knife for the venison backstrap that was part of dinner.
Didn't do Anything today, but if I had it'd have probably been the same ones.
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Going to drive up to Seattle, watch the last regular season Seahawks game, and then back home. My GEC #14 will be along for the ride...
Leave your knife in the car, they’re super picky there anymore. It’s gone a bit overboard.
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Thank you Rachel! It’s my first MOP knife and the F/F is perfect. Half stops on both blades that are tight with snappy walk n talk and shaving sharp to boot. Flushed joints at closed, open and half stop positions. Blades seem full or barely used to me and the blade etching still looks crisp. I think you can tell I’m stoked on it! It’ll be in my pocket tomorrow and I’ll post more pics then. It was hard to capture a good shot of the MOP like how I’ve read numerous times before on here how MOP is difficult to photograph and now I totally understand.Congratulations on the find!
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JohnDF that's what I thought but we are both incorrect. @Old Engineer I figured you might guess. Belongs to my 90 year old father-in-law who described watching his uncle use it to set the RPM of a thresher. The point is triangular, press it into the center of the crankshaft or other 1:1 pulley. Zero it before starting and one minute later it shows the RPM mechanically. Still works, can feel the precision despite it's age.
Fascinating piece John
Wandered around downtown Los Angeles today with my wife and scored this pre 1940’s MOP EC Simmons Keen Kutter. Never thought I’d find a vintage knife in pretty much mint condition, in DTLA of all places. It was from a cutlery store that sold mainly modern tactical knives, scissors, shavers and kitchen cutlery etc. with a very small selection of traditionals and an even smaller selection of vintage knives. Snapped a pic real quick of this classy little pen knife in a not so classy setting.
Congratulations, nice find
Hope everyone is in fine form after the holidays
Not sure what I'm up to today, but I'm carrying these two, my Ashley's Choice Lambsfoot, and my Abbeydale Jack Have a great day folks 
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Heavy overcast and light rain are filtering the sunlight for a nice effect.
The F&F Nifebrite does not usually glow at this time of morning.View attachment 1043877 Enjoy your day, people.
The F&F Nifebrite does not usually glow at this time of morning.View attachment 1043877 Enjoy your day, people.
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Back to the grind today.
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Congrats on the Case swayback, John; that's a classic!My two favorite Christmas gifts...
The Case is amazing... the backspring is flush at closed, at half stop, and at open (all 3 positions).
Plus, the back of the blade and the spring line up perfectly when the blade is open, making one smooth line
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(What's the ship? I'm ashamed to admit I have no clue, even after doing some superficial research into Romulan, Klingon, and Cardassian military craft. )Great Christmas post, Barrett, and some fantastic swag Jack put together for your daughter (who looks to me like she could be a challenge if she puts her mind to itMerry Christmas, y’all!
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The other items in that photo are the contents of a gift package thatJack Black put together for my daughter, Eleanor. ...
I already shared this photo with Jack, but Ellie has also commandeered this hat that Jack gave me. ..
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
)!Quality quartet of knives for Christmas, Alan!
You're welcome, @Aryan29.
Same to you, Vince!If you say so, Gary. Can't recall the shape. Isn't it cut in half by one of them big lakes?
Anyway, betcha no one but Michiganders would recognize Michigan, but the whole world knows Texas. Not that I'm bragging.
Merry Christmas, Pardner!
If you didn't have 70˚ Christmas weather, you might actually recognize the shape of a Michigan mitten! Congrats on the Christmas knife, Leslie; great story indeed!
After you mentioned word order, I did some experimenting with an online translator, and what you posted seem perfectly acceptable to that "authority".
Congrats on an awesome knife from the girls!
Cool tie!
Christmas gift, or did you make that "slider" for the tie?Great pic, Ken!
When I was a kid we had several "pop-up" or "fold-out" books that only came out with the Christmas decorations each year!Those Vics are very cool, congrats!
(Making their way towards the top of my "wish list". )Thanks, Jack....
Thanks pal, nice threesome there
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I was hard at it, cooking and serving drinks yesterday, so I'm hoping to have a more relaxing day today
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I hope you and your ebony lambsfoot and acrylic 85 were able to relax yesterday. Congrats on your growing accumulation of grandkids, Jeff!!!It is past my time... we were making rather merry.View attachment 1043458The best gifts aren’t things...
During a video chat yesterday, my son asked his two year old boy if there was something he wanted to show Papa and GeeGee. So the fine, handsome young lad turned to show us his tee shirt that said:
I
Am
THE
BIG
BROTHER
Woo hoo!
Nice handle shape and finish on that Opinel on your guitar calendar.
What a sensational pen knife, Gev; it certainly triggers the "longing" reflex!!Cycling through some peachseed today
Longing is like the Seed
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Thanks, and congratulations, Dean!Thank you, Gary; and, yes - its new.
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Prestigious pair for Wooden Wednesday!
Dynamic duo, Ron!These two for me today!
Superb equal-end Sword Brand, Steve!Walnut Sword brand
Phenomenal pair, @Pt-Luso; I always enjoy seeing your jigged bone lambsfoot!After the Christmas holidays, today with two beautiful English knives...
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You and your Plow must be getting serious, Tom; the two of you seem to dine together frequently!!A little late lunch.
Rough Rider Zombie Nick canoe is my Plain Canoe this week:
Marbles Ram's Horn canoe is my Fancy Canoe for the week:
RR lockback dogleg mini canoe is my Watch Pocket knife this week:
A RR carbon steel canoe with yellow synthetic covers is one of my free choice knives this week:
(I like canoes. )- GT
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(What's the ship? I'm ashamed to admit I have no clue, even after doing some superficial research into Romulan, Klingon, and Cardassian military craft.
That's "Scar", it's a Cylon Raider from Battlestar Galactica (updated)... The BEST Sci Fi series EVER (sorry Star Trek).
