What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?
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Thanks Gevo.Great FOB
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A pair of gorgeous knives, Jack.Morning folks, just checking in with my carry today
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Thank you Jack. You outdo yourself in more ways than one.The Cornerstone Lambsfoot!
Stunning Dwight, just a fantastic knife
Ace pic Gev
Thank you very much GT
Thank you Paul
Gorgeous pair Dylan
Thank you for the compliments my friend
Beautiful photo Harvey
Great line-up Gary
Outstanding Stuart
What incredible pics
Lovely old knife Nick
It's a very interesting question, but I'm afraid my knowledge of German cutlery is limited
Great pic Vince
Morning folks, just checking in with my carry today
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Thank you Jeff. That’s a great image of your fine duo.
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My First Alox. Love it!
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I'm headed out for a quick camping trip tonight, just for the weekend, testing my new G-10 SwissTank on a Vic belt hanger.
This is one of two Victorinox SwissChamps that will be the focus of activities this summer. I'm doing two 2-week long camping trips into the Adirondacks with my daughter in July and August. The overall challenge of the trips will be to use the SwissChamps for everything that needs to be done, and then journaling all of our adventures with them. Abby is very excited. Every kid loves a huge Swiss Army Knife with a billion little interesting gadgets. She's also a budding artist, and is looking forward to illustrating all of the uses we find for the tools.
After much consideration, I decided on vintage SwissChamps with replacement scales for the summer challenge. The nylon and glass parts on the vintage models seem to be far more resistant to DEET-based insect repellents than newer models with cheaper plastic parts. For the same reason, the red cellidor "plus scales" are being replaced with G-10 and nylon scales.
I almost felt bad about modifying this knife. It was a mint red-scaled SwissChamp, purchased from the original owner, who still had the receipt from July of 1991. It would have been a great collection item. But I pulled it out of the mailbox, admired it and took a couple of pictures, and began modding it, not a half hour after it arrived.
Fortunately, I'm very pleased with how the SwissTank turned out. I hand sanded the highly textured scales to give it more of a worn vintage glossy appearance. Now it has this cool retro WW2 kind of look to it. It matches my father-in-law's old BSA whistle perfectly.
This is one of two Victorinox SwissChamps that will be the focus of activities this summer. I'm doing two 2-week long camping trips into the Adirondacks with my daughter in July and August. The overall challenge of the trips will be to use the SwissChamps for everything that needs to be done, and then journaling all of our adventures with them. Abby is very excited. Every kid loves a huge Swiss Army Knife with a billion little interesting gadgets. She's also a budding artist, and is looking forward to illustrating all of the uses we find for the tools.
After much consideration, I decided on vintage SwissChamps with replacement scales for the summer challenge. The nylon and glass parts on the vintage models seem to be far more resistant to DEET-based insect repellents than newer models with cheaper plastic parts. For the same reason, the red cellidor "plus scales" are being replaced with G-10 and nylon scales.
I almost felt bad about modifying this knife. It was a mint red-scaled SwissChamp, purchased from the original owner, who still had the receipt from July of 1991. It would have been a great collection item. But I pulled it out of the mailbox, admired it and took a couple of pictures, and began modding it, not a half hour after it arrived.
Fortunately, I'm very pleased with how the SwissTank turned out. I hand sanded the highly textured scales to give it more of a worn vintage glossy appearance. Now it has this cool retro WW2 kind of look to it. It matches my father-in-law's old BSA whistle perfectly.
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Thanks Dwight, great-looking Barlow, and it's nice to see you with your feet up
It's the cornerstone of my collection for sure.
One of my most cherished gifts... Thank you, Jack.
Carrying it again today
That's good to hear John, I'd forgotten!
Thank you Vince
Thank you Jack. You outdo yourself in more ways than one.
Thanks Harvey, you're very kind
Fantastic pic Harvey
Bad pic of a few favorites. I’m toting the Bocote Michael May lamsfoot today, alongside my ever present alox cadet.
A great bunch of Sheffield folders
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Thank you Sir and what a fine pair your sporting today !! Love them bothThe Cornerstone Lambsfoot!
Stunning Dwight, just a fantastic knife
Ace pic Gev
Thank you very much GT
Thank you Paul
Gorgeous pair Dylan
Thank you for the compliments my friend
Beautiful photo Harvey
Great line-up Gary
Outstanding Stuart
What incredible pics
Lovely old knife Nick
It's a very interesting question, but I'm afraid my knowledge of German cutlery is limited
Great pic Vince
Morning folks, just checking in with my carry today
Love the kick back with the Case image and what a fine knife indeed !! And...not that I am aware of...and don't want to find out...lol. Must resist
Congrats and its a beauty !! Candy image
I'm headed out for a quick camping trip tonight, just for the weekend, testing my new G-10 SwissTank on a Vic belt hanger.
This is one of two Victorinox SwissChamps that will be the focus of activities this summer. I'm doing two 2-week long camping trips into the Adirondacks with my daughter in July and August. The overall challenge of the trips will be to use the SwissChamps for everything that needs to be done, and then journaling all of our adventures with them. Abby is very excited. Every kid loves a huge Swiss Army Knife with a billion little interesting gadgets. She's also a budding artist, and is looking forward to illustrating all of the uses we find for the tools.
After much consideration, I decided on vintage SwissChamps with replacement scales for the summer challenge. The nylon and glass parts on the vintage models seem to be far more resistant to DEET-based insect repellents than newer models with cheaper plastic parts. For the same reason, the red cellidor "plus scales" are being replaced with G-10 and nylon scales.
I almost felt bad about modifying this knife. It was a mint red-scaled SwissChamp, purchased from the original owner, who still had the receipt from July of 1991. It would have been a great collection item. But I pulled it out of the mailbox, admired it and took a couple of pictures, and began modding it, not a half hour after it arrived.
Fortunately, I'm very pleased with how the SwissTank turned out. I hand sanded the highly textured scales to give it more of a worn vintage glossy appearance. Now it has this cool retro WW2 kind of look to it. It matches my father-in-law's old BSA whistle perfectly.
Great post and I am looking forward to the adventure !!!!!!
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Heading out to see my oldest daughter graduate from Eastern Washington University tomorrow. Then it is on to Montana to see my granddad, who if he is still alive by then, will be 102 in August. I have a Victorinox Swiss Army knife in the car, as always but I’m going to take the 66 with me for the entire trip.
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Yes. I'd be happy to PM you some information, but you'll need to upgrade your Bladeforums account for me to do so.
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apologies..., fixed. Laurel.....your Inbox is full, sir