The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!

[NutSAK]

Lots of nice knives in here.

While I have not been in the challenge, I decided to carry my Case Muskrat in your guys honor. Keep up the good work gents.

 

[SteveC]

Day 25

[NutSAK]

Beautiful shot Steve! 

[ducttapetech]

Nice one Nate   

Thanks Steve. Yours is also.

[Dean51]

My Dad's Old Timer 340T's also had a very proud sheepfoot blade. I don't know the reasoning as to why but seems to be common on some stockmans.

I think much of it nowadays comes down to cost savings, at least in the case of large production manufacturers.  I suspect less labor is spent fine-tuning the fit than it was in years past for these brands.  Back in those days, Schrade was pumping out knives in huge numbers, and they may have been doing the same.

This is where you benefit from the more expensive "boutique" brands, if you will, and one reason why their higher price can be justified.

May be a lot of truth there, Old Timer was marketed as a working man's knife

[Dean51]

Day 25

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I really like the jigging on that knife. 
Good pic as well.

[Gareth]

Nice knives as always gents.

I got my A Wright Sheepsfoot through the door about half an hour ago and first impressions are positive.   Some of the reviews of this knife are very negative on the fit and finish, and while there is a bit of gapping between the spring and liners and the blade shows grind marks it's nothing serious and certainly nothing to complain about in a sub £20 knife.  The spring seems to have been directly taken from a demoniacally possessed bear trap, such is it's furious strength.  Who the heck needs lock knives anyway?  It's not shaving sharp out of the box, but it's a long way from dull.  More than sharp enough for most people I'd say.





Given we've just been talking about it I might be tempted to take the kick down a little on this as well.  Not that the tip shows or anything, but there is a lot of room for the blade to drop lower still leaving the nail nick exposed and slimming down the profile a bit more.

[Dean51]

Nice knives as always gents.

Given we've just been talking about it I might be tempted to take the kick down a little on this as well.  Not that the tip shows or anything, but there is a lot of room for the blade to drop lower still leaving the nail nick exposed and slimming down the profile a bit more.

Just go slow especially if the knife has half stops as they can sometimes bounce a bit when closing. Which might cause it to hit the back spring.

[Gareth]

Nice knives as always gents.

Given we've just been talking about it I might be tempted to take the kick down a little on this as well.  Not that the tip shows or anything, but there is a lot of room for the blade to drop lower still leaving the nail nick exposed and slimming down the profile a bit more.

Just go slow especially if the knife has half stops as they can sometimes bounce a bit when closing. Which might cause it to hit the back spring.

Good advice Dean.   No half stops on this one however and there's no way I'm letting this one snap closed anyway.

[SAK Guy]

As predicted I've put my Case Stockman in my pocket today.  Hopefully you can see where I've had to adjust the kick on the sheepsfoot blade.

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Great job!!!  Nice knife as well!!! 

[SAK Guy]

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My Dad's Old Timer 340T's also had a very proud sheepfoot blade. I don't know the reasoning as to why but seems to be common on some stockmans.
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   I have a 340 that's the same way.

[SAK Guy]

Nice one Nate   

+1!!!!!

[SAK Guy]

Day 25

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Beautiful shot Steve!!! 

[SAK Guy]

Nice knives as always gents.

I got my A Wright Sheepsfoot through the door about half an hour ago and first impressions are positive.   Some of the reviews of this knife are very negative on the fit and finish, and while there is a bit of gapping between the spring and liners and the blade shows grind marks it's nothing serious and certainly nothing to complain about in a sub £20 knife.  The spring seems to have been directly taken from a demoniacally possessed bear trap, such is it's furious strength.  Who the heck needs lock knives anyway?  It's not shaving sharp out of the box, but it's a long way from dull.  More than sharp enough for most people I'd say.

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Given we've just been talking about it I might be tempted to take the kick down a little on this as well.  Not that the tip shows or anything, but there is a lot of room for the blade to drop lower still leaving the nail nick exposed and slimming down the profile a bit more.

That's awesome Gareth!!!!! 

[SAK Guy]

A big Schrade USA 296SC Trapper today (along with my Bushcrafter).


Those Schrade+ blades are ground thin just like I like 'em on a Trapper making it a real slicer!

[NutSAK]

Traditional Challenge, Day 24

#49 Case Copperhead, 1973 w/carbon blades & jigged red bone scales

This is my favorite of the larger (~4"closed) Case patterns.  The feel in the hand is great with the thin frame and the copperhead bolster that blends or "sinks" the tangs.  Sometimes this pattern is called the Large Copperhead or the Vietnam knife.  That moniker comes from the prolific sales of this pattern in military PXs during the war.

Unfortunately it's a bit dreary in MO this morning, so the lighting isn't the best in the photos.  I'm sure you can tell that I don't carry this one much.  I suppose it's the closest thing I have to a shelf queen in my collection.

[SAK Guy]

Really nice Terry!  I used to have a German Eye Copperhead but it was smaller than that beauty of yours. A rancher buddy liked it better than I did so I gave it to him.

[Poncho65]

Some more fantabulous knives everyone

 

[Dean51]

Traditional Challenge, Day 24

#49 Case Copperhead, 1973 w/carbon blades & jigged red bone scales

This is my favorite of the larger (~4"closed) Case patterns.  The feel in the hand is great with the thin frame and the copperhead bolster that blends or "sinks" the tangs.  Sometimes this pattern is called the Large Copperhead or the Vietnam knife.  That moniker comes from the prolific sales of this pattern in military PXs during the war.

Unfortunately it's a bit dreary in MO this morning, so the lighting isn't the best in the photos.  I'm sure you can tell that I don't carry this one much.  I suppose it's the closest thing I have to a shelf queen in my collection.

That knife not only looks good, I bet it's handy as a knife can be.

[Dean51]

Day 24

I really like these Railsplitters. At 3 5/8 they are right in my 3.5 to 3.75 preferred length and they just look like you could split rails with them.

[NutSAK]

That knife not only looks good, I bet it's handy as a knife can be.

Thanks, and yes it is.  The majority of what I use a knife for can easily be handled by the pen blade, and that big clip is no slouch when you need to put it to work.

I have always wanted one of those Queen Railsplitters.  I bought a S&M one once with some real pretty bone, slanted bolsters, etc.  Unfortunately, I had to send it back due to F&F issues.  I need to try to find another, but I've decided no more Queens for me unless I can handle it before I buy.  I don't have any local knife shops.    I much prefer that satin finish on the D2 that you have there over S&M polished stuff anyway.

[Gareth]

Nice knives as always gents.

I got my A Wright Sheepsfoot through the door about half an hour ago and first impressions are positive.   Some of the reviews of this knife are very negative on the fit and finish, and while there is a bit of gapping between the spring and liners and the blade shows grind marks it's nothing serious and certainly nothing to complain about in a sub £20 knife.  The spring seems to have been directly taken from a demoniacally possessed bear trap, such is it's furious strength.  Who the heck needs lock knives anyway?  It's not shaving sharp out of the box, but it's a long way from dull.  More than sharp enough for most people I'd say.

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Given we've just been talking about it I might be tempted to take the kick down a little on this as well.  Not that the tip shows or anything, but there is a lot of room for the blade to drop lower still leaving the nail nick exposed and slimming down the profile a bit more.

That's awesome Gareth!!!!! 

Cheers buddy.   I really am pleasantly surprised and happy with this one.

[NutSAK]

Nice knives as always gents.

I got my A Wright Sheepsfoot through the door about half an hour ago and first impressions are positive.   Some of the reviews of this knife are very negative on the fit and finish, and while there is a bit of gapping between the spring and liners and the blade shows grind marks it's nothing serious and certainly nothing to complain about in a sub £20 knife.  The spring seems to have been directly taken from a demoniacally possessed bear trap, such is it's furious strength.  Who the heck needs lock knives anyway?  It's not shaving sharp out of the box, but it's a long way from dull.  More than sharp enough for most people I'd say.

I scrolled right past this one somehow and missed it.  It's a beauty Gareth!!  Congrats!

[hiraethus]

Nice knives as always gents.

I got my A Wright Sheepsfoot through the door about half an hour ago and first impressions are positive.   Some of the reviews of this knife are very negative on the fit and finish, and while there is a bit of gapping between the spring and liners and the blade shows grind marks it's nothing serious and certainly nothing to complain about in a sub £20 knife.  The spring seems to have been directly taken from a demoniacally possessed bear trap, such is it's furious strength.  Who the heck needs lock knives anyway?  It's not shaving sharp out of the box, but it's a long way from dull.  More than sharp enough for most people I'd say.

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Given we've just been talking about it I might be tempted to take the kick down a little on this as well.  Not that the tip shows or anything, but there is a lot of room for the blade to drop lower still leaving the nail nick exposed and slimming down the profile a bit more.

Very nice Gareth, that's a lovely looking knife.  I'm glad it's good quality too.

[hiraethus]

RR Barlow

[jerseydevil]

It's a Sodbuster Jr kind of day here.

[Dean51]

That knife not only looks good, I bet it's handy as a knife can be.

Thanks, and yes it is.  The majority of what I use a knife for can easily be handled by the pen blade, and that big clip is no slouch when you need to put it to work.

I have always wanted one of those Queen Railsplitters.  I bought a S&M one once with some real pretty bone, slanted bolsters, etc.  Unfortunately, I had to send it back due to F&F issues.  I need to try to find another, but I've decided no more Queens for me unless I can handle it before I buy.  I don't have any local knife shops.    I much prefer that satin finish on the D2 that you have there over S&M polished stuff anyway.

I prefer a satin blade finish as well.

Queen is my favorite brand right now but I look at Queen as a nice working knife. I tend to look at GEC as a nice work or collector knife but they're not cheap. Queen puts out a nice knife for the price but they can put out a real lemon from time to time.

I think they are trying to split the difference between quality and price.

There aren't many companies making traditional pocket knives in modern steels. I think Queen's problem is D2 is very hard to work with. D2 can't be stamped out by the thousands like CV and it takes a lot more sanding belts and time to work. Maybe a switch to 154CM would help them hit their price point with better quality.

They could raise the price and add more quality checks but what would that do to their market?
I bought a walnut barlow onetime that had a blade so loose you could open it, shake it & listen to the blade rattle.
I sent it back to the factory with a note to please replace it. Two weeks later I got a very nice replacement.

My two blade barlow is well fit and finished. If you open it and hold it to a light there is a little light showing thru the back springs in one 1//2” area. In the half stop the pen blade spring is a little proud.
It is what it is, I love it & I'm keeping it.

[Alan K.]

A big Schrade USA 296SC Trapper today (along with my Bushcrafter).
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Those Schrade+ blades are ground thin just like I like 'em on a Trapper making it a real slicer!

 

[Gareth]

Nice knives as always gents.

I got my A Wright Sheepsfoot through the door about half an hour ago and first impressions are positive.   Some of the reviews of this knife are very negative on the fit and finish, and while there is a bit of gapping between the spring and liners and the blade shows grind marks it's nothing serious and certainly nothing to complain about in a sub £20 knife.  The spring seems to have been directly taken from a demoniacally possessed bear trap, such is it's furious strength.  Who the heck needs lock knives anyway?  It's not shaving sharp out of the box, but it's a long way from dull.  More than sharp enough for most people I'd say.

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Given we've just been talking about it I might be tempted to take the kick down a little on this as well.  Not that the tip shows or anything, but there is a lot of room for the blade to drop lower still leaving the nail nick exposed and slimming down the profile a bit more.

Very nice Gareth, that's a lovely looking knife.  I'm glad it's good quality too.

Nice knives as always gents.

I got my A Wright Sheepsfoot through the door about half an hour ago and first impressions are positive.   Some of the reviews of this knife are very negative on the fit and finish, and while there is a bit of gapping between the spring and liners and the blade shows grind marks it's nothing serious and certainly nothing to complain about in a sub £20 knife.  The spring seems to have been directly taken from a demoniacally possessed bear trap, such is it's furious strength.  Who the heck needs lock knives anyway?  It's not shaving sharp out of the box, but it's a long way from dull.  More than sharp enough for most people I'd say.

I scrolled right past this one somehow and missed it.  It's a beauty Gareth!!  Congrats!

Cheers gents.

[Gareth]

Traditional Challenge, Day 24

#49 Case Copperhead, 1973 w/carbon blades & jigged red bone scales

This is my favorite of the larger (~4"closed) Case patterns.  The feel in the hand is great with the thin frame and the copperhead bolster that blends or "sinks" the tangs.  Sometimes this pattern is called the Large Copperhead or the Vietnam knife.  That moniker comes from the prolific sales of this pattern in military PXs during the war.

Unfortunately it's a bit dreary in MO this morning, so the lighting isn't the best in the photos.  I'm sure you can tell that I don't carry this one much.  I suppose it's the closest thing I have to a shelf queen in my collection.

Yet another beauty Terry.