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The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!

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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1620 on: September 16, 2016, 06:01:40 PM
Thanks!  Interesting thing about that knife...  It is a factory "second".  The reason it was a second is that the Micarta slabs didn't match when it was new.

Now that the scales have aged they match perfectly.  See the link below for pictures of it when it was new.  You might not believe it's the same knife.  It is so much prettier after the aging.:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,6299.msg490351.html#msg490351

Thanks for the link :cheers: It does look much better now and it looked good before :tu: I like the blade styles as well on this one :like:


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1621 on: September 16, 2016, 06:02:07 PM
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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1622 on: September 16, 2016, 06:03:21 PM
Some excellent choices and pics today again guys :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

+100!!!!!

Will probably try to keep the trad carry thing up for a while....when I first came to MTO, a SAK and a Trad everyday was my standard carry. I have several on the way too....  :facepalm: :facepalm:

I'm going to keep going for a while also.  This has been such a great thread!  Thanks to all who have participated!  :cheers:

I have enjoyed reading this thread as much as all of you and I wasn't even in the challenge :D Been a really good read and has been interesting to see what everyone was carrying day to day :like:


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1623 on: September 16, 2016, 06:30:05 PM
Some excellent choices and pics today again guys :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

+100!!!!!

Will probably try to keep the trad carry thing up for a while....when I first came to MTO, a SAK and a Trad everyday was my standard carry. I have several on the way too....  :facepalm: :facepalm:

I'm going to keep going for a while also.  This has been such a great thread!  Thanks to all who have participated!  :cheers:

I'll keep going as well, of course it won't be a challenge. I always carry a traditional, no matter what.
I augment it with a SAK and MT.


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1624 on: September 16, 2016, 06:35:09 PM
Traditional Challenge, Day 30

#56 GEC/Tidioute Weaver's Jack w/1095 blades and rust red Micarta scales

This is the only traditional knife remaining in my collection that I haven't already shown in this thread.  So, here it is!  Unfortunately it's rainy here and the lighting doesn't do the Micarta slabs justice at all.

I'm like you I've run out of users to post.
This last one didn't make the cut, it's an older queen workhorse canoe. It's starting to patina a bit so it's about time to polish the blades again.  :D
I'm not a patina fan and this one has a very slight blade rub between the two blades. Patina and scratches  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

That's an interesting one.  I've seen lots of older Queen canoes with the shorter bolsters, but I don't believe I've seen one with the domed pins like that.
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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1625 on: September 16, 2016, 06:50:44 PM
Traditional Challenge, Day 30

#56 GEC/Tidioute Weaver's Jack w/1095 blades and rust red Micarta scales

This is the only traditional knife remaining in my collection that I haven't already shown in this thread.  So, here it is!  Unfortunately it's rainy here and the lighting doesn't do the Micarta slabs justice at all.

I'm like you I've run out of users to post.
This last one didn't make the cut, it's an older queen workhorse canoe. It's starting to patina a bit so it's about time to polish the blades again.  :D
I'm not a patina fan and this one has a very slight blade rub between the two blades. Patina and scratches  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

That's an interesting one.  I've seen lots of older Queen canoes with the shorter bolsters, but I don't believe I've seen one with the domed pins like that.

It's Queens Workhorse line, it uses 1095 and composite or delrin handles with the exposed pins.



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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1626 on: September 16, 2016, 06:58:04 PM
Traditional Challenge, Day 30

#56 GEC/Tidioute Weaver's Jack w/1095 blades and rust red Micarta scales

This is the only traditional knife remaining in my collection that I haven't already shown in this thread.  So, here it is!  Unfortunately it's rainy here and the lighting doesn't do the Micarta slabs justice at all.



 :like: Nice knife! That combo of blades is perfect for my use.  But, GECs, especially the ones with multiple  blades are among the most expensive  traditionals  there are. with this one being about $100 for a wood handled, and $98 for one like you've got. Closest  I can afford, is the three bladed variety of electrician's knife with drop point, hawkbill, and screwdriver blades for about $30, or half that or less used.   
« Last Edit: September 16, 2016, 07:19:35 PM by cody6268 »


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1627 on: September 16, 2016, 07:23:30 PM

 :like: Nice knife! That combo of blades is perfect for my use.  But, GECs, especially the ones with multiple  blades are among the most expensive  traditionals  there are. Closest  I can afford, is the three bladed variety of electrician's knife with drop point, hawkbill, and screwdriver blades.

Thanks!  I hear 'ya, and completely understand.  I was fortunate to get a good deal on this one since it was a "second", so I paid about what you'd pay for a larger 3-blade Case.
« Last Edit: September 16, 2016, 07:26:10 PM by NutSAK »
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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1628 on: September 16, 2016, 08:27:13 PM
It is getting better with age.  :tu:

+1!!!!  That's cool!!!!
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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1629 on: September 16, 2016, 08:32:29 PM
Toting a French traditional, an Opie INOX No.8 with an SC today.

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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1630 on: September 16, 2016, 09:51:10 PM
Great stuff from everyone. I  :like: this thread and company!
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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1631 on: September 16, 2016, 10:04:47 PM
I assume that people will continue to join this challenge.  I think for the rest of us who just like carrying traditional slippies day-to-day and posting pictures and discussion of them, we should probably use the "Show your slipjoints" thread and try to keep this thread to challenge-related discussion.  That will keep this thread cleaner for discussion of the challenge and knives posted by the participants.

...just my $.02.
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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1632 on: September 16, 2016, 10:06:53 PM
I assume that people will continue to join this challenge.  I think for the rest of us who just like carrying traditional slippies day-to-day and posting pictures and discussion of them, we should probably use the "Show your slipjoints" thread and try to keep this thread to challenge-related discussion.  That will keep this thread cleaner for discussion of the challenge and knives posted by the participants.

...just my $.02.

I was actually about to post that. :) I threw a TL-29 into my pocket this morning. Perhaps a "What slipjoint did you carry today?" thread.......
There's no such thing as "Too pretty to carry".  There's only "Too pretty NOT to carry"...... >:D


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1633 on: September 16, 2016, 10:09:12 PM
And BTW, this thread/challenge is open to all who dare take up the path of the traditional. ;) Like my Discontinued Challenge, this badge can be had by anyone who meets the requirements. :)
There's no such thing as "Too pretty to carry".  There's only "Too pretty NOT to carry"...... >:D


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1634 on: September 17, 2016, 12:35:29 AM
I assume that people will continue to join this challenge.  I think for the rest of us who just like carrying traditional slippies day-to-day and posting pictures and discussion of them, we should probably use the "Show your slipjoints" thread and try to keep this thread to challenge-related discussion.  That will keep this thread cleaner for discussion of the challenge and knives posted by the participants.

...just my $.02.

I was actually about to post that. :) I threw a TL-29 into my pocket this morning. Perhaps a "What slipjoint did you carry today?" thread.......
:salute: Good idea & a good thing because I would have taken off who knows where.


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1635 on: September 17, 2016, 02:55:45 AM
Carried the M. Klein and Sons hawkbill again.

2016-09-16_08-36-24 by cody6268, on Flickr




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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1636 on: September 17, 2016, 05:08:38 AM
19/30 traditional, reporting for duty  :salute:

Question for ya'll. Are strawberries the best fruit ever?
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Reply #1637 on: September 17, 2016, 05:25:38 AM
19/30 traditional, reporting for duty  :salute:

Question for ya'll. Are strawberries the best fruit ever?
Answer: Yes


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1638 on: September 17, 2016, 04:36:07 PM
I just remembered today is Saturday.
SteveC is the mini trapper GAW winner.
Congrats.
PM your address and I'll try to get it the mail for todays pickup.
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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1639 on: September 17, 2016, 04:51:12 PM
Congrats Steve! :cheers:

Thanks for a neat giveaway Dean. :salute:
There's no such thing as "Too pretty to carry".  There's only "Too pretty NOT to carry"...... >:D


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1640 on: September 17, 2016, 04:52:58 PM
SteveC is the mini trapper GAW winner.


 :cheers:  Congratulations SteveC!
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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1641 on: September 17, 2016, 06:39:25 PM
Congrats SteveC. :salute:


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1642 on: September 17, 2016, 07:53:58 PM
Congrats Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1643 on: September 17, 2016, 07:56:59 PM
I shot him an email! :tu:
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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1644 on: September 17, 2016, 08:06:29 PM
During the challenge I just carried one knife but now things are back to normal.
Queen Canoe and a Compact plus.


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1645 on: September 17, 2016, 10:32:10 PM
:woohoo:     Wow !  just got home and got Roberts e-mail. What a nice surprise  :tu:


Thank you for the generous GAW Dean   :cheers:


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1646 on: September 18, 2016, 02:23:48 AM
Congrats, SteveC! 

Today, it was the same M. Klein and Sons (and perhaps made by Camillus, not Utica)  yet again.  With the fact that the curve was retained throughout sharpening of this knife during its life--it cuts better than the one my grandfather had.

2016-09-15_08-18-38 by cody6268, on Flickr


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Reply #1647 on: September 18, 2016, 03:03:03 AM
:woohoo:     Wow !  just got home and got Roberts e-mail. What a nice surprise  :tu:


Thank you for the generous GAW Dean   :cheers:
:salute:
Hope you enjoy it.


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1648 on: September 18, 2016, 05:51:09 AM
:woohoo:     Wow !  just got home and got Roberts e-mail. What a nice surprise  :tu:


Thank you for the generous GAW Dean   :cheers:
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Hope you enjoy it.

I'm sure I will   :tu:


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Re: The 30 Day "Traditional" Challenge!
Reply #1649 on: September 18, 2016, 06:54:23 AM
20/30 traditional slippie. Cut food, opened package, and cut stuff. :)
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