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Any Texas toothpick fans?

us Offline Spartan19

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Any Texas toothpick fans?
on: September 01, 2017, 07:40:33 PM
Anyone here a fan of Texas toothpicks? They seem like a blade you don't see a lot of. I only have the steel warrior...currently :D, and they seem like a good backup EDC blade to carry. Just curious what others are out there :cheers:
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #1 on: September 01, 2017, 07:41:54 PM
I thought you might an actual toothpick.  :facepalm:
How's the prying ability of that? :)
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #2 on: September 01, 2017, 08:46:26 PM
 :rofl: I haven't tried prying yet, I'll have to let you know
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #3 on: September 02, 2017, 03:38:23 AM
All my Texas Tooth Picks disappeared decades ago. They made great letter openers, and were good at changing direction during a deep cut. Great peelers.

Their skinniness allowed them to almost disappear in pockets, AND slip right through that first little hole that developes in the bottom of a pocket :-(
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #4 on: September 02, 2017, 05:37:25 AM
I like 'em.  I don't have one, but it is on my list.
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #5 on: September 02, 2017, 05:47:02 AM
I only have this one that Robert , SAK Guy gave me.  I don't often carry it though as it's a collector.

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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #6 on: September 02, 2017, 05:52:12 AM
I initially planned on a Texas toothpick as my first brand new traditional until I realized how small it is so I decided on a bigger type. But someday I still plan to get one.


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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #7 on: September 02, 2017, 09:22:10 AM
I have one, Campfer sent me. It is lovely. Yet, as it looks like a fillet knife, or a stiletto, it should have more length. As an utility knife, it should have more width. As a whittling knife, it should have more handle. Yet, it could be used for delicate work, such as when making miniatures from a soft material. Or as an awl, paired with your wave. Or as a lovable object to handle, caress, play with and keep in a collection.




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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #8 on: September 02, 2017, 10:01:49 AM
Looks to me as a US version of a Laguiolle?


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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #9 on: September 02, 2017, 12:56:29 PM
It's much simpler than Laguiole, but the blade is similar to a lot of Italian and French knives (such as the Stilleto and Efillè


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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #10 on: September 02, 2017, 05:18:51 PM
This is an inexpensive (cheap) one that I found on eBay a while ago. It is kinda cute, though.

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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #11 on: September 02, 2017, 05:32:52 PM
It's much simpler than Laguiole, but the blade is similar to a lot of Italian and French knives (such as the Stilleto and Efillè


I read somewhere that the design was influenced by knives that came from Mexico, which in turn was influenced by knives from Spain


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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #12 on: September 02, 2017, 08:32:14 PM
I have one, Campfer sent me.

Who is that?
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #13 on: September 02, 2017, 08:52:43 PM


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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #14 on: September 02, 2017, 09:08:08 PM
I have one, Campfer sent me.

Who is that?


Your alter ego?

He likes to camp, that's all I know.


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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #15 on: September 02, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
I have one, Campfer sent me.

Who is that?


Your alter ego?

He likes to camp, that's all I know.
Sounds a great guy.  :tu:
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #16 on: September 03, 2017, 12:15:22 AM
Some toothpicks and some fish knives masquerading as toothpicks.
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #17 on: September 03, 2017, 12:18:07 AM
A few more.
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #18 on: September 03, 2017, 12:27:12 AM
Nice collection Ray!   :tu:
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #19 on: September 03, 2017, 01:17:34 AM
I must admit to never having heard of the Texas Toothpick.
I only ever knew of the Arkansas Toothpick. :ahhh
http://www.atlantacutlery.com/p-832-arkansas-toothpick.aspx


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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #20 on: September 03, 2017, 03:32:42 AM
I like the design. Only have this Remington 1987 year knife at the moment. It is 5" closed and has a 4" blade. While I have no proof I have for many years thought the Laguiole influenced the design.    :)
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #21 on: September 05, 2017, 02:42:10 AM
Nice pics guys :tu: Sorry I didn't get back to you all sooner, I was out camping this past weekend, and just got back this morning :facepalm:
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #22 on: September 05, 2017, 08:10:59 AM
 :facepalm:
I see these threads, the photos, and I just want to run out and buy one at least so I feel better.....but I can't  :cry:


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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #23 on: September 05, 2017, 09:12:58 AM
:facepalm:
I see these threads, the photos, and I just want to run out and buy one at least so I feel better.....but I can't  :cry:








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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #24 on: September 05, 2017, 11:31:44 AM
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #25 on: September 06, 2017, 05:29:40 PM
I have one. It doesn't get used.  :-\ I have no need of a blade which is both that long, and that delicate. I don't skin small rodents, or do any other task which would benefit from this blade shape. I think it's probably one of the more impractical blade shapes for regular daily carry. I was hoping this thread would convince me otherwise, and highlight something that I have overlooked. Unfortunately that hasn't happened as yet.


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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #26 on: September 06, 2017, 10:40:47 PM
I don't think I'd carry mine as a main EDC blade, but it makes a great little backup knife for in the pocket. I'm planning to carry one more often to see what all they are good for :cheers:
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #27 on: September 06, 2017, 10:48:07 PM
I don't think I'd carry mine as a main EDC blade, but it makes a great little backup knife for in the pocket. I'm planning to carry one more often to see what all they are good for :cheers:

When you find out, be sure to let us know  :salute: :cheers:


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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #28 on: September 07, 2017, 02:05:31 AM
I don't think I'd carry mine as a main EDC blade, but it makes a great little backup knife for in the pocket. I'm planning to carry one more often to see what all they are good for :cheers:

When you find out, be sure to let us know  :salute: :cheers:

Will do buddy! :salute:
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Re: Any Texas toothpick fans?
Reply #29 on: August 22, 2018, 04:03:48 PM
I've got a CRKT Texas Tooth Pick I bought in 2012.  I loved the look of it but never really carried it.  A short while ago I decided to carry it just for fun.  Its hard for me to carry a dedicated blade when a 84mm SAK has so much more utility for me.  What I did like was the blade shape for what I used it for in my very limited carry time.  The ease of opening the blade up for use as opposed to my SAKs.  I could pinch the blade vs having to use my nail.  The look of this knife to me is awesome.  I used this little knife mainly as a food knife but it was good as a utility blade as well.  It was a steak knife, a food package opener, a letter opener, I cut an orange and apple, and various others items.  What I didn't do nor do I rarely do is use the knife for more than I was confident in. 

I never found the blade shape or thinness lacking.  The size of the knife in the pictures is compared to an 84mm and 91mm SAK.  Its longer than the 84mm and without measuring for accuracy about the size of the 91mm.  Its certainly a lot thinner than either.  Its about as thin as a 58mm Minichamp ( OG version ).  The blade is narrower towards the tip than both 84mm and 91mm.  The small blade of both SAKs is a good comparison in terms of width however the shape of the toothpick blade starts narrow then rises then narrows towards the tip.  Theres not much belly IMO but neither SAK has belly.  The blade thickness is decent, it starts thicker at the tang and tapers to the point, like SAKs.   

Not much more to say other than as a small food or utility ( within capacity ) its a fun knife.
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