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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1830 on: July 09, 2019, 11:45:48 AM
Day9

Used the GEC toothpick for opening coffee packet, and just took a few shots with it in hand.  I have a medium size hand(medium Mechanix glove), and this 4" handled toothpick is a perfect fit into my hand.  Traditionally, toothpick was used for dressing small game and fish, but not to be confused with the 'fish knife' where usually there are some distinct feature on knife to help with fishing(for example, scaler on the swedge)

From what I've read, there are different theories on the lineage of toothpick--some say it is a decedent of French Laguiole, some say it is a popular 'fighting' knife of the South, so it could very well be a decedent of Spanish Navajo fighting knife(also called "tickler", because it supposedly could fit thru rib cage to the heart).  I think both theories are possible, but personally, I don't think it is much of a 'fighting knife' since the slipjoint has no lock and the thin chassis may be prone to damage when used hard, rather I think it was just really popular in the South during the period, and everyone just used what they had to fight with.

I originally didn't have much expectation on the knife, since I always like the more symmetric shapes(like the canoe, cigar, congress) or straight lines knife(barlow, jack knife).  But wanna don't judge the knife by its look, I am glad to have gotten it, because it did give me a healthy glimpse into why this is a traditional classic. :)

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I like how the powder horn shape fits into the hand, it gives a very direct tactile feedback where the edge is facing while the thin chassis rotate easily in hand.  Personally, a very round narrow profiled handle could be difficult to tell which way is which, especially in the dark, but this solves the dilemma.  The serpentine chassis with the powder horn end is really ergonomic in hand.


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Flipping the knife around, the horn hooked securely onto the flush of my palm.  I found the pinched bolster does invite my fingers to choke up on the blade, which is great for more detail work.


(Image removed from quote.)
Bonus use, the horn is perfect as a pill crusher. :D

Excellent review - good stuff!  :like:

I'm really warming up to that pattern, but I do wish it was just a fraction smaller... Awaits incoming...  :dunno:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1831 on: July 09, 2019, 11:49:16 AM
Day 9: Vanity pic.

Vanity pic? Is that you on the cover?  :D


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1832 on: July 09, 2019, 11:49:34 AM
Day 08:

Used the edge of the Sodbuster to gently scrape a splinter out of my finger. Managed to avoid cutting my thumb off. Which was nice.

No action shots, though. I needed both for the procedure.  :D


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1833 on: July 09, 2019, 11:54:59 AM
Lots of great knifes and pictures  you all.
I'm a bit slower with typing and stuff at the moment. I have an appointment in 2 hours.
I hope to be able to follow up today  :salute:
« Last Edit: July 09, 2019, 12:04:51 PM by MTMatt »



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Reply #1835 on: July 09, 2019, 12:03:25 PM
Day 9.

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This is my 'prettier' fedora. I have another that I've shaped to match that of Sherlock Holmes in 'Game of Shadows' after realising that it was far cheaper to shape an old hat than buy movie sponsored copies!  :D I really like hats though I don't wear them enough. I have fedora's, outback and flat caps and have just added a Kangol ripstop 504 to my collection. A great summer cap, folds up neatly into my EDC bag.

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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1836 on: July 09, 2019, 12:07:23 PM
Day 9

Heading out shortly



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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1837 on: July 09, 2019, 12:08:19 PM
Lots of great knifes and pictures  you all.
I'm a bit slower with typing and stuff at the moment. I have an appointment in 2 hours.
I hope to be able to follow up today  :salute:

Hey, Matt.  Best of luck with the procedure, are you going to be sedated? >:D :D




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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1839 on: July 09, 2019, 12:13:37 PM
Hey, Matt.  Best of luck with the procedure, are you going to be sedated? >:D :D




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.... thanks Comis !
It depends if they can find each end of the tendon easily  :dunno:


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Reply #1840 on: July 09, 2019, 12:18:09 PM
:rofl:

.... thanks Comis !
It depends if they can find each end of the tendon easily  :dunno:



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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1841 on: July 09, 2019, 12:22:51 PM
Day 9

Clearing stuff in my workshop
Used the Anglo Arms folder to remove some
Packing from Some wheel chocks
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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1842 on: July 09, 2019, 12:25:52 PM
day 9

Nice  :tu:  Could be an interesting picture maybe?  :hatsoff:

[--- arms length ---] (-.-) 

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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1843 on: July 09, 2019, 01:02:26 PM
More awesome pics and blades guys :dd: Always a great variety in the trad challenge because of the great variety of patterns and materials used :like: :like:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1844 on: July 09, 2019, 01:33:47 PM
day 9

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Wait, Glen, what are we looking at here?  Some kinda finger chopping action?  Or closing without fingers?  :facepalm: :D


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1845 on: July 09, 2019, 01:39:27 PM
Wait, Glen, what are we looking at here?  Some kinda finger chopping action?  Or closing without fingers?  :facepalm: :D

You're looking at the hidden spring, which MTMatt asked about ;)

And I still have all my fingers ;)
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Reply #1846 on: July 09, 2019, 01:51:54 PM
Started to patina a Douk-Douk 4 or 5 years ago but had to stop....that carbon steel they used imparted a "tinny" taste to the apple. No other carbon steel I've used affected food like that Doul-Douk.

I had a Northwoods made by GEC which imparted a truly dreadful carbon taste to apples. I swore off carbon as a result. I value my apples more than any kind of tradition!
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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1847 on: July 09, 2019, 01:56:05 PM
Lots of great knifes and pictures  you all.
I'm a bit slower with typing and stuff at the moment. I have an appointment in 2 hours.
I hope to be able to follow up today  :salute:

Best of luck that everything goes smoothly ! 


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1848 on: July 09, 2019, 02:11:52 PM
Good luck with your appointment Matt  :tu:
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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1849 on: July 09, 2019, 02:23:26 PM
Day 9.

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This is my 'prettier' fedora. I have another that I've shaped to match that of Sherlock Holmes in 'Game of Shadows' after realising that it was far cheaper to shape an old hat than buy movie sponsored copies!  :D I really like hats though I don't wear them enough. I have fedora's, outback and flat caps and have just added a Kangol ripstop 504 to my collection. A great summer cap, folds up neatly into my EDC bag.
Great photo  :like:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1850 on: July 09, 2019, 02:27:58 PM
Day9

Used the GEC toothpick for opening coffee packet, and just took a few shots with it in hand.  I have a medium size hand(medium Mechanix glove), and this 4" handled toothpick is a perfect fit into my hand.  Traditionally, toothpick was used for dressing small game and fish, but not to be confused with the 'fish knife' where usually there are some distinct feature on knife to help with fishing(for example, scaler on the swedge)

From what I've read, there are different theories on the lineage of toothpick--some say it is a decedent of French Laguiole, some say it is a popular 'fighting' knife of the South, so it could very well be a decedent of Spanish Navajo fighting knife(also called "tickler", because it supposedly could fit thru rib cage to the heart).  I think both theories are possible, but personally, I don't think it is much of a 'fighting knife' since the slipjoint has no lock and the thin chassis may be prone to damage when used hard, rather I think it was just really popular in the South during the period, and everyone just used what they had to fight with.

I originally didn't have much expectation on the knife, since I always like the more symmetric shapes(like the canoe, cigar, congress) or straight lines knife(barlow, jack knife).  But wanna don't judge the knife by its look, I am glad to have gotten it, because it did give me a healthy glimpse into why this is a traditional classic. :)

(Image removed from quote.)
I like how the powder horn shape fits into the hand, it gives a very direct tactile feedback where the edge is facing while the thin chassis rotate easily in hand.  Personally, a very round narrow profiled handle could be difficult to tell which way is which, especially in the dark, but this solves the dilemma.  The serpentine chassis with the powder horn end is really ergonomic in hand.


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Flipping the knife around, the horn hooked securely onto the flush of my palm.  I found the pinched bolster does invite my fingers to choke up on the blade, which is great for more detail work.


(Image removed from quote.)
Bonus use, the horn is perfect as a pill crusher. :D
Thats a great little review.  :like:


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Reply #1851 on: July 09, 2019, 02:32:03 PM
Nah, Jan 1st 2006. 35,000 acres lost to wildfires in Texas. Took My parent's farm where all my cool stuff was "safely" stored. Almost got my Dad too. A long story....

Still ain't over that damn fire....
Wow...well I hope you can find new ones  :cheers:


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Reply #1852 on: July 09, 2019, 02:34:26 PM
Started to patina a Douk-Douk 4 or 5 years ago but had to stop....that carbon steel they used imparted a "tinny" taste to the apple. No other carbon steel I've used affected food like that Doul-Douk.
:sa: oh yeah, a different knife for sure!  :cheers:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1854 on: July 09, 2019, 02:38:38 PM
Day 9

Heading out shortly
Nice - have a great day  :tu:


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Reply #1855 on: July 09, 2019, 02:40:06 PM
Day 9

Clearing stuff in my workshop
Used the Anglo Arms folder to remove some
Packing from Some wheel chocks
Nice use and knife!  :tu:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1858 on: July 09, 2019, 02:45:01 PM
I had a Northwoods made by GEC which imparted a truly dreadful carbon taste to apples. I swore off carbon as a result. I value my apples more than any kind of tradition!
Wow


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1859 on: July 09, 2019, 02:46:15 PM
Best of luck that everything goes smoothly !

Cheers Steve. Just have to wait some hours or so  :dunno:


 

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