Day: 29 (bonus material) “Hunger never saw bad bread.” — Benjamin FranklinEuropean travelers were fairly horrified by the dreadful bread they encountered when traveling through the American colonies in the 18th Century. Americans seemed to be terribly impoverished and unable to make decent bread. In Europe, wheat, and the magnificent breads made from it’s flour, was king. In the Colonies wheat was difficult to grow and expensive. Corn could be readily planted in newly cleared fields, and soon became the grain of choice. Corn meal was either used by itself or mixed with wheat to bake bread. Adding corn meal made the expensive wheat go further. Many colonists, especially on the frontiers, relied on cornbread, often made with the addition of rye flour. This was known as “Indian and Rye Bread”. The term “Indian” refers to “Indian meal” which was corn meal (corn being a crop introduced to early settlers by First Nations people). The resultant loaves were dense and crumbly, unrefined and humble, but very nutritions. It could rightly be said that the colonies were founded on cornbread. So, in the Tradition of American bread, I made a rustic loaf of colonial Indian and Rye bread this evening. I baked it in a Dutch oven out on the BBQ. This hits fairly close to the bread the early colonists survived on. I used the Opinel to slash the bread, thereby controlling the splitting of this crusty loaf. Razor sharp, the Opinel made for a great lame! The loaf looks bit pale because I dusted it liberally with corn meal to prevent sticking. One traditional used to make another. (Image removed from quote.)
Is that one of those 3 blade electricians? Very nice!
Great information and really nice photo of the bread!
Another great day of content everyone I have to say this has been a real eye opener for me, in my younger days I always carried a simple two bladed Jackknife, I didn't value them beyond their function, nor did I own more than one at a time only replacing the one I lost, and that was a high number. My wife gave me my first SAK, and that ended my affair with Jackknifes, so much more versatility.Fast forward many years to when this challenge was first mentioned, I had already been checking out the Grohmann folders and thinking of younger days, this gave me the push to purchase.Now, as things unfolded I quickly realized I was out of my league and ill prepared for this, and on top of that I didn't bond with my one traditional.But with each passing day and all the beautiful knives I was being drawn in.So to everyone thanks and you'll be seeing more of me on the traditional forums
Day 29:Marble's once again. (Image removed from quote.)
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Day 29 BCut open this 10 lb bag of pinto beans with the 93. Needed some beans in ma chili I was cookin.
Admittedly that wasn't an Opinel, but this is...(Image removed from quote.)
...Only until a buddy gifted me a Case Mini Trapper I started to realize that there are lots of different patterns having real life practical origins.This challenge was great fun and eye-opening
And now you have a Barlow.....With friends like that, who need a financial advisor?
It's funny, Greg, I started with a SAK (Climber), then picked up Jack knives and, later, lock backs. Of course, I'd keep returning to SAK's because of their versatility. At home, it was a Jack in my pocket. Away on trips, it was always a SAK. Quite often it was a pair of folders, like a Buck 110 for bigger tasks and a SAK for utility chores. If push came to shove, I'd pick a SAK like the Huntsman over anything else. Nevertheless, I find a simple joy in carrying and using a traditional folder or Jack knife. I find they have an irresistible charm and simplicity. They also speak to a more rural, pastoral time. There is a reason a Stockman has a spey blade. I imagine I'll continue to carry a duo of knives, rotating in a pliers-based multitool on road trips and camping trips, and the traditional will be one I reach for most often.
JackMoving forward I'll always have one particular SAK with me (I'm planning a post in the Swiss Army Knight forum, stay tuned) paired with a traditional from an expanding array
Amen! Like my Avatar name, I am a SAK guy...love them dearly but my first knife was an 8OT stockman given to me by my Dad back in the mid 60's. My Dad and all my uncles all carried Schrades so Trads have a special place in my memories. I'll carry both given the chance but at this point, I don't get to do much, so appreciating the beauty of a trad is especially satisfying these days.
Thanks for sharing that story Greg It's the opposite way for me.I've started with a Vic. Climber (OG Traveller) and pretty much stayed with SAKs apart from some MTs for ages.Only until a buddy gifted me a Case Mini Trapper I started to realize that there are lots of different patterns having real life practical origins.This challenge was great fun and eye-opening
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Oooooh, nice one!
Sweet pic buddy !
Sweet pic buddy ! One of us... one of us.. one of us !!!!
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