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Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge

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ie Offline McStitchy

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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5460 on: July 31, 2019, 02:00:34 PM
Day 31

Used the promithi folder to cut a piece of wood from
my gate as it stopped the gate shutting properly
As it was rubbing against the other side of the gate

Good job Wim  :like:
I wouldn't use a saw on that either  :pok:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5461 on: July 31, 2019, 02:01:30 PM
Congrats all on finishing the challenge and with the badges!  :cheers:

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And to you GlenFiddle  :hatsoff:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5462 on: July 31, 2019, 02:14:35 PM
Day 31 fun photo
Getting ready for some apple duty  :tu:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5463 on: July 31, 2019, 02:21:54 PM
One thing I definitely took from this Challenge is the need for a Case Barlow with scales just like Nix's knife has! :drool: :drool:


Right?   :pok:


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Reply #5464 on: July 31, 2019, 02:24:14 PM
While the challenge is officially over, it seems a shame to waste the last day of the month.  "TRIED" to keep my focus on the Geppetto Whittler, for the most part, but I'm kinda glad to go back to the larger frames.

Really enjoyable seeing what everyone else focused on this month, and look forward to doing one of these again.


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5465 on: July 31, 2019, 02:29:54 PM
Day 31 Bonus pic!

Congratulations to all who completed the challenge and earned their badges.  There have been many  :drool: worthy knives shown here this month. I'm sure my wallet is going to take a hit because of you enablers.

It's dreary this morning. There's plenty of thunder in the distance, but the rain has cooled it off to an almost pleasant 79 degrees and I have a nice covered porch from which to smoke my pipe and have my morning coffee before the day gets too hot. The Colonial, 3 blade Electrician remains my knife for the day.


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5466 on: July 31, 2019, 02:35:31 PM
Good job Wim  :like:
I wouldn't use a saw on that either  :pok:
Were is the fun of using a saw :D :cheers:
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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5467 on: July 31, 2019, 02:40:37 PM
Day 31 - Laying poolside after cutting up


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If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5468 on: July 31, 2019, 02:40:53 PM
Day: 31


A classic and a Classic for me today...





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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5469 on: July 31, 2019, 02:42:18 PM
Nice combo Jack!!
Barry


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5470 on: July 31, 2019, 02:53:17 PM
Day 31 Bonus pic!

Congratulations to all who completed the challenge and earned their badges.  There have been many  :drool: worthy knives shown here this month. I'm sure my wallet is going to take a hit because of you enablers.

It's dreary this morning. There's plenty of thunder in the distance, but the rain has cooled it off to an almost pleasant 79 degrees and I have a nice covered porch from which to smoke my pipe and have my morning coffee before the day gets too hot. The Colonial, 3 blade Electrician remains my knife for the day.
Great shot of your pipe...the details of those pipes is pure art work!  :tu:


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Reply #5471 on: July 31, 2019, 02:54:10 PM
Day 31 - Laying poolside after cutting up(Image removed from quote.)


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A little R-n-R is always a good thing...enjoy!


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Reply #5472 on: July 31, 2019, 02:55:33 PM
Had some coffee, so it's time to draw the winner of the Campfire challenge prize:





ICC #2 entrants, scrambled by random.org:

1. Borg
2. pomsbz
3. RF52
4. Alan K.
5. RapidRay

And the winner, again using random.org:


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Congratulations.......


Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5473 on: July 31, 2019, 02:55:45 PM
Day: 31


A classic and a Classic for me today...


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That’s some great looking wood there!  :tu:


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Reply #5474 on: July 31, 2019, 02:57:29 PM
Had some coffee, so it's time to draw the winner of the Campfire challenge prize:

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ICC #2 entrants, scrambled by random.org:

1. Borg
2. pomsbz
3. RF52
4. Alan K.
5. RapidRay

And the winner, again using random.org:


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Congratulations.......


Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:  Borg!   :SAKnight:
Congratulations!  :woohoo:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5475 on: July 31, 2019, 02:57:33 PM
Nice burl..  :tu:


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Reply #5476 on: July 31, 2019, 02:58:40 PM
Way to go Both!! :woohoo: :ahhh :woohoo:
Barry


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5477 on: July 31, 2019, 03:06:34 PM
Nice one Borgy - congratulations! ... (See, that was good karma for nominating my pic for the calendar.  :tu::cheers:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5478 on: July 31, 2019, 03:09:36 PM
Thanks for the GAW Jack and congrats Borg !    :cheers:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5479 on: July 31, 2019, 03:10:11 PM
Day: 31


A classic and a Classic for me today...


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Nice one for the last day and WHW !     :like: :tu:


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Reply #5480 on: July 31, 2019, 03:15:41 PM
Day 31

Thank you to everyone for making this a truly fun and epic challenge !    It's been fun getting to know you all a little better and watching some of you get bitten by the traditional bug   :assimilate:      :D


I hope all of you will continue to post in the Daily Traditional thread after today   :cheers:




A couple of woodies   :tu:    Camillus Radio Jack and a Rams Foot



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Reply #5481 on: July 31, 2019, 03:17:27 PM
What a couple of beauties buddy! 
Barry


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Reply #5482 on: July 31, 2019, 03:20:25 PM
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Reply #5483 on: July 31, 2019, 03:23:18 PM
Day 31

Thank you to everyone for making this a truly fun and epic challenge !    It's been fun getting to know you all a little better and watching some of you get bitten by the traditional bug   :assimilate:      :D


I hope all of you will continue to post in the Daily Traditional thread after today   :cheers:




A couple of woodies   :tu:    Camillus Radio Jack and a Rams Foot

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Nice  :like:


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Reply #5484 on: July 31, 2019, 03:36:45 PM
Thanks fellas !   :hatsoff:


I think I've got everyone their badges, if I missed anyone let me know and I'll get you sorted out   :tu:


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Reply #5485 on: July 31, 2019, 03:48:58 PM
Day 31

Afterthoughts



As said earlier, just thankful to be part of this challenge.  Some afterthoughts after speeding a month long with my GEC traditionals, which I hardly ever do:

1) I used to collect a few traditionals, here and there, (Case, Queen, RR, etc), and am somewhat discouraged by their QC.  But spending a month with these GECs really did impress me, they don't only look good, but also preform admirably as cutting tool.  Though I didn't spend all my time with just one model, so I can attest to the durability of particular model, but sampling from different patterns, I think they do have rather high quality across board.  Yes, it's a lot more pricier, but given it is semi-hand made with literally hundred of steps(unlike most modern mid-tech, where mostly are actually machine made instead of custom), owning one is in fact owning a piece of US knife making history.

2) As a SAK collector/accumulator, I love having a good old Spear point/Drop point on my blade.  Yet, all these traditional pattern open my eyes to all different blade shapes, which I less likely to see or use in modern cutlery(BM, Spyderco, ZT, CRK, Hinderer, etc).

3) Even as a premium brand, I later learned that earlier models tend to have strong pull and some are just plain nail breaker.  I am thankful to find the expertise on this forum to help remedy my GEC 54 issue, but it will be best to research on the model before committing to buy.

4) The one-arm blade is kinda gimmicky.  If we wind back 1-2 hundred years, I think this might be a very good option to have if you need it.  But given the abundant choices we have nowadays for one hand opening mechanism, this one-arm blade from the Farm and Field tool is more for experience than real use.

5) In the past, I tried venture out to more colorful scales(acrylic, dyed bone, etc), but no, still can't do it.  I still prefer more traditional covers such as sambar stag or quality wood.  I know it is just personal taste, but I felt whatever classic should remain classic...and sambar stag is just in a different class of its own.


6) Some patterns surprise me and did warm up to me, namely Toothpick and Pemberton(the pinky size).  I quite enjoy a full size toothpick, the ergo was great in hand, the narrow profile is so easy to carry, and it cuts exactly like a laguiole.  Pemberton is just a cute knife, almost like a Spyderco bug, but with more character and less sanitized.


Thank you for reading, and I'd hope you've enjoyed the challenge as much as I do.


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Reply #5486 on: July 31, 2019, 03:49:21 PM
Thanks fellas !   :hatsoff:


I think I've got everyone their badges, if I missed anyone let me know and I'll get you sorted out   :tu:

Thanks again, Steve, it's been fun!


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Reply #5487 on: July 31, 2019, 03:50:27 PM
Nice one Borgy - congratulations! ... (See, that was good karma for nominating my pic for the calendar.  :tu::cheers:

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Congrats Borg  :drink:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5488 on: July 31, 2019, 03:52:39 PM
Day: 31


A classic and a Classic for me today...


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Errrr.... it has a certain appeal ...  :like:

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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #5489 on: July 31, 2019, 03:54:18 PM
Day 31

Thank you to everyone for making this a truly fun and epic challenge !    It's been fun getting to know you all a little better and watching some of you get bitten by the traditional bug   :assimilate:      :D


I hope all of you will continue to post in the Daily Traditional thread after today   :cheers:




A couple of woodies   :tu:    Camillus Radio Jack and a Rams Foot

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Beautiful Steve  :like:




 

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