Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge

Borg · **Reply #60 on:** March 18, 2019, 10:38:09 PM

I may have just found a wooden folder to represent Canada in my collection, Grohmann mini Russell, thanks Greg

now i need an excuse too

Greg Jones · **Reply #61 on:** March 18, 2019, 10:42:26 PM

I love you guys

Borg I've held the Mini Russell too, it has the smoothest action I've ever felt

Greg Jones · **Reply #62 on:** March 18, 2019, 10:45:00 PM

Nix you can add me to the list

Nix · **Reply #63 on:** March 18, 2019, 10:48:31 PM

Traditionalists:

01 - Barry Rowland (with a sodbuster)
02 - Nix (with another sodbuster)
03 - Dean51 (with a GEC)
04 - SteveC (with a drawerful of knives)
05 - Fuzzbucket (with a size appropriate knife)
06 - RF52 (once he gets a sweet trad)
07 - Wspeed (with more size and law appropriate knives)
08 - Borg (with one or more that may or may not qualify)
09 - Antti Lammi ( Opinel N°09 )
10 - zrxoa1 (J.E. Made modern classic)
11 - Greg Jones (Grohmann modern classic)

Borg · **Reply #64 on:** March 18, 2019, 10:53:59 PM

Quote from: Greg Jones on March 18, 2019, 10:42:26 PM

I love you guys

Borg I've held the Mini Russell too, it has the smoothest action I've ever felt

Great, that's next months toy money spent

Nix, i will make sure any knife i use qualifies

Nix · **Reply #65 on:** March 19, 2019, 12:16:14 AM

Glad you are joining this one, Borg!

Anka · **Reply #66 on:** March 19, 2019, 12:29:45 AM

Count me in, but i need to decide what to carry. I would like to stick to one for the full month.

So what do you guys think?
Opinel 8
8OT
Buck 373
Case peanut
Sodbuster
Rough rider moose
Rough rider congress
Old Barlow
Buck trapper.

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SteveC · **Reply #67 on:** March 19, 2019, 12:50:01 AM

Anka, I think you should go with either the Barlow or the 8OT

Anka · **Reply #68 on:** March 19, 2019, 01:07:58 AM

Quote from: SteveC on March 19, 2019, 12:50:01 AM

Anka, I think you should go with either the Barlow or the 8OT

That's where I was leaning also! If they were good enough for our forefathers they are good enough for me. Lock me in for the barlow.

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cody6268 · **Reply #69 on:** March 19, 2019, 01:09:28 AM

Sounds interesting. I've been trying to save up for a GEC Calf Pen (cheapest I can buy locally), and may do it with just that once I get it. I did the original (though I didn't request a badge) and I did one for the badge in Feb. Sticking to one traditional for 30 days will be a real challenge. I change just about daily.

zrxoa1 · **Reply #70 on:** March 19, 2019, 01:12:18 AM

So any of the Buck 110/112 variants are good, or just the Classic?

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SteveC · **Reply #71 on:** March 19, 2019, 02:10:05 AM

Any of the classic variants. Not the new ones with thumb studs or pocket clips.

Nix · **Reply #72 on:** March 19, 2019, 02:23:51 AM

Quote from: zrxoa1 on March 19, 2019, 01:12:18 AM

So any of the Buck 110/112 variants are good, or just the Classic?

At some point those would seem to slip away from the intent of the tag, 'traditional'. A drop-point 110 with nylon scales starts to look awfully modern to me. And, of course the Buck 110 has it's own challenge. I think the intent here is to dip back into older styles of knives and work with those. Since all modern knives are essentially built on the traditions of traditional knives, I think it's challenging to define the "Traditional" category. Is a Spyderco Endura a Traditional? Nah. But it's no different than a 110LT, really. In that sense, I think it would be better to go with the J.E. Made which is clearly a modern take on a Traditional design (clip point, slip joint).

My 2¢.

(Steve beat me to the punch.)

Nix · **Reply #73 on:** March 19, 2019, 02:25:23 AM

Traditionalists:

01 - Barry Rowland (with a sodbuster)
02 - Nix (with another sodbuster)
03 - Dean51 (with a GEC)
04 - SteveC (with a drawerful of knives)
05 - Fuzzbucket (with a size appropriate knife)
06 - RF52 (once he gets a sweet trad)
07 - Wspeed (with more size and law appropriate knives)
08 - Borg (with one or more that may or may not qualify)
09 - Antti Lammi ( Opinel N°09 )
10 - zrxoa1 (with.....)
11 - Greg Jones (Grohmann modern classic)
12 - Anka (with a genuine Barlow)

Nix · **Reply #74 on:** March 19, 2019, 02:26:44 AM

Quote from: cody6268 on March 19, 2019, 01:09:28 AM

Sounds interesting. I've been trying to save up for a GEC Calf Pen (cheapest I can buy locally), and may do it with just that once I get it. I did the original (though I didn't request a badge) and I did one for the badge in Feb. Sticking to one traditional for 30 days will be a real challenge. I change just about daily.

The rules don't require sticking to one, but it is encouraged.....

zrxoa1 · **Reply #75 on:** March 19, 2019, 02:26:55 AM

Quote from: Nix on March 19, 2019, 02:23:51 AM

At some point those would seem to slip away from the intent of the tag, 'traditional'. A drop-point 110 with nylon scales starts to look awfully modern to me. And, of course the Buck 110 has it's own challenge. I think the intent here is to dip back into older styles of knives and work with those. Since all modern knives are essentially built on the traditions of traditional knives, I think it's challenging to define the "Traditional" category. Is a Spyderco Endura a Traditional? Nah. But it's no different than a 110LT, really. In that sense, I think it would be better to go with the J.E. Made which is clearly a modern take on a Traditional design (clip point, slip joint).

My 2¢.

(Steve beat me to the punch.)

That was my plan, but wondered about the 110 Classic and the 110LT. I have a Winchester 112 clone as well.

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zrxoa1 · **Reply #76 on:** March 19, 2019, 02:28:10 AM

The JE Made is my choice. I love that knife!!!

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Nix · **Reply #77 on:** March 19, 2019, 02:28:39 AM

A real looker.

getahl · **Reply #78 on:** March 19, 2019, 04:55:12 AM

I'm in, I love traditional slip joints. I have a green bone Case Russlock I am fond of. What might make this a funner challenge: traditional pocket tools! The P38, the four way screw driver, key chain nail clippers, pair of pliers instead of a MT. Maybe I'm just nuts, but that might be kind fun.

Nix · **Reply #79 on:** March 19, 2019, 05:06:00 AM

I like where you are going with this......

Nix · **Reply #80 on:** March 19, 2019, 05:06:47 AM

Traditionalists:

01 - Barry Rowland (with a sodbuster)
02 - Nix (with another sodbuster)
03 - Dean51 (with a GEC)
04 - SteveC (with a drawerful of knives)
05 - Fuzzbucket (with a size appropriate knife)
06 - RF52 (once he gets a sweet trad)
07 - Wspeed (with more size and law appropriate knives)
08 - Borg (with one or more that may or may not qualify)
09 - Antti Lammi ( Opinel N°09 )
10 - zrxoa1 (with.....)
11 - Greg Jones (Grohmann modern classic)
12 - Anka (with a genuine Barlow)
13 - getahl (with a Russlock and a P38)

zrxoa1 · **Reply #81 on:** March 19, 2019, 05:13:19 AM

Traditionalists:

01 - Barry Rowland (with a sodbuster)
02 - Nix (with another sodbuster)
03 - Dean51 (with a GEC)
04 - SteveC (with a drawerful of knives)
05 - Fuzzbucket (with a size appropriate knife)
06 - RF52 (once he gets a sweet trad)
07 - Wspeed (with more size and law appropriate knives)
08 - Borg (with one or more that may or may not qualify)
09 - Antti Lammi ( Opinel N°09 )
10 - zrxoa1 (with a JE Made slipjoint)
11 - Greg Jones (Grohmann modern classic)
12 - Anka (with a genuine Barlow)
13 - getahl (with a Russlock and a P38)

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Dean51 · **Reply #82 on:** March 19, 2019, 10:39:48 AM

Traditionalists:

01 - Barry Rowland (with a sodbuster)
02 - Nix (with another sodbuster)
03 - Dean51 (GEC Bullnose)
04 - SteveC (with a drawerful of knives)
05 - Fuzzbucket (with a size appropriate knife)
06 - RF52 (once he gets a sweet trad)
07 - Wspeed (with more size and law appropriate knives)
08 - Borg (with one or more that may or may not qualify)
09 - Antti Lammi ( Opinel N°09 )
10 - zrxoa1 (with a JE Made slipjoint)
11 - Greg Jones (Grohmann modern classic)
12 - Anka (with a genuine Barlow)
13 - getahl (with a Russlock and a P38)

Borg · **Reply #83 on:** March 19, 2019, 07:54:06 PM

When i was out for a walk at the weekend i found this bit of antler..

As soon as i saw the curve i knew what it could be used for

I am so tempted to finish this off and use it for the challenge, pointy sticky out bits at both ends might be an issue for carrying though

Wspeed · **Reply #84 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:12:35 PM

That looks really good Borg

Borg · **Reply #85 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:24:47 PM

Thanks Speedy, still need to finish the slot and beef up the pivot a bit probably with a sleeve, not sure antler can take the stress

i will check, this type of knife has probably been used for hundreds of years so i'm guessing it wont take much to make it usable

Nix · **Reply #86 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:27:51 PM

It couldn't get more traditional that that!

I'm looking forward to seeing how it comes out. If it stays pointy...perhaps a slip sheath for the pocket?

Wspeed · **Reply #87 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:29:01 PM

I hope the antler is strong enough Borg

It would be nice to know how strong antlers are

SteveC · **Reply #88 on:** March 20, 2019, 02:06:23 AM

Quote from: Anka on March 19, 2019, 01:07:58 AM

That's where I was leaning also! If they were good enough for our forefathers they are good enough for me. Lock me in for the barlow.(Image removed from quote.)

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Solid choice !

zrxoa1 · **Reply #89 on:** March 20, 2019, 02:08:28 AM

So I have to ask.... what’s wrong with someone adding a pocket clip to a traditional knife?

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