Day 1A Scout Jr (just a followup on the tween month!) [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Day 1Just got back from the dog park and it's a lovely morning. Along the fence line at the dog park there are wild blackberries.
Day 12014 Case T.B.6339 CV Sowbelly in Jigged Chestnut bone.(Image removed from quote.)
A very late entry but I'll participate with my case saddle horn if you all will allow it Day 1
20. McStitchy
Great kickoff, everyone Dang, now I have to buy a Sod Buster. Now I'm checking eBay for a Scout Jr
Welcome aboard!Love the Saddlehorn pattern but do not see them very often in the wild. Missed one on. Auction site about a week ago.
Rough Ryder makes one, if Case/collectability isn't an issue. Best of the modern "budget" trad folder companies IMO.
Good to see you Stitch!!! Our paths haven't crossed much lately.
The Dean51 Traditional Challenge ( Case Badge )Day 1 of 30Case Sodbuster Jr.As I looked at my Case knives trying to decide which one to carry today, I decided I would use this plain old black Sodbuster Jr, in stainless steel. It is the least expensive way to get started with new Case slipjoint knives ( confirmed via Amazon, Ebay and SMKW ). And to boot, my son gave me this one that he picked up at a yard sale. He has no real appreciation for traditional knives and leans towards Benchmade tactical cutlery. My blackberry trellis is starting to produce some ripe goodies.
Day 1We are off to a great start Just got back from the dog park and it's a lovely morning. Along the fence line at the dog park there are wild blackberries. You can graze on the them as you walk. Unfortunately most are on the other side of the fence out of reach. Well I decided it was worth it to climb over the fence and do some berry collecting. My Old Stag Lamb came in handy clearing some brambles out of the way. 👍Cassie wasn't too happy about being left on the other side but quickly got over it when I started feeding her berries through the fence. 😁 [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] Old Stag Lamb and a PAL Blade Co. Jack [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] Some Info on he PAL CompanyPal Blade Company purchased the cutlery division on January 17, 1941 from Remington-Dupont which had been located at Bridgeport, Connecticut. Remington sold the cutlery department in order to utilize the existing Bridgeport plant space for the production of munitions ( I believe for the production of the Model 1903 rifle for the British government - GMC).Pal leased a 100,000 square foot facility in Holyoke, Mass. located on the west side of Bigelow Street between Appleton and Cabot Streets. This building had been the A building of the Farr Alpaca Company. Interestingly enough, part of this building in the 1800s had been the home of the Henry Seymor Cutlery Company, makers of shears and scissors.Removal of the machinery to Holyoke began on February 4, 1941 with the move scheduled to be completed within 30 days. By March 1st they planned to be in operation with two shifts employing 300 workers, many of them women. Plans were to have 450 employees within 3 months, and they were advertising that the company would be the largest cutlery manufacturing company in the United States. Full production was to begin in June, 1941.At the time, Pal Blade also had factories in Plattsburg, New York, Montreal, Canada, Newfoundland and South America. Owners were brothers Abraham Mallman of Montreal and Joseph Mallman of New York.The above information was taken from the February 3, 1941 Holyoke Transcript-TelegramDuring World War 2, the plant was converted to make bayonets, sheath knives, and pocket knives for US forces. Following the war, the name was changed to the Pal and Personna Blade Co., Inc. Other company plants were located in Montreal, Canada, Plattsburg, New York, Barranquilla, Columbia and Buenos Aires, Argentina.By December, 1945 the plant had been converted to peace time products and expanded their product line to include many items which had been unavailable during the war and for which there was a large market. Under the Pal name they produced pocket knives, paring knives, slicing knives and kitchen utility items in the moderate price range. The Personna items included gift sets, carving sets, carving knives and kitchen knives in the higher price brackets.Employment in 1946 reached 950 workers on two shifts. 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM (3:45 PM for the women workers) and another shift from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The plant worked 5 ½ days a week, closing at noon on Saturdays. At the time the plant operated on two floors of 90,000 square feet each. The first floor contained most of the assembly lines and production tables, while the basement was occupied by store rooms, a maintenance shop and one work room where paring knives were made. (Note – the building no longer exists - GMC)The above information was taken from the December 4, 1946 Holyoke Transcript-Telegram
Good old reliable Soddy
Large Stockman is best Stockman, prove me wrong.
I don't particularly see the appeal of sod busters, but, at the price, I'm tempted to pick one up just to try.
. I will help ya AWL!CV or SS? New or used?PM me your address, if I locate one and can direct ship I will, be assured it be of quality I would covet!😅
It is certainly subjective, but assuming you’re referring to the 75 pattern, then I think the 47 pattern has it beat for EDC/general utility.The 47 is 3/8” shorter closed, but still long enough for most folks to get a full four-finger grip on.If you compare the two side by side, you’ll note that the blades on the 75 are wider than the 47’s blades, but not really much longer.Being narrower, shorter, lighter, and having rounded bolsters (vs. square bolsters on the 75), the 47 carries much smaller in pocket than the 75 but gives up very little in terms of cutting capability.
From my perspective, I understand. I at first ignored the Sod Buster pattern, relating it prairie farmers, slicing SOD to make dwellings. But, when I took stock of my preferred blade types, my choices start at; Spear Point, Drop point, Clip point, Wharncliff, Sheepfoot (lamb), and then TANTO. So for me a Sod Buster it is a nice general purpose WORK KNIIFE.
Day 01Dean like the GEC 68 Pony Jack and Barlows. A couple Tidioutes to start off with. Pony Jack and a TC Barlow.
Interesting,,, I always assumed all fans of traditional knives had tried a Sodbuster at least once,,, whether they liked it afterward or not.Being from a family of tobacco sharecroppers,,, I can appreciate the association of the knife and simple country folksGrowing up in western Virginia, we were always taking game or slaughtering livestock of some sort. One particular uncle was considered a "great white hunter" and he kept a skinning knife with him at all times. He and I were very close and he taught me a lot,,, both good and bad. As such, I always had a propensity for skinning knives. I guess that's why I like the Sodbuster style knives so much. In fact, I have skinned one whitetail deer with my yellow Sodbuster. It did the skinning well,,, but boy was it hard to hold on to during the process. It also developed a micro crack in the blade edge while splitting the pelvis. No the perfect tool for the job,,, but it got the job done.Also for me is the simplicity of a single blade. As you said,,, just a good old, reliable, everyday work knife.
I'll start by admitting that I'm pretty new to traditionals. I carried a 58mm SAK or a keychain Gerber or Leatherman for most of my life (and I'm pretty sure I'm on the young side for the forum). Only started getting into other multitools (aside from a Hiker for camping and a no-name PBMT under the sink) a few years ago, and only started with traditional folders last fall (thanks to a trade with FarmerX). I'm enjoying learning about and trying new (to me) patterns, but there's a lot I haven't seen yet.I think the single blade is a big part of the issue for me. I've spent most of my life in the suburbs, and (mostly) work a desk job. My dad carried a SAK, because he was more likely to need a pair of scissors than a serious blade at his (awlso mostly desk) job. The odds that I'll need anything heavier than a 2.5" stockman or SAK blade are pretty slim. I do like having 2 or 3 blades (and a screw driver or whatever is always nice) though, so that the one that's covered in tape crud isn't slicing my apple (and I don't have to worry about cleaning it in between).I have a couple of single blades at home that get some carry time on rougher fix-it projects, camping, etc. but soddys "feel" like they want to be EDC to me, not bushcraft or whatever. Buying one feels a little like going out and buying a Carolla to drive on weekends when you've already got a daily driver, something sporty, and a pickup. It'll get the job done, but I'm not sure it's the right tool for the job, and, even cheap, it's still money that might be better spent elsewhere.I'm sure I'll wind up with one someday (probably this month, thanks to all of you), and I'll sound off. Maybe it'll click.
Sounds like a Camillus Office Knife might be right up your alley. https://www.ebay.com/itm/275926687997?hash=item403e8320fd:g:yIEAAOSw4elkneyU&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Fu8WrX%2BehU%2FRd7FIpXpOSqCK4Oma1Iv1D5RTkBFGB8GFbr96A1ofG2pKm1iYYaVpp3C8a08tbPXIZXj8b4qYcXLTu5ke2Wc6SdgjHAHMcGEVrL13RE%2FWaML%2FOwrSI3hRkuGzuPX6uhVjpuYr8kok4k5RRaDAz%2FV4OncXxfz68jZS1ZQqdHajxrSljhIO2zBVoMjRxCWXgM%2BVP%2F7lY8dcosuFj8lG%2FCqobmVQUYxIaJpg5lst%2FJ0glcHmeoiCl413xWLo0PHdpHvV0hOuuNv5zc%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_DGwLqiYg
Day 1Been getting ready for this the last few months so have a nice selection of Traditional knives to choose from finally.Of course the Mini Copperlock that my baby girl got me for Fathers Day with here own money and selected by herself was a slam dunk choice.Second knife was going to be something not Case because Steve said I could and still be doing Case Badge.Earlier today there was some talk about Trappers so that being my favorite pattern and having a new horizontal sheath to try out made the decision.Overcast day walking by the lake.(Image removed from quote.)
Nice opening shot in the enabling part of the challenge !
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