Case 3207CV Mini Trapper for me today.
Carried my Buck Stockman (371, made in China) today.Used it only once: to open an envelope containing a Schrade Sodbuster and a Rough Rider Barlow
Day 3Case Sowbelly in jigged "Bermuda green" bone. Close up because I was trying to capture the nice color.(Image removed from quote.)
Well, since I carry traditionals, and prefer carbon steel ones over a modern tactical, I might as well join. Today I carried my only "fancy" traditional, a Buck Creek Diamondback (Stockman) from the mid '90s. (says 94 on the etch, making me believe 1994). Then, after changing into lightweight shorts this evening, I switched to my oldest knife, a LF&C Whittler. Despite that rather stubby Wharncliffe blade, you'd be surprised how much cutting power it has. Years before EvoGrip (well, a century, at least), knives were being made with frames that were made to fit the hand better for detailed cuts. Snap on this thing is excellent, both for a rather small knife like it is, and that it's at least 80 years old. It was obviously well maintained. And a question. The basic "Navy Knife" pattern is over a century old. My Metal Stampings Limited (Case's short-lived Canadian subsidiary based in Nova Scotia) dates to the '50s. Utica's been making the "Workman" series which includes knives rebranded for Proto and Klein Tools. Most of mine date to the early 1970s or later, as I believe early '70s was when the "fake wood" Delrin handles were introduced by Utica. Do either of these qualify as traditionals? Nice ones!!!!
That's a nice mod job bud!!!
Awesome Trads guys!!!!!
Nice. I like the 371, I carried one for years. I also like RR's Barlows, they make for good working slipjoints.
Quote from: SAK Guy on August 19, 2016, 06:28:45 AMThat's a nice mod job bud!!! (Image removed from quote.)
Ok, After I wash the Opinel, the blade became so tight, it is impossible to open it. Taking Opinel's official advice, leaving it in zip-tie bag with rice overnight, let's see what happen.
Quote from: Kampfer on August 19, 2016, 06:59:34 AMOk, After I wash the Opinel, the blade became so tight, it is impossible to open it. Taking Opinel's official advice, leaving it in zip-tie bag with rice overnight, let's see what happen.Yeah, when I wash mine I just leave it out for a couple hours and that gets it dry enough to open/close, although it's still tight. I think there's a way to seal the wood so this doesn't happen, I've never tried it though.
And a question. The basic "Navy Knife" pattern is over a century old. My Metal Stampings Limited (Case's short-lived Canadian subsidiary based in Nova Scotia) dates to the '50s. Utica's been making the "Workman" series which includes knives rebranded for Proto and Klein Tools. Most of mine date to the early 1970s or later, as I believe early '70s was when the "fake wood" Delrin handles were introduced by Utica. Do either of these qualify as traditionals?
Busted! First impressions are pretty good for such cheap knives (the Sodbuster was £8, the Barlow £10).The Sodbuster isn't very sharp - the grind is even but a bit steep so needs a session on my Lanksy. The blade touches one of the pins if you let it snap shut, the pivot is a bit gritty and the liner-spring finish isn't great. But it's a lovely colour, is nice and light, and there's a lot of blade for a small knife.The Barlow is a bit better, though still rough around the edges. The blades are both pretty sharp and nicely polished, and the action is smooth on both. The nail nick for the clip point blade is a bit hard to access but otherwise it's pretty good. Looks classy and is nicely balanced in the hand.
That's a beauty Gareth (Image removed from quote.)
Carrying this Lockwood Brothers knife today.
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