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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #150 on: August 31, 2023, 03:59:11 PM

01. BPRoberts - Ireland
02. nakken - Norway
03. RF52 - Norway or Sweden
04. Sos24 - Spain
05. David Bowen - USA
06. Echotech - Japan
07. old Lefty - Italy
08. IMR4198 - France
09. MrToolJunkie - USA
10. comis - China
11. pfrsantos - Portugal
12. Fireman - Germany
13. DIAMOND - USA
14. cody6268 - USA
 
 Comitting to Italy



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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #151 on: August 31, 2023, 04:10:06 PM
    I wish somebody would add Humayd to the list for South Africa.  Glad you decided on Italy, Lefty.  Always good to see something from you.  Best wishes.  Gary
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #152 on: August 31, 2023, 04:26:35 PM
Haven't read the previous posts, sorry.

01. BPRoberts - Ireland
02. nakken - Norway
03. RF52 - Norway or Sweden
04. Sos24 - Spain
05. David Bowen - USA
06. Echotech - Japan
07. old Lefty - Italy
08. IMR4198 - France
09. MrToolJunkie - USA
10. comis - China
11. pfrsantos - Portugal
12. Fireman - Germany
13. DIAMOND - USA
14. cody6268 - USA
15. Humayd A R Mahomedy - South Africa

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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #153 on: August 31, 2023, 05:09:07 PM
Quote from: IMR4198 on August 31, 2023, 01:32:54 PM
I'm not running this challenge, but that sounds good enough to me.  Looking forward to seeing some of your father's knives.  Someone will make it official, I am sure.  Best wishes.  Gary


Quote from: Echotech on August 31, 2023, 01:43:58 PM
Very cool HARM will look forward to seeing them :tu:


Quote from: DIAMOND on August 31, 2023, 02:54:19 PM
Please join. I don't have 30 knives made in the USA, only a few. Post what you have daily and just change where the pictures are taken so it keeps things fresh.  :tu:
Bring it on!  :woohoo:

Quote from: IMR4198 on August 31, 2023, 04:10:06 PM
    I wish somebody would add Humayd to the list for South Africa.  Glad you decided on Italy, Lefty.  Always good to see something from you.  Best wishes.  Gary
i always forget to do this  ::)

thanks guys,this will be fun.
i do have an example of a South African icon as well  :D
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #154 on: August 31, 2023, 05:28:10 PM
My apologies but I'm out. Speedy recovery RP and good luck with the challenge, everyone :cheers:

01. BPRoberts - Ireland
02. RF52 - Norway or Sweden
03. Sos24 - Spain
04. David Bowen - USA
05. Echotech - Japan
06. old Lefty - Italy
07. IMR4198 - France
08. MrToolJunkie - USA
09. comis - China
10. pfrsantos - Portugal
11. Fireman - Germany
12. DIAMOND - USA
13. cody6268 - USA
14. Humayd A R Mahomedy - South Africa
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #155 on: September 01, 2023, 02:31:14 AM
Someone should post a list of rules to follow for this challenge before it begins.
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #156 on: September 01, 2023, 05:38:51 AM
Day 1 - Japan

Shelham Australian army knife dated May 92 made in Japan

Coco tell us how you really feel :twak:









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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #157 on: September 01, 2023, 09:21:20 AM
Day 1:
Sfarziglia:



This traditional and somewhat infamous knife is made to order by L'Artigiano Scarperia. They do pretty ok traditional designs for their price point methinks. You'll be seeing a couple more of their work as the challenge continues.

As can be seen this is really a dueling knife for traditional Italian style. Length and balance are perfect for that, at 60 cm it can also work as a baton if need be. In modern day and age it really can't be carried on a daily basis and no real use case exists either. Thank God for that ;)
« Last Edit: September 01, 2023, 09:33:04 AM by old Lefty »
by this axe I rule
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #158 on: September 01, 2023, 09:43:55 AM
*Day 1*

RP, hope this post finds you well and speedy recovery!  :cheers:

Been looking forward to the challenge, this month I will be carrying and posting knives and tools made in China.  Some are collabs from well known brands/designer we are all familiar with, some are solely created in China.





Two Sun TS221.  Two Sun is a new brand up and coming in China for last couple of years.  Some of their designs are kinda outlandish, but there are many good ones that comes with good design elements and great pricing.  This particular modern slip joint does catch my eyes, with milled Ti handle, nice fluted FFG blade and it's overall minimalistic appeal.
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #159 on: September 01, 2023, 09:49:56 AM
Quote from: Echotech on September 01, 2023, 05:38:51 AM
Day 1 - Japan

Shelham Australian army knife dated May 92 made in Japan

Coco tell us how you really feel :twak:

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Neat, I always thought most of these BAK are made in Sheffield, cool to see them made oversea too. :tu:



Quote from: old Lefty on September 01, 2023, 09:21:20 AM
Day 1:
Sfarziglia:
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This traditional and somewhat infamous knife is made to order by L'Artigiano Scarperia. They do pretty ok traditional designs for their price point methinks. You'll be seeing a couple more of their work as the challenge continues.

As can be seen this is really a dueling knife for traditional Italian style. Length and balance are perfect for that, at 60 cm it can also work as a baton if need be. In modern day and age it really can't be carried on a daily basis and no real use case exists either. Thank God for that ;)

Lefty, thanks for posting this, very unique and does remind me a little bit about Cold Steel offering. :like:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #160 on: September 01, 2023, 10:36:02 AM
DAY 1  This Richartz is what started me down a rabbit hole of knock-offs.  Of course, the best knock-offs are German.


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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #161 on: September 01, 2023, 10:49:11 AM
Quote from: Echotech on September 01, 2023, 05:38:51 AM
Day 1 - Japan

Shelham Australian army knife dated May 92 made in Japan

Coco tell us how you really feel :twak:

Yawners from Coco already?  She's hard enough to be an East German Olympic judge.   :D :like:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #162 on: September 01, 2023, 11:39:28 AM
       I plan on carrying one knife the whole 30 days.  The one in the photo.  I got it as a gift, and never carried it at all.  It has been in a drawer for years.  I left it in its original packaging.  More details to follow.  When you carry just one thing, you have to stretch it out a bit.  Best wishes.  Gary
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #163 on: September 01, 2023, 12:12:33 PM
Quote from: Fireman on September 01, 2023, 10:36:02 AM
DAY 1  This Richartz is what started me down a rabbit hole of knock-offs.  Of course, the best knock-offs are German.


Hard to call them knockoffs since Victorinox had their early models manufactured in Germany.  :whistle:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #164 on: September 01, 2023, 01:13:53 PM
Day 1
USA

I wanted to start out my first day of this Country of Origin challenge with a knife that holds a very special place with me.

Circa 1983. I was in metals shop class looking for a fun project when I spotted a discarded large (15" or so) and very heavy metal-saw blade. The idea occurred to me it would make a perfect knife.

After getting the OK from my shop teacher (Thank you Mr. T.), I sketched out a design and began cutting and grinding...and grinding and cutting. Wow, this was some seriously hardened steel!

The style evolved over the course of a few weeks until I finally settled on the 6.75" boot knife you see.

I hadn't planned on the "Made in the USA" logo to be up-front and prominent, but I couldn't have said it better myself.
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #165 on: September 01, 2023, 01:30:03 PM
Quote from: DIAMOND on September 01, 2023, 01:13:53 PM
Day 1
USA

I wanted to start out my first day of this Country of Origin challenge with a knife that holds a very special place with me.

Circa 1983. I was in metals shop class looking for a fun project when I spotted a discarded large (15" or so) and very heavy metal-saw blade. The idea occurred to me it would make a perfect knife.

After getting the OK from my shop teacher (Thank you Mr. T.), I sketched out a design and began cutting and grinding...and grinding and cutting. Wow, this was some seriously hardened steel!

The style evolved over the course of a few weeks until I finally settled on the 6.75" boot knife you see.

I hadn't planned on the "Made in the USA" logo to be up-front and prominent, but I couldn't have said it better myself.

I can just imagine it:





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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #166 on: September 01, 2023, 01:55:52 PM
Quote from: Humayd A R Mahomedy on August 31, 2023, 01:24:49 PM
I don't have much that I could use,but I'd like to join,with COO South Africa.i have 1 or 2 fixed blades,and a folder or 2,1 by my father who's retired from knifemaking,if that qualifies.

Of course that qualifies and we'd love to have you! :cheers:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #167 on: September 01, 2023, 01:57:33 PM
Quote from: nakken on August 31, 2023, 05:28:10 PM
My apologies but I'm out. Speedy recovery RP and good luck with the challenge, everyone :cheers:

01. BPRoberts - Ireland
02. RF52 - Norway or Sweden
03. Sos24 - Spain
04. David Bowen - USA
05. Echotech - Japan
06. old Lefty - Italy
07. IMR4198 - France
08. MrToolJunkie - USA
09. comis - China
10. pfrsantos - Portugal
11. Fireman - Germany
12. DIAMOND - USA
13. cody6268 - USA
14. Humayd A R Mahomedy - South Africa

Sorry to see you drop out, nakken. I hope all is well. :cheers:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #168 on: September 01, 2023, 02:04:31 PM
Quote from: DIAMOND on September 01, 2023, 02:31:14 AM
Someone should post a list of rules to follow for this challenge before it begins.

This Challenge will run for 30 days.
Pick a country of origin for the tools or tools you will edc. You may rotate tools as desired as long as they come from the country you picked.
For each day, post a picture of the tool you are carrying. If you are carrying a different tool, feel free to share why you like it, how it came into your possession etc.
At the end of the challenge you will be able to request a badge specially made for this challenge. :D
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #169 on: September 01, 2023, 02:05:41 PM
Quote from: Echotech on September 01, 2023, 05:38:51 AM
Day 1 - Japan

Shelham Australian army knife dated May 92 made in Japan

Coco tell us how you really feel :twak:

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Great start, although Coco looks bored. :like:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #170 on: September 01, 2023, 02:08:29 PM
Quote from: old Lefty on September 01, 2023, 09:21:20 AM
Day 1:
Sfarziglia:
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This traditional and somewhat infamous knife is made to order by L'Artigiano Scarperia. They do pretty ok traditional designs for their price point methinks. You'll be seeing a couple more of their work as the challenge continues.

As can be seen this is really a dueling knife for traditional Italian style. Length and balance are perfect for that, at 60 cm it can also work as a baton if need be. In modern day and age it really can't be carried on a daily basis and no real use case exists either. Thank God for that ;)

Wow, that's awesome, I've never seen one before! :tu:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #171 on: September 01, 2023, 02:09:06 PM
I can't wait to see some of the first entries carried. "I'm just opening the office mail. What, my 2ft letter opener makes you uncomfortable?" :woohoo: :whistle:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #172 on: September 01, 2023, 02:12:45 PM
Quote from: comis on September 01, 2023, 09:43:55 AM
*Day 1*

RP, hope this post finds you well and speedy recovery!  :cheers:

Been looking forward to the challenge, this month I will be carrying and posting knives and tools made in China.  Some are collabs from well known brands/designer we are all familiar with, some are solely created in China.

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Two Sun TS221.  Two Sun is a new brand up and coming in China for last couple of years.  Some of their designs are kinda outlandish, but there are many good ones that comes with good design elements and great pricing.  This particular modern slip joint does catch my eyes, with milled Ti handle, nice fluted FFG blade and it's overall minimalistic appeal.

Thanks. I'm recovering slowly but steadily. I saw my surgeon on Wednesday. Everything is going as it should, but I'm still on a lot of medication and cannot walk. I'll get there, though.

TwoSun seems like a good brand, I've seen many reviews on their knives on YouTube. They have so many models, too! :tu:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #173 on: September 01, 2023, 02:15:14 PM
Quote from: Fireman on September 01, 2023, 10:36:02 AM
DAY 1  This Richartz is what started me down a rabbit hole of knock-offs.  Of course, the best knock-offs are German.

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That loons great. I really want a nice Solingen knife. Does anyone make pocket knives there now?  :think:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #174 on: September 01, 2023, 02:15:38 PM
Good to hear from you Reamer.  Remember we like to see photos here.  Find a pretty nurse and take one, eh?  Poor Coco had a bad footsie.  So sad.  Best wishes.  Gary  :(
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #175 on: September 01, 2023, 02:16:55 PM
Quote from: IMR4198 on September 01, 2023, 11:39:28 AM
       I plan on carrying one knife the whole 30 days.  The one in the photo.  I got it as a gift, and never carried it at all.  It has been in a drawer for years.  I left it in its original packaging.  More details to follow.  When you carry just one thing, you have to stretch it out a bit.  Best wishes.  Gary

That looks great! It reminds me of a Lion Steel knife I saw once. Looking forward to more details!  :cheers:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #176 on: September 01, 2023, 02:18:05 PM
Challenge is off to a great start already! Looking forward to it!
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #177 on: September 01, 2023, 02:19:30 PM
Quote from: DIAMOND on September 01, 2023, 01:13:53 PM
Day 1
USA

I wanted to start out my first day of this Country of Origin challenge with a knife that holds a very special place with me.

Circa 1983. I was in metals shop class looking for a fun project when I spotted a discarded large (15" or so) and very heavy metal-saw blade. The idea occurred to me it would make a perfect knife.

After getting the OK from my shop teacher (Thank you Mr. T.), I sketched out a design and began cutting and grinding...and grinding and cutting. Wow, this was some seriously hardened steel!

The style evolved over the course of a few weeks until I finally settled on the 6.75" boot knife you see.

I hadn't planned on the "Made in the USA" logo to be up-front and prominent, but I couldn't have said it better myself.

This is the first knife you made? It looks fantastic! Almost 7 inches? I would have assumed it's shorter. Nice! :cheers:
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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #178 on: September 01, 2023, 02:24:32 PM
Quote from: old Lefty on September 01, 2023, 09:21:20 AM
Day 1:
Sfarziglia:
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This traditional and somewhat infamous knife is made to order by L'Artigiano Scarperia. They do pretty ok traditional designs for their price point methinks. You'll be seeing a couple more of their work as the challenge continues.

As can be seen this is really a dueling knife for traditional Italian style. Length and balance are perfect for that, at 60 cm it can also work as a baton if need be. In modern day and age it really can't be carried on a daily basis and no real use case exists either. Thank God for that ;)

Wow! Impressive! I've seen a similar Caneças model, about 50cm blade. That's the great thing about these challenges, the new knives you get to discover. Thanks for sharing it!

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Re: Country of Origin 30 Day Challenge - September 2023
Reply #179 on: September 01, 2023, 02:27:10 PM
Quote from: comis on September 01, 2023, 09:43:55 AM
*Day 1*

RP, hope this post finds you well and speedy recovery!  :cheers:

Been looking forward to the challenge, this month I will be carrying and posting knives and tools made in China.  Some are collabs from well known brands/designer we are all familiar with, some are solely created in China.

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Two Sun TS221.  Two Sun is a new brand up and coming in China for last couple of years.  Some of their designs are kinda outlandish, but there are many good ones that comes with good design elements and great pricing.  This particular modern slip joint does catch my eyes, with milled Ti handle, nice fluted FFG blade and it's overall minimalistic appeal.

Gourgeous design!

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