All About Pocket Knives

I call her "Stonewall Jackson"

I call her "Stonewall Jackson"

One of the sharpest and easy to sharpen knives I own. Ulster TL-29.

I'll take # 73 please Thanks for the chance to win!!

Not sure of the manufacturer,,,,but has that good ol' carbon steel, easy to sharpen razor's edge.
-BluesK

Yep,,,,I luv them big ol' butchers myself. I like the maintenance, sharpening them to a razor's edge and oiling them down. Here's one we have put back, from my wife's family.

-BluesK

here of late, a Soldier and his little Cadet.

-BluesK

TM- mine is similar to Don's,,,,the brass spacer will move up and down to where it touches the springs, but it does not move side to side. Blades seem ok, no side wobble and snap is decent, not gator snapping strong, but decent. The bolsters seem ok, can not distinguish any length or size difference...

Thanks Don. No, there is no blade wobble on mine either. Maybe this was how it was designed in the manufacturing process. I have an inquiry into Boker. Just killing me, cause I want to sharpen it! But holding off until I hear back from Boker. Does your brass piece move just a bit when the the blades...

I just received today, a new Boker red smooth bone 3-blade whittler, model no. BO280SRBI. Beautiful knife, but one issue is the center brass piece at the end joint, that separates the 2 small blades. It actually moves a small bit and does not close up flush with the end joint when the 2 blades are c...

Mineral Oil (lubricant laxaxtive). All Walgreens had was this huge bottle (32 oz.). Will be able to do a whole-lotta lubing with this stuff unless I need a good dose for myself.

I like the old TL-29 camillus as well. What type of steel did they use? Seems hard to sharpen when brand new, but once you get the profile down a bit, they can be like a razor.


-BluesK

looks good. is it CV steel?

Natural process of the carbon steel blade taking on a patina. In the kitchen cutting apples, trimming fat etc.

try this link,,,Charlie is very knowledgable on these styles.

http://www.robesonsrme.com/

roger that. I keep 2 of the Opinel paring knives in the kitchen to a "scarey" sharpness. Wife is almost scared to use them. Have to keep the band-aids handy. Just have to make sure they are cleaned and a touch of mineral oil after each use,,,,,that rust creeps on them so easily.

really enjoyed that. thanks!

has anyone ever experienced mineral oil leaving spots on the blades after long term storage?

-bluesKat

thanks so much Dale! will check them out.

-bluesK

Anybody know where the Opinels could be purchased in bulk? Looking for a box of the No. 8 models.

Was curious,,,,why do we see so many of the older boker knives that have the emblems missing in the front scale? Is there a manufacturer where you can purchase replacement emblems? These are the round emblem with the tree logo.

Nice one there Cowboy. Light you up one of those Cohibas by the fire on a cold winter's night and oil down the joints.

Here is mine from the Santa man.

like old vintage coins, don't clean!!

If you sit in a recliner (Lazy Boy) or similar chair, check deep down in the sides, even on the floor under the recliner,,,,,when I lose mine, that's the first place I go.

Blueskat

Welcome Carl. We do like vintage pocket knives!!