WHAT ARE YOU CARRYIN RIGHT NOW? WHAT IS YOUR FAV EDC?

[Good Old Luke]

Sweet knife!! Great photos!!

Thanks also, Folks--for all of the beautiful and interesting pictures of your dailies. People in this forum have good taste!

Here is an old french knife that I'm quite fond of.

Wow! Very cool old blade there! Makes me wonder-the stories that knife could tell.

[Knives-of-france]

A new addition. Thanks to Stephane from KOF. (He may get a kick out of my old coffee mug.)
Sweet blade shape, good stainless and Broom scales! Just so good lookin’ and she cuts too!
This one gets a pocket today.IMG_1158.jpegIMG_1159.jpeg

Sweet knife!! Great photos!!

Thanks, it really is sweet. I'm especially pleased with the Broom Wood. It has gorgeous contrast and colors--seems a little harder than walnut. Plus, the blade pattern is unique and the geometry is very good--it cuts very well. I only have a couple of these French traditionals, but have handled a few others from the "Grandfather" line. (Knives made with original dies and equipment from days past--some over a hundred years old...) One thing you notice right away is that these knives are straight tough! Backsprings and blade stock is 3mm. (Both of mine, one each, from two different brands/makers, measure just over 3mm.) the bolsters are forged steel, scales are slim and comfortable, but still quite substantial and heavily built. Everything is pinned up tight as a drum with a rock-solid lockup. Fit and finish are very good, but you do have to adjust your expectations a small bit. Sort of like Italian "Flicks," these French blades are basically hand made, using the old dies, machinery and techniques. Materials are first rate, and each knife is unique and individual. So while you may not see the flawless F&F of a true, spec built custom, or the consistency of a GEC, or a $400 Boker Club knife--you are getting a finely made, unique and usable knife, that is going to last you quite a while under hard use.
And service from Stephane at KOF is great. He inspects and grades each knife that comes to you, and provides you with a print out of the "scale system" he uses to "test" or "grade" them. With both of my knives, he added a short hand written note of thanks, and offered support, if you should ever need it. It's clear that this fella loves his French traditional patterns and cares about what he sells. I haven't had the chance to speak with, or message Stephane, but his blog has good info and he's a member here--always posting with a good pic or two, and I get the feel from reading those things--that he has a lot of great info about these French knifemaking traditions, and likes sharing it!
Do yourself a solid, and check out his site. Many cool patterns and materials there, great pics and videos-- a few varied price points (something for everyone..) and an easy lay-out. If you are into carrying and using an uncommon knife--that starts an admiring conversation each time you take it out to use--then one of these GRs, LeSabots or La Thiers may be up you alley. (LOL! They are certainly up mine. I just put in an order for another one, yesterday, and am checking the shipping info, as we speak.)
Thanks also, Folks--for all of the beautiful and interesting pictures of your dailies. People in this forum have good taste!

Thanks Don for the kind words
I’m glad you like it, that broomwood material is surely interesting and uncommon.
Oh… and I like the mug, nice touch

[Knives-of-france]

Sweet knife!! Great photos!!

Thanks, it really is sweet. I'm especially pleased with the Broom Wood. It has gorgeous contrast and colors--seems a little harder than walnut. Plus, the blade pattern is unique and the geometry is very good--it cuts very well. I only have a couple of these French traditionals, but have handled a few others from the "Grandfather" line. (Knives made with original dies and equipment from days past--some over a hundred years old...) One thing you notice right away is that these knives are straight tough! Backsprings and blade stock is 3mm. (Both of mine, one each, from two different brands/makers, measure just over 3mm.) the bolsters are forged steel, scales are slim and comfortable, but still quite substantial and heavily built. Everything is pinned up tight as a drum with a rock-solid lockup. Fit and finish are very good, but you do have to adjust your expectations a small bit. Sort of like Italian "Flicks," these French blades are basically hand made, using the old dies, machinery and techniques. Materials are first rate, and each knife is unique and individual. So while you may not see the flawless F&F of a true, spec built custom, or the consistency of a GEC, or a $400 Boker Club knife--you are getting a finely made, unique and usable knife, that is going to last you quite a while under hard use.
And service from Stephane at KOF is great. He inspects and grades each knife that comes to you, and provides you with a print out of the "scale system" he uses to "test" or "grade" them. With both of my knives, he added a short hand written note of thanks, and offered support, if you should ever need it. It's clear that this fella loves his French traditional patterns and cares about what he sells. I haven't had the chance to speak with, or message Stephane, but his blog has good info and he's a member here--always posting with a good pic or two, and I get the feel from reading those things--that he has a lot of great info about these French knifemaking traditions, and likes sharing it!
Do yourself a solid, and check out his site. Many cool patterns and materials there, great pics and videos-- a few varied price points (something for everyone..) and an easy lay-out. If you are into carrying and using an uncommon knife--that starts an admiring conversation each time you take it out to use--then one of these GRs, LeSabots or La Thiers may be up you alley. (LOL! They are certainly up mine. I just put in an order for another one, yesterday, and am checking the shipping info, as we speak.)
Thanks also, Folks--for all of the beautiful and interesting pictures of your dailies. People in this forum have good taste!

Here is an old french knife that I'm quite fond of.

That is a very nice Tarry Levigne palm knife that you have here!
Would you be interested, I made a post on my blog telling the history of the pattern, including its fighting story in the trenches of WW1…
https://knives-of-france-blog.com/palm-knife/

[woodwalker]

Thanks, it really is sweet. I'm especially pleased with the Broom Wood. It has gorgeous contrast and colors--seems a little harder than walnut. Plus, the blade pattern is unique and the geometry is very good--it cuts very well. I only have a couple of these French traditionals, but have handled a few others from the "Grandfather" line. (Knives made with original dies and equipment from days past--some over a hundred years old...) One thing you notice right away is that these knives are straight tough! Backsprings and blade stock is 3mm. (Both of mine, one each, from two different brands/makers, measure just over 3mm.) the bolsters are forged steel, scales are slim and comfortable, but still quite substantial and heavily built. Everything is pinned up tight as a drum with a rock-solid lockup. Fit and finish are very good, but you do have to adjust your expectations a small bit. Sort of like Italian "Flicks," these French blades are basically hand made, using the old dies, machinery and techniques. Materials are first rate, and each knife is unique and individual. So while you may not see the flawless F&F of a true, spec built custom, or the consistency of a GEC, or a $400 Boker Club knife--you are getting a finely made, unique and usable knife, that is going to last you quite a while under hard use.
And service from Stephane at KOF is great. He inspects and grades each knife that comes to you, and provides you with a print out of the "scale system" he uses to "test" or "grade" them. With both of my knives, he added a short hand written note of thanks, and offered support, if you should ever need it. It's clear that this fella loves his French traditional patterns and cares about what he sells. I haven't had the chance to speak with, or message Stephane, but his blog has good info and he's a member here--always posting with a good pic or two, and I get the feel from reading those things--that he has a lot of great info about these French knifemaking traditions, and likes sharing it!
Do yourself a solid, and check out his site. Many cool patterns and materials there, great pics and videos-- a few varied price points (something for everyone..) and an easy lay-out. If you are into carrying and using an uncommon knife--that starts an admiring conversation each time you take it out to use--then one of these GRs, LeSabots or La Thiers may be up you alley. (LOL! They are certainly up mine. I just put in an order for another one, yesterday, and am checking the shipping info, as we speak.)
Thanks also, Folks--for all of the beautiful and interesting pictures of your dailies. People in this forum have good taste!

Here is an old french knife that I'm quite fond of.

That is a very nice Tarry Levigne palm knife that you have here!
Would you be interested, I made a post on my blog telling the history of the pattern, including its fighting story in the trenches of WW1…
https://knives-of-france-blog.com/palm-knife/

Thank you!! I have read your story on them. Very well written and informative. I learned so much from it!! Apprrciate your time and efforts!!!

[woodwalker]

Thanks also, Folks--for all of the beautiful and interesting pictures of your dailies. People in this forum have good taste!

Here is an old french knife that I'm quite fond of.

Wow! Very cool old blade there! Makes me wonder-the stories that knife could tell.

She is old one for sure. Thank you.

[1967redrider]

Awesome Ebony, ww and David. Sweet carries, Jtx, QS and David.


Today's coffee walk/après pool EDC, with a gNats cup from 2008 when nothing was expected.

[zed6309]

Todays shed carry

[doglegg]

Frank Mills Lambsfoot

Love those handles!!!

[Waukonda]

Queen and Pro-Tech

.....and Morgan! Nice pic!

Frank Mills Lambsfoot

That is a beauty, David.

[Waukonda]

Todays shed carry
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Great post!

[Quick Steel]

Paul, your photo is excellent; a great mix of textures, i.e. leather, wood, steel.

[Quick Steel]

[doglegg]

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[1967redrider]

Carried this Hinderer auto on today's coffee walk, waiting for the pool to open. Happy Finally Friday!

[Jtx]

Carried this Hinderer auto on today's coffee walk, waiting for the pool to open. Happy Finally Friday!

Great knife!

[1967redrider]

Carried this Hinderer auto on today's coffee walk, waiting for the pool to open. Happy Finally Friday!

Great knife!

Thank you, Sir.

[Good Old Luke]

Good Old Luke, I'm glad you like it. It is a favorite Canoe from Bulldog. I enjoy its precision: tight, snappy, sharp. The German cutlers at Bulldog certainly turned out some high-quality knives.

Sure do. They make some of the best canoes... and I love the pattern.
At one time, I was talking to a fella I worked with about designing a "Super Canoe" knife. Basically a scaled up heavy duty, Canoe, with a back lock.
So I want to keep the Slim profile and characteristics of a Classic "Case" or Bulldog" pattern, but scaled up so that the blade is 3.25" or even 3.5".
Want the blade stock to be 4mm. With a Very high, full grind, with a swedge and nail nick.
Want the liners to be a little thicker too. Brass and other modern materials are all options.
Modern materials, G-10, to save weight. You could even go so "radical" a change, as to give it a FRN Handle, like a Spyderco... But Always keep that classic profile, and slimness.
Back lock. Keep it sturdy.
1095 steel.
Oh, and personally, I want to replace the pen blade with a cap lifter...
My buddy wanted a small serrated blade instead,
What do you think of that idea?

[Good Old Luke]

Thanks Don for the kind words
I’m glad you like it, that broomwood material is surely interesting and uncommon.
Oh… and I like the mug, nice touch

I was having coffee, going through the mail, looked at the sticker on your shipping box, looked at my coffee cup. It was a natural choice.
Thanks for all the blog posts and fine info. Peaked my interest, and expanded my knowledge of those traditions.
Man, anytime you get a pattern that uses Broom. Message me here. I can imagine that GR, Mineur model, with a flashy Broom handle...