All About Pocket Knives

Pinnah;nice 500 I think you'll be very happy with that Buck,it's a little more work to get an edge but I find it last just as long as 1095

Pending a future arrival or three I can't seem to keep this from clipped right front:

pinnah wrote:What is that nice looking single bladed knife? Veddy nice.

Maybe I can make that *my* resolution. Only buy 1095 knives this year, unless it's a Buck..

Northwoods Indian River Jack

Good idea on the 1095.
Fortunatly New Years isn't here yet so I think I'll revise mine and add 1095 ceveat.

Jim, that #73L is fantastic.
I hope to get one in the new year, they are great knives.

I've had a slew of different knives on me today. Since Christmas I have been testing out a few different patterns, the #65 Ben Hogan has made the biggest impression. So far so good, the extra blade length is appreciated. I have my Templar in a leather sheath and a #56 with it in my FRP.

ForensicJim and MyDogHunts, I can't decide which of your knives I like better. Jim, nice patina!

garddogg56 wrote:Pinnah;nice 500 I think you'll be very happy with that Buck,it's a little more work to get an edge but I find it last just as long as 1095

Garddogg, I have a soft spot for Bucks. Goes way, way back. Did Buck ever do 1095? Regardless, the 500 is fitting in the pocket really, really nicely. Garddogg, if you get the time, I would love to see a follow up in the Wilderness knife thread from you. Would love to hear more about how you spend your time in the Maine woods. Please pray for snow...

Pinnah, that forced patina was the result of applying yellow mustard for about an hour and then wiping it off.

Pinnah; all the Christmas sno is getting about 2" of rain right now I'll check out that thread.

Forensic Jim wrote:Pinnah, that forced patina was the result of applying yellow mustard for about an hour and then wiping it off.

Jim, do you like the results better than just straight vinegar?

Jerry, I've tried vinegar before and found that yellow mustard gives more of a blue finish.

I got this one on me right now, it's great.

The powderhorn is a very classic looking pattern and I think it can handle a lot. I definitely appreciate the pen blade, the added thickness feels great in the hand. The #12 will remain a favorite of mine, the frame is so comfortable for my hand, I know some people don't like the rear bolster, but I love it all.

nice Caleb I got to get me some GEC's

THINGS I USED MY NEW BUCK 500 FOR TODAY:

• Cut and prepared bagels for breakfast, including spreading butter and ginger marmalade. The wider front belly of the blade is almost as good as a spear point and much better than a clip point for kitchen work (form e).

• Dispatched with several errant zip ties that needed to go.

• Opened hard clam shell retail packaging. Glad to have a stout knife.

• Shaved off the bottom of a sticky porch door after my old plane gave out

THINGS I DIDN'T DO WITH IT:

• Drive a dozen screws into repair plates. I only use screwdrivers on screws.

• Bike ride. The Opinel is still lighter. Sorry for crappy picture. French Opinel. British Brooks saddle. American Trek handbuilt frame.

Opinel & Brooks by Pinnah, on Flickr

I can't seem to put this knife down. I bumped the Rough Rider Tobacco Smooth Bone Barlow for the CHAPMAN HAND FORGED 80 year old knife:

My Brother busted a bunny today, so I got to use this one for clean up.

You use knives on Cottontails?

Bettcha I can pull the hide off, and sling the guts out of that bunny before you can get that knife out and opened up.

Course it won't make near as pretty of a picture.

Charlie

MyDogsHunt wrote:You use knives on Cottontails?

Bettcha I can pull the hide off, and sling the guts out of that bunny before you can get that knife out and opened up.

Course it won't make near as pretty of a picture.

Charlie

Nice Charlie.
I made one cut and I split the bunny, it was a first time for me so I wasn't prepared for the ease of it all. Next time I'll use my thumb nail.
And for the sake of a knife test, I had to take the open opportunity, if anyone wanted to know, GECs will skin rabbits with ease.

Caleb;I cut em open to when I'm saving the hide same with Pheasant,on Grouse I stand on the wings grab the legs and pullllll

MyDogsHunt wrote:You use knives on Cottontails?

Bettcha I can pull the hide off, and sling the guts out of that bunny before you can get that knife out and opened up.

Course it won't make near as pretty of a picture.

Charlie

Charlie, remember this is PA and we do just about everything with knives LOL! You were given a knife as a little kid here and you learned to use it and besides it's just more fun that way Its another reason to use your knife as well

PS, I have seen a rabbit hide pulled of and it is fast and a skill as well

I'm carrying this one for the first time. It's my birthday and I thought it would be a good day to break it out. Photo courtesy of Big Monk, my main man.

johnny twoshoes wrote:Nice Charlie.
I made one cut and I split the bunny, it was a first time for me so I wasn't prepared for the ease of it all. Next time I'll use my thumb nail.
And for the sake of a knife test, I had to take the open opportunity, if anyone wanted to know, GECs will skin rabbits with ease.

Just poking some fun at ya jonny2

Lots of ways to skin that Cat,,,, errr,, Bunny.

Forensic Jim wrote:Pinnah, that forced patina was the result of applying yellow mustard for about an hour and then wiping it off.

hEY jIM, Does the color stay, or is it rubber off with use?

vikingdog wrote:I'm carrying this one for the first time. It's my birthday and I thought it would be a good day to break it out. Photo courtesy of Big Monk, my main man.

That Red 72 is a stone baby-doll, Mike! Gorgeous!

Definitely jealous now …

… and Happy Birthday, my friend!


~ Edge

vikingdog wrote:I'm carrying this one for the first time. It's my birthday and I thought it would be a good day to break it out. Photo courtesy of Big Monk, my main man.

Happy Birthday !!!! my friend******* may you celebrate many more !!!!!!!

PS_____ nice knife too !!!!!!!!