All About Pocket Knives

I honestly think that's the first I'd heard of it, but "Fordite" makes sense. Sure is cool-looking material!

It may well be connected to the automotive industry. I'll have to look it up!

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:25 am Not so sure that you caught that from the ditch. Country kids get so bored and the parents don't really wonder what they're up to as there isn't much to do. That's the problem....with nothing to do kids find very outlandish and unsafe things to do. Myself included.

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:40 am It may well be connected to the automotive industry. I'll have to look it up!

Growing up on a farm, my dad, who also worked full-time for B&O/Chessie/CSX, made sure I had plenty to keep me busy. Here's what a search on "Motor City Agate" yields.

Cool knife, Kim.

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:13 am I paid the dog in bones for his trouble.

Uhmm ... Papa Bones... I thought you didn't like boats or drinking on the water...

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:47 am

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:26 am

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:13 am I paid the dog in bones for his trouble.

So is that how this works? I hope he reappears too.

... Almost as if he was... a ghost ... (or maybe a sodbuster... )

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:26 am

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:14 am

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:47 am

I'm assuming a "sodbuster" is a zombie??? Help me out here Dog.

... I'm not sure I can give you any "Comfort" on this one K.Z. ... ... sometimes ... you just have to dig a little deeper into the forum...

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:45 am Some of the finest Detroit Agate around cause I'm classy like that....notice the paper towel coaster? Also, my exceptionally sophisticated choice of beverage is a good "tell".

Did I miss the maker on this baby earlier in the thread? Nice and colorful

Yo, ho, ho ....

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:44 am I don't think you are going to like the answer Dog. I had to slip this one past the husband.....it's a Rough Rider... If he notices them he will not be happy

Nooooooo!!! ....

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:57 am I liked the bottle so much I bought it and just dumped the tequila down the drain... We don't normally waste liquor in this house, but the bottle was just too cool.

Nooooooo!!! ....

Visiting a buddy down in Bardstown, Ky....had to break open some local ..Willitt Bourbon...

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:03 am https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x2m6i4KFqg

I can't remember what this thread is about...is it pets or booze or something else? Or sporks???

Nice looking bottle either way. The Captain is jealous.

Damn,,,time to find my headband and t-shirt, I just don't partake in the herbs anymore.....but it has great memories,,,, ....I had an empty bottle
of Willetts which is actually called Pot Still Reserve, and drilled a hole in the bottom, but my wife said no to using it as a Christmas tree topper..

I made myself a little Butter Scotch cocktail to take the chill off of a brisk Fall day.

-Johnnie Black
-Butterscotch Schnaps
-Angostura Bitters (just a dash)

1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:18 pm I made myself a little Butter Scotch cocktail to take the chill off of a brisk Fall day.

-Johnnie Black
-Butterscotch Schnaps
-Angostura Bitters (just a dash)

I’ll bet that’s really good!

1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:18 pm I made myself a little Butter Scotch cocktail to take the chill off of a brisk Fall day.

-Johnnie Black
-Butterscotch Schnaps
-Angostura Bitters (just a dash)

I thought that old men were the only ones who still used bitters. at least you chose Angostura.

What knife is that in the picture?

Waukonda wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:47 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:18 pm I made myself a little Butter Scotch cocktail to take the chill off of a brisk Fall day.

-Johnnie Black
-Butterscotch Schnaps
-Angostura Bitters (just a dash)

I thought that old men were the only ones who still used bitters. at least you chose Angostura.

What knife is that in the picture?

I use bitters and I’m not an old man! Can’t make a proper Manhattan without.

Cutty Sark Scotch with Vernors Ginger Ale chaser!

It is, Rick!


It's a Robeson 62171 frame with possibly a custom blade, Ike. Lockback Hunter pattern.


I agree, Boji.


Another favorite, Scott.

Here is one that won't be opened, not by me anyway. The Woodford Reserve 50th anniversary bottle commemorating the Triple Crown won by Secretariat, released earlier this year. Pictured along with an old Empire that I carry quite often.

Edit : Actually, it commemorates the Ky Derby win, not the Triple Crown.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:59 pm Here is one that won't be opened, not by me anyway. The Woodford Reserve 50th anniversary bottle commemorating the Triple Crown won by Secretariat, released earlier this year. Pictured along with an old Empire that I carry quite often.

Edit : Actually, it commemorates the Ky Derby win, not the Triple Crown.

Very cool, Ike, but here's my point of contention . . . why let the next guy enjoy the fruits of your labor? But I can relate, I have 2- 750ml bottles of Johnnie Blue and I can't bring myself to open even one. Had them when I got promoted, bought my place and got married. What am I waiting for, paying off my mortgage or retirement? I need to figure out what's important enough to commemorate popping the top on at least one.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:16 am

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:59 pm Here is one that won't be opened, not by me anyway.

Very cool, Ike, but here's my point of contention . . . why let the next guy enjoy the fruits of your labor?

My wife will prob sell for 2 bucks some day at a yard sale. If you ever hear that I have kicked the bucket, you better head to Illinois and get some bargains on knives and various and sundry other memorabilia!

Waukonda wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:22 am

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:16 am

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:59 pm Here is one that won't be opened, not by me anyway.

Very cool, Ike, but here's my point of contention . . . why let the next guy enjoy the fruits of your labor?

My wife will prob sell for 2 bucks some day at a yard sale. If you ever hear that I have kicked the bucket, you better head to Illinois and get some bargains on knives and various and sundry other memorabilia!

Let me give you my phone number!

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:36 am

Waukonda wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:22 am

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:16 am


Very cool, Ike, but here's my point of contention . . . why let the next guy enjoy the fruits of your labor?

My wife will prob sell for 2 bucks some day at a yard sale. If you ever hear that I have kicked the bucket, you better head to Illinois and get some bargains on knives and various and sundry other memorabilia!

Let me give you my phone number!

......but I've never heard of a dead man capable of using a phone

Btw, I once tried JW Blue. I would say it is a little more of an exclusive product than the contents of my Secretariat bottle. That is nothing more than regular Woodford at a fraction of what that JW costs. It will be worth whichever special occasion for which you decide to partake.

I buy the cheap stuff. In years gone by, I have bought some expensive stuff but it all tastes the same to me. I guess I don't have a discerning pallet and that doesn't bother me in the least.