All About Pocket Knives

pinnah wrote: Stan, what is that knife? What's holding the blade in the second shot? Could take a picture of the other side?

to help to understand the system


this knive is a good quality italian copy. the original was made by Barry Wood a US knivemaker



and under the patent

Stuck at the print table today so I slipped this Boker in the jeans

I have this one with me today, Hen & Rooster Mustang whittler, I used to carry this one for quite some time.

Very nice Gino, I'm fond of Hen & Rooster products and have several. But you guys did your job well when you got me interested in GEC products. I have fallen in love with this Tidioute White Owl and have been carrying it almost every day since I purchased it from another forum member. I have two Tidioute knives now and have found them to be of the highest quality. Once again, thanks for educating me on this brand.

Charlie, I like that White Owl.

Would buy one if they replaced the pen blade with a cap lifter.

Heh. Check out the camera and tripod in the left end bolster!!!

Been carrying this since yesterday, even though I only really finished it off today:





Especially for you, Dave (Pinnah)

SP....super Sweet...Love it!!

Thanks Johnnie, glad you like it! I have to admit, for a prototype I am quite happy with it too...

I am carryin this GEC 48 today

SP...what kinda $$ are you talking about for such a knife like that?.....pm me if you want.

Gino great choice. ...I got my 5150 clipped on my side.

PM sent..

Smokepole, you're killing me. Just killing me. That looks fantastic!!! I just love that blade combo and you did a great job with it.

Today, it's the de-bailed Ulster Camper. Much nicer to carry with no bail. Two too many blades though.


Modified Ulster Camper by Pinnah, on Flickr

In terms of carrying knives not fully done (and to be clear, I don't equate modifying an Opinel handle to building a knife from stinkin' scratch!), this Opinel #10 is riding in the PDA case, even though the handle isn't all the way done. Blade knocked back to a drop point and handle thinned with easy open indent. Still tuning the pivot though and several coats of top coat needed.


opinel #10 by Pinnah, on Flickr

The knife is about the same size as my Buck 110 at about a 1/4 of the weight. Light enough to disappear in the PDA case unnoticed. Still big enough to start feeling like a real knife though.

This was my first experience working with water based dye stains. I'm kind of digging the black and steel combo though. It definitely has a presence about it.


opinel #10 quarter view by Pinnah, on Flickr

Thanks Dave, glad you like it - thought you might! I like what you did to that Opinel - especially the way you shaped that easy open notch - makes for a very nice, secure handle shape.

pinnah wrote:Charlie, I like that White Owl.

Would buy one if they replaced the pen blade with a cap lifter.

Heh. Check out the camera and tripod in the left end bolster!!!

Yeah, I'm still learning the art of knife photography. I believe there's a big freckled hand in there too!!! I'm getting better but I'm no expert.

Sasquach wrote:

Yeah, I'm still learning the art of knife photography. I believe there's a big freckled hand in there too!!! I'm getting better but I'm no expert.[/quote]

I find that using a crappy camera helps to minimize unwanted reflections (although I sort of reckon that certain organizations in the Virginia area can get facial recognition software to pull out images just the same).

Been carrying this one for a few days. It's a N.C.C.O that had gassed out handles. Dale sent me some nice Ebony, so I pimped it out.



Good carbon steel in this one.

Glenn

Nice one Glenn, it's hard to beat a pretty piece of ebony

pinnah wrote:Charlie, I like that White Owl.

Would buy one if they replaced the pen blade with a cap lifter.

Heh. Check out the camera and tripod in the left end bolster!!!

Those folks in VA already got my pic! If you like cap lifters, here's an old Providence Cut Co. you should like.

Great knife Charlie!! But you know what you've gone and done now, don't you? Where am I going to find sheet suitable for making that lifter???

smokepole wrote:Great knife Charlie!! But you know what you've gone and done now, don't you? Where am I going to find sheet suitable for making that lifter???

It looks to be about 16 or 18 gauge stainless, be careful with the bend allowance because it's very hard stainless and will crack on the bend otherwise. Or you could improvise and use mild steel and case harden after shaping. Just a couple of thoughts that came to mind when I read your comment. I'm getting ready to reclaim my little shop in the basement now that my youngest son has moved out on his own. I've never made any folders, just fixed blade knives. I plan to try my hand at folders when I get things back in order. I suspect that I will have a great many questions for guys like you when I get there.

Changed to this one in my right front pocket yesterday:

Dave, the long nail-nick and swedge on the spear blade makes it just perfect - nice EO.

Love that Cammilus EO Glenbad that is one nice knife.They gave us three days off from the mill shutdown so I'll be toating these Camillus TL 29 +#14

Just Plain Dave wrote:Changed to this one in my right front pocket yesterday

VERY NICE Dave !!
That Camillus is EXCELLENT !!

IM

garddogg56 wrote:Love that Cammilus EO Glenbad that is one nice knife.They gave us three days off from the mill shutdown so I'll be toating these Camillus TL 29 +#14

Thanks. That TL-29 is a handful! You better use both pockets, or you'll be leaning to one side...

Glenn