All About Pocket Knives

Those are some cool and unique knives, Kim, very nice indeed!

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:04 pm Iman, I am especially fond of those yellow scales. But both knives look very fine.

Thanks a lot Quick, one of my faves. Gets better looking with age.

DM11 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:48 pm Coyote and a Lamb

Beautiful horn on that Coyote. Great looking knife.

It's hard to say about knives or anything else for that matter coming from Etsy, Kim.
The Etsy policies are not nearly as strict as ebay, and that makes me think it's very easy for a seller to offer sub-par items. I know a couple of things I bought from Etsy sellers arrived and I was disappointed, but as a rule they seem alright to me.
They have a no automatic knives to be offered for sale policy just like ebay, yet there are multiple autos offered and sold, and that tells me they have bigger concerns elsewhere, and certainly no time to monitor auto sales. On the other hand, I've received a couple of my nicest knives from Etsy, so I consider shopping there as hit or miss. I do know that some sellers at Etsy buy counterfeits from DHGate.com and/or AliExpress.com , and sell them in their Etsy stores at highly inflated prices and descriptions that state they're genuine, so be careful.
That being said, the knives you posted look fine to my eye, not something I would pursue, but totally acceptable knives and definite keepers, provided you didn't overpay for them. JMHO.

I get it eh, Kim!
They're very unique, keep em' for that alone, high quality or not!
JMHO, eh!

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:02 pm

DM11 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:48 pm Coyote and a Lamb

Beautiful horn on that Coyote. Great looking knife.

Thanks buddy!

It's more than hard to judge quality by photos alone other than the appearance. In hand you can determine if there is any wobble in the blade. Does it open and close firmly; not difficult to open. Is the blade centered well within the handle or, when closed, is the blade off center, i.e. pushed to the left or right. Any fine cracks developing at the bolsters or pins?

These are just a few things you will be able to evaluate with the knives in hand.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:50 pm Bulldog Whitler

Whittler's don't get much more refined than this one. I am of course somewhat biased.


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Quicksteel,
Owning a knife that purty is kinda like dating a Supermodel.
Enjoy it, but don't show it off too much to the guys!

Reverend, you are correct. That was always the policy I followed when dating supermodels.

Sheep are getting sheared tomorrow, and I figured I'll keep the RR Denim Micarta Loomfixer (aka Half Hawk) on me. The Sheepsfoot gets its name for being designed to trim sheep's hooves, and it's not pointy enough to do accidental damage. It's also cheap to replace if something happens to it.

Besides, it was the only sharp sheepsfoot I had available, as all my others need sharpening.

A thank you to Tom for the kind words, and very happy to see the Peanut I sent being enjoyed! As usual, some great carries on show today...and backed up with good banter, too!

This Schrade 33OT made its way into my pocket today.

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:24 am Hey Cody, another great set up for your knife post - I must say I really appreciate them I also learned recently that a "sheepfoot" is not a type of handle material, it is the shape of the blade and what a "dog leg" is So, I own a "sheepfoot" that has a maple handle. I also have found myself a Playmobil cowgirl thanks to you

Pretty wood and looooooove the EZO. Great looking blade.

garddogg56 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:14 am Four treasures there Tom

You bet garddoggg56! Having EDC's that came from friends or loved ones makes them such a special treat to carry around. Live having love in both front pockets.

"Faith, hope, and love are some good things He gave us,
And the greatest is love…"

1967redrider wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:50 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:21 am Knice looking cutlery everyone!

Going with these 4 this week.:


my EDC's

Most excellent, Tom.

Thanks my friend!

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:33 am

DM11 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:48 pm Coyote and a Lamb

Loving that Sea Glass green knife, not sure if it is the Coyote or the Lamb and I honestly don't even know what that means

I welcome some enlightenment

Thank you. The fixed blade is the the Coyote model with sheep horn covers. Made by Dave Ferry of Horsewright Knives. The Lamb is a Lambsfoot bladed knife with Katalow wood covers made by Eric Albers of Albers Cutlery Co.

I-Talian switch I picked up from Galvanic Mike a few years ago. 5" closed, not sharp but stabby.

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:24 am Hey Cody, another great set up for your knife post - I must say I really appreciate them I also learned recently that a "sheepfoot" is not a type of handle material, it is the shape of the blade and what a "dog leg" is So, I own a "sheepfoot" that has a maple handle. I also have found myself a Playmobil cowgirl thanks to you

Cool knife, Kim. I like the vintage looking frame with the modern looking blade.
Great handles too..
Oh, and add an "s" to sheep. It's "sheepsfoot". Lots to learn. I've been collecting for about 53 years and still learn something everyday. It's getting easier to learn, since I forget 2 or 3 things everyday also!

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:51 am A thank you to Tom for the kind words, and very happy to see the Peanut I sent being enjoyed! As usual, some great carries on show today...and backed up with good banter, too!

This Schrade 33OT made its way into my pocket today.

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My kinda' knife, Dan. A great "toter" !

Draggin' these two around today..

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 12:16 pm I-Talian switch I picked up from Galvanic Mike a few years ago. 5" closed, not sharp but stabby.

Now that's a fruit cutter 67 RR! Nice!

Kimzilla wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:24 am Hey Cody, another great set up for your knife post - I must say I really appreciate them I also learned recently that a "sheepfoot" is not a type of handle material, it is the shape of the blade and what a "dog leg" is So, I own a "sheepfoot" that has a maple handle. I also have found myself a Playmobil cowgirl thanks to you

Very nice knife, Kim. I like the EO also...

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:06 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 12:16 pm I-Talian switch I picked up from Galvanic Mike a few years ago. 5" closed, not sharp but stabby.

Now that's a fruit cutter 67 RR! Nice!

Thank you, Sir! Sweet duo too!

Theo wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:19 pm My little carry for today, just a small Barlow...

Ahh, if that one could talk! Beauty there, Theo!

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:24 pm

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:06 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 12:16 pm I-Talian switch I picked up from Galvanic Mike a few years ago. 5" closed, not sharp but stabby.

Now that's a fruit cutter 67 RR! Nice!

Thank you, Sir! Sweet duo too!

Thank you. Two of my favorites..

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toomanyknives wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:11 pm

Theo wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:19 pm My little carry for today, just a small Barlow...

Ahh, if that one could talk! Beauty there, Theo!

You are right, on that . It would probably would have some very fascinating stories to tell .