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

[Reverand]

Mestano, Whittler and a Lamb

[OSCAR]

Thanks, Kim! I will use archival photos to help with the explanations.

With Opinels, the higher the number, the bigger the knife. In the photo below are, top to bottom, a No. 2, a No. 3, a No. 4, and three No. 6s. The No. 3 is standard beechwood, and of course two of the No. 6s are olivewood. The other three are hornbeam that has been color tinted.

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An electrician's knife will typically have a spear point blade. They also have a screwdriver with an edge designed for scraping insulation off wire. There will be a liner lock, usually for the screwdriver. Many of them have a shackle, and they tend to be bareheaded. Newer ones can often be found inexpensively. They are solidly built, and they make excellent carriers.

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And the Victorinox Pioneer is, of course, a Swiss Army knife. It has ribbed aluminum (Alox) scales instead of the more recognizable plastic. Its tools are a blade, bottle opener, can opener, and awl.

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Nice group of knives Dan. We must have similar tastes as I have many of the same. I always liked Opinels as they are very traditional friction folders. All mine are carbon steel as I’ve never gotten around to trying the stainless steel ones. The rings are a nice touch but I don’t think they will accidentally close if it lacked them. Great knife at a good price.
I have a Camillus Tl-29 electrician knife as well. Great carry knife. Camillus is a favorite of mine as is Queen, Schatt and Morgan and Robeson. Back in those days, high quality American made products weren’t cheap but they weren’t super expensive. Many knives today are ridiculously priced and many are brands that you never heard of. I always preferred traditional knives and think the so called “tactical” knives are both clumsy and aesthetically ugly. I especially don’t get why the recent popularity of cleaver shaped blades in folders.

[Quick Steel]

Good comment on the cleaver-shaped blades OSCAR.

[Quick Steel]

Today's Desk Knife:

[DM11]

Mestano, Whittler and a Lamb

Thank you Reverand!

[OSCAR]

Today's Desk Knife:
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Nice slimline there QS.

[OSCAR]

Todays EDC will be the Boker automatic. Haven’t carried it in awhile.

[garddogg56]

I like them Boker autos
Gunstock script for today

[1967redrider]

Nice ones, QS, Oscar and gard.


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[bighomer]

Tl-29's seems to be getting some well deserved love, thought I'd tote this to my pcp drs app. Today. Jeffin's got it all dressed up in some Sunday go to meeting clothes it nigh to pretty to use as intended.

[toomanyknives]

Front right pocket reinforced,sewn into a split holster. Jaeger Bros auto to the front,1859 Sharps four shot to the rear.

Now that's a great idea! A special knife pocket! And a couple of cool knives! Welcome BTW..

[toomanyknives]

Nice ones, QS, Oscar and gard.


Today's single is brought to you by Empire. 800 5 8 8, 2 300, Empire.

Wow! What am I seeing here, RR? That's cool. A screwdriver knife, a reworked version of a TL-29? Where's the cutty, pointy, sticky, part?

[toomanyknives]

Today's Desk Knife:




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Boy that's a beauty, QS! That is one classy knife!

[doglegg]

Mestano, Whittler and a Lamb

[toomanyknives]

Todays EDC will be the Boker automatic. Haven’t carried it in awhile.

That one will get the job done, Oscar! Nice!

[doglegg]

Today's Desk Knife:




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Slim and lovely. Not meant for a gloved hand. Beautiful.

[toomanyknives]

I like them Boker autos
Gunstock script for today

Love the Silver Script, love the Gunstock pattern. Win, win, Gdogg!

[toomanyknives]

Tl-29's seems to be getting some well deserved love, thought I'd tote this to my pcp drs app. Today. Jeffin's got it all dressed up in some Sunday go to meeting clothes it nigh to pretty to use as intended. 1000003125.jpg

Bighomer, that's such a nice knife. What fantastic bolsters!

[OSCAR]

Tl-29's seems to be getting some well deserved love, thought I'd tote this to my pcp drs app. Today. Jeffin's got it all dressed up in some Sunday go to meeting clothes it nigh to pretty to use as intended. 1000003125.jpg

BigHomer, that is a beautiful knife. Whose the maker ?

[toomanyknives]

Today seemed like a good day for a couple of finger cutters.. An old Case 83 and one I don't carry a lot, a blue Russlock. A great knife to fidget with!

[Quick Steel]

Thanks OSCAR, redrider, TMK, doglegg.

Another very beautiful knife bighomer.

[Theo]

Thanks, Kim! I will use archival photos to help with the explanations.

With Opinels, the higher the number, the bigger the knife. In the photo below are, top to bottom, a No. 2, a No. 3, a No. 4, and three No. 6s. The No. 3 is standard beechwood, and of course two of the No. 6s are olivewood. The other three are hornbeam that has been color tinted.

Opinel Family.jpg

An electrician's knife will typically have a spear point blade. They also have a screwdriver with an edge designed for scraping insulation off wire. There will be a liner lock, usually for the screwdriver. Many of them have a shackle, and they tend to be bareheaded. Newer ones can often be found inexpensively. They are solidly built, and they make excellent carriers.

WWII Camillus Electrician (1).jpg

And the Victorinox Pioneer is, of course, a Swiss Army knife. It has ribbed aluminum (Alox) scales instead of the more recognizable plastic. Its tools are a blade, bottle opener, can opener, and awl.

Black Pioneer 3 December 2021 (1).jpg

Nice group of knives Dan. We must have similar tastes as I have many of the same. I always liked Opinels as they are very traditional friction folders. All mine are carbon steel as I’ve never gotten around to trying the stainless steel ones. The rings are a nice touch but I don’t think they will accidentally close if it lacked them. Great knife at a good price.
I have a Camillus Tl-29 electrician knife as well. Great carry knife. Camillus is a favorite of mine as is Queen, Schatt and Morgan and Robeson. Back in those days, high quality American made products weren’t cheap but they weren’t super expensive. Many knives today are ridiculously priced and many are brands that you never heard of. I always preferred traditional knives and think the so called “tactical” knives are both clumsy and aesthetically ugly. I especially don’t get why the recent popularity of cleaver shaped blades in folders.

I agree Oscar

[Theo]

Tl-29's seems to be getting some well deserved love, thought I'd tote this to my pcp drs app. Today. Jeffin's got it all dressed up in some Sunday go to meeting clothes it nigh to pretty to use as intended. 1000003125.jpg

That is a beautiful TL 29

[bighomer]

Tl-29's seems to be getting some well deserved love, thought I'd tote this to my pcp drs app. Today. Jeffin's got it all dressed up in some Sunday go to meeting clothes it nigh to pretty to use as intended. 1000003125.jpg

BigHomer, that is a beautiful knife. Whose the maker ?

It's the only Kingston I have, customized by Jeffin.

[OSCAR]

Tl-29's seems to be getting some well deserved love, thought I'd tote this to my pcp drs app. Today. Jeffin's got it all dressed up in some Sunday go to meeting clothes it nigh to pretty to use as intended. 1000003125.jpg

BigHomer, that is a beautiful knife. Whose the maker ?

It's the only Kingston I have, customized by Jeffin.1000003519.jpg

Thank you sir. I’m not familiar with Kingston.
Jeffin does beautiful work.