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(SOTC) State of the Collection - Latest Edition
Posted: Sat May 09, 2026 11:40 pm
by Tinpanva
So I've been collecting for many years, not really seriously until the last 10 or so years. So many great knives! I started with old Barlow's and other slip-joints and then got into assisted opening, modern slip-joints, automatics, and now I'm back where it all started. Traditional slip-joints. It feels right, natural, and oh so pleasing in the hand. I'd say its full circle.
Re: (SOTC) State of the Collection - Latest Edition
Posted: Sat May 09, 2026 11:59 pm
by Mumbleypeg
Looks like a very eclectic collection.
Ken
Re: (SOTC) State of the Collection - Latest Edition
Posted: Sun May 10, 2026 12:45 am
by FRJ
Tinpanva wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2026 11:40 pm
So I've been collecting for many years, not really seriously until the last 10 or so years. So many great knives! I started with old Barlow's and other slip-joints and then got into assisted opening, modern slip-joints, automatics, and now I'm back where it all started. Traditional slip-joints. It feels right, natural, and oh so pleasing in the hand. I'd say its full circle.
A real standup collection of knives you have there.
What do you like to carry?
I'm intrigued by your creative display in the top picture. Did you fashion that?
Re: (SOTC) State of the Collection - Latest Edition
Posted: Sun May 10, 2026 1:21 am
by Tinpanva
My daily is a TC Barlow in sawcut goldenrod bone. Fits nicely in a GEC slip. I’m not going to publicly acknowledge just how many knives I’ve lost from them slipping out my pocket (don’t wear jeans).Doh!
The layout? Yeah, I picked two of my most favorites and just worked out from there. Leaving some negative space to draw you to my center knives. I’m also a bit of a Photog nut. Seems all my hobbies are expensive. I should examine that.
Or….. do you mean the cabinet? If so, it’s the Holme & Hadfield Armada.
Re: (SOTC) State of the Collection - Latest Edition
Posted: Sun May 10, 2026 1:20 pm
by stockman
Nice old knives.
Harold
Re: (SOTC) State of the Collection - Latest Edition
Posted: Sun May 10, 2026 5:53 pm
by FRJ
Tinpanva wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2026 1:21 am
My daily is a TC Barlow in sawcut goldenrod bone. Fits nicely in a GEC slip. I’m not going to publicly acknowledge just how many knives I’ve lost from them slipping out my pocket (don’t wear jeans).Doh!
The layout? Yeah, I picked two of my most favorites and just worked out from there. Leaving some negative space to draw you to my center knives. I’m also a bit of a Photog nut. Seems all my hobbies are expensive. I should examine that.
Or….. do you mean the cabinet? If so, it’s the Holme & Hadfield Armada.
Thank you. Tinpanva.
Actually, I was remarking on the round retainers that hold your knives.
Re: (SOTC) State of the Collection - Latest Edition
Posted: Tue May 12, 2026 3:31 pm
by glennbad
Nice variety of patterns. Good looking collection!
Re: (SOTC) State of the Collection - Latest Edition
Posted: Wed May 13, 2026 10:49 pm
by Tinpanva
Thank you, finally added a mammoth piece, now I’m done buying for the rest of the month!
Ohhhh look an auction!