What Are You Totin' Today ? (Pocket Knives & Fixed Blades)

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Posted in "Hobbies & Crafts" because the subforum title description is said to cover collecting and I have accumulated a good many traditional pocket knives. I carry pocket knives and fixed blades whose patterns have been around for decades if not centuries. While many modern "Tacticool" knives are artistic and often well executed, they just aren't my cup of tea. YMMV

Today I'm totin' a stag handled Lamb Foot (blade style) pocket knife made in Sheffield England. It's a very good general utility pocket knife. The blade steel is C75, a non-stainless carbon steel.

What are you totin' today? Thanks :cool:


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Alligatorob said:
Used to carry a Swiss Army knife, but after they were outlawed on planes I quit.

Kind of miss not having a knife in my pocket, and not that I travel a lot less maybe I'll go back to it.
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I too carry SAK's in my rotation and sure I will eventually post them here. They are a hard to beat knife for handy tools in the pocket and not a bad choice to tote at all, Rob :)
 

Dr. Jekyll said:
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Simple Buck Solo. My "Pappy" told me to always carry a pen knife. He had a very similar one that he would roll between his fingers as an idle activity. By the time he died, the outer shell in the area that he twirled was worn all the way to the metal. And, of course, my G19 when leaving the house.
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@Dr. Jekyll ... Nice one Doc !!! :cool: The Solo is the same frame and main blade from the Buck 301 Stockman, just with a sheepfoot and spey blades delete. The Solo I have from Buck is from the Chuck Buck Chairman series and is in Rosewood Dymondwood covers. I'm sure to post it sooner or later. It's a favorite !!!

And thank you for sharing a bit of history about your "Pappy" and pocket knives :cool:
 
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How often do people use a pocket knife? Years ago I used to carry a small one. I canā€™t think of a time Iā€™ve needed one, which is probably why I quit carrying it. That and the extra weight because every little bit reduced helps with my shoulders.
 
Jules said:
How often do people use a pocket knife? Years ago I used to carry a small one. I canā€™t think of a time Iā€™ve needed one, which is probably why I quit carrying it. That and the extra weight because every little bit reduced helps with my shoulders.
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LOL Jules, I've never had a need for it. But it stays with me since a friend gave it to me years ago.
 
Pappy said:
Donā€™t carry a knife, although I have accumulated a few over the years. I carry a different type of defense.
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@Pappy ... I too have that defense I think you're talking about. Sizes 40, 45 and 380. Had a size 9 too but sold it.
I don't carry a pocket knife for defense ... unless those strings, twigs, veggies, fruits, boxes and envelopes get ornery.
 
For you NCIS fans, Gibbs rule #1 - Always carry a knife. In my case a Buck with a 2 3/4 inch folding blade. These days cardboard boxes need more than opening, they also have to be cut up for recycling. The Buck is perfect for both, single hand opening, sturdy, and less than 20 bucks on Amazon.
 
TWO FOR TUESDAY ~ afternoon swap out
RUANA: Handmade Vic's Blade (non-catalog) Hammer Forged 1095, aluminum handle with Elk slabs
VICTORINOX: Bantam

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HEAR THE HAMMER

The internal echo begins with the ears
a constant "...'ing, 'ing..."
Then fills the body, which glows
with every swing
Finally rendering the heart
A melody that harmonizes the beat.

Gnarled hands thick and hard
Hands black and old from years at the forge,
Swing with a proud grace.
Hear the hammer ...

The soothing, clean smell of leather,
A grinding, grating of steel on steel
Dry, metallic smell, bone dust
That fills the air and coats the skin.
The final, eternal echo that fills the soul.

~ Amy Nordstrom, Grand-daughter of Rudolph H. Ruana ~
 
We have a couple of Swiss Army Knives .. the smaller one is attached to the car keychain. A third one was
unfortunately confiscated at the airport, years ago. I often use the little scissors and nail file.
 
When most people think of "Old Timer" pocket knives, they think of Schrade Old Timer.
In the mid to late 60's, RJ Reynolds teamed with Schrade to provide for a knife promotional campaign.
Schrade made the Old Timer knives but they stamped the blade tangs with "Ulster"
Ulster was a long defunct but venerable name in the pocket cutlery industry and Schrade had long ago bought the name rights.

I have minty examples of all three Ulster Old Timer knives offered over 50yrs ago.
The set ticks the boxes two-fold for me.
One, my passion for traditional pocket knives.
Two, my grandfather "Pop" smoked Prince Albert in the can.

Prankster: Do you have Prince Albert in the can?
Store Clerk: Yes we do.
Prankster: Well let him out :ROFLMAO:

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... and what I looked like in 1968 ... your daughters were not safe :ROFLMAO:
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