Post about everything from carrying a handkerchief to manly skills (sharpening a pocket knife, etc), to product reviews of items that may have slipped inder our radar (ie Grandpa's Pine Tar soap). No threads on anything 'new' unless it hearkens to old-fashioned sensibilities and ideals.
James-Owen wrote: 08 Aug 2024, 20:03
I'm carrying my spyderco mantix 2 as the faa main campus does not care for my otf knife.
You could whittle a pipe tamper with that, in time of need.
... Wait a second! Do you work with the FAA? Federal Aviation Administration?
This is true. But I could also use this https://www.flexcut.com/home/product/jk ... n-jack-2-0 guy I brought with me. And I do in fact work for the FAA. I made the jump to the radar maintainer retirement home in January. I'm out in okc at the main campus right now for some upgrade training.
James-Owen wrote: 08 Aug 2024, 20:03
I'm carrying my spyderco mantix 2 as the faa main campus does not care for my otf knife.
You could whittle a pipe tamper with that, in time of need.
... Wait a second! Do you work with the FAA? Federal Aviation Administration?
This is true. But I could also use this https://www.flexcut.com/home/product/jk ... n-jack-2-0 guy I brought with me. And I do in fact work for the FAA. I made the jump to the radar maintainer retirement home in January. I'm out in okc at the main campus right now for some upgrade training.
Keep an eye out for joegoat. He's a jet engine maintainer guy.
Just bought a folding Canadian boat knife with rosewood handles from D.M Russell-Grohmann. It's a thing of frigging beauty and still very practical. This is my gentleman's knife.
Hugo Drax wrote: 10 Aug 2024, 19:20
Just bought a folding Canadian boat knife with rosewood handles from D.M Russell-Grohmann. It's a thing of frigging beauty and still very practical. This is my gentleman's knife.
That knife is sort of similar to their bird and trout knife. I don't own one but I've always loved the ergonomic shape. That it has sexy curves like a Shelby Cobra or Raquel Welch may also have something to do with how attractive it is to me.
If we ever get to heaven boys, it ain't because we ain't done nothin' wrong. - Kris Kristofferson
Speaking of bird & trout knifes, I carry an A.G. Russell Woodswalker in one of my fishing bags. It's a cheap(ish) little Japanese job that comes in as dull as a Lutheran priest, but takes and holds a sharp edge with a little work. The sheath qualifies it as a pocket knife as it easily fits in a back pocket of your jeans or (the horror!) a side pocket of your cargo pants.
I think that, since they're sized and designed for fine/light work rather than chopping or heavy chores, B&T knife makers can go a little farther afield with their designs and make super-attractive knives that still function for their intended purpose. If I ever fire my knife shop back up this will be my focus.
If we ever get to heaven boys, it ain't because we ain't done nothin' wrong. - Kris Kristofferson
Hugo Drax wrote: 10 Aug 2024, 19:20
Just bought a folding Canadian boat knife with rosewood handles from D.M Russell-Grohmann. It's a thing of frigging beauty and still very practical. This is my gentleman's knife.
That knife is sort of similar to their bird and trout knife. I don't own one but I've always loved the ergonomic shape. That it has sexy curves like a Shelby Cobra or Raquel Welch may also have something to do with how attractive it is to me.
I own the bird and trout knife and that's why I bought the folding version of it. It's an amazing design, just as ergonomic as you think. It's an extension of the hand and the most practical field knife I've ever owned. Sometimes simple is far superior.
FredS wrote: 12 Aug 2024, 07:11
Speaking of bird & trout knifes, I carry an A.G. Russell Woodswalker in one of my fishing bags. It's a cheap(ish) little Japanese job that comes in as dull as a Lutheran priest, but takes and holds a sharp edge with a little work. The sheath qualifies it as a pocket knife as it easily fits in a back pocket of your jeans or (the horror!) a side pocket of your cargo pants.
I think that, since they're sized and designed for fine/light work rather than chopping or heavy chores, B&T knife makers can go a little farther afield with their designs and make super-attractive knives that still function for their intended purpose. If I ever fire my knife shop back up this will be my focus.
You know, the rich kids out here used to carry Russel knives while hunting. Always thought they were beautiful hand-me-downs but could never pull the trigger on one for myself. That one right there looks like it would make a handy shiv. Pleasantly stabby.
I got into the office on Tuesday and realized that I didn't have a knife in my pocket!!! No worries, I had a backup in my brief case. But today when I was getting ready, I put the back up back into the brief case and put this little Western Stockman in my pocket.
The back up is an old Buck Prince single blade lock back...no pic, sorry
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