(KNIVES) Let's see some sharp pointy objects

[Retro Spectator]

Sounds like you need deeper pockets. Sometime with bigger folders I stick em in my back pocket. Or you can get/fabricate a belt pouch or scabbard with snap closure.

I actually haven't tried putting it in my pants lately. Last time I tried was a few years ago. My new pants all have deeper pockets than my old pants. I just tried sitting down with it in both my front and back my pocket in my new pants, and it did not slide out. I figure that this means I can carry it without losing it.

I find it kind of strange that they made it in Pakistan instead of China. Wouldn't Pakistan cost more money? It wasn't an expensive knife at all.

 

[Horace Debussy Jones]

LOTS of knives and assorted cutlery are being made in Pakistan these days. Particularly knives made of "Damascus steel" that I've been seeing a lot. I'm leary of it myself because of the cheap prices, although some of their stuff looks good on the surface. I think that real Damascus steel would be quite expensive because of the labor intensive forging process of traditional Damascus.
As to your knife security issue, maybe cargo pants with a pocket that buttons? Or as Renault suggested a knife case that clips to a belt.

 

[Retro Spectator]

I don't really think cargo pants would work, because I always dress vintage style. That is vintage civilian style. I suppose storing it in my sport coat would work find, because I don't see how it would slip out. But like I said earlier, my new pants seem fine because they have deep pockets.

I got the knife from a company called Atlanta Cutlery. While my knife isn't Damascus, Atlanta Cutlery does seem to sell plenty of those cheap Damascus knives.

 

[MikePotts]

Mike, I'm sure Renault's suggestion of cutting a grapefruit will do a good job of putting a patina on your knife. I had a brand new carbon steel Case pocket knife a few years ago that I used to cut up a couple of limes and it instantaneously turned the blade an almost black color.

It sure did!.....

I submerged the whole knife in GF Juice topped off with a bit of vinegar to add some volume and an hour later I had this nice dark variegated blade!

 

[Renault]

Success!

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

I do not own this knife but I really wish I did. I have a friend who is a gentleman blacksmith and through him I found out about Gullinbursti AKA Petr Floriánek, who makes in my mind real adventure treasure, the sort I would love to discover following an expedition

http://gullinbursti.cz/index.php?lang=en&page=home






Dwimorberg
Dwimorber means wraith in the language of Rohirrim - riders of Rohan. This is a dagger of one of those warriors, meant to serve in silent job along the long border of Rohan. The blade is of random damascus and is double beveled. The shape is typicaly leaf like, as the blades of grass covering the plains of mark. Hilt consists of brass bolster, antler guard and leather covered handle. Other mounts are brass. Dagger sits in a wooden scabbard, coverd with cowhide and with brass mounts. Ornamentation is executed with the symbols of war and creatures from the folklore of Rohirrim

To dark and distance continents and adventures everywhere!

 

[Retro Spectator]

I have actually made some swords in the past. I wasn't able to use fire, as I lack a forge. I made the table too.

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

I have actually made some swords in the past. I wasn't able to use fire, as I lack a forge. I made the table too.

Very nice work, keep the hoards at bay.

 

[Horace Debussy Jones]

That is some amazing work! Very authentic and from a true master craftsman. :eusa_clap

I do not own this knife but I really wish I did. I have a friend who is a gentleman blacksmith and through him I found out about Gullinbursti AKA Petr Floriánek, who makes in my mind real adventure treasure, the sort I would love to discover following an expedition

http://gullinbursti.cz/index.php?lang=en&page=home


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Dwimorberg
Dwimorber means wraith in the language of Rohirrim - riders of Rohan. This is a dagger of one of those warriors, meant to serve in silent job along the long border of Rohan. The blade is of random damascus and is double beveled. The shape is typicaly leaf like, as the blades of grass covering the plains of mark. Hilt consists of brass bolster, antler guard and leather covered handle. Other mounts are brass. Dagger sits in a wooden scabbard, coverd with cowhide and with brass mounts. Ornamentation is executed with the symbols of war and creatures from the folklore of Rohirrim

To dark and distance continents and adventures everywhere!

 

[Horace Debussy Jones]

Well, after being completely sidetracked by a lot of amazing vintage knives on ebay, (and buying a few too),
I finally bought what I had originally intended to get. The Mora Bushcraft in black carbon steel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dD7hfCr4VTQ This will be my every day user knife. Very sturdy and a very practical all around tool with the magnesium fire starter.

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

I finally bought what I had originally intended to get. The Mora Bushcraft in black carbon steel.
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They are great quality and a super knife for the price. I have one that I use all the time and the blade is rather black from sweet chestnut wood. It is a really great little tool and I have leather sheath for mine rather than the plastic one it came with. A true giant for bushcraft work.

 

[Fastuni]

Late-30 to 40's German Pin-up pocket knife. The gal is printed on mother of pearl.

Pre-1945 and meant for export, as it is marked "Made in Germany".

I picked this one up at a Belgian fleamarket.

 

[Horace Debussy Jones]

I just got this Shefield steel "stag's" foot handled beauty.

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In great shape for it's age with a couple of small areas where the hair is scuffed off and a nice patina on the brass parts and overall.
I would estimate it to be perhaps 50 or 60 years old? Can't be certain,.. [huh]
There's something rather earthy and mystical, (some would say ironic I'm sure) about these knives made with parts of the animals we hunt.

 

[p51]

Some of my WW2 theater-made knives (the bottom one is a very rare Stone-made cast set of knuckes):

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Not sure if I posted this before but here's my Case hobo knife.

 

[Horace Debussy Jones]

That's a handy little tool indeed. I need something like that.

 

[Renault]

No new knives of late???? I think I have some stuff coming in! Mebbe some pics in the near future!!

Hopefully!!!!

Last postings showed off some awesome looking steel!

 

[Renault]

Long awaited package arrived today. Wifey picked me up this pair of cool Finnish puukkos! Cost me a dollar each ( I never accept a knife as a gift! Call me superstitious!)

But I really like em!

 

[Horace Debussy Jones]

Those are nice Renault. :eusa_clap I've been watching quite a few on ebay myself. Something along those lines will be my next purchase. Thinking of getting an Iisaakki Scout maybe or one of the two-fer sets of Finnish knives. Love that Finnish steel, beautifully crafted and practical too.

 

[Renault]

Thanks Mr. Jones!

I have the smallest Iissaakki scout and they are awesome knives! Very traditional design in the vein of the old Marbles leather stacked handle knives. They are much cheaper than an original Marble. And the steel is exceptional!