The Weekend Hobby Thread (6/8/24) Presented By

The Weekend Hobby Thread (6/8/24) Presented By - TRex

Welcome hobbyists. Do not adjust your interweb. This thread is going to have an edge. A spin of the Ace of Spades “wheel of hobbies” has come up with knives.

TRex is not wise in the ways of collecting or making knives, but the horde has shown in various posts and threads that there is deep and wide interest.

Do you collect knives? Did you have a favorite every day carry? Do you have a favorite that was lost seized at airport security? Have older knives been passed down through your family? Have you forged your own knives? Do you use knives for carving wood or turkey? How do you sharpen your tools?

As usual, keep this thread limited to hobbies. Politics and current events can wait for other threads. You get the point. Behave or I will summon Bluebell and her shiv.

***

How else could we possibly start?

***

Top photo:
Swiss Army Knife history – ln the 1880s, the Swiss Army bought folding pocket knives for the soldiers. This knife was used to open canned food and for rifle maintenance, which required a screwdriver for assembly and disassembly. No Swiss company had the production capacity, so the initial order for 15,000 knives was given to a German manufacturer.

In 1891, Karl Elsener began to make folding knives in Switzerland. He began to complete with the German company but lost money as the Germans could make knives at a lower cost. In 1896, he developed an improved knife with tools attached on both sides of the handle using a single spring mechanism. It saved him from bankruptcy.

His knife was a called the “Schweizer Offiziers- und Sportmesser” or, in English, the "Swiss officers and sports knife." The company was renamed Victorinox – combining the name of his deceased mother (Victoria), with the French word for stainless steel (acier inoxydable).

The term "Swiss Army knife" was used by American soldiers after World War II because they could not pronounce the name in German language.
Victorinox and Wenger were the two main Swiss producers of “Swiss army” knives until Wenger sales suffered in post-Sept 11 security changes. Victorinox acquired Wenger in 2005.

***

60 Secret Functions of the Swiss Army Knife Only a Few People Know About

***

Survival knives made and used in the Rambo movies were so popular that they were almost a character themselves. There was no knife in the original “First Blood” novel, but Stallone wanted one.
How were the knives for each movie made?

People collect Rambo knives?
Both stories are from 2017, so values might be out of date.

***

Want to make your own knife (complete with fire and sparks)?

***

Forging a bowie knife from a broken crescent wrench:

*****

Forging a bowie knife from a railroad spike:

***

Two cities on opposite side of the globe are each known as the “City of Blades” because of their long history of manufacturing knives, swords, and other sharp things.

The German version is Solingen , located just north of Cologne. It is the home of firms such as WKC, DOVO, Wüsthof, Zwilling J. A. Henckels, Böker, Güde, Hubertus, Diefenthal, Puma, Clauberg/Klauberg, Eickhorn, Linder, Carl Schmidt Sohn, Dreiturm, Herder, Martor Safety Knives, Wolfertz and others. The original contract from Switzerland to manufacture multi-purpose knives went to a company located in Solingen (Wester & Co.).

The Japanese version is the city of Seki in the Gifu prefecture. Its manufacturing history stretches back over 800 years. The town is cradled by two rivers. The clean water, good river clay used in the quenching process, abundant coal, and strategic location helped establish Seki as a steel forging powerhouse.

***

Meme interlude:

***

I had no idea there were so many YouTube videos about sharpening knives using discarded spark plugs:

***

These, on the other hand, make a science project out of knife sharpening:

***

On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a knife to the United States Marine Corps in hopes that it would become a general issue to that branch of the military. The USMC KA-BAR was adopted by the Marines as well as the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Underwater Demolition Teams.

***

If knives are not your thing and you can’t find something in the content that resonates with you, hijack the thread for your hobbying as you see fit. We will feature a different hobby next time around. Thanks for being here.

If you have something Hobby related please feel free to contact Misanthropic Humanitarian at petmorons at gmail dot com.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 05:30 PM

Comments

(Jump to bottom of comments)

1 Welcome Hobbiests

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 05:28 PM (fwDg9)

2 Just got a CRKT folder. A bit smaller than the monster pic on Amazon's page, but damned sharp. I'm not going to build a collection but I can see the path down there.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 08, 2024 05:29 PM (IG4Id)

3 I have many, many, many knives.
The ones I carry and use the most are made by:
Victorinox
Cold Steel (their folders are sturdy AF)
Spyderco
Emerson.

Best knife? Spyderco Delica. I have 4.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 08, 2024 05:30 PM (xcxpd)

4 Was doing my hobby of repairing my truck rust spots, grinding them out and filling with Bondo.
But also finally simplify my miniatures game board, originally had multiple boards biscuit together but now have just 3 x 3,/4 boards to come out 6 feet 7 by 11 feet 7.
Just have to paint the newest board

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 05:32 PM (fwDg9)

5 I’ve posted before I collected pocket knives and more specifically mostly trappers . Gave it up about 20 years ago and my collection is just sitting in my closet collecting dust. I’ll probably take it out soon, reminisce and then see if I can sell it .

Posted by: polynikes at June 08, 2024 05:33 PM (SHMXB)

6 I have a multiple knife but it just is in the house.

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 05:33 PM (fwDg9)

7 I also have my father’s Swiss style pocket knife from the Marines in the 50’s.

Posted by: polynikes at June 08, 2024 05:35 PM (SHMXB)

8 I have old knives from family members, a few I bought, but I'm not an afficionado. They're tools. Don't have much to say about them.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 08, 2024 05:35 PM (0eaVi)

9 Knife fight

Cut a bitch

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 05:36 PM (Q4IgG)

10 In regard to other hobbies, I completed my
John 8:58 oil painting. If interested you can take a look at my site Stuppleart.com under Still Life and Other.

Posted by: polynikes at June 08, 2024 05:37 PM (SHMXB)

11 I have a modest knife collection. Mostly trash knives, but a couple old Case and a C. Platts & Sons collector's piece.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 05:38 PM (Q4IgG)

12 Haven't been able to do hobby stuff this week. Damned head cold.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at June 08, 2024 05:38 PM (dZVON)

13 "Best knife? Spyderco Delica. I have 4."

Why? What's it good for, besides a showy pocket knife?

Posted by: Ju at June 08, 2024 05:39 PM (aTmM/)

14 Got a Ka-Bar for Christmas some years ago. Best damn knife I've ever had.

I have several pocket knives. Always carrying one. kind of weird how few men carry pocket knives anymore. At least in my AO.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, with a drawer full of pieces of flair at June 08, 2024 05:40 PM (hZc6Q)

15 I don’t buy very expensive knives that I carry . You can get quality folders for utility use without worrying that you may ruin it. I have the same philosophy about sunglasses except it’s about losing /misplacing them.

Posted by: polynikes at June 08, 2024 05:40 PM (SHMXB)

16 10 In regard to other hobbies, I completed my
John 8:58 oil painting. If interested you can take a look at my site Stuppleart.com under Still Life and Other.
Posted by: polynikes at June 08, 2024 05:37 PM (SHMXB)

Ya know you could have submitted a pic of it here

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 08, 2024 05:40 PM (QXQ4l)

17 My carry knife was forged by a friend out of a used horseshoeing rasp. 14 inches in length

He also forged me a tomahawk out of an old ball peen hammer.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 05:40 PM (Srw7t)

18 Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 05:38 PM (Q4IgG)

Seems Case are the most collectible.

Posted by: polynikes at June 08, 2024 05:41 PM (SHMXB)

19 Mostly carry a utility knife in my tool belt

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 05:42 PM (fwDg9)

20 I still have my first Victorinox Swiss Army "Climber" purchased new for twenty bucks in 1976. Still works like a champ.

Posted by: RS at June 08, 2024 05:42 PM (E7m29)

21 Forgot, I have dagger with turquoise inlaid handle. Cool little knife but useless.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 05:44 PM (Srw7t)

22 Ya know you could have submitted a pic of it here
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 08, 2024 05:40 PM (QXQ4l

Didn’t want to take advantage of using the hobby thread main page . You’ve been very generous in posting my stuff multiple times.

Posted by: polynikes at June 08, 2024 05:44 PM (SHMXB)

23 Currently in the Delta lounge at JFK. Who strolls by but old snakehead himself, James Carville. Ugly ass SOB.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at June 08, 2024 05:45 PM (4FZ/9)

24 Showed this on Weasel thread a few years ago
My Gerber
https://tinyurl.com/5t4we6dj

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 05:45 PM (fwDg9)

25
Didn’t want to take advantage of using the hobby thread main page . You’ve been very generous in posting my stuff multiple times.
Posted by: polynikes at June 08, 2024 05:44 PM (SHMXB)

Every one's work is welcome as often as it is received here.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 08, 2024 05:46 PM (QXQ4l)

26 At the risk of breaking the Hobby Thread, which is more useful:

Leatherman multi-tool?

Swiss Army Knife?

I used to have the latter but lost it, I still have the former.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 08, 2024 05:46 PM (BpYfr)

27 At the risk of breaking the Hobby Thread, which is more useful:
Leatherman multi-tool?

Swiss Army Knife?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

Leatherman 100%.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 08, 2024 05:47 PM (IG4Id)

28 Marine gave me a KA-BAR knife for Christmas last year.

It is a beast.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 08, 2024 05:49 PM (U5tre)

29 Leatherman.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at June 08, 2024 05:49 PM (qZEuM)

30 Good evening horde. Sorry I'm late. Just back from the VaMoMe and ran into traffic. Thanks for being here.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 05:51 PM (IQ6Gq)

31 Showed this on Weasel thread a few years ago
My Gerber
https://tinyurl.com/5t4we6dj
Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 05:45 PM (fwDg9)

I’ve got the exact style with a blacked out blade but not Gerber. Inexpensive brand called Reaper.

Posted by: polynikes at June 08, 2024 05:51 PM (SHMXB)

32 I have two knives. A Swiss army knife much like the ones above that I've had for forty years. Carried it is three wars. I also have a knife I had made when I was in Turkey. The knife maker in Sinop was excellent and his family had been in the business for decades. I still have it and will.pass it along to my grandson when the day comes.
A good knife is a good tool.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 08, 2024 05:51 PM (W/lyH)

33 > Seems Case are the most collectible.
----------
Most prolific.

I've purchased a couple over the years that are "collectable" but not "valuable."

The "C. Platts & Sons" piece is a large version of the venerable "Autumn Bone" Case version. Like a 8" version. Very nice. But not a daily cutter.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 05:53 PM (Q4IgG)

34 Forging knives and tools is fascinating but the different tempering processes are equally so.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 05:54 PM (Srw7t)

35 I carry a Kershaw every day knife.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at June 08, 2024 05:54 PM (qZEuM)

36 Good folding knives for EDC are cheap enough I don't bother sharpening them, just buy another every few years. I prefer the tanto blade with half serrations at base. Amazon always has what I want at a fair price. I have forgotten I always have one on me and have given TSA and the courthouse deputies quite a few. for $10 to $15 dollars it doesn't seem worth the walk back to the parking garage, especially if I'm on a tight schedule

Posted by: HaRRY at June 08, 2024 05:54 PM (I3R+4)

37 That's what my multi knife tool is, a Leatherman

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 05:56 PM (fwDg9)

38 Tommy McKissack of Sonora, TX, a (former) member of the Knifemaker's Guild. My former Brother in Law.

I've got three of his knives. Two, are ivory handled folders.

The other is his blade No.49. True, 440c Stainless, simple brass hilt and bolsters, sanded elkhorn handle. Which never, ever gets "slippery", no matter how elbow deep in the gut pile you might be. Razor sharp, and stays that way.

That's the One Knife, for me.

If you ever see a McKissack knife for sale on *any* table, buy it.

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at June 08, 2024 05:56 PM (e6UQI)

39 Saw a video about using the Swiss Army Knife's "sewing blade."

You know the one... that pointy blade with no edge that has a hole in it.

Never in a million years would I have thought that's what it was for. I figured it was to remove fish hooks.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 05:56 PM (Q4IgG)

40 30 Good evening horde. Sorry I'm late. Just back from the VaMoMe and ran into traffic. Thanks for being here.
Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 05:51 PM (IQ6Gq)

I've told you once, I've told you a hundred times, don't play in the highway.

Now raimondo is a different story

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 08, 2024 05:57 PM (QXQ4l)

41 (Caution: radio nerd talk follows.). I made attempt #2 at a SOTA activation this morning. I got two contacts (including a summit to summit), but needed two more. Couldn't get the antenna up very high, and I could barely get a match on 20m. Oh well, two contacts is two contacts, and the hike was nice to boot. Got ribs in the smoker and will mix up a margarita in the near future. 73.

Posted by: PabloD at June 08, 2024 05:58 PM (wcpmT)

42 39 Never in a million years would I have thought that's what it was for. I figured it was to remove fish hooks.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 05:56 PM (Q4IgG)
***
If you use it to remove fish hooks, then it is for removing fish hooks. Creative repurposing.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 05:59 PM (IQ6Gq)

43 TRex, back from the MoMe where a grand time was had by all.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 05:59 PM (Srw7t)

44 The saddest thing I found in gathering content for this thread was the government auction site listings that sold pocketknives in bulk by the pound. I presume they came from TSA. I couldn't bear to include it in the main content.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:02 PM (IQ6Gq)

45 Neverenoughcaffeine - even if you're not Catholic, I'd suggest a spritz of holy water just to wash the evil away from being that close to Ol' Snakehead.

Posted by: PabloD at June 08, 2024 06:02 PM (wcpmT)

46 43 TRex, back from the MoMe where a grand time was had by all.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 05:59 PM (Srw7t)
***
Indeed! Always great to gather with morons in real life. Good for the soul. Huge thanks to those who organized, donated, and attended. Those who were not there with us in person were there in spirit.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:03 PM (IQ6Gq)

47 Not a knife fan here. But I keep what I got because they work OK.

Still have Gerber Gator lockblade, Leatherman Multitool, and small n-name stilleto that I got in army thirty years ago. Leatherman has at least a hundred thousand miles on it and has been around the world a few times... well, half-way and back a few times.

Same set of Henkels kitchen knives for about 25 years.

Last time I bought a knife is was an insulation knife (used to cut board insulation) that I got about 5 years ago to help me rebuild the ducts in my house.

Like many others I regard them as simple tools.
TEOTWAWKI - I keep the multitool and insulation knife (because in a pinch it would make a good fighting knife).

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 08, 2024 06:04 PM (cOq4q)

48 I tried to go through airport security with a kershaw knife my sons gave me.

They let me step out of line and mail it to myself from a drop station right there. Got back in line, went through fine.

Took three weeks and my knife was delivered by mail.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 08, 2024 06:04 PM (U5tre)

49 Japanese Naniwa Chosera Professional stones for the quality work. Chicago Cutlery and the like, I use a specially-modified belt sander, 3M Trizact belts, and an leather belt strop with CBN paste, usually .5 micron.

Posted by: mrp at June 08, 2024 06:05 PM (rj6Yv)

50 I use two carry knives. First is a Zero Tolerance 0350, the model Gibbs carried on NCIS. It opens easily in an instant one-handed, a surprisingly handy feature, locks up tight and can be closed with one hand. It came shaving sharp, keeps its edge with stropping. It's not light weight and I use the pocket clip for carry. It gets more use opening boxes and in the garden but it could be a fighting knife if required. It's sturdy enough. Fortunately, that hasn't been put to the test.

The other EDC is a Swiss Army Knife, the Explorer model. It has the little magnifier feature and three screw drivers along with the scissors, blades, etc. I have a bunch of different SAK models from tiny to the Champion with a gazillion features. It's fun but too big for EDC.

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 06:09 PM (zudum)

51 When I remove the blade I keep in my boot from its sheath, I cannot return it until it has spilt blood.

Posted by: Mooj at June 08, 2024 06:09 PM (R/m4+)

52 48 I tried to go through airport security with a kershaw knife my sons gave me.

They let me step out of line and mail it to myself from a drop station right there. Got back in line, went through fine.

Took three weeks and my knife was delivered by mail.
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 08, 2024 06:04 PM (U5tre)

Well that was mighty nice of the TSA. I'm surprised they could think outside the box.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 08, 2024 06:09 PM (QXQ4l)

53 > The saddest thing I found in gathering content for this thread was the government auction site listings that sold pocketknives in bulk by the pound. I presume they came from TSA. I couldn't bear to include it in the main content.
------------
Too bad they don't do that with guns.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 06:10 PM (Q4IgG)

54 If my hobby is drinking, can I talk about that?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 08, 2024 06:10 PM (v6JzV)

55 Cheap Coast folder is on me at all times. Slim, tough, disposable. A knife is one of those tools that sometimes you just need it. A true EDC.
Big box store, I think.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 06:11 PM (nCaYE)

56 I thought I lost my Opinel #7 SS EDC, so I ordered a new one and was sent a carbon steel version by mistake. Want to force patina it by sticking it in a onion to 48 hours.

Has anyone tried, and does it work to get a tie dyed patina?

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at June 08, 2024 06:12 PM (wBaIH)

57
I keep a little Victorinox knife on my set of keys. I don't know how many I've lost over the years because I forgot to take them off before going to the airport or the ball park.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 08, 2024 06:12 PM (MoZTd)

58 54 If my hobby is drinking, can I talk about that?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 08, 2024 06:10 PM (v6JzV)

Sure after 200 comments.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 08, 2024 06:13 PM (QXQ4l)

59
Well that was mighty nice of the TSA. I'm surprised they could think outside the box.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra

________

Am I the only one that thinks TSA agents take them home and resell them?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 08, 2024 06:14 PM (MoZTd)

60 Hey, TRex, it was great meeting you at the MoMe.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 08, 2024 06:14 PM (v6JzV)

61 My EDC

Kershaw Shuffle Folding Pocket Knife, Compact Utility and Multi-Function Every Day Carry, Multiple Styles

Love it great little knife.

24 bux

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 08, 2024 06:14 PM (ENQN6)

62 If I needed the lightest weight pocket knife with a good edge and one blade, it would be an Opinel number 6.

If I felt the need for a fighting knife, I would have a K-Bar in a locking Kydex sheath.

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 06:14 PM (zudum)

63 PS On sale for 19 in black

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 08, 2024 06:15 PM (ENQN6)

64 Field Marshal Zhukov - I assume that you, like all good Morons, have an onion hanging from your belt for just such a need.

Posted by: PabloD at June 08, 2024 06:15 PM (wcpmT)

65

My hobbies are a masturbation, golf and strangling animals.

Posted by: Harry Baggot at June 08, 2024 06:15 PM (e0lsk)

66 Great keychain knife

Kershaw Cinder Pocket Knife, Small Lightweight Keychain Knife

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 08, 2024 06:16 PM (ENQN6)

67 65

My hobbies are a masturbation, golf and strangling animals.
Posted by: Harry Baggot at June 08, 2024 06:15 PM (e0lsk)

2 out of 3 aint bad

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 08, 2024 06:16 PM (ENQN6)

68 65 My hobbies are a masturbation, golf and strangling animals.

Posted by: Harry Baggot at June 08, 2024 06:15 PM (e0lsk)
***
No politics on the thread please.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:17 PM (IQ6Gq)

69 I have a LOT of knives but am not a collector. However, I am an excellent accumulator of knives.

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 06:17 PM (zudum)

70 If my hobby is drinking, can I talk about that?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus

I think a discussion of your antique corkscrew and bottle-opener collection would be tangentially on-topic for the knife thread.....

Posted by: mikeski at June 08, 2024 06:18 PM (DgGvY)

71 Has anyone tried, and does it work to get a tie dyed patina?
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at June 08, 2024 06:12 PM (wBaIH)

Have you looked on line to see if someone has a formula to patina. Like vinegar and blah blah.

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 08, 2024 06:18 PM (ENQN6)

72 Living in a place where deer will occasionally drop antlers, I took the opportunity to make two knives in 2020, using the antlers for handles and knife kits for the blades and scabbards.

https://flic.kr/ps/44u5XG

https://flic.kr/p/2pWec1E

Posted by: Slash Buzz at June 08, 2024 06:20 PM (qVs5k)

73 60 Hey, TRex, it was great meeting you at the MoMe.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 08, 2024 06:14 PM (v6JzV)
***
Likewise! Sorry we didn't get to chat much. Next time!

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:20 PM (IQ6Gq)

74 48/ Wow, that is the nicest story about TSA that I've ever heard.

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:20 PM (IQ6Gq)

75 Do you collect knives?

---

why would you ask that?
*shifty eyes*

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 06:21 PM (Ka3bZ)

76 Not exactly a knife, but still involving steel and sharp edges.

Japanese nail clippers are the absolute best.

Clean cuts and they never seem to go dull.

I came across them at a kitchen knife store in Tokyo Skytree. Loved the stupid thing so much, I made sure to give them as Christmas presents.

Great kitchen knives too.

Though overall, the knives made by Wusthof seem to fit my hand better, so that's what I mainly use.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 08, 2024 06:22 PM (eDfFs)

77 My grandson is tangentially interested in throwing knives. So I bought him a "darts like" target and some, so called "throwing knives." Amazon has "stuff" but apparently not the "good stuff" in this regard.

I'll be lucky to keep both eyes.

Mamaw is not pleased.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 06:22 PM (Q4IgG)

78 My knife hobby is loosing them.
I got one that keeps coming back though.
A black and grey Buck that by all rghts I should not still have.

Posted by: Reforger at June 08, 2024 06:22 PM (xcIvR)

79 In my other hobby, today I made bunch of long distance three-tenth inch diameter hole punches.
And, to keep it on topic, many of my hole punch dispensers have an attachment for a knife upfront.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 06:23 PM (nCaYE)

80 Mis Hum, did you ever try working with the pastels? If so, what did you think of them?

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:24 PM (IQ6Gq)

81 Hey RI Red, we missed you at the MoMe!

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:25 PM (IQ6Gq)

82 I have two knives I carry with me, though not in my pockets. One is the one-hand-open CRKT M16 w/ partly-serrated blade. I keep it in my lunch bucket, and yeah, it gets used to open boxes more than anything else. The other, tucked away in a pocket of my leather saddle/shoulder bag, is a 2-blade Browning, a 50th-anniversary Buckmark 310.

Oh, and I have a bone-handled folding knife I keep in the took kit in the car. Haven't used it in a while; it's time to bring it in and oil it, I guess.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 08, 2024 06:25 PM (omVj0)

83 My knives fall into two categories: kitchen/general purpose and woodcarving. The angle of the edge is the biggest difference.

BTW, in my opinion the Victorinox kitchen knives with fibrox handles are the best value on the market. They take care of 80 percent of my kitchen needs. (The other 20 percent are hand forged carbon steel knives from Townsends. The Townsends knives aren't cheap but they are the kind that can be handed down through several generations.)

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 06:25 PM (zudum)

84 72 Living in a place where deer will occasionally drop antlers, I took the opportunity to make two knives in 2020, using the antlers for handles and knife kits for the blades and scabbards.

Posted by: Slash Buzz at June 08, 2024 06:20 PM (qVs5k)
***
Impressive - and perfect for a hobby thread!

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:25 PM (IQ6Gq)

85 When it come to knife, Ogg prefer obsidian, skillfully flaked using overshot technique creating sharp fluted bifacial configuration.

Then Ogg use knife to impress the ladies.

Posted by: Ogg at June 08, 2024 06:25 PM (bo7UB)

86 Grateful, I was there in spirit!
I truly hope to get back to TX this year.
Hope you gave Weasel and bluebell big hugs.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 06:27 PM (nCaYE)

87 The saddest thing I found in gathering content for this thread was the government auction site listings that sold pocketknives in bulk by the pound. I presume they came from TSA.

There's probably a lot of my corkscrew wine openers in there.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 08, 2024 06:27 PM (bo7UB)

88 The Opinel knives are the little French ones with a twist handle to lock the blade, or something like that? I used to have one. No idea what happened to it.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 08, 2024 06:27 PM (omVj0)

89 72 Living in a place where deer will occasionally drop antlers, I took the opportunity to make two knives in 2020, using the antlers for handles and knife kits for the blades and scabbards.

Posted by: Slash Buzz

Those are beautiful. Good for you!

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 08, 2024 06:28 PM (U5tre)

90 I have only used steel knives in the kitchen, but I am being told I need to try ceramic knives. Anyone have an opinion on them?

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:28 PM (IQ6Gq)

91 Slash Buzz very nice work

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 06:28 PM (fwDg9)

92 86/
I did indeed RI Red...had to interrupt them working on your permanent record.....

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:30 PM (IQ6Gq)

93 The saddest thing I found in gathering content for this thread was the government auction site listings that sold pocketknives in bulk by the pound. I presume they came from TSA.

I know some TSA prick got a nice $35 dollar spare mag for a Ruger Max 9.
No “gun parts”.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 06:30 PM (nCaYE)

94 Trex, I am in southern Rhode Island, and, from earlier comments you made about Donald Osborne and jay leno, was wondering if you are in ri or in California?

Posted by: Slash Buzz at June 08, 2024 06:30 PM (qVs5k)

95 Hard to believe but my everyday kitchen knife has been in daily use for 50+ years. Have no idea what it is and I run it through a cheap knife sharpener all the time. If I live another 5 years the blade will be down to an ice pick.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 06:30 PM (Srw7t)

96 ***Forging a bowie knife from a broken crescent wrench:***

Take an evil mind to do that.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 08, 2024 06:31 PM (0ZYe2)

97 Grateful, I have one ceramic knife and I hate it.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 06:32 PM (Srw7t)

98 Ordered a 220 and 5k grit japanese whetstone to augment the 1K - will soon see how close I can get my 20 year old chef knive to a couple Tojiro knifes I picked up last month. Going down the whetstone sharpening rabbit hole.

Posted by: MD_Mike at June 08, 2024 06:32 PM (BouEL)

99 80 Mis Hum, did you ever try working with the pastels? If so, what did you think of them?
Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:24 PM (IQ6Gq)

I spent a couple of hours watching YouTube vids. Never did try anything though.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 08, 2024 06:32 PM (QXQ4l)

100 EDC here is a Gerber LST, the 2-1/2, non serrated blade.

Thing only weighs ...an ounce or two? Razor sharp, weightless in the pocket.

I've also got an LST "keychain" knife in the machinist chest. Wee lil 1 in. blade. I don't keep it on my keychain, but it'd be a perfectly adequate box opener, if so!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at June 08, 2024 06:32 PM (e6UQI)

101 94 Trex, I am in southern Rhode Island, and, from earlier comments you made about Donald Osborne and jay leno, was wondering if you are in ri or in California?

Posted by: Slash Buzz at June 08, 2024 06:30 PM (qVs5k)
***
Was in SoCal before moving to Northern VA ~2 years ago.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:33 PM (IQ6Gq)

102 I have a cheap karambit style knife I use to open boxes. It's fun

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 06:33 PM (Ka3bZ)

103 My "last resort" knife is from Knives of Alaska. Fixed blade, 6" long, sturdy as heck and holds a sharp edge for quite a while.

I also have my great grandfather's pocket knife he brought from Sweden in the late 1800s. It's just a family heirloom, but cool. The blade folds on a mechanism that in inserted into the handle.

Posted by: LRob in OK at June 08, 2024 06:34 PM (TSQkU)

104 To skip and nurse ratchet, glad you enjoyed the knives! The feel of antler in the hand is really amazing; looking for more projects to do with them…

Posted by: Slash Buzz at June 08, 2024 06:34 PM (qVs5k)

105 97/
Thanks for your feedback. I was wary since the Germans only use steel, and the person recommending it was a pure blood liberal

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:34 PM (IQ6Gq)

106 I have only used steel knives in the kitchen, but I am being told I need to try ceramic knives. Anyone have an opinion on them?
Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:28 PM (IQ6Gq)

The lovely and ninja-skilled Mrs naturalfake prefers using ceramic knives when cooking.

They stay sharper longer than steel blades but you have to be more careful with them or the edges will chip.

Also, they won't have any chemical reaction with your food as some folk believe steel knives will.

Son't buy a cheap one. Buy a good one like maybe a Kyocera knife.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 08, 2024 06:35 PM (eDfFs)

107 I have a ceramic bread knife. Very satisfied.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 06:35 PM (nCaYE)

108 The saddest thing I found in gathering content for this thread was the government auction site listings that sold pocketknives in bulk by the pound. I presume they came from TSA.

--

I can buy them by the pound ?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 06:36 PM (Ka3bZ)

109

I'm sitting on the island of misfit husbands at the outlet mall. Twenty five percent of the store fronts are empty. 95% of the shoppers are non-ESL tourists. The kitchen store what I used to hang out when we came here had all sorts of great cooking knives and kitchen tools. Out of business of course.

Posted by: Elderly Git at June 08, 2024 06:36 PM (e0lsk)

110 Never steal or accept a knife as a gift. It will turn on you.

If someone gives you a knife, give them a penny as payment for it.

Posted by: Superstition at June 08, 2024 06:38 PM (SYTee)

111 73 Agreed, TRex. And Grateful, too!

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 08, 2024 06:38 PM (v6JzV)

112 103 I also have my great grandfather's pocket knife he brought from Sweden in the late 1800s. It's just a family heirloom, but cool. The blade folds on a mechanism that in inserted into the handle.

Posted by: LRob in OK at June 08, 2024 06:34 PM
***
Wow. Glad you have it and know where it came from. Priceless. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:38 PM (IQ6Gq)

113 The saddest thing I found in gathering content for this thread was the government auction site listings that sold pocketknives in bulk by the pound. I presume they came from TSA.

--

I can buy them by the pound ?
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 06:36 PM (Ka3bZ)

You can have your own Festival of Stabbing!!!

And everyone gets a souvenir...in their liver.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 08, 2024 06:38 PM (eDfFs)

114 The best knife sharpening 'devices' I've found are DMT Dia-sharp diamond infused steel slabs, 8" x 3", in three grits. They clean up with water and work perfectly after twenty years of use. Del Stubbs of Pinewood Forge sells and uses them himself.

I keep a good sharpening steel on the wall for kitchen knives that I use after every use. Ten strokes on each side is enough to maintain the edge. I have a Beavercraft wooden paddle strop for the woodcarving knives. So I rarely need to use any stones once I get the edge I want.

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 06:39 PM (zudum)

115 After you collect a few Opinels, you’ll progress to Nontrons. Then all hope will be lost.

Posted by: Skookumchuk at June 08, 2024 06:40 PM (b5RjI)

116 Grateful, I haven’t gotten any bail requests yet. Must have been a tame MoMe!

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 06:40 PM (nCaYE)

117 Watercolors are my new passion I really enjoy it -- maybe someday I'll get good. Embroidery too . Both are a big detour from litigation , which maybe is why they're so enjoyable.

Posted by: LASue at June 08, 2024 06:41 PM (gHjhb)

118 Skookumchuk, long time no see. How are you?

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 06:41 PM (Srw7t)

119 116/
RI Red, it was smaller than last year but very enjoyable. We left early to get home for the hobby thread, so there still may be time for a bail request or two!

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:42 PM (IQ6Gq)

120 #88 Wolfus, yes Opinels are made in France with the same design since 1890. Cheap, lightweight and handy when you need something sharp.

Would not bring to a gunfight, however.

Murdock, I'm comin' for YOU.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov, now, where does a war hero get some lubrication around here? at June 08, 2024 06:42 PM (wBaIH)

121 Techniques for using a sharping rod?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 06:42 PM (Q4IgG)

122 I have a couple of my great grandfather's pocket knives, 6" closed.
The blade on each one is sharpened too thin to be functional and down to about 4" long.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 08, 2024 06:43 PM (0ZYe2)

123 110 Never steal or accept a knife as a gift. It will turn on you.
If someone gives you a knife, give them a penny as payment for it.

Posted by: Superstition at June 08, 2024 06:38 PM
***
Horde wisdom!

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:43 PM (IQ6Gq)

124 LASue, I am extending a personal invitation to you for Oct.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 06:43 PM (Srw7t)

125 You can have your own Festival of Stabbing!!!

And everyone gets a souvenir...in their liver.
Posted by: naturalfake

*smiles dreamily*

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 06:44 PM (Ka3bZ)

126 Ben Had, did you go to Virginia?

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 06:45 PM (nCaYE)

127 117/
I love watercolors, but think I lack the patience for them.
But I am addicted to cross stitch and then matting and framing them. When we moved I had to teach my new frame shop I didn't really need them to make suggestions, I knew exactly what I wanted. Working on TRex to get a functioning wood working shop where he can cut my custom frame orders, thus no more middle man!
What type of embroidery do you do?

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:45 PM (IQ6Gq)

128 ***Underwater Demolition Teams***

FrogMan, nana nana nana nana F R O G. M A N!

Posted by: Braenyard at June 08, 2024 06:45 PM (0ZYe2)

129 Oh, a cardinal just hopped up to the patio door, then flew away before I could snap a photo

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 06:46 PM (Ka3bZ)

130 Am I the only one that thinks TSA agents take them home and resell them?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 08, 2024 06:14 PM (MoZTd)

No.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 08, 2024 06:47 PM (d9fT1)

131 129/
Don't blame him/her, probably heard about the Festival of Stabbing

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:48 PM (IQ6Gq)

132 108 The saddest thing I found in gathering content for this thread was the government auction site listings that sold pocketknives in bulk by the pound. I presume they came from TSA.

--

I can buy them by the pound ?
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 06:36 PM (Ka3bZ)

Not only are you on the No Fly List.
You are also on the No Gov't Surplus Sales List.

You'll need to continue to buy retail young 'ette.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 08, 2024 06:48 PM (QXQ4l)

133 RI Red, sadly no. Still too many mouths to feed and care for. Beware, when attrition frees me I will be sitting in all your kitchens.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 06:48 PM (Srw7t)

134 129 Oh, a cardinal just hopped up to the patio door, then flew away before I could snap a photo

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 06:46 PM (Ka3bZ)
***
Maybe it flew away after seeing your pile of knives? Oops - wrong address.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:48 PM (IQ6Gq)

135 If someone gives you a knife, give them a penny as payment for it.

Posted by: Superstition

My mom had that superstition about footwear. Never give it as s gift because that person will walk over you. Ask for a token amount of money if you give shoes.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 06:48 PM (Ka3bZ)

136 I haven't flown since 1986, don't miss it and have no need or intention of ever flying again. So I've never had to deal with the stupid TSA situation. No delays, no confiscated (i. e. stolen) nail clippers or mouthwash. That suits me fine.

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 06:49 PM (zudum)

137 Beware, when attrition frees me I will be sitting in all your kitchens.
*****************
You are welcome in our home anytime.

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:50 PM (IQ6Gq)

138 I have an old Kershaw pocket knife with a brushed stainless frame that was put away because the tacky touch inserts on the body wore out. Now, one can easily purchase tacky touch tape but I don't remember where I put the knife. (It was a favorite carry)

Posted by: Braenyard at June 08, 2024 06:50 PM (0ZYe2)

139 Yep, Ben Had. I’m here kitty-sitting since the entire family temporarily deserted me for various good reasons.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 06:51 PM (nCaYE)

140 Off topic (at least until rocketry is featured as a hobby), but Elon Musk confirmed today that the booster landing for Starship test 4 was on target and the ship landing was several km off due to the flap damage, but both were soft landings.

Next step - booster catch back at the launch site. Will be something to see...

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:51 PM (IQ6Gq)

141 I checked Amazon and Swiss Army knives are not inexpensive. As a matter of fact the little I bought for 21 bucks in 2018 is listed as 29 bucks now.

Posted by: Tuna at June 08, 2024 06:52 PM (oaGWv)

142 CBD, sorry you couldn’t make it to the MoMe. They said you had house guests. I hope you treated them to sous vide chili with carrots.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 08, 2024 06:54 PM (v6JzV)

143 Grateful, I am most appreciative of that, Thank you

Also, thank you for all you are doing for the TXMOME.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 06:54 PM (Srw7t)

144 143 Grateful, I am most appreciative of that, Thank you

Also, thank you for all you are doing for the TXMOME.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 06:54 PM
***
You're always welcome. Fwiw, this is a Dr. Pepper-free zone.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 06:55 PM (IQ6Gq)

145 118 - I’m fine. I’ve decided to hang out here some more.

Posted by: Skookumchuk at June 08, 2024 06:55 PM (b5RjI)

146 vmom I put a wood handle on a long kitchen knife she had and liked but the plastic handle smelled. So gave it back at Christmas and she gave me a dollar or something for it

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 06:57 PM (fwDg9)

147 143/
You are most welcome. Looking forward to TX. TRex wore his Buc-ee's baseball cap to the NoVaMoMe today in a nod to the TXMoMe.

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 06:57 PM (IQ6Gq)

148 William Anders died. He was on Appollo 8 with Jim Lovell and Frank Borman. He shot the famous earthrise photo.

Balls of steel, these guys. Rest in peace.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, with a drawer full of pieces of flair at June 08, 2024 06:57 PM (hZc6Q)

149 Part 2 to TSA story:
Since I lost a nice empty mag by putting it in my carry bag, this year I decided to take three full mags in my lock box, declared of course, with one in the gun.
Nope.
Me: LEO, Sir, the chamber is empty.
JR. LEO: Nope.
SR LEO: Fuggedaboutit. BTW, you should carry a double stack.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 06:58 PM (nCaYE)

150 TREX, that's good because I only drink wine from the Grapes of Wrath.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 06:58 PM (Srw7t)

151 Grateful, it was good meeting you at the MoMe, too. Sorry that we didn’t talk more.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 08, 2024 06:59 PM (v6JzV)

152 Another NoVaMoMe is in the books.

Thanks again to Weasel and bluebell for putting this all together!

And it was great to see the Horde again. Next up...Corsicana!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 08, 2024 06:59 PM (Pa5Jp)

153 RMBS, uhh, are you forgetting a minor northern detour?
Best to Mom.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 07:00 PM (nCaYE)

154 151/And the same to you. Did I hear correctly that you are located in the Wisc area?

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 07:00 PM (IQ6Gq)

155 RMBS, can't wait to see you all.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:01 PM (Srw7t)

156 Kit Carson

https://tinyurl.com/3ew8j8x7

My AO

Have a couple of his.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 07:01 PM (Q4IgG)

157 Here in Texas every boy had a knife. I think I got my first one with the Cub scout knife when I was maybe six maybe seven years old, but it was expected that you would carry your knife at all times. They are one of the most useful tools you can have. I carry a standard Swiss army knife now and they've started making them with the state flag of Texas or of the US if you prefer. Each of my daughters has one as well.

Posted by: happy at June 08, 2024 07:02 PM (8wFql)

158 RMBS, uhh, are you forgetting a minor northern detour?
Best to Mom.
Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 07:00 PM

*looks around guiltily*

Um...yeah...I meant after that. Yeah...

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 08, 2024 07:04 PM (Pa5Jp)

159 RMBS, can't wait to see you all.
Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:01 PM

Looking forward to it!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 08, 2024 07:05 PM (Pa5Jp)

160 Ordered a 220 and 5k grit japanese whetstone to augment the 1K - will soon see how close I can get my 20 year old chef knive to a couple Tojiro knifes I picked up last month. Going down the whetstone sharpening rabbit hole.
Posted by: MD_Mike

Jap knives are the best. I have a large assortment of Tosagata laminated knives. Not super expensive for Japanese knives, but they really hold and edge. I seldom use coarser than 600 grit for resharpening & I work through the grits up to a 14K polishing stone. The hardness of the steel really responds to a very fine grit & the edge stays super sharp. Sounds crazy, but food cut with a super sharp knife looks & tastes better.

Posted by: Dino58 at June 08, 2024 07:05 PM (LVPff)

161 154 Grateful, no, I am in Chantilly, Virginia, just south of Dulles Airport.

But I was born and grew up in Michigan, which may be the source of your misapprehension.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 08, 2024 07:05 PM (v6JzV)

162 I don't consider a knife truly mine until it draws my blood.
Cheap work knives I sharpen with a Carbide insert draw sharpener.
Knives I love I wet stone.
Two favorite knives are my Gerber Mark 2 and my Buck Master which doubles as a grapling hook.
Both from the Rambo knife craze of the 80's.
Neither available anymore.
One thing I have learned is never pass up an oportunity to buy any knife you are compelled too.
I owned the Mark 2 before the Army and they sold it for $35.00 at the PX. I should have bought all of them as they go for $300 to $1500 now. Buckmasters are simply unicorns these days. I've had 3. Lost two in a burglery in 1993.

Posted by: Reforger at June 08, 2024 07:05 PM (xcIvR)

163 I used to find high carbon steel knives on the cheap at the local thrift shop. All of the knives at the store were simply tossed into a small box and had to be carefully picked through. Most were German made kitchen knives. That sort of thing. Even found a green river skinning knife.

Nowadays, it’s mostly garbage stainless steel China crap.

Posted by: 13times at June 08, 2024 07:06 PM (38/0q)

164 161/
Bulgaroctonus, we're practically neighbors! We are in Falls Church....

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 07:09 PM (IQ6Gq)

165 160 I have a large assortment of Tosagata laminated knives.

Posted by: Dino58 at June 08, 2024 07:05 PM (LVPff)
***
"laminated" - never heard of this before, but saw it mentioned during prep for the thread content. Guess it is a thing.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 07:10 PM (IQ6Gq)

166 Operated in the ARRL VHF/UHF contest today. Made some excellent contacts on 6Meters, 2M, 70cm using all modes except AM. Tomorrow I plan to operate in rover mode taking the vehicle. The solar activity is definitely helping radio propagation.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at June 08, 2024 07:10 PM (aFNOf)

167 Are woodworking planes considered a sort of knife?

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:12 PM (Srw7t)

168 41 (Caution: radio nerd talk follows.). I made attempt #2 at a SOTA activation this morning. I got two contacts (including a summit to summit), but needed two more. Couldn't get the antenna up very high, and I could barely get a match on 20m. Oh well, two contacts is two contacts, and the hike was nice to boot. Got ribs in the smoker and will mix up a margarita in the near future. 73.
Posted by: PabloD

Gave a contact to a SOTA operator this morning, he was somewhere up in the Cascades. 2M FM. 156.20
73

Posted by: Maj. Healey at June 08, 2024 07:12 PM (aFNOf)

169 I have a stash of swiss army knives, probably a little over a dozen. I usually keep one with me. Handy little bastards.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 08, 2024 07:13 PM (VwHCD)

170 WeaselKatana was very likely made in Seki!

Posted by: Weasel at June 08, 2024 07:13 PM (JwHpX)

171 Are woodworking planes considered a sort of knife?

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:12 PM (Srw7t)

In a perfect world, yes.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 08, 2024 07:14 PM (VwHCD)

172 I have two Bokers. The first was some giy's beloved knife. The tree medallion had been pried out so he made a wooden replacement for the side piece. The big blade broke, so he ground down what was left. And he engraved his name on it. Figure he died and that's how it wound up in the second hand shop. But I don't think it likes being owned by a woman. The other one does not have a story but is my everyday carry.

I use those small Swiss Army knives. I like the scissors for cutting yarn on projects. Jake has furry feet and sometimes gets mud that hardens between his toes. Those scissors do a good job of cutting it out.

I like knifes and try to actually use them. But sometimes I buy one I find interesting

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 08, 2024 07:14 PM (xjTDL)

173 I'm secretly hoping for my B-Day that I will be gifted with the Leatherman ARC MagnaCut Multi-Tool.

Be great to include in my EDC bag that currently sports the Leatherman Rebar

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 08, 2024 07:14 PM (KwHva)

174 167 Are woodworking planes considered a sort of knife?

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:12 PM (Srw7t)
***
Yes. They just have a unique handle compared to other knives.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 07:14 PM (IQ6Gq)

175 I have a set of spoke shave knives, only used one a little on a project

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 07:16 PM (fwDg9)

176 Fwiw, this is a Dr. Pepper-free zone.

That leaves me out, half my bloodstream flows with DP.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at June 08, 2024 07:16 PM (4X2LN)

177 Are woodworking planes considered a sort of knife?
Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:12 PM (Srw7t)

Ummmmm...Yes.

I remember the All In The Family episode where Archie was planing a door to fit and no wood was coming out. The retard delivery boy fixed it as Archie had put the blade in upside down.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 08, 2024 07:17 PM (R/m4+)

178 Great there is something very comforting about planing piece of wood.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:17 PM (Srw7t)

179 Weasel!
Sounds like a good MoMe. Was Scoobs there?

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 07:19 PM (nCaYE)

180 164 Grateful, I was not familiar with your nic before today, but it was a pleasure, as I said, meeting you.

And that is one of the great things about the MoMes. Not only do you get to put faces with nics, but you also get to meet new folks who inhabit different sectors of the blog that you might not otherwise come in contact with.

Ace is awesome, as is the online and in-person community that he has created.

Cheers, Hordelings!

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 08, 2024 07:19 PM (v6JzV)

181 167 ... "Are woodworking planes considered a sort of knife?"

Hi Ben Had,

My first thought was: it depends on what you're cutting up. (Sometimes my smartass nature comes out.) Seriously, I think of a knife as having bevels on each side of the blade. A plane is basically a chisel (one side beveled, one side flat) in a holder. Just my guess.

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 07:20 PM (zudum)

182 JTB. My most used knife is a hoof knife used for paring out dead sole. It is only beveled on one side.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:22 PM (Srw7t)

183
Sounds like a good MoMe. Was Scoobs there?
Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 07:19 PM (nCaYE)
---
It was a great time! Lots of new faces which is always nice to see. Bluebell made it out before the cops got there which was good.

Scoob? No, I don't recall seeing him, but there was some sort of "peaceful protest" at the WH so maybe he stopped there.

Posted by: Weasel at June 08, 2024 07:22 PM (JwHpX)

184 I think I have 3 Opinels. I got their camping set so I could fet the serrated knife. I ise that for slicing bread.

I have one of those forged Viking style knifes. Haven't really use it but just love the looks of it. Got my stepson a knife for Christmas one year. Think it was a Buck. I wanted to get him something he could use but wouldn't miss if he lost it.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 08, 2024 07:23 PM (xjTDL)

185 Been watching lots of hoof repair videos, the knife looks curved

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 07:25 PM (fwDg9)

186 Weasel has a katana, all blades bow before it.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:25 PM (Srw7t)

187 I found a Leatherman and carried in the truck till someone stole it. I haven't replaced it although they seem handy.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 08, 2024 07:26 PM (xjTDL)

188 186 Weasel has a katana, all blades bow before it.
Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:25 PM (Srw7t)
----
Update on the polishing in tomorrow's GT!

Thanks to everyone who made it to the NoVAMoMe. The weather was perfect and the company even better.

Posted by: Weasel at June 08, 2024 07:27 PM (JwHpX)

189 Skip, the blade is is flat. The hook on the end gives that impression.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:27 PM (Srw7t)

190 "laminated" - never heard of this before, but saw it mentioned during prep for the thread content. Guess it is a thing.

Posted by: TRex

You may know about the Samurai sword from Weasel, where there are layers of hard & soft steel folded over & over. The hard steel is for the edge which stays very sharp, but is brittle. The soft steel is there to keep the blade from breaking. In a laminated knife, hard steel in the middle is laminated to softer steel on the sides. Not as difficult to make as the folded steel knives, but work great.

Posted by: Dino58 at June 08, 2024 07:28 PM (LVPff)

191 175 ... "I have a set of spoke shave knives"

Spoke shaves are really useful and can do all sorts of wood shaping chores. They can make bevels when a router isn't available, smooth rounds, flats and trenches. I always enjoyed using them.

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 07:28 PM (zudum)

192 I've got a Swiss Army with a bunch of tools, a Buck 110, tiny pocketknife version of the Buck 110, and in the kitchen I have Marion's Regret, which is a big Cuisinart kitchen knife

also a USMC Ka-Bar

Posted by: Don Black- our man in Tokyo at June 08, 2024 07:30 PM (/7KEl)

193 I picked up the Old Timer's whittling knife. I think I may hand that off to my stepson. Has lots of interesting blades.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 08, 2024 07:30 PM (xjTDL)

194 You look at all the amazing furniture and musical instruments made before there was ever anything other than a chisel and hammer.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:31 PM (Srw7t)

195 I only used 1 of my set of spoke shaves carving down the log to make the mold for my shakos, it was a pine log I had to make a exact size.

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 07:31 PM (fwDg9)

196 I have a modest collection of handmade knives, mostly smallish drop-point hunters. Some makers include Al Warren, Dan Graves, and Mike Irie. My EDC is a CRKT Cottidae which has the novel feature of a a take-down lever for cleaning. I recently bought a Kershaw automatic but I haven't worked up to carrying it yet.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 08, 2024 07:32 PM (/y8xj)

197 Skip, why couldn't you use wax?

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:32 PM (Srw7t)

198 192 in the kitchen I have Marion's Regret, which is a big Cuisinart kitchen knife

Posted by: Don Black- our man in Tokyo at June 08, 2024 07:30 PM (/7KEl)
***
Who was Marion and what did Marion regret?

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 07:33 PM (IQ6Gq)

199 The more I learned to use knives, the more I realized that smaller blades, as a rule, are appropriate. I was never tempted by the Rambo style Bowie knives. If I needed that much sturdy cutting power I would use a hatchet or small belt axe.

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 07:34 PM (zudum)

200 200!

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 07:34 PM (IQ6Gq)

201 I don't collect knives but I seem to have accumulated quite a few, including several Case and Buck from my Dad and Stepdad. I also chose knives for several of my service awards when I worked. Including this odd one, Case Changer that is 8" long with the main blade opened

https://tinyurl.com/3mx3d9ww

Posted by: javems at June 08, 2024 07:34 PM (8I4hW)

202 TRex, Thanks for another great thread. Muchly enjoyed and appreciated.

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 07:35 PM (zudum)

203 58 54 If my hobby is drinking, can I talk about that?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 08, 2024 06:10 PM (v6JzV)

Sure after 200 comments.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 08, 2024 06:13 PM (QXQ4l)
***
Bulgaroctonus - you are clear. Bottoms up!

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 07:36 PM (IQ6Gq)

204 Weasel, I’m sitting here looking at the fridge where my first (VA) MoMe name tag is still magnetically mounted.
After that, Mrs. Red changed her mind about my gray box friends! And last year she really enjoyed meeting Weasel Woman and Mrs. CBD. I almost typed Mrs. Dildo.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 07:36 PM (nCaYE)

205 X-acto

Cheap, throw-aways. Cuts everything. Including my hand.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 08, 2024 07:36 PM (Q4IgG)

206 202 TRex, Thanks for another great thread. Muchly enjoyed and appreciated.

Posted by: JTB at June 08, 2024 07:35 PM
***
Thank you! Let's do it again sometime...

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 07:37 PM (IQ6Gq)

207 I almost typed Mrs. Dildo.
************
This is precisely why your permanent record is rather thick...

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 07:38 PM (IQ6Gq)

208 Grateful, Hahahaha.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:39 PM (Srw7t)

209 Ben for the mold?
It would be pounds, it's tapered 10 inches about at bottom, 12 high and 14 around the top

Posted by: Skip at June 08, 2024 07:39 PM (fwDg9)

210 Marion Crane, who checked into the Bates Motel but never checked out

to her lasting regret

Posted by: Don Black- our man in Tokyo at June 08, 2024 07:40 PM (/7KEl)

211 I have a Leatherman and two cute knives.

My grandfather gave me one of my great-grandfather's tiny jack knives that hung on his watch-chain. Farmers had practical fobs.

My dad gave me a two-bladed pocket knife that he picked up as a souvenir from his time in Panama. He thought I would take good care of it. It is very handy.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 08, 2024 07:40 PM (gJoNf)

212 Skip, thanks.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:41 PM (Srw7t)

213 Carried a small knife for opening boxes when I did trade shows. Carried a leatherman for a long time until I became an RN (The VA doesn't let anybody carry knives).
I haven't started wearing the leatherman again; but, it may be time.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 08, 2024 07:43 PM (KWEqV)

214 Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 07:36 PM (nCaYE)
------
There is something so cool about getting together which is why I try so hard to convince people to come to one of the MoMe's. I gave up trying to figure out why it's so much fun and just accept each one as the blessing it is. I have made so many great friends over the years through my association with the blog and encourage anyone interested in organizing a MoMe to contact either bluebell or me for some tips for how to host one where you live. It can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be, and is very much worth any effort you make in arranging things!

Posted by: Weasel at June 08, 2024 07:43 PM (JwHpX)

215 My Permanent Record.
I have worked very hard to accomplish.

I hope my gravestone says something about it. I’ll have to talk to Mrs. Red and Junior and DILIT.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 07:44 PM (nCaYE)

216 Tommy McKissack of Sonora, TX, a (former) member of the Knifemaker's Guild. My former Brother in Law.

Very cool. I found some pictures of his work at https://is.gd/eSkjAz (link to arizonacustomknives.com). Nice grind on that bowie and very reasonable prices for handmade.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 08, 2024 07:44 PM (/y8xj)

217 211 My grandfather gave me one of my great-grandfather's tiny jack knives that hung on his watch-chain. Farmers had practical fobs.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 08, 2024 07:40 PM (gJoNf)
***
Nice to hear these kinds of stories. The little knife wouldn't mean anything to anyone else but they're priceless to those who value the connection.

Posted by: TRex at June 08, 2024 07:45 PM (IQ6Gq)

218 Weasel., a huge thank you to bluebell and yourself for all you do.

You will never know how much fun a MoMe is until you go to one

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:47 PM (Srw7t)

219 Well put, weasel.
I’m not sure there is any other blog where commenters get together in Real Life. It cements the understanding that we normal people not only exist, but thrive.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 07:47 PM (nCaYE)

220 Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:47 PM (Srw7t)
----
Thanks, BH. You throw one hell of a MoMe yourself!!

Posted by: Weasel at June 08, 2024 07:48 PM (JwHpX)

221 A knife thread. And no one bothers to tell me.

Posted by: bluebell at June 08, 2024 07:48 PM (bS+DD)

222 the MoMes never release any photos
do y'all sign NDAs or something

Posted by: Don Black- our man in Tokyo at June 08, 2024 07:49 PM (/7KEl)

223 215/Red, if you go first I'll make sure people know all about your Permanent Record...Since the Library of Congress has one of every book (allegedly), I'll even get it bound and submit it to them...

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 07:50 PM (IQ6Gq)

224 MoMes never release any photos
do y'all sign NDAs or something
Posted by: Don Black- our man in Tokyo at June 08, 2024 07:49 PM (/7KEl)
----
You really have to be there to appreciate it.

Posted by: Weasel at June 08, 2024 07:50 PM (JwHpX)

225 Weasel, I could never do this without all of you.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:50 PM (Srw7t)

226 The more I learned to use knives, the more I realized that smaller blades, as a rule, are appropriate.

I absolutely love the Benchmade Griptillian Mini. Have the titanium case and CPM 20CV Mel Pardue blade.

No idea what I would get for replacement if I lost or damage this one, they just don't make 'em anymore.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 08, 2024 07:50 PM (KwHva)

227 A knife thread. And no one bothers to tell me.
Posted by: bluebell at June 08, 2024 07:48 PM (bS+DD)
----
Yeah you guys! Why didn't you tell bluebell?

Posted by: Weasel at June 08, 2024 07:51 PM (JwHpX)

228 227/
Hmmm, who wasn't at the MoMe so we can blame him/her.......

Posted by: Grateful at June 08, 2024 07:54 PM (IQ6Gq)

229 bluebell, the flint blade with the bone handle was supposed to be a surprise

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 07:54 PM (Srw7t)

230 Nood!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 08, 2024 07:54 PM (KWEqV)

231 Dear Honorable Mrs. Bluebell:
I would have but I was afraid. Since I did not attend.
Next year. Assuming the DC area still exists. And that my shiv-deflecting Kevlar underclothes arrive.

Posted by: RI Red at June 08, 2024 07:56 PM (nCaYE)

232 A knife thread. And no one bothers to tell me.
Posted by: bluebell at June 08, 2024 07:48 PM (bS+DD)
----
Yeah you guys! Why didn't you tell bluebell?
Posted by: Weasel at June 08, 2024 07:51 PM

Come on...this is a knife thread. Call vmom. Shiv threads are two threads down, on the left.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 08, 2024 08:00 PM (Pa5Jp)

233 Red, I do hope you and the lovely Mrs. Red join us next year. We missed you today. It was a perfectly beautiful day, and it was so nice to see old friends and meet new ones. I love it when lurkers come or commenters come for the first time!

And of course I love my regular Morons too.

Posted by: bluebell at June 08, 2024 08:01 PM (bS+DD)

234 221 A knife thread. And no one bothers to tell me.
Posted by: bluebel

--

Y'all in soo much trouble....

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 08:03 PM (Ka3bZ)

235 Vmom, I hope you are feeling better.

Posted by: bluebell at June 08, 2024 08:05 PM (bS+DD)

236 I absolutely love the Benchmade Griptillian Mini. Have the titanium case and CPM 20CV Mel Pardue blade.

No idea what I would get for replacement if I lost or damage this one, they just don't make 'em anymore.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at June 08, 2024 07:50 PM (KwHva)
---
+1 on the griptilian Mini!

Posted by: Weasel at June 08, 2024 08:07 PM (JwHpX)

237 bluebell, another wonderful day for the Horde thanks to you and Weasel.

Posted by: Ben HaduButker made the speech at a CATHOLIC at June 08, 2024 08:08 PM (Srw7t)

238 160 Sounds crazy, but food cut with a super sharp knife looks & tastes better.
Posted by: Dino58 at June 08, 2024 07:05 PM (LVPff)

Not crazy at all - used the santoku last week to dice up an onion - looked most consistent and well, professional than anything I'd done before. Sounds trivial, but was neat for me. Soon to see if I can maintain the sharpness with the stones vs. how they were shipped...

Posted by: MD_Mike at June 08, 2024 08:12 PM (BouEL)

239 Bluebell, thank you, yes I am improving with vestibular therapy .
Sometimes I still teeter around like a tipsy toddler, but working on it

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 08, 2024 08:22 PM (Ka3bZ)

240 Thanks, Ben Had! It really was a great day.

Posted by: bluebell at June 08, 2024 08:23 PM (bS+DD)

241 Good, vmom, very glad to hear you are improving. You are on my prayer list.

Posted by: bluebell at June 08, 2024 08:24 PM (bS+DD)

242 My grandfather gave me my first knife for my ninth birthday. Nowadays, some Karen would call the cops if someone gave a knife to a boy.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 08, 2024 08:34 PM (irXTX)

243 I have old knives from family members, a few I bought, but I'm not an afficionado. They're tools. Don't have much to say about them.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 08, 2024 05:35 PM (0eaVi)

Kind of where I sit. I can appreciate fine knives, but don't hanker after having them. Some of the designs out there seem kind of over the top.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 08, 2024 08:45 PM (EET1b)

244 Leatherman.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at June 08, 2024 05:49 PM (qZEuM)

I have a Leatherman, but rarely carry it. Can be kind of a PITA to get the blades or other small tools deployed. Usually carry a Victorinox knife, middle-sized.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 08, 2024 08:49 PM (EET1b)

245 Husband gave me a Benchmade which I keep in my purse. Probably wasted on me but it is a beautiful knife and wicked sharp.

Posted by: lin-duh at June 08, 2024 09:46 PM (PZo5T)

246 I have about 20 pocket knives but I regularly rotate my edc among just a few. My current fave is a Kershaw Launch 6. My oldest knife is a Victorinox Swiss Army knife I've had for over 45 years. I have a handful of multi tools and several fixed blade hunting/survival knives.

Posted by: onthemark at June 08, 2024 10:59 PM (ALqxZ)

Processing 0.05, elapsed 0.0453 seconds.
14 queries taking 0.0125 seconds, 254 records returned.
Page size 133 kb.
Powered by Minx 0.8 beta.