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    tcash
    Joined: 23 Oct 2010

    So I have a larger knife collection than denim, but I was glad when I found the proper jeans to carry my stuff, and glad to find a forum with similar interests.

    This is Jon Christensen's journeyman smith test knife, which means he submitted it to the American Bladesmith Society as a test on his way to becoming a Mastersmith.  There are certainly folks that think I'm crazy for carrying it instead of leaving it in the safe, but I can't help it.

    Decidedly less tactical than what seems to prevail here.  I some tactical stuff too.

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      Seul
      Joined: 24 Nov 2009

      @DougNg:

      No problem. If you ever need help and I take more than a couple hours to respond, it's because I'm in a conference call (or managed to miss your post) just drop me a PM since I get an email notification sent to my Droid

      Thanks, Doug!..

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        DougNg
        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

        @tcash:

        So I have a larger knife collection than denim, but I was glad when I found the proper jeans to carry my stuff, and glad to find a forum with similar interests.

        This is Jon Christensen's journeyman smith test knife, which means he submitted it to the American Bladesmith Society as a test on his way to becoming a Mastersmith.  There are certainly folks that think I'm crazy for carrying it instead of leaving it in the safe, but I can't help it.

        Decidedly less tactical than what seems to prevail here.  I some tactical stuff too.

        I started on traditional knives about a year ago. My daily carry is a Northfield Cattle Rancher stockman in burnt stag handles, so you're not alone here. Personally, I don't think you're nuts for carrying that knife, though I wouldn't do it. I wouldn't run the risk of losing it, however improbable it was (I've never lost a knife)

        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          DougNg
          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

          @Seul:

          @DougNg:

          No problem. If you ever need help and I take more than a couple hours to respond, it's because I'm in a conference call (or managed to miss your post) just drop me a PM since I get an email notification sent to my Droid

          Thanks, Doug!..

          Any update on this?

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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            Seul
            Joined: 24 Nov 2009

            Tbh I think it's for the best that my clip is bent out of shape, otherwise I'd tear through the stitchings on my pockets even faster… You might remember this pic, DnG:

            So, if I buy the new upcoming Reeve knife, I might send mine back to him to have him fix it, cause I'm not handy with this kind of thing and would probably lose a hand in the struggle…But I might just keep it like this as well, for easier and quicker acces without doing too much damage...

            And thanks for inquiring about it  😘

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              DougNg
              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

              Which Reeve knife? The Ti Lock?

              I think at the last quote, it's going to cost $500+, FYI

              A little too high for me…

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                Seul
                Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                Half a grand… Hmmm... We'll see... That's around 350 €... Maybe...

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                  DougNg
                  Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                  Btw, you're really asking to lose that Sebenza with the clip that way. It WILL eventually snag on something, pull it out of your pocket and send it to the floor, with or without you knowing about it

                  It's happened to me without on other knives that didn't have the clip bent out of shape like that

                  My advice would be to send it in and have them put in the spacer plate in there. Then either keep the knife in the bottom of your pocket or put the knife in a belt sheath if you're really worried about trashing your jeans

                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    Seul
                    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                    Ok - thanks for the advice. I'd be absolutely GUTTED to lose my baby… Btw I don't really care about trashing my jeans... I'll take care of it when it becomes an issue (eg. torn pockets)...

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                      DougNg
                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                      I just watched the Ray Mears method of sharpening. It will only work on a true Scandi ground knife or a zero ground knife.

                      Do it on a Sebenza and not only will you screw up your knife royally, your knife will stay dull

                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                        DougNg
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                        I'm kind of surprised that more people on this board aren't more into traditional knives

                        1. a lot of the clothes that are favored here are workwear inspired from the 40's and 50's. Tactical, locking, one hand openers didn't exist back then
                        2. traditional knives develop patina and character like denim. The carbon steel forms a grey patina that is your own with use (this is not rust, it's an oxidized layer that protects the steel eventually). The bone/wood handles wear away slowly from your pocket. Over time, it's YOUR knife. I have a Cattle Rancher that has a really dark main blade from cutting my food, a sheepsfoot blade that has scratches all over it from cutting boxes, and a spey blade that's blue from dressing tenderloin (a favorite in my house)
                        3. This one might just be me, but you really have to know how to treat a traditional knife. It's almost a lost art. You have to know how to sharpen by hand to get that perfect convex edge. You have to keep your blade clean and well maintained or it will rust. You have to keep your bone/wood handle oiled during the dry winters. Is it more of a pain in the ass? Yes, but so are jeans you don't necessarily want to toss into a washing machine week after week.

                        Just some random thoughts about knives at WAY too early in the morning

                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                          Beatle
                          Joined: 8 Dec 2009

                          I totally get it - but it's just not really practical to walk around with a big knife poking out of your back pocket..

                          We can do anything

                          http://bybeatle.com

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                          • Max PowerM
                            Max Power
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 31 Oct 2010

                            Interesting thoughts. Thanks for sharing…

                            @elclintor:

                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                              Guest
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                              Nothing's cooler than a traditional switchblade. It's just unfortunate that you can't own and/or carry one in a lot of states.

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                                DougNg
                                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                @Beatle:

                                I totally get it - but it's just not really practical to walk around with a big knife poking out of your back pocket..

                                Actually, I was thinking of this one:

                                It's actually more pocketable than most tactical folders, and draws A LOT less attention than a black bladed knife.

                                I sometimes hear comments like "my grandfather used a knife like that on the farm when I was a kid". It's nice to hear when real, blue collar workers used knives like I carry now.

                                One final thought on traditional knives: you have to know how to properly use a knife to use onewithout a lock. My stepson is a brilliant teenager (IQ of 142), but he's pretty much retarded when it comes to working with tools. I saw him trying to hack open a box with his Benchmade once. That's not how you use a knife, locking or otherwise. I think there's a generation that's forgotten how to properly use tools because of "cheats" like a locking blade

                                Occassionally I'll hear "but you can cut off your fingers with a non locking blade", that's total BS. If that were the case, none of our grandfathers would have fingers. They just learned how to use a tool properly

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                  DougNg
                                  Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                  I also apologize for any incoherent thoughts. I just went from exhausted to overly caffeinated in three minutes

                                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                    Beatle
                                    Joined: 8 Dec 2009

                                    and you can carve the IH logo in the wooden handle…

                                    We can do anything

                                    http://bybeatle.com

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                                      DougNg
                                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                      That's actually stag.

                                      Deer shed the outer bark of their antlers (stag) as they get older. It's incredibly hard and figured by the time it falls off.

                                      Stag is probably my favorite handle material, for a traditional knife or otherwise. It has a tremendous amount of character, and feels great in the hand. Every piece is different, since other than fitting the back and sides for the handle, nature decides how it looks. Nobody really carves stag, because it has so much natural beauty

                                      Also, because it's a material that's shed off the animal and then harvested by hand off the ground, no deer have to die. It wouldn't keep me up at night, but it's an added nice feeling.

                                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                        DougNg
                                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                        Current carry:

                                        The larger blade has turned grey/blue from cutting steak/pork tenderloin/chicken/lamb chops/mangoes/whatever other food that needs to be smaller

                                        Small pen blade has stayed shiney because it's only used to open boxes/envelopes/other things that might be dirty that I don't want touching my food

                                        Both blades have been hand sharpened on a belt sander and can/has split a hair in half lengthwise. I can do the same sharpening on a stone

                                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                        • michaeljcrM
                                          michaeljcr
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 14 Oct 2010

                                          I carry a standard Swiss Amy PK in my bag, and this little Boker in my jeans:

                                          http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Böker-Knives/Boker-Mother-of-Pearl-Pen-Knife/p-92-116-3063/

                                          I'm thinking of getting one of these though:

                                          http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/-UK-Legal-Carry-Knives/Taylors-Eye-Witness/Taylors-Eye-Witness-Knives-PC100-Buffalo/p-92-641-828-5893/

                                          I did get the Spyderco UKPK knife a few months ago, but I can't bring myself to carry it around in the UK, even though it's legal.  I can't imagine any situation over here where, if stopped by a police officer, they wouldn't arrest you for carrying it, or at least confiscate, even though they shouldn't.

                                          By the way, the little Boker is fun, although quite expensive.  I bought two though, as they were on sale a while ago for under £20.  I still have the spare and will gladly send it on gratis to a deserving home if anyone wants it, so long as you're sure it's legal to send penknives through the post where you are. PM me if you want it, first come first served!

                                          Oh, new IH denim does give the Mother of Pearl a blueish tint though!

                                          Michael

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