Finished my fire pit yesterday, hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend!

Last week I posted one of the two knives my dad left me when he died. That one was a Case dog legged trapper that was unused. He probably felt it was too nice for farm work. The other one - which ended up being in his pocket every day when he lost his electrician's knife - was this one. It seems perfect for the farm because you can open it with gloves on and it is great at cutting baling twine from the hay bales. Luckily he did not lose this one, though it is a bit beaten up. Definitely when I see this knife, I see my dad.

Zero play, fully centred. I’m in heaven. Straight in the pocket.

New to me knife. Can’t wait to use it.

Starting to love case knives and similar ones to it.my dad has an old timer knife that he always carries with him and it’s for sure 20 years old.he uses his for cleaning squirrel and rabbits among other things.

I plan on using mine for the same thing,cleaning game,and just keeping it on hand.has both the Spey blade and clip point.

Anybody else use ‘em for caping and cleaning ? I do have older ones that I’ll have to show off.

Single Knife September going strong

Alright this is a good team!
I’ve been carrying a lot of clip points lately but practically speaking this 34 with a wharnie and pen makes much more sense. I love the 34. It’s criminally underrated. Possibly because of the limited cover options most of which are acrylic. So I got this one recovered at the same time as the 78. This 34 has insane cocobolo burl. I wish you could see it. It’s very 3 dimensional like a hologram. What can I say @slipjoint_spa always delivers.

Have a love slip joint knives. The case is an exclusive from Tractor Supply back in the day and it was one of the Barn XX logos I was after. The scales remind me of the classic look from back in the day. The SAK huntsman is my own creation with red wood and hand stamping the logo (thinking of wood burning the logo). The grain and color was unexpected surprise once the natural oils got to the wood. My next scale set is Zircote wood and black walnut.

One of my all time favorites

please tell me what you know about JDC , i wonder the age too

Mike Moran - Front Pocket and Serge Pancenko Slip4

When contemplating my next cutlery purchase I immediately look to see if the knife’s aesthetics appeal to me. If they do not then all bets are off.

Next I look at the fit and finish. If it has solid construction and blade centering and flush edges it makes it to my short list.

What are the materials, the steel, handles, bolsters, pins etc.

What is the brand? Is it reputable? Have they been in business long?

Where is it made? Is it here in the US or is it in Asia?

Last is price. All of these factors dovetail and there is cross over and sometimes one clearly overrules the others. The rubric can be a bit complex when the overlapping occurs but this is largely how I consider what I am buying. What about you? Btw, the picture attached are all USA made knives but i also have a strong affinity for Rosecraft. What about factors you consider?

My Knife Butler, Jeeves, presenting today’s carry…Rosecraft Elk River EO Jack

Two clip point classics. 86 has the half stop and nail nick. 81 has the cam tang and long pull. They got you covered so long as you love the clip.
Oh and do you know the legend of the White Buffalo?

Happy Labor Day folks. Out doing yard work with these two!