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I carry a Chinese made Kershaw Grid which serves me well. Stays reasonably sharp, is nicely made and feels good in the hand. I think it cost 30 bucks so if it disappears I'll wish it well and buy another. For opening boxes, letters and cutting salami, bread and cheese it works as well as...

Thanks very much. I knew a bit about aging celluloid, having some Christmas ornaments from the 1890s...they're incredibly fragile and brittle...nothing really to be done about conserving them. The knives are stored separately, lightly oiled with a thin coat of conservators wax on the scales...

To me, at least. These little guys were found in the effects of my Grandfather when he passed in 1970. They're the sort of knife that one would get at a trade show back in the 1930s. The "large" one is a Kent, manufactured in New York. The little one is a Keen Kutter. The crushed ice scales are...

My good old Case Copperhead with well worn yellow Delrin scales. Purchased in 1989, it accompanied me to work every day for 25 years. Still walks and talks. Good old knife.

Sonofagun I had forgotten the little Swiss on my keychain! It's so useful I'd kinda forgot it was there...

A Kershaw Grid. Relatively inexpensive, nicely made and not too bad looking. Unlike my Dividend and Leek, it's made in China, hence the price. Should it become lost or disappear, I shall raise a glass to it and wish it well in its future travels and adventures.... And not sweat it because it...

Woops. Just saw the other Opinel thread... Ah well...

Anyone else own one of these knives? I bought one for my wife the other day...it's their most popular size, #8, with an olive wood handle. Having spent many years in Europe, she loves the thing. Opinels have always felt a little cheap to me, being a Case/Kershaw kinda guy. It does seen pretty...

Interesting. I generally shoot my own full power loads through my Redhawk, but right now I'm working through a rotator cuff injury, so my jury is still out. FWIW, my all time favorite gun is my stainless 5.5" Single Six. Love that little guy.

Vito's right about the Kershaw Grid. I bought one after I thought I lost my Dividend and I like it a lot. Inexpensive, and solidly built. Every now and again I carry the Case Copperhead that was my best friend at work for thirty years. It's just a smooth, nice thing to own. Still "walks and...

I would recommend the Kershaw Leek or the Dividend. Both are extremely handy, well made in the USA, and not too expensive. Jeff

Hi, I recently purchased a Mini 14 Ranch Rifle from a friend's son who was in financial difficulties. Though I had little need for the rifle, I was glad to help out a person whom I consider a family member...wife, kid, etc. Deal is, I'm a single action guy, and aside from my 10/22s, know little...

Jay Leno's Garage has a nifty segment on the Volga. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozzlbrh6Tfc

A man after my own heart! After a few years carry, the Delrin even gets a nice feel to it. Ain't never parting with my semi-retired Case. Too many memories.. Jeff

Beautiful knives, Bob. And of course the more honest wear, the mellower they become. I carried a Case Copperhead for most of my working life. With its yellow Delrin scales it is not as lovely as yours, but it's an old friend that I love dearly. Having said that, since retirement I carry a...