My grandparents had a drawer in their kitchen that they let we four grandsons and two great-grandsons keep for ourselves. It had been their coupon drawer, but we transformed it over the years into a place for spare GI Joe figures, slingshot bands, fire crackers, and any and all other manners of fun stuff boys coupdnt wait to hmget into. For many years, and old Barlow knife lived in that drawer when one of us didnt have it in their pocket. It was a skmple thing with textured bone handle scales, polished nickel silver bolsters, and a carbon steel blade with a deep patina. That knife, and the old Case Stockman my grandfather carried every day of his life, were my introduction to knives and there is still a special place in my heart for traditional slipjoints. I carry an OTF and one of the latest, greatest Swiss Army Knives they make, but I also still occasioanlly drop an old Barlow into my pocket just fot nostalgia.
Great video and insight to my collection,and just confirms why i enjoy the traditional community.There is less snobbery about the country of origin more focus just how functional an goodlooking these little tools are.atb paddy
Watched your entire video and enjoyed it. I’ve got lots of folders and love them all. I like to get examples of all patterns and brands. Have expensive ones and have very inexpensive ones. Enjoy them all! Thanks for a great video!!
Just subbed on the strength of this video,, totally agree with everything you said,, 👍,, My first recollection of a "traditional" pocket knife, was one my father used to let me hold, when I was very young,, my fingers weren't strong enough to open any of the blades, but I can still picture that beautiful mother of pearl knife now, (65 years later, ha ha.) All the best from across the pond,, 😀
Nicely said and the difficulty on the USA made only is even if built they may now say it's too expensive, look at how much this import knife is. I need to weed out the collection, sometimes when you have too much of a thing it is not as enjoyable.
It’s really awesome to support a local community. If you’re able. But if it’s out of your budget there’s nothing wrong with buying a less expensive product. Especially if it gets you into the hobby. Someday when you do have the means you are more likely to purchase the local craft if you’re already in the knife community.
It's what we do, in a way. And part of who we are, some think. 3 million years ago, around Lake Turkana in Kenya, one of our ancestors could be found walking among the stones on the side of a hill. They were looking for specific types of stone. Ones that you could smash other stones off without it disintegrating too quickly, and another type that had a specific property. When you broke it, it flaked. And these flakes had a sharp edge. These ancestors were not us yet, but there is a line of thought that this simple action of smashing two rocks together may have helped get us there. Today, every human on the planet will use a sharp edge eventually. They will pick it up, and they will want to cut with it. And there's others that go further with the fascination, just like those from 3 million years ago. Thanks for giving your thoughts. I really enjoyed that. To the fascination 🍻.
It's engraved in our DNA like eating,making fire learning new skills we love tools.Dont laugh but I see the beauty in a well made wrench or a hammer its weird i guess. But i thoroughly enjoyed your video.
Those are both beautiful knives. I would love to carry either but I bite my nails really really short. I can't open traditional slipjoint knives that have a nailnick. My own bad habit is proving it sucks to be me.
They sure are. They’re made by Great Eastern Cutlery. Unfortunately, due to their popularity, sometimes they can be difficult to obtain. Thanks for watching 😎
@@adrienjames Thank you. I live in England and couldn't see any. Though why the heck I'm looking at buying more knives, I don't know...as you say, knives are tantalising objects of desire. I remember as a 9 year-old being desperate to get a sheath knife to carry on my belt...my mum told me they were "dangerous"...I eventually was allowed a little penknife, which was ok but not quite so "cool"!
I'd love to be able to get some GEC knives but if you live in the UK, you're fucked. Even if you're happy to pay through the nose for them, you just can't get the models I like.
For me, there is no "art" of the knife. I've been using slipjoint knives since I was seven, and while I appreciate the beauty of a knife, I have ALWAYS used them as work knives, and I do the work they were intended to do. The patterns I collect reflect the work I do, and test every model to see if it will make the work easier, more efficient. To me, a knife will always be a tool. A tool for whittling, for carving, for skinning animals, etc. All the tasks they were made to do. Not many know it, but the pioneers, the the mountain men, the military, the long hunters, and everyone else used pocketknives for ninety percent of all knife tasks. Those big belt knives we see in movies were used for self-defense, for skinning large game, and for a few camp tasks. That's it. Everything else, from cutting a strong to carving a new gunstock was done with a pocketknife. Still not as fnd of GEC knives as I am of many other brands, though. Anyway, I don't care about the art of the thing, I care about the quality a knife has to stand up to hard work.
Awesome comment. Thank you. I agree with you. Though, I might add, your caring about the knife’s quality to stand up to hard work is your “art of the thing”. That’s kind of the point of the video. Each guy has a different angle on it and it’s all awesome. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
You might not realize why the stigma of china made goods is still really so prevalent but even probably before my time but certainly in the 70s which I remember well, almost everything made in china was just so very awful quality wise. I had many china made knives from that time period that were as bad as you could imagine. Nowadays there's Rough Rider for example...made in China, but a really good knife at easy to own prices. Some are beautiful even. My point being, nothing close to those was coming outta China then, believe me.
Thanks for the comment! I hear you. It makes sense, though, much (but not all) of the stigma carried forward into today is expressed by guys who have no idea what you’re talking about. Many were born after the period of time you describe. Either way, it’s interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, I have 8 or 10 Rough Ryders. Their T10 steel blades and some really pretty designs for under $20 are great. I've found the quality consistently very good.
My grandparents had a drawer in their kitchen that they let we four grandsons and two great-grandsons keep for ourselves. It had been their coupon drawer, but we transformed it over the years into a place for spare GI Joe figures, slingshot bands, fire crackers, and any and all other manners of fun stuff boys coupdnt wait to hmget into. For many years, and old Barlow knife lived in that drawer when one of us didnt have it in their pocket. It was a skmple thing with textured bone handle scales, polished nickel silver bolsters, and a carbon steel blade with a deep patina. That knife, and the old Case Stockman my grandfather carried every day of his life, were my introduction to knives and there is still a special place in my heart for traditional slipjoints. I carry an OTF and one of the latest, greatest Swiss Army Knives they make, but I also still occasioanlly drop an old Barlow into my pocket just fot nostalgia.
This comment is one for the books. This is what it’s all about, my friend. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless, and be well 😎
Great video and insight to my collection,and just confirms why i enjoy the traditional community.There is less snobbery about the country of origin more focus just how functional an goodlooking these little tools are.atb paddy
Thank you, Paddy!!! 🙏😎
Watched your entire video and enjoyed it.
I’ve got lots of folders and love them all. I like to get examples of all patterns and brands. Have expensive ones and have very inexpensive ones. Enjoy them all! Thanks for a great video!!
That was a awesome story boy it sure does bring you back!!!! Thanks for the great video stay well 😊
Thanks, Pete! Really appreciate it. God bless 😎
What a great thought provoking video. 100% agree with what you’re saying. A great knife is a great knife.
“Enjoy”… great philosophy 😎
Thanks Adrien 👍🏻
Thanks for your comment, Sean! Really appreciate it 🙏😎
Just subbed on the strength of this video,, totally agree with everything you said,, 👍,,
My first recollection of a "traditional" pocket knife, was one my father used to let me hold, when I was very young,, my fingers weren't strong enough to open any of the blades, but I can still picture that beautiful mother of pearl knife now, (65 years later, ha ha.)
All the best from across the pond,, 😀
Thanks for your comment and for the sub! All the best and God bless 😎
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Both of the knives are great looking pieces. I enjoyed the video. I also Subscribed to your channel.
Thank you for watching and for subscribing! I appreciate your comment - God bless 😎
Agree totally. That’s what I like about traditionals. There are great knifes at every price point.
Yes! Thanks for watching 🙏
Nicely said and the difficulty on the USA made only is even if built they may now say it's too expensive, look at how much this import knife is.
I need to weed out the collection, sometimes when you have too much of a thing it is not as enjoyable.
Agreed. Thanks for watching brother 😎
Every collection is a unique reflection of the collector.
Indeed, Ed. Indeed. Thanks for watching 😎
Good job.
Thank you! I really appreciate it
It’s really awesome to support a local community. If you’re able. But if it’s out of your budget there’s nothing wrong with buying a less expensive product. Especially if it gets you into the hobby. Someday when you do have the means you are more likely to purchase the local craft if you’re already in the knife community.
I made it to the end! Fantastic video! Awesome points here!
Thanks brother! 👊🏻
Great video! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!! 😎
Derick Bone, Northwoods knifes...great stuff.
He is missed
Great message in this video! Subbed👍🏻
Thanks Ron I really appreciate it! 🙏
100% Don't take things too seriously. Great video!
Haha thanks!!
It's what we do, in a way. And part of who we are, some think. 3 million years ago, around Lake Turkana in Kenya, one of our ancestors could be found walking among the stones on the side of a hill. They were looking for specific types of stone. Ones that you could smash other stones off without it disintegrating too quickly, and another type that had a specific property. When you broke it, it flaked. And these flakes had a sharp edge. These ancestors were not us yet, but there is a line of thought that this simple action of smashing two rocks together may have helped get us there. Today, every human on the planet will use a sharp edge eventually. They will pick it up, and they will want to cut with it. And there's others that go further with the fascination, just like those from 3 million years ago. Thanks for giving your thoughts. I really enjoyed that. To the fascination 🍻.
It definitely seems to be a built in desire! Thanks for watching, man. Really appreciate your thoughts 👊🏻
Well said, sir. Thank you. Keep it up. New subscriber here
Thank you! Welcome 😎
It's engraved in our DNA like eating,making fire learning new skills we love tools.Dont laugh but I see the beauty in a well made wrench or a hammer its weird i guess. But i thoroughly enjoyed your video.
I agree, fully. Thanks Doug I really appreciate it!
I like where your channel is headed….
Thanks, Brenny! 🙏
Those are both beautiful knives. I would love to carry either but I bite my nails really really short. I can't open traditional slipjoint knives that have a nailnick. My own bad habit is proving it sucks to be me.
Thanks for watching! Maybe try the Rough Ryder Reserve EZ open swayback. I think you’d like it: model no. RRR009BM
Nice GEC, What pattern is it ?
Are Northfield Un-X-LD knives still made?
They sure are. They’re made by Great Eastern Cutlery. Unfortunately, due to their popularity, sometimes they can be difficult to obtain. Thanks for watching 😎
@@adrienjames Thank you. I live in England and couldn't see any. Though why the heck I'm looking at buying more knives, I don't know...as you say, knives are tantalising objects of desire. I remember as a 9 year-old being desperate to get a sheath knife to carry on my belt...my mum told me they were "dangerous"...I eventually was allowed a little penknife, which was ok but not quite so "cool"!
I like what he says In 5:49 when he says when men were men
Thanks brother
Both beautiful knives i use cheap ones and better ones wish i could get a GEC easier but the hobby is the fun indeed
Thanks for watching!! 😎
I'd love to be able to get some GEC knives but if you live in the UK, you're fucked. Even if you're happy to pay through the nose for them, you just can't get the models I like.
For me, there is no "art" of the knife. I've been using slipjoint knives since I was seven, and while I appreciate the beauty of a knife, I have ALWAYS used them as work knives, and I do the work they were intended to do. The patterns I collect reflect the work I do, and test every model to see if it will make the work easier, more efficient.
To me, a knife will always be a tool. A tool for whittling, for carving, for skinning animals, etc. All the tasks they were made to do. Not many know it, but the pioneers, the the mountain men, the military, the long hunters, and everyone else used pocketknives for ninety percent of all knife tasks. Those big belt knives we see in movies were used for self-defense, for skinning large game, and for a few camp tasks. That's it. Everything else, from cutting a strong to carving a new gunstock was done with a pocketknife.
Still not as fnd of GEC knives as I am of many other brands, though. Anyway, I don't care about the art of the thing, I care about the quality a knife has to stand up to hard work.
Awesome comment. Thank you. I agree with you. Though, I might add, your caring about the knife’s quality to stand up to hard work is your “art of the thing”. That’s kind of the point of the video. Each guy has a different angle on it and it’s all awesome. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
You might not realize why the stigma of china made goods is still really so prevalent but even probably before my time but certainly in the 70s which I remember well, almost everything made in china was just so very awful quality wise. I had many china made knives from that time period that were as bad as you could imagine. Nowadays there's Rough Rider for example...made in China, but a really good knife at easy to own prices. Some are beautiful even. My point being, nothing close to those was coming outta China then, believe me.
Thanks for the comment! I hear you. It makes sense, though, much (but not all) of the stigma carried forward into today is expressed by guys who have no idea what you’re talking about. Many were born after the period of time you describe. Either way, it’s interesting. Thanks for sharing.
It's always refreshing to hear from a Communist. Buy American.
Yeah, I have 8 or 10 Rough Ryders. Their T10 steel blades and some really pretty designs for under $20 are great. I've found the quality consistently very good.