Knives And Fountain Pens

[da vinci]

Thanks for all the suggestions

[tinta]

This is great stuff!

I stopped collecting knives after 2000. Have not attended any local shows in years, but...............

Here are few more out of my knife box & pen box:

 

A Paul II knife in a custom case & an Edison Purple Web Celluloid Pearl.

 

 

 

Benchmade AFCK 800 with Kydex shoulder case & Sailor 1911 Standard Red Marbled Mozaique.

 

 

AFCK 800 in Kydex shoulder sheath, Mini AFCK 812S in small neck case, Mini AFCK12 open & Sailor black/rhodium 1911-M

 

 

 

[tinta]

Jar, I'd love to see your A.T.Barr folder open. Is that a linen Micarta handle?

[jar]

Jar, I'd love to see your A.T.Barr folder open. Is that a linen Micarta handle?

 

 

Yes on the scales. The knife is off in a safe right now but I'll try to remember to take more pics next time I put it in rotation.

 

Here's another small scale lock from Whiskers Allen though that might tide you over:

 

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[Left FPN]

L'Etalon cleaning with my Case and Opinel.

 

[mooshi]

L'Etalon cleaning with my Case and Opinel.

 

Looking good! Love the patina on that Opinel. Did you reprofile the blade or was that just through years of sharpening?

[Left FPN]

Looking good! Love the patina on that Opinel. Did you reprofile the blade or was that just through years of sharpening?

20+ years of sharpening.

[mooshi]

20+ years of sharpening.

That is awesome!

[Left FPN]

Yes, it's not all about nice shiny new knives.

[mooshi]

Yes, it's not all about nice shiny new knives.

What works, works. I had a Case Peanut for the longest time. Took it with me everywhere, everyday, and it did everything I needed it to. I still do carry by "collection" knives. But the Peanut was really all I needed. Sadly, it slipped out of my watch pocket last month. (Ironically, it was lost while I was at a knife show.)

[mooshi]

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GEC Crown Lifter + Pilot Vanishing Point, Lamy Swift

 

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Spyderco ClipITool, Case Toothpick + Pilot Vanishing Point, Pelikan M205

[PaganArcher]

Every time I see those vanishng points, it makes me want one. But they just seem so small to me. I'll admit I've never seen one in person, but they do look tiny.

[mooshi]

Every time I see those vanishng points, it makes me want one. But they just seem so small to me. I'll admit I've never seen one in person, but they do look tiny.

I think they're a pretty good size and have a nice heft to it. I gave my matte black one to a friend who likes pens with a bit more girth and weight.

Edited September 27, 2014 by mooshi

[jar]

Every time I see those vanishng points, it makes me want one. But they just seem so small to me. I'll admit I've never seen one in person, but they do look tiny.

 

Here is a VP with some other pens for size comparison.

 

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from left: Parker Sonnet. Waterman Phileas, Pelikan new size 600, ST Dupont Fidelio, VP, Sheaffer Prelude, OMAS Milord

[PaganArcher]

So perhaps not as small as I imagined, but certainly on the mid-sized to small range. I've found I like larger pens and really enjoy posting my 580-AL. The size looks a bit odd, but I really enjoy the balance and weight.

[JulesSilvan]

 

Couple of Kaweco Sports, a Stanley knife, and a Victorinox which I believe belonged to my grandad.

[mooshi]

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Couple of Kaweco Sports, a Stanley knife, and a Victorinox which I believe belonged to my grandad.

I like that top Kaweco! And the shield on that Vic...

[mooshi]

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Sunday = maintenance day. Touchups on the whetstone for my knives and a thorough cleaning and re-inking for the fountain pens.

[JulesSilvan]

I like that top Kaweco! And the shield on that Vic...

Thanks, its a Kaweco 11, it may be tiny but its a fantastic writer.

[PaganArcher]

http://photos-d.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xpa1/1963124_349976995178099_300987989_n.jpg

 

Sunday = maintenance day. Touchups on the whetstone for my knives and a thorough cleaning and re-inking for the fountain pens.

Waterstone or Arkansas?