Comfort Knives!

[knifeaddict1965]

Gonna be a busy week coming up, so these will be the last Comfort Spears for four knife Friday, with a big ol' single blade Spear for Marco!
Hope I haven't hijacked the thread too much the past couple weeks, and thanks again for all the positive comments.

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Gonna be a busy week coming up, so these will be the last Comfort Spears for four knife Friday, with a big ol' single blade Spear for Marco!
Hope I haven't hijacked the thread too much the past couple weeks, and thanks again for all the positive comments.


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The Comfort Eye Candy has been tasty Kevin! Much flavor! Many

[Madmarco]

Hmmm.... Looks like Marco is outta' line on this one!!! ...

Ahh, ha, ha! Another good one, Dog!
And where have you been, I was on the verge of sending you an email to see wut-up with you? I hope it was simply a break to ease your troubled mind!

Thanks M&M, ......Well I was just laying low, keeping outta' trouble on the AAPK....

Glad hearing that's all it was, buddy! I'd noticed you gone right away, and that usually isn't good news.

[Madmarco]

Here's my C.K. today....

Great Bones on that one, TOPDOG! They would bring me comfort too. And a Spear blade... I bet your buddy Marco approves.

Yeppers, I % approved! That HOK is gorgeous!

[Madmarco]

Gonna be a busy week coming up, so these will be the last Comfort Spears for four knife Friday, with a big ol' single blade Spear for Marco!
Hope I haven't hijacked the thread too much the past couple weeks, and thanks again for all the positive comments.


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Smashed it again, Kevin, I have the Ka-Bar version of your big ole' coke-bottle with a spear mind you, and it's a favorite for getting comfy with!

And JFYI, my friend, you did the exact opposite of hijacking this thread, on the contrary., you sparked some much needed energy back into it with your delightful showings, in fact, I would say your posts are the epitome of the comfort knife idea, and I thank you for that!
Go and attend to your business, buddy, but please don't make yourself a stranger cuz I miss you already!

[knifeaddict1965]

The Comfort Eye Candy has been tasty Kevin! Much flavor! Many

Thanks Tony! Appreciate it buddy.

Smashed it again, Kevin, I have the Ka-Bar version of your big ole' coke-bottle with a spear mind you, and it's a favorite for getting comfy with!
And JFYI, my friend, you did the exact opposite of hijacking this thread, on the contrary., you sparked some much needed energy back into it with your delightful showings, in fact, I would say your posts are the epitome of the comfort knife idea, and I thank you for that!
Go and attend to your business, buddy, but please don't make yourself a stranger cuz I miss you already!

Thanks Marco! You guys have been great, and I got a bunch of new stuff today with a couple more spears at a local gun & knife show that had several knife vendors. Maybe I can get some of them posted in a couple of weeks.
Take care fellas.

[ThatWeirdKnifeGuy]

I posted this on the edc thread but there's no way I'm leaving my house today so it fits parameters for both threads I imagine. Also seeking opinions so I'll post here for more exposure.

I've got this 4 line Camillus Sword Brand that is in good condition. Its scales are faded unevenly and pretty ugly though. Do I keep it original, or put antler on it?

It's riding with me all day, or longer, until I decide

Those handles are also prone to cracking ! Yours are Not cracked . So as a collector I would put this knife away if it were mine . That composite faux stag is not the prettiest but you have a nice stock older knife . Once you take those off it’ll never be stock again .
Put the Antler on something else if you have an urge to work with it and sell me that old Sword brand,lol.
That’s my feedback my friend .
Stay warm

Well that's two votes for original from you and Marco.
Two votes for stag it from Rev and I
Split vote down party lines between collectors and mechanics.
I'll shelve it for a while I guess. I have this one to consider instead
A Union Cut Co. that I found at a thrift store for 2 bucks. Has a broken scale on one side. Carrying it out into the world today as I contemplate its fate. I could replace just the one side with wood or both with antler. Or patch with something.

[tvic]

Be sure and show us a finished product once you completed your restoration.

[Madmarco]

I posted this on the edc thread but there's no way I'm leaving my house today so it fits parameters for both threads I imagine. Also seeking opinions so I'll post here for more exposure.

I've got this 4 line Camillus Sword Brand that is in good condition. Its scales are faded unevenly and pretty ugly though. Do I keep it original, or put antler on it?

It's riding with me all day, or longer, until I decide

Those handles are also prone to cracking ! Yours are Not cracked . So as a collector I would put this knife away if it were mine . That composite faux stag is not the prettiest but you have a nice stock older knife . Once you take those off it’ll never be stock again .
Put the Antler on something else if you have an urge to work with it and sell me that old Sword brand,lol.
That’s my feedback my friend .
Stay warm

Well that's two votes for original from you and Marco.
Two votes for stag it from Rev and I
Split vote down party lines between collectors and mechanics.
I'll shelve it for a while I guess. I have this one to consider instead
A Union Cut Co. that I found at a thrift store for 2 bucks. Has a broken scale on one side. Carrying it out into the world today as I contemplate its fate. I could replace just the one side with wood or both with antler. Or patch with something.

That's a nice HOK, Zach, can't wait to see it after you mod it. I was going to suggest that you might want to replace the front cover as well, cuz what now looks to be an EZO directly across from the shield, I originally thought was damage, in fact it isn't damage. I assume I have this right, cuz if it is an EZO it doesn't line up with the nail-nic at all, or am I missing something?

P.P. - I vote "both with antler"!

[edgy46]

Fine old survivor. I vote for a patch, and a good cleanup.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Hmmm.... Looks like Marco is outta' line on this one!!! ...

You guys had better stop ragging on me, or.... I'll ban you from the CKT, ...
Being the Boss I can do things like that, don'tcha know!

.....

[GSPTOPDOG]

Gonna be a busy week coming up, so these will be the last Comfort Spears for four knife Friday, with a big ol' single blade Spear for Marco!
Hope I haven't hijacked the thread too much the past couple weeks, and thanks again for all the positive comments.

Great showing! Especially the Barlow on top (I preferer a Barlow with spear blade ). ... 1st class photo!

[GSPTOPDOG]

Hmmmm .... a "Mystery Comfort Knife" ... Gonna wait till T-Dog sees this and checks the rules .... hehehe!

...your favorite person is Pee-Wee Herman!!! So watch yourself, mister, cuz I will be!!!

... as I recall Pee-Wee Herman has a 1st rate knife collection..... ... What's NOT to admire? .....

[Madmarco]

Great collection, 1 knife, and a table knife at that!
I'm not sure how much pull kitchen knives will ever have in determining Pee-Wee's status as someone worthy enough to hang with, but in this instance it's a negative, so, 'nuff said!

[Madmarco]

Enough of Pee-Wee, much more of this!

This knife is a 9" open slip-joint and was handmade by renowned English maker Graham Clayton dba Digby Knives. It features a SS heavily file-worked spear-point blade that includes a nail-nick, NS bolster and wraparound inserts, even heavier intricately designed file-work on the spine, thick brass liners, and some of the firiest MOP these eyes have seen. Held together with brass pins on it's beautiful gunstock body.
How many times have ya'll read about my dislike for file-work, well let me tell you, the work that was done on this knife goes beyond what I have previously seen and looks great, it may convert me.
Walks and talks incredibly smoothly with a half-stop, and arrived in pristine condition.
Comfortable weight of about 6 oz.'s, and came dull so I could sharpen it to my satisfaction.
I have decided to focus on only high-end knives to accumulate, and stop buying any mid-road and/or cheapos, and I started with this one. I have enough of the stuff we post everyday, so I can continue with those and concentrate my buying to models like this today. At least that's the plan!
I paid-up a bit on this beauty, but Rob C./Knives Worth Using helped me out by accepting an offer, thanks again, Rob! Rob has other Claytons and many others you might want to view in his store.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Great collection, 1 knife, and a table knife at that!
I'm not sure how much pull kitchen knives will ever have in determining Pee-Wee's status as someone worthy enough to hang with...

Hmmmm.... I just noticed some disturbing similarities in how Pee-Wee shows off his knife AND how 'Ol Marco shows off his!!! ..... ...

Looks like I know where 'Ol Marco got his "Trade-Mark" "knife-in-the-hand" technique .... He stole it!!!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Enough of Pee-Wee, much more of this!
8)WIN_20250225_10_57_18_Pro.jpgWIN_20250225_14_10_36_Pro.jpgWIN_20250225_10_58_26_Pro.jpgThis knife is a 9" open slip-joint and was handmade by renowned English maker Graham Clayton dba Digby Knives. It features a SS heavily file-worked spear-point blade that includes a nail-nick, NS bolster and wraparound inserts, even heavier intricately designed file-work on the spine, thick brass liners, and some of the firiest MOP these eyes have seen. Held together with brass pins on it's beautiful gunstock body.
How many times have ya'll read about my dislike for file-work, well let me tell you, the work that was done on this knife goes beyond what I have previously seen and looks great, it may convert me.
Walks and talks incredibly smoothly with a half-stop, and arrived in pristine condition.
Comfortable weight of about 6 oz.'s, and came dull so I could sharpen it to my satisfaction.
I have decided to focus on only high-end knives to accumulate, and stop buying any mid-road and/or cheapos, and I started with this one. I have enough of the stuff we post everyday, so I can continue with those and concentrate my buying to models like this today. At least that's the plan!
I paid-up a bit on this beauty, but Rob C./Knives Worth Using helped me out by accepting an offer, thanks again, Rob! Rob has other Claytons and many others you might want to view in his store.

Awesome knife Mark! Only seeing the photos, not in hand, the knife in general, reminds me of a Parker Conquistador on steroids.
Great find ... Congrats!!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Great collection, 1 knife, and a table knife at that!
I'm not sure how much pull kitchen knives will ever have in determining Pee-Wee's status as someone worthy enough to hang with...

Hmmmm.... I just noticed some disturbing similarities in how Pee-Wee shows off his knife AND how 'Ol Marco shows off his!!! ..... ...

Looks like I know where 'Ol Marco got his "Trade-Mark" "knife-in-the-hand" technique .... He stole it!!!

"A knife in the hand is better than two you don't have."

[GSPTOPDOG]

Looks like I know where 'Ol Marco got his "Trade-Mark" "knife-in-the-hand" technique .... He stole it!!!

"A knife in the hand is better than two you don't have."

.... Hmmm.... true words of wisdom from a wise 'ol sage......

[Madmarco]

Great collection, 1 knife, and a table knife at that!
I'm not sure how much pull kitchen knives will ever have in determining Pee-Wee's status as someone worthy enough to hang with...

Hmmmm.... I just noticed some disturbing similarities in how Pee-Wee shows off his knife AND how 'Ol Marco shows off his!!! ..... ...

Looks like I know where 'Ol Marco got his "Trade-Mark" "knife-in-the-hand" technique .... He stole it!!!

Nice try, Dog, but "knife-in-Hand" is my creation, and Pee-Wee stole it from me!
Has anyone else noticed just how big/long that table knife Pee-Wee is holding is, it's huge for a table knife!

[Madmarco]

Enough of Pee-Wee, much more of this!
8)WIN_20250225_10_57_18_Pro.jpgWIN_20250225_14_10_36_Pro.jpgWIN_20250225_10_58_26_Pro.jpgThis knife is a 9" open slip-joint and was handmade by renowned English maker Graham Clayton dba Digby Knives. It features a SS heavily file-worked spear-point blade that includes a nail-nick, NS bolster and wraparound inserts, even heavier intricately designed file-work on the spine, thick brass liners, and some of the firiest MOP these eyes have seen. Held together with brass pins on it's beautiful gunstock body.
How many times have ya'll read about my dislike for file-work, well let me tell you, the work that was done on this knife goes beyond what I have previously seen and looks great, it may convert me.
Walks and talks incredibly smoothly with a half-stop, and arrived in pristine condition.
Comfortable weight of about 6 oz.'s, and came dull so I could sharpen it to my satisfaction.
I have decided to focus on only high-end knives to accumulate, and stop buying any mid-road and/or cheapos, and I started with this one. I have enough of the stuff we post everyday, so I can continue with those and concentrate my buying to models like this today. At least that's the plan!
I paid-up a bit on this beauty, but Rob C./Knives Worth Using helped me out by accepting an offer, thanks again, Rob! Rob has other Claytons and many others you might want to view in his store.

Awesome knife Mark! Only seeing the photos, not in hand, the knife in general, reminds me of a Parker Conquistador on steroids.
Great find ... Congrats!!

Thanks, Tony, it might remind you of a Parker, but it's waaay at the other end of the quality scale, but I certainly see the resemblance. This is one that definitely needs to be held and scrutinize in person to fully appreciate it.

[Madmarco]

Great collection, 1 knife, and a table knife at that!
I'm not sure how much pull kitchen knives will ever have in determining Pee-Wee's status as someone worthy enough to hang with...

Hmmmm.... I just noticed some disturbing similarities in how Pee-Wee shows off his knife AND how 'Ol Marco shows off his!!! ..... ...

Looks like I know where 'Ol Marco got his "Trade-Mark" "knife-in-the-hand" technique .... He stole it!!!

Technically this comparison is incorrect.
My picture is my hand holding a knife with the emphasis being on the KNIFE, my hand is simply "there", whereas Pee-Wee's picture is of Pee-Wee holding a knife with the emphasis on PEE-WEE, the knife is simply "there", correct?

[GSPTOPDOG]

Great collection, 1 knife, and a table knife at that!
I'm not sure how much pull kitchen knives will ever have in determining Pee-Wee's status as someone worthy enough to hang with...

Nice try, Dog, but "knife-in-Hand" is my creation, and Pee-Wee stole it from me!
Has anyone else noticed just how big/long that table knife Pee-Wee is holding is, it's huge for a table knife!

...I believe it would be classified as a T.T.K. (Tactical Table Knife) ....

[GSPTOPDOG]

My picture is my hand holding a knife with the emphasis being on the KNIFE, my hand is simply "there", whereas Pee-Wee's picture is of Pee-Wee holding a knife with the emphasis on PEE-WEE, the knife is simply "there", correct?

..... uhhhh .... that would be a big NEGATIVE!!!

[Madmarco]

I'm confuse, I don't wanna play anymore.