All About Pocket Knives

TripleF wrote: ↑Sun Nov 28, 2021 2:50 am We had our annual Black Friday Mission yesterday. 9 boys and me. Fun time!!

Scott, glad to see that you are still after it with those young men! Hopefully they will catch a lifelong affection for being outdoors.

Absolutely WANDERFUL John. That old tree would be scary at night. Love the knife on a fungus shelf pics.

jmh58 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 8:23 pm [quote=1967redrider post_id=969327 time=1638816484 user_i

John. I have no clue.
John

I think, best guess from pictures, that the tree is an American Hornbeam. I see them here and they have a similar appearance. I think the woods of our respective areas have similar species, John.

Tony_Wood wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 12:03 am

TripleF wrote: ↑Sun Nov 28, 2021 2:50 am We had our annual Black Friday Mission yesterday. 9 boys and me. Fun time!!

Scott, glad to see that you are still after it with those young men! Hopefully they will catch a lifelong affection for being outdoors.

TY my friend. I got my fingers crossed.

Morning walk with a dog and a Keen Kutter ....

Nice, Ike.

Ike

A few pics from today’s “Woods Wander” Even had a hot lunch!! A little snow made things interesting!!

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:09 pm Morning walk with a dog and a Keen Kutter ....

NIIICCCEEE Ike!!
John

jmh58 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:02 pm A few pics from today’s “Woods Wander” Even had a hot lunch!! A little snow made things interesting!! 6867D4B0-D7CF-41DF-8C0E-23C729114AA5.jpeg1DE8CFA6-D1D6-43E6-BF2E-A4DC09FE2C56.jpegD85DDFF0-B5A6-4B43-A54B-EEDD59A0FEA8.jpeg4A23060C-5258-48BA-95C8-08A779354792.jpegEE87CC98-342A-4600-8EB0-2C3F2C75742C.jpeg

Good series of pics, John! Were you solo? Nice that you went to the trouble of setting the table, er I mean rock, for lunch. I am more of an apple or orange guy when I am out walking, a few cheese slices or a meat stick on rare occasions. Then again, my walks are usually less than 2 hours, I think you are probably just getting warmed up after a couple hours.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:20 pm

jmh58 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:02 pm A few pics from today’s “Woods Wander” Even had a hot lunch!! A little snow made things interesting!! 6867D4B0-D7CF-41DF-8C0E-23C729114AA5.jpeg1DE8CFA6-D1D6-43E6-BF2E-A4DC09FE2C56.jpegD85DDFF0-B5A6-4B43-A54B-EEDD59A0FEA8.jpeg4A23060C-5258-48BA-95C8-08A779354792.jpegEE87CC98-342A-4600-8EB0-2C3F2C75742C.jpeg

Good series of pics, John! Were you solo? Nice that you went to the trouble of setting the table, er I mean rock, for lunch. I am more of an apple or orange guy when I am out walking, a few cheese slices or a meat stick on rare occasions. Then again, my walks are usually less than 2 hours, I think you are probably just getting warmed up after a couple hours.

Solo.. Was 6 miles of up/down/up/down.. Dang leaves are slippy with a snow coating then melting to make them wet!! This was the first time I hiked this area so went a little slow.. Do plan to go back and get another 3 miles on top of the 6.. When its dry!!!
John

Just curious John. Do you use any kind of walking stick or staff?

Great pics and gear John.

Big Monk went hunting. And while I'm at it, the Monkey Man is doing well.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:09 pm Morning walk with a dog and a Keen Kutter ....

Ike,
Looks like your dog had an enjoyable day, too!
Great pictures.
Treefarmer

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:26 am Big Monk went hunting. And while I'm at it, the Monkey Man is doing well.

Jerry, what's become of Big Monk? Missing his post for a long time.
Glad to see he's still stackin' 'em up!
Treefarmer

jmh58 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:02 pm A few pics from today’s “Woods Wander” Even had a hot lunch!! A little snow made things interesting!! 6867D4B0-D7CF-41DF-8C0E-23C729114AA5.jpeg1DE8CFA6-D1D6-43E6-BF2E-A4DC09FE2C56.jpegD85DDFF0-B5A6-4B43-A54B-EEDD59A0FEA8.jpeg4A23060C-5258-48BA-95C8-08A779354792.jpegEE87CC98-342A-4600-8EB0-2C3F2C75742C.jpeg

John,
The woods in the north are so different than what we experience here in West Florida. Most natural woodlands here, are so thick you can't see 50 yards ahead.
Always beautiful scenery in your pictures!
Treefarmer

treefarmer wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 5:16 am

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:26 am Big Monk went hunting. And while I'm at it, the Monkey Man is doing well.

Jerry, what's become of Big Monk? Missing his post for a long time.
Glad to see he's still stackin' 'em up!
Treefarmer

He's moved on to other interests. Still stops by now and then to catch up on everyone, just doesn't post.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 12:31 am Just curious John. Do you use any kind of walking stick or staff?

Yes I do Garry.. I use a pr of hiking poles..
John

doglegg wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 12:41 am Great pics and gear John.

Thank You Floyd!!
John

treefarmer wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 5:22 am

jmh58 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:02 pm A few pics from today’s “Woods Wander” Even had a hot lunch!! A little snow made things interesting!! 6867D4B0-D7CF-41DF-8C0E-23C729114AA5.jpeg1DE8CFA6-D1D6-43E6-BF2E-A4DC09FE2C56.jpegD85DDFF0-B5A6-4B43-A54B-EEDD59A0FEA8.jpeg4A23060C-5258-48BA-95C8-08A779354792.jpegEE87CC98-342A-4600-8EB0-2C3F2C75742C.jpeg

John,
The woods in the north are so different than what we experience here in West Florida. Most natural woodlands here, are so thick you can't see 50 yards ahead.
Always beautiful scenery in your pictures!
Treefarmer

Our woods are diverse.. We got what we call Big Woods id open with lots of big trees then we got the real thick stuff ya cant get thru.. And every thing in between. Trails are usually thru bigger wide open woods with lots of trees..
John

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:26 am Big Monk went hunting. And while I'm at it, the Monkey Man is doing well.

Glad to see Monk still at it and healthy.. Think about him every now and then..
John

Hey fellas! Haven't visited the thread here for a bit, thought I'd share a recent find. Was out taking care of bees yesterday and thought I saw some bones off the hill. Took a stroll down there and found this guy.
No history with this one so was surprised to see him here.
Kinda bitter sweet to have this season after my oh so close encounter with a giant earlier this season that didn't pan out.
Season still going but those old boys are getting tough to run in to with a bow and arrow this late. Be making a few moves yet this year but not many. Got a cape in the freezer and probably use it for this find. Lots of character on him.

Cool find .

cbay,
That is a good find, they are a very interesting set of antlers. And I see a few more racks in the background.
Treefarmer