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Thought i'd post this up as it's the latest vector, just finished this today and was done purely for fun. Reason for doing this is that i'm into camping/bushcraft, etc as it's great for the kid to get out and enjoy the countryside. Just about to purchase this for our next trip away at the end of the month, hence the vector.
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Great idea to take the boy/girl out into the countryside (unless it's to kill what's in the countryside in which case it's just dumb). I really like your Helle Alden illustration, it reminds me of the Opinel knives that just about all of the locals around here carry in their pocket and they keep them for dozens and dozens of years. You can really tell the old ones by the way the plade is half the width (or less!) than it was when it was bought! The knife you have drawn appear not to fold out but be fixed, although I could be wrong as I don't know that make of knife.
In any case, Great Drawing, keep 'em coming! :-bd :star
Taking my daughter to the countryside is purely to enjoy what it has to offer and teach her how to appreciate the land. We tend to do a lot of craft stuff when we are out & about. I have heard of those Opinel Knives before buy never owned one and yes the one in the Illustration is a fixed blade. I carry an Eka folding knife which is just over 20 yr old now and when you compare it to a new one, yes you can see the wear on the blade as it's been sharpened over the years which i have always found appealing. Gives them character i say.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Frank
Thanks for the comment as much appreciated.
Very nice.
Many years ago whilst on the coast of South Africa I found a knife on the deck. It was an Okapi knife, the best knife I ever owned. It could cut through rope as if it was butter and never seemed to loose it's edge. I lost it a couple of years later and no doubt to someone else's good forune. I still miss that knife to this day.
Thanks for triggering a memory GOvectorZ, and your image is great.
Having looked further I've found a photo very similar to the one I found apart from it didn't have the key-ring. It was destinctive in that it had the locking device outside the knifes body.
Pretty sad when you're still looking for a knife that you lost in 1967!
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by gwpriester
I appreciate you taking the time to go search for an image of these knives as i've never heard of them and they look a real nice everyday use kind of knife and i'd most probably buy one of these myself if i seen one for sale. The locking mechanism intrigues enough me alone to buy one of these but hearing that they keep an edge well and sharpens well, is all i want from any knife. Never been into pretty looking knifes if they can't be used as they are intended. And you made me laugh saying you must sad if your still looking for it, as that only means that i must be sad also as i would do the same. Once you have a good blade, there is no comparison i say. Again, thanks for this story and letting me know about a knife i've not heard of. And it's always good to jog the old memory i say (not that i'm calling you old), especially when they are good ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by Egg Bramhill
ps: thanks for the comment on the Helle image.
I bought a Swiss Champ back in 1985 when I had my first Goldwing (I was in Switzerland so I guessed I wouldn't get it cheaper anywhere else which turned out to be very true) and, although small compared to the knives in this thread, I have never regretted that purchase. I still use it daily in my PC repair work but it's been used to chop branches to create and carve walking sticks whilst in the great outdoors. As you can see, the blade has seen better days, but it continues to slice into anything (I have the scars to prove it)!Quote:
Originally Posted by GOvectorZ
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A Honda Goldwing, brings back memories those do. I gave up bikes when my kids come along and still kind of hold that against them (and yes they've been told so). Would be great to see any Carved walking sticks if you have nay pictures about. I do some whittling when i'm out & about as it's a great pass time. As for your knife, it's great to see one that you know is and has been used, but is that heat damage at front? My daily knife has the point missing also, but like your it tells a story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Frank
ps: i'll post up a few whittled pieces shortly now you have me thinking of them.
GOvectorZ very nice illustration, makes me want to own one.
I haven't owned but i am away to purchase one with-in the next week and yes they do look good and very useable also.Quote:
Originally Posted by wizard509
ps: maybe this vector version of the Fire model will entice you some more.
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It won't, way too expensive for me. Best I can do is dream about it.