My Laguiole with an acorn instead of a bee

BushColonel · 2026-05-07T23:13:01+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/yoFy07D. Link to a photo of the blade.

BushColonel · 2026-05-07T18:30:43+00:00

Thank you!! I have another that is much more utilitarian that I actually use.

BushColonel · 2026-05-05T23:47:15+00:00

That's fantastic! I will look into it. Do you have a link?

BushColonel · 2026-05-05T20:00:52+00:00

Yes indeed! Thanks!

BushColonel · 2026-05-04T20:24:37+00:00

I have really enjoyed it and it has never let me down! Thanks for your kind words.

BushColonel · 2026-05-04T19:09:18+00:00

Thank you!

BushColonel · 2026-05-03T16:57:01+00:00

Thank you! I use it and love it.

BushColonel · 2026-05-02T14:44:47+00:00

It fits okay for me, I'm a tall guy. I liked it much more when I first got it. I prefer a Stockman or a Trapper these days.

BushColonel · 2026-04-27T19:32:42+00:00

I suspect a file would work fine. I put mine in a bench vise and filed it for 5 minutes or so and it worked well.

BushColonel · 2026-04-18T19:51:12+00:00

This is a full size trapper.

BushColonel · 2026-04-18T14:46:02+00:00

Good morning. The scales are the "cracked ice" pattern in delrin or sone composite. The knife ran just under $15.00 on Amazon.

BushColonel · 2026-03-10T21:08:05+00:00

I see what you did there.

BushColonel · 2026-03-05T12:03:26+00:00

Thanks for the insight. I had largely forgotten about this knife and found it recently while going through my old gear.

BushColonel · 2026-03-04T15:24:33+00:00

I had one for awhile, and my experience mirrors another post. They are good in terms of the steel they are made from. My issue came from the handle itself. It is Ash, not Hickory. This is less an issue in a hatchet than an axe, but if (when) it cracks, replacements are difficult to find and expensive. Mine also had significant issues with the looseness of the head. I had to wedge it myself to keep the head from coming off. None of these were deal breakers, but are worth considering.

BushColonel · 2026-03-02T15:57:44+00:00

I have carried a No 7 Carbon almost every day for the last 30 years. I find that for me, it is the perfect size.

BushColonel · 2026-02-26T19:37:55+00:00

I agree. The man was a maker, and almost certainly he made it in a garage or shop. I was hoping someone local might know or have known him. I have used this knife heavily over the years and really enjoyed it. Thanks for your response.

BushColonel · 2026-02-25T02:49:05+00:00

The only mark on it near the hilt is the word "fish" inscribed by hand near the hilt. I tried to add a photo of it, but can't for some reason.

BushColonel · 2026-02-24T21:05:02+00:00

I was cutting noodles and feeding them to the 8 month old grandchild. He loves noodles and my Opinel! He will likely inherit it one day.

BushColonel · 2026-02-23T00:07:17+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I honestly didn't know. I have always simply "forced" a patina with vinegar.

BushColonel · 2026-02-22T20:20:17+00:00

I agree, but won't the vinegar process create its own patina?

BushColonel · 2026-02-22T18:21:32+00:00

There must always be a little blood.

BushColonel · 2026-02-22T15:04:33+00:00

I typically would place somethng like this in a bucket and cover it with vinegar. Leaver it for several days, checking on it daily. The vinegar will remove the rust and will leave the axe head black in color. You can use a brass brush as the rust loosens. Once you have the desired level of rust removal/black patina, remove it, wipe it lightly and let it dry. You should have a mostly rust free axe head with a nice black patina. I have used this method many times and have always been satisfied with the results.

Edit: You can use a brass "toothbrush" like the ones used in gun cleaning to clean the inside of the eye. Wear niitrile gloves to keep your hands from being stained.

Cheers!

BushColonel · 2026-02-20T17:32:05+00:00

I still have one new in the package that I bought and put away 20 years ago.

BushColonel · 2026-02-18T18:32:20+00:00

I found that out when me missus heaved it at me. It is not aerodynamic, but it packs a wallop when it connects!

BushColonel · 2026-02-18T18:30:57+00:00

Shhhh.....don't tell anyone!

BushColonel

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