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I answered a question on an old post.
I am now sort of reposting it here.
I'm a logger only own 2 pocket knives, a 1984 Buck 307, and a 1991 Case Peanut (which I'm going to retire).
I like the idea of a small stockman for the sheepsfoot blade.
Any comments on the quality of the Case 6333?
Or should I stick with a new Peanut?
2.5" - 3" closed is ideal for me.
 
I'm not familiar with either..
But, Welcome
Someone will be around to help.
 
Welcome to the porch.I have a similar preference for a smaller knife with a coping blade. I find the 6333 a little cumbersome - a little over packed on that frame (although the older ones seemed to pull it off better) - and the peanut is missing the coping blade…

Maybe consider an older Buck 305. You can still find NOS ones around.
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I think the Case 6333 is a better all around knife than the Peanut just because the peanut is so small.

A Buck 303 would also be a good choice, USA made, stainless, and they are offering a genuine ebony 303 in 2025.

The standard Buck 303 is a very good knife.
 
I have a Case Peanut but not one of their stockmen, but in general I'd say a stockman is definitely a nice upgrade if you're only going to have a couple of knives and only going to carry one or two. The sheepsfoot really is nice.
 
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jmh33 said:
Back before the internet I carried a Pnut as my only knife for a whole lotta years!! (Darn internet🤣)
I never felt under knifed then!! 😂👍
John 😁
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A few years ago I sold most of my knives and carried a yellow CV peanut for about a year, changed what I look for in a knife for sure. The peanut definitely does cover a lot of bases
 
jmh33 said:
The 33 is 2 5/8
Pnut is 2 7/8
Just saying!! 😊
John 😁
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John identified the difference in closed length between the small stockman and the Peanut, with the Peanut being a quarter inch longer.
For what it's worth, a quarter inch difference with those smaller knives can look quite large. Here's a photo of a Case Peanut above an Imperial USA serpentine jack that's 3 1/8" closed, so a quarter inch longer than the Peanut. To me, the Imperial jack SEEMS to be much larger than the Peanut. A photo comparison of the 6333 stockman over the Peanut would similarly show the Peanut as being much larger, I think.
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BTW, welcome to The Porch! :thumbsup: 🤓

- GT
 
I'd go with the stockman. More versatility with three blades; "No one blade profile is ideal for all knife tasks."

I cannot recommend which stockman, however.
For small stockmans, (those under 3.875 inch) I only have a offshore Marbles D2 Sowbelly, (3.75 in closed) ,Case 3318CV (3.5 in. closed) a vintage Kabar 1081 (3.24 in closed), and a Case 6387SS (3.30 in closed).
The 6387 also has a pen blade rather than the more versatile "Spey" blade. (also good for unzipping the belly, and peeling game critters, and in the garden, budding, and grafting. not just its namesake and spreading PB, or peeling an apple.)
Besides ... My long term EDC SAK Huntsman has a pen blade if I need one.

I rarely carry them. Of these three, the D2 gets the most pocket time ... maybe 10 to 15 days a year, followed by the 3318, which saw 8 days carry time last year.
I don't carry the Kabar or 6387; as they are much smaller than I like.
I'm "constantly" beating my pocket to make sure a small knife is still there ... "people"/"humans" (note quotes) give you funny looks if you beat your pocket/leg a lot. 🤨

I like a 4 to 4.625 inch closed Stockman, preferably 4.25~4.3 inch or more, such as the Case 75, the 2024 BF Forum knife, and the Old Timer 858/858OT, or some other pattern with enough weight you know it is there.
(the 858 is only 4.625 in closed. Early production US made 858's don't have the "OT" in the tang stamp.)
 
If you want a smaller Case Stockman pattern, the 6344 is a great option. It one of the many patterns they call "Medium Stockman" but is the smallest of them. 3 1/4" closed length.

The 6333 is a nice little knife but it is quite small. Smaller than the Peanut, as others have mentioned.

Here is a comparison shot I did once of some of the smaller Case stockman patterns. 6344, 63033, 5327, 6333 (6344 is the red one on the left).
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That is a crop of a bigger image where I compare the sizes of all of the Case Stockman patterns I own:
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Here is another 6344 by itself showing the blade layout:
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I like the '44 quite a bit, though I generally find myself going with the 6318, 63032, or 6347 when I want a stockman for something.

Found another photo - this one shows a Mini Trapper, 62087 Pen, and the 6333 Small Stockman, for size comparison and blade shapes:
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I would second the Case 44 pattern stockman. It's a bit bigger than the peanut so it makes a better user IMHO, but small enough to be unobtrusive in the pocket.
 
I like the 6333, but I like the 6327 just a bit better. The 27 is very slightly longer and has rounded bolsters. My 33 was a recent purchase; I don't think the 27 is still in production. I agree with the recommendation for the 6344! Although a bit larger it is an outstanding knife. All of these have a pen blade instead of a spey. Other small knives to consider include the Case swell center jack (vault pattern a couple of years ago and should be widely available) and the mini copperhead. Buck 309 and 307 are good choices. Someone mentioned the Buck 303 -- when the new 2025s hit the stores I'm going to pick one up in ebony and brass!

Shown here, 6344, 6327, and a small Schrade+ (USA) Uncle Henry.

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Case 6344
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My girlfriend is going to loan me her Schrade 34OT,her sister will loan me a Schrade 108OT, her brother in laws will loan me their Case 6344, and Buck 303.
Tomorrow I will butcher 6 hogs for an Amish friend to see which I prefer.
The Schrade 34OT,Buck 303 and Case 6344 look similar.
But I was told they no longer made the Schrade.
I'll tell you what I think of the steel and how they perform as a working knife (which is whatit would be).
 
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jpvjr71 said:
My girlfriend is going to loan me her Schrade 34OT,her sister will loan me a Schrade 108OT, her brother in laws will loan me their Case 6344, and Buck 303.
Tomorrow I will butcher 6 hogs for an Amish friend to see which I prefer.
The Schrade 34OT,Buck 303 and Case 6344 look similar.
But I was told they no longer made the Schrade.
I'll tell you what I think of the steel and how they perform as a working knife (which is whatit would be).
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I’ll be interested to hear your report!
If you decide you want a Schrade USA 34ot, you could probably still find one with little to no use on eBay, and reasonably priced.
You can buy a new Schrade 34ot today, but it won’t be the same company, steel, or country of origin as, what I assume, the one your girlfriend is letting you borrow.
 
Here are my thoughts on the Case 6333, Buck 303, and Schrade 34OT.
The best of the lot is the Schrade, it is a shame they are no longer made.
I rate the Schrade carbon steel to be superior to Case.
The Buck stainless about even with the Case non-polished (the polished has drag).
As a working knife, for taking and holding an edge for the modern knives, I'd say the Case & Buck tie, and perform better than Case carbon.
In terms of blade geometry, I'd say the Case has Buck beat.
One thing I think is interesting is Buck has each blade on its own spring (but they seem weak).
On Monday, I'll go to an Amish hardware store & get the Buck 303.
With all its flaws, I think it's a little tank and slightly more comfortable in hand due to the blade layout.
Oh & the Schrade small stockman (108OT) has a flaw, the sheepsfoot blade is proud and annoying when I did 1 goose and 1 chicken with it.
 
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