2007 Forum Knife Pattern Vote

I wouldn't mind a three blade 3 7/8 Stockman. Punch or no punch just keep the sheepsfoot blade and carbon steel. Some type of bone handle . Larry
 
It's one thing to voice a choice; Quite another to DIS someone else's, rosconey2! Let's keep things positive shall we??
 
smiling-knife said:
That sentiment is very much appreciated jackknife. How about a Small English Jack knife ala the Schatt & Morgan Premier model??

I have greatly enjoyed your posts. You have a true talent for story telling. Thank-you.
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What is the limit on slip joints in the UK?
 
I might be wrong but I looked into this a few months ago, as my son was going to the UK for a semester. Three inch maximum on the blade and non locking was the guideline I used. He took a small Buck with him, that I'd had for many years. He didn't want a new knife. He wanted to take something that I had carried.
 
Thomason,
Very nice looking canittler. I'd have to check and see whether they could do that exact model. With Canal Street, when an organization orders an SFO, they keep the rights to the design until the contract is filled, then rights are transferred to Canal Street. (Not sure if this applies to everyone, or just resellers).
Eric
 
1) 3 blade stockman 3.5 to 4" punch is kool rounded bolsters
2) Whittler wharncliffe 3 blades
 
Stockman or a gunstock. Hate that I missed out on the 2006 knife but I won't miss out on this one!
 
rosconey2 said:
one of those i could live with-anything but a boring stockman
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A stockman has a rich history! A true using knife designed for a man's work, it is a more pocketable version of a cattle knife. With some variance for the job at hand, the blades are chosen for a purpose, and often do the job of "whittling" better than a whittler, never mind the jobs a stock handler may need to do!! There's a goup of woodcarvers out here in British Columbia, that I'd venture to say all have a yellow handled Camillus stockman in their pocket when they go out for a woodsy walk!
No cowboys in sight, but I'll venture they have one too, wherever they are.
From 3 1/4" to a monster 4 1/2" you can find one for everything you do. A round bolstered 3 5/8" or 3 7/8" stockman is all the knife 90% of the world needs for anything. Ubiquitous, but not boring! More like reliable, desireable, dependable!;)
 
also far from unique-
and being this is a collector type thing why not get what every one doesnt have-thats what im saying-

i have stockman's and love them -i even have a canal street small stockman-


but to me what made the last bfc knife so good was the fact that it was unique- a stag stockman is not unique


and i cant believe that to say something is BORING-is a put down and deserves a "lets keep things positive"-
 
I kind of like the idea of having a "special" knife that represents the ideals that we are always rattling on about here. Traditional knives, their history, the people we recall carrying them.

I used to carry a stockman years ago. Later I didn't have any and only have three now, none that are high end. I don't collect them either.

The ring knife looks beautiful and is interesting, but to me would be one for the safe. Some have been calling for this years knife to be something nice and special that would also make a great EDC. I think the reasoning behind that is that it would be unique to be carrying a good, EDC knife that while being a special issue would also be a token of brotherhood with those of the folder here.

While there are plenty of good patterns that fit that, we are talking about the stockman here. A stockman with a punch would certainly not be your run of the mill knife.

As lovely as stag is, it's heavy. A careful choice of bone might make for a good look. Maybe even a creamy natural smooth bone, or a well jigged, grey-bone.

Count me in with the carry it crowd. There's always the get one to put up and one to carry thing to do if you want to collect.

Waynorth can speak for himself, but I get where he's coming from. The BORING comment without the collector reasoning behind it being presented came across as a slap against other peoples chosen pattern. If the reason for that statement had been there then it would have been taken more in context.

I skip over Doctors knives in listings on ebay in a hurry. For some reason they just turn me off even though I appreciate their history and use. But there are others who love the things and I'm happy they get enjoyment from them. They just aren't for me. But they are still a valid choice for those who are voting for them.
 
I'm in this time if it's a stockman pattern.

Would prefer the 3-blade version (clip, spey, sheepfoot). I seldom need a punch.

Larger is better. I like the big 4" knives, but 3 1/2" or so is nice too.
 
O.K., a stockman. I'm in for a stockman. I would prefer one with a punch - like Seymour Alvord's design for Empire Cutlery, patented in 1906.

How about a serrated sheepsfoot and a punch?!

My only "fault" with the larger stockman's are that they are usually too heavy for an EDC. But, this being something that most of us will not be carrying around every day, I say the bigger the better!
 
This is my Queen classic red bone whittler.

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jki brings up a great point. I really think we should spend a little extra and mark the next one with a touch more taste. Small script comes to mind or a even a small bolster stamp or tang stap would be ideal. I also like keeping our UK brothers in mind. ;).
 
I'll give Joe a call at Canal Street next week to see what other patterns will be workable and let you guys know.
 
If I can get in on this one, I'd vote for a Medium to large Stockman(three blade, not really a fan of the punch, but I'd still be in), or Whittler, don't have a real splitback. I'm all for keeping it pocketable for the overseas folks, but I'd prefer the max we can do while not cutting them out. I'm good with bone, and wood wouldn't turn me off. And it sounds like a given at this point, but I'd prefer carbon steel, hands down.
For a little something different, what would folks think about a liner lock on the main blade? Similar concept to the Kershaw Crisscross. Certainly gives it a little more excitement, if a tad less traditional. Don't know if we were looking at that much of a custom build, or if Canal Street can do that. Just a thought to throw out there.
Anyone have any idea how much we might be looking at? Just a general idea is fine.

Jon
 
Here's a custom they did for the North American Hunting Club, so I don't think design would be an issue.
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Eric
 
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