-
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is available! Price is $250 ea (shipped within CONUS).
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/
2012 Bladeforums Knife - Pattern Thread
- Thread starter wintermute
- Start date
- Status
- Joined
- Apr 28, 2008
- Messages
- 4,367
I've seen 3 so far that I like, waynorth's Stockman, Rick's swayback, and eisman's congress. As long as its about the size of the 2011 or 2009 knives and has a Wharncliffe blade, I'll be really happy. Regardless, I'm in for at least one.
BTW: Thanks Manfred and Ash for taking on this challenge.
BTW: Thanks Manfred and Ash for taking on this challenge.
- Joined
- Feb 1, 2012
- Messages
- 11,783
Those look good to me, too, although I'm not clear on the size. How big were the 2009 and 2011 knives?
~ P.
glocktenman
Gold Member
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2008
- Messages
- 2,036
How about a canoe or even better a canoe jack like this cripple creek!
View attachment 260655
I don't remember who posted this picture....maybe Greg..... but I really like this knife.
View attachment 260655
I don't remember who posted this picture....maybe Greg..... but I really like this knife.
- Joined
- Dec 19, 2006
- Messages
- 8,210
My top picks are a split backspring sowbelly whittler or a 2-blade sowbelly (Double-end Premium Jacks.... Using the same parts as premium stock knives). To my knowledge, none of the current knife manufacturers has made either one. They aren't simple patterns but I think GEC or Queen could pull it off. Queen has a sowbelly pattern but it would take some tweaking to get a split backspring or a 2-blade. GEC would have to add a sowbelly pattern but I think it would be a good choice for them. They could use the same handle for regular production 3-blade sowbellies, 4-blade sowbellies, 5-blade sowbellies, sowbelly trappers, Texas Jacks, etc.
My next choice would be a 3-blade surveyor pattern modeled like this Maher & Grosh. It's a bit longer and narrower than Queen/Schatt&Morgan railsplitter pattern.
That sounds good.
If Charlie can flex his muscles (are you up to 275lbs for reps on bench?) and get it done, then I think we should jump on the opportunity.
I would also like to see more 440C from GEC.
That sounds good too. Either the #48 or the #66 frame work for me.
:thumbup:
That Ryuichi Kawamura Congress Jack is a sweetheart. I'm on Ryu's list for another pattern but I think I should add this one too.
I like the sowbelly trapper idea. The semi skinner second blade sounds good to me but my preference would be for a Wharncliffe secondary blade.
My next choice would be a 3-blade surveyor pattern modeled like this Maher & Grosh. It's a bit longer and narrower than Queen/Schatt&Morgan railsplitter pattern.
That sounds good.
Yeah! I get to campaign for a knife this year. This big All-American Stockman has been sitting on my desk for almost two years. Occasionally it might go to the store with me, but I have chosen not to use it, as I have too many that have wear and use.
It is a big'un at 4 3/8", and has beautiful blades, and smooth bone handles. Carbon steel tops it off.
I bought it years ago, and it was made by Bill at Great Eastern (when he worked for Queen) for the then owner of the Case Classics brand. He was quite proud of the knife back in 1997. I suspect we could convince him to make a "clone", if it turns enough cranks here! Think about it folksy folks!!
If Charlie can flex his muscles (are you up to 275lbs for reps on bench?) and get it done, then I think we should jump on the opportunity.
I would also like to see more 440C from GEC.
That sounds good too. Either the #48 or the #66 frame work for me.
3 5/8" SOWBELLY in 2012!!! :thumbup::thumbup:
-that pattern Waynorth is showing off looks mighty sweet, too
:thumbup:
I want this! I've been lusting after this Congress Jack for months. It is not a "regular" pattern, and it's nice.
That Ryuichi Kawamura Congress Jack is a sweetheart. I'm on Ryu's list for another pattern but I think I should add this one too.
I like the sowbelly trapper idea. The semi skinner second blade sounds good to me but my preference would be for a Wharncliffe secondary blade.
Last edited:
dannyp
Gold Member
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2007
- Messages
- 2,257
For a pattern that is a variant of a currently produced knife I would like to see a Wharncliffe Trapper based on either the CS Half Moon or GEC's #48 frame. I wouldn't have a problem with the Congress Jack either.
If it's feasible to get a company to bring back an old pattern like last year, I'd love to see a Eureka Jack.
Thank you Manfred and Ash for stepping up to take on the responsibility of this project.:thumbup:
If it's feasible to get a company to bring back an old pattern like last year, I'd love to see a Eureka Jack.
Thank you Manfred and Ash for stepping up to take on the responsibility of this project.:thumbup:
- Joined
- Apr 28, 2008
- Messages
- 4,367
About 3.5" closed.
- Joined
- Feb 3, 2001
- Messages
- 32,359
Alright, after lookin' at the Congress Jack and after pullin' out my Queen Congress, I like the idea of the Congress Jack but could it be made big enough to utilize the BFC tang stamp we had made?
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2011
- Messages
- 440
My wishlist for 2012 forum knife is a 3 5/8" or 3 7/8" in either pattern: wharncliffe trapper or gunstock (clip master; spear/pen secondary). Would love to see GEC to manufacture it as I think they did an outstanding job on last year's offering. 1095, half stop, jigged bone, and whatever shield design is appropriate.
- Joined
- Jan 27, 2007
- Messages
- 6,518
Yup. Congress Jack sounds good. In CARBON steel. (Throws a half-empty RC Cola can at Nathan's head . . . )
Or a Sodbuster would be good too.
~Chris
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2006
- Messages
- 44,490
A Wharncliffe trapper or better yet, a GEC Wharncliffe Scout would interest me much.
3.5 - 4.0 inches closed.
Bone scales, red or brown.
I'd lose interest as the price started drifting much above $110.
440C would be awesome. 1095 acceptable. No CV and no Tru-Sharp.
3.5 - 4.0 inches closed.
Bone scales, red or brown.
I'd lose interest as the price started drifting much above $110.
440C would be awesome. 1095 acceptable. No CV and no Tru-Sharp.
- Joined
- Jun 11, 2006
- Messages
- 958
I want this! I've been lusting after this Congress Jack for months. It is not a "regular" pattern, and it's nice.
Pretty darn close to what I was thinking. I have been lusting after sheepsfoot/wharncliffes lately. I would like more of a whittler wharncliffe/sheepsfoot wide blade with long pull. I think it would look good with some red or brown jigged micarta.
Will Power
Gold Member
- Joined
- Jan 18, 2007
- Messages
- 33,677
My top picks are a split backspring sowbelly whittler or a 2-blade sowbelly (Double-end Premium Jacks.... Using the same parts as premium stock knives). To my knowledge, none of the current knife manufacturers has made either one. They aren't simple patterns but I think GEC or Queen could pull it off. Queen has a sowbelly pattern but it would take some tweaking to get a split backspring or a 2-blade. GEC would have to add a sowbelly pattern but I think it would be a good choice for them. They could use the same handle for regular production 3-blade sowbellies, 4-blade sowbellies, 5-blade sowbellies, sowbelly trappers, Texas Jacks, etc.
This is a fantatsic knife Jake, IF GEC could do this in their stainless with two versions some really nice acyrllc (Lava Lamp, Tortoise etc) and one in Caramel Bone then I'd order them! But, I know this may be beyond reach or?
- Joined
- Nov 15, 2007
- Messages
- 3,372
I would like to see this year one of those three
1. Congress jack as my first choice, or
2. Eureka Jack, or
3. Saddlehorn , T. Bose style of blades.
Jigged bone, old green color and closed length 3 1/2" - 3 5/8".
Mike
1. Congress jack as my first choice, or
2. Eureka Jack, or
3. Saddlehorn , T. Bose style of blades.
Jigged bone, old green color and closed length 3 1/2" - 3 5/8".
Mike
- Status