4 1/4 or longer, lets see 'um

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I have been wanting a bigger traditional for awhile. I am liking the big barlows and some of AGR's offerings. Single blade to a king size stockman :D I just want to see some big knives. If you care to share how you pocket or sheath them I dont think any would complain :thumbup:
 
Good thread Jeff:thumbup: here is one of my recent acquisitions and it quickly has become a "Back Pocket" favorite:cool:

Case 1977 #6375 @ 4 1/4 closed.

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Another one of my obscure favorite are the Swinguards, I love em for "Back Pocket" carry:thumbup: At 4 3/8 closed they disappear next to my wallet;)

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I have more but will have to look back in some older pic's.

Paul
 
Thanks Paul, that #6375 is a beauty. I have been eyeing a similar model with a 1979 vintage. Has CASE ever made a stockman over 41/4? just curious.
 
The #6375 is listed in some older Case literature as 4 5/16". Thats is the only reference I have seen to a Stockman over 4 1/4".
 
Never been one for larger knives. I have only owned two traditionals that meet your specs. I bought a Queen Mountain Man because of the ACSB, but it was just too large for me, so I sold it two weeks later.

I did keep the other, a primitive bone Northfield Ben Hogan, for over six months, but rarely carried it. Here is a shot of it with my more usual pocket pal, the peanut.

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To be honest, I'm not a big fan of smaller knives. I just got a huckleberry boys knife, but I'm kinda wishing, I had just gotten a moose, just because of the size.
 
This is the only one that I have a picture of at the moment and the biggest: A zulu spear back pocket made by Kerry Hampton. I forget the measurements, but it's around 4.75" closed.
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Everyone has a preference. I love CARRYING a 3 1/2" knife but I love to USE a 4" or bigger knife. I am starting to think BOTH is the correct answer :D
 
Thats what im talking about JAlexander. Did you make the sheath? Thats a great back pocket organizer, I like it a lot.
 
JAlexander said:
This is the only one that I have a picture of at the moment and the biggest: A zulu spear back pocket made by Kerry Hampton. I forget the measurements, but it's around 4.75" closed.
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James, What a great set up!!!

Paul
 
Here's a Northwoods Scagel. Closed length is 4.75"

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There's a serious amount of steel in the blade. The spine is thicker than the one found on my Pekka Tuominen puukko.

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- Christian
 
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GEC 23 Trapper 4 1/2 ,and next one is Case trapper 4"

(I prefer folders in 3 1/2 to 3 7/8 range )
 
Did you do that leather work James? It is very nice, reminds me of a magazine/flashlight holder.
 
kamagong said:
Here's a Northwoods Scagel. Closed length is 4.75"

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There's a serious amount of steel in the blade. The spine is thicker than the one found on my Pekka Tuominen puukko.



- Christian
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Man thats nice. Scagel is starting to pique my interest. Thats a thick blade for a slippie, how is it in use Christian?
 
I don't know as I haven't used it yet. I wouldn't try quartering any apples though, the blade is as likely to split the fruit as it is to cut it.

- Christian
 
My first GEC was a #23. At 4.5" it's big, but rides just fine next to my wallet.

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I have a few Queens that meet the 4.25" frame length. I'll try to get a pic or two.
 
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