82 Dixie stockman

It’s a great knife. Slicey, great blade combo. Only thing wrong is it’s round ends. I had glenbad remedy that for me....lol
 
SVTFreak said:
It’s a great knife. Slicey, great blade combo. Only thing wrong is it’s round ends. I had glenbad remedy that for me....lol
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Please share! :thumbsup: I've been eyeballing the Dixie and the possum skinner for months. I finally jumped on a micarta possum skinner today. Looking forward to checking the pattern out.
 
SVTFreak said:
It’s a great knife. Slicey, great blade combo. Only thing wrong is it’s round ends. I had glenbad remedy that for me....lol
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I really like the rounded bolsters.

But, I like squared bolsters too. I'm an equal bolster lover. Stamped. Engraved, rat tailed, pinched, monogrammed, you name it!

I really need a Dixie stockman for sure!
 
@SVTFreak , can you please show us a picture of your squared 82 bolsters??:eek:
 
waynorth said:
@SVTFreak , can you please show us a picture of your squared 82 bolsters??:eek:
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Sure thing, Charlie! I was gonna post when I got home today, but I went and found them for y’all.

I will say they are more squared in person than the photos. The light reflection makes them seem like the corners are more rounded than they are. @glennbad really got it right!

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I'm curious as to why you prefer squared bolsters... is it purely aesthetics? The overall appearance? My thoughts on bolsters, and especially when the knife is a more robust size, is that rounded is more hand and pocket friendly. Aesthetically, I like rounded bolsters more, as well, but it's primarily for comfort, in carry and use.

you say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to..... :D

edit: your modified knife is very classy looking, though....:thumbsup:
 
Fantastic pattern, do wish they'd make a Mini version too, say 3 3/8" or 3.5" :cool:

Been searching for an Osage user from the first run, make a tough worker :thumbsup:

I like the rounded bolsters, gives it the sleek look the blades need :D
 
hornetguy said:
I'm curious as to why you prefer squared bolsters... is it purely aesthetics? The overall appearance? My thoughts on bolsters, and especially when the knife is a more robust size, is that rounded is more hand and pocket friendly. Aesthetically, I like rounded bolsters more, as well, but it's primarily for comfort, in carry and use.

you say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to..... :D

edit: your modified knife is very classy looking, though....:thumbsup:
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I really can’t answer that! Lol. I agree that the rounded won’t tear up a pocket like square will. I suspect, though, that it is because it’s all my grandfather and my father ever carried. Grandpa carried an uncle Henry 834UH and dad a buck 301. So, it’s just what became aesthetically pleasing to me. But you’re def right about that. If we all liked the same thing, we’d all be carrying the same SAK! Haha! FWIW, I can still appreciate a nice round end!
 
Rifle seeker said:
Got my 2nd GEC today in the mail, 82 Dixie stockman. It’s larger than I was expecting. I’m going to have to use this one I think.
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I've always liked the concept of a stubby wharncliffe in lieu of a sheepsfoot in a stockman frame ... only thing thats prevented me from pulling the trigger is I've read quite a few reports that the 82 has lackluster snap ... I'd be curious on how this run shapes up in terms of snap ... thx
 
Lansky1 said:
I've always liked the concept of a stubby wharncliffe in lieu of a sheepsfoot in a stockman frame ... only thing thats prevented me from pulling the trigger is I've read quite a few reports that the 82 has lackluster snap ... I'd be curious on how this run shapes up in terms of snap ... thx
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Well, in my experience with exactly ONE dixie stockman, I didn't find anything lackluster about the snap.
The only GEC I've found with lower pull strengths is the 66 roper... and they aren't bad, just lower than "normal", whatever that is. Both of mine are probably in the 3 range for pulls.

SVTFreak said:
FWIW, I can still appreciate a nice round end!
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......um...I suppose that could be taken several different ways. o_O All I can say is.... me too! :D
 
I think the 82 is one of the better GEC's I've had, though I prefer the 2-bladed version. The 81 and 82 GEC's are my favorite. The lack of a half-stop is a bonus for me. I wish the possum skinner came in some different handle materials.

The blade thinness is a big plus.
 
bikerector said:
I think the 82 is one of the better GEC's I've had, though I prefer the 2-bladed version. The 81 and 82 GEC's are my favorite. The lack of a half-stop is a bonus for me. I wish the possum skinner came in some different handle materials.

The blade thinness is a big plus.
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Yes.... I have been looking for a good user possum skinner. I think I would really like that blade combination for a "large" knife. I had thought I was going to go for a bull moose, but in reality the wharncliffe combined with a slender clip would suit me "mo' better".
That size knife is very comfortable in hand... just sort of pushes the limit for pocket carry, for me. A slim belt sheath is not out of the question, though.. might be the perfect solution.
 
hornetguy said:
Yes.... I have been looking for a good user possum skinner. I think I would really like that blade combination for a "large" knife. I had thought I was going to go for a bull moose, but in reality the wharncliffe combined with a slender clip would suit me "mo' better".
That size knife is very comfortable in hand... just sort of pushes the limit for pocket carry, for me. A slim belt sheath is not out of the question, though.. might be the perfect solution.
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I really like the bull moose but I do wish it had gone with the wharncliffe/clip combo. I like the 2 fullsized blades a little more than the possum skinner. The possum skinner is really thin as it's a single springe, instead of the double spring of the bull moose. I feel like the possum skinner carries like a single blade trapper, but with two-blades.
 
bikerector said:
I really like the bull moose but I do wish it had gone with the wharncliffe/clip combo. I like the 2 fullsized blades a little more than the possum skinner. The possum skinner is really thin as it's a single springe, instead of the double spring of the bull moose. I feel like the possum skinner carries like a single blade trapper, but with two-blades.
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dang it.... now you've done it. I didn't realize it was a single spring. Now I gotta go buy one..... :cool:

edit: to quote Doc Holliday.... "that's JUST my game...."
edit: anybody have one for sale? :)
 
Mine had a little lazy snap on the drop point blade but it just took some breaking in and it smoothed out and got much better. I also polished the bolsters and scales as the satin finish just looks like poo poo.

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hornetguy said:
dang it.... now you've done it. I didn't realize it was a single spring. Now I gotta go buy one..... :cool:

edit: to quote Doc Holliday.... "that's JUST my game...."
edit: anybody have one for sale? :)
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I found out about the single spring once I got it. They only made two versions and I don't see the natural canvas TC version around anywhere but a few NF elderberry are still around a few online shops (DLT for one).
 
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