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Does anybody- Queen, Case, Boker, Moore Maker, etc, make a decent Eisenhower style pen knife? For under $50.
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A good, reasonably priced Eisenhower?
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Case is the only company I know to name a knife pattern "Eisenhower", since President Eisenhower used to hand out Case pen knives to visitors. The quality of the one I bought is pretty good, aside from one blade edge being rather coarsely finished.
Another name to look for, "Senator." Senator is synonymous with "equal end pen knife", but they are usually less slender than the Case Eisenhower pattern.
Queen makes a Senator - looks pretty, and the Abalone model is in your price range, but I can't comment on the quality.
http://www.cumberlandknifeworks.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28
Sadly, equal-end knives seem to be out of style currently. Slim pickings, and none in traditional carbon steel.
Another name to look for, "Senator." Senator is synonymous with "equal end pen knife", but they are usually less slender than the Case Eisenhower pattern.
Queen makes a Senator - looks pretty, and the Abalone model is in your price range, but I can't comment on the quality.
http://www.cumberlandknifeworks.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28
Sadly, equal-end knives seem to be out of style currently. Slim pickings, and none in traditional carbon steel.
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I have an older Case Eisenhower from the '80s with brown delrin scales. You can probably still find them. Delrin is cheaper, but I don't know how much these knives value now.
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I like the pen knives, better even (Dare I say it?) than beloved Peanuts and other jackknives. Equal end looks really good, simple and elegant on these type of knives.
I agree 100%, and I dare to say it all the time.
Current production choices are limited though. Have you considered shopping for vintage brands? Schrade, Bruckmann, etc?
I also just saw this for the first time, a new Case cigar whittler that appears to be almost an equal-end knife. http://www.casexx.com/DisplayDetailPage.asp?ProductCode=22126
Here are some of my Bruckmann knives, including a couple of slender Senator knives:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Bobthearch/knives/corkscrewBruckmanns.jpg
You might also investigate Lobster pattern knives. Very elegant and classy, but not quite equal-ended. A good example, another Bruckmann:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Bobthearch/knives/SilverBruckmann.jpg
Another pattern that's hard to find nowadays, the equal end whittler. This knife was my grandfather's:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Bobthearch/knives/PALCutlery.jpg
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http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=CA2834
Found one. Blue bone too, one of my favorites. I was planning on making an order to Knifecenter (Ladybug), and I think I'll add this in as well.
When I was looking for it, I also came across this little number. It's a Queen. How do they do stainless? I like the minimalist aspect- rather Douk-Douk esque. It's also an easy-opener, with a bail. Sounds like a great knife for fishing- run a P-cord lanyard though the bail, and then run the lanyard through a belt loop with- can't think what's it's called- you know, where you take one end of the lanyard, loop the other end around the belt loop and then back through the lanyard, so that it tightens when you pull on it. Let it hang in your pocket.
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=QN45EO
Yeah, I think the Eisenhower, Big Easy, and Ladybug will be my next order.
Found one. Blue bone too, one of my favorites. I was planning on making an order to Knifecenter (Ladybug), and I think I'll add this in as well.
When I was looking for it, I also came across this little number. It's a Queen. How do they do stainless? I like the minimalist aspect- rather Douk-Douk esque. It's also an easy-opener, with a bail. Sounds like a great knife for fishing- run a P-cord lanyard though the bail, and then run the lanyard through a belt loop with- can't think what's it's called- you know, where you take one end of the lanyard, loop the other end around the belt loop and then back through the lanyard, so that it tightens when you pull on it. Let it hang in your pocket.
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=QN45EO
Yeah, I think the Eisenhower, Big Easy, and Ladybug will be my next order.
Listen, when Jim & Bob get through washing their tongues with a soapy wash cloth, I will post a reply.
You two done yet?
*kidding*
Gee, I hate to agree with Bob...especially since he nailed it!
I know...
Jim, get a SAK Pocket Pal, and a Sharpie Marker, and you can write "Eisenhower" on the darn thing.
Heck, write "Betty Boop" , "Lone Ranger", or my favorite, Road-Runner on the darn thing for all I care.
*neener*
Making fun of Peanuts,... heck I don't make fun of other folks' pattern preferences...*sniff* ...hurt my feelings you big meanies....*sniff*
*grin*
I purchased one for my 18 year old's birthday.
It is very pretty and she like it a lot!
It has a fine F&F.
A very well made knife.
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SM, the first thing I thought of was a Pocket Pal, but I have several SAKs, and want one with a little more classiness. Bolsters, specifically.
I have a Lone Ranger knife- equal-endd single blade jack with a clip blade. It's definately carbon steel. I should sharpen it up.
Oh, and call me Pres. You know me from that "other forum." I'm a young'n.
Tuxedo pattern.
Now hold on, this pattern might surprise you as to how tough it is.
Tuxedo pattern does not get much comment, I tend to think it might be because folks today do not dress up as they once did.
I never did, I have three ties, can only find two, and don't ask me when I last wore one.
I don't even own a suit.
While I prefer clip points, or at least, one of the blades being one, the Spear on a "Ike knife" and the ones on a Tuxedo are really nice!
IIRC most have longer nail nicks, and are serrated , where one could strike a match, on the nail nick.
Remember, back when, ladies and gents smoked, indoors, attending functions.
A match was often used from a match case, and striking on a nail nick, was an option.
A lady I know got herself a MOP Tuxedo, and it is really nice!
It pocket carries real well, and is different, and has some class, even if she is wearing jeans.
She purchased another, a Robeson, with Red Bone, for more EDC.
It is bigger than a Peanut, and going from memory, it is 3 1/8" closed.
While she would prefer a carbon steel or CV blade, the stainless is doing fine.
Heck she whittles, does food prep, uses as a lunch knife, has cleaned pan-fish, trout, and who knows what else.
Tuxedo patteren I would consider taking a look at, for something different.
I'd carry one for a EDC if I had one.
Now hold on, this pattern might surprise you as to how tough it is.
Tuxedo pattern does not get much comment, I tend to think it might be because folks today do not dress up as they once did.
I never did, I have three ties, can only find two, and don't ask me when I last wore one.
I don't even own a suit.
While I prefer clip points, or at least, one of the blades being one, the Spear on a "Ike knife" and the ones on a Tuxedo are really nice!
IIRC most have longer nail nicks, and are serrated , where one could strike a match, on the nail nick.
Remember, back when, ladies and gents smoked, indoors, attending functions.
A match was often used from a match case, and striking on a nail nick, was an option.
A lady I know got herself a MOP Tuxedo, and it is really nice!
It pocket carries real well, and is different, and has some class, even if she is wearing jeans.
She purchased another, a Robeson, with Red Bone, for more EDC.
It is bigger than a Peanut, and going from memory, it is 3 1/8" closed.
While she would prefer a carbon steel or CV blade, the stainless is doing fine.
Heck she whittles, does food prep, uses as a lunch knife, has cleaned pan-fish, trout, and who knows what else.
Tuxedo patteren I would consider taking a look at, for something different.
I'd carry one for a EDC if I had one.
Todd,
Very nice!
I can always count on you and Rup to come up with Old Timers and Imperials.
Oh, another one of my favorites, is a Boker 240 with Rosewood handles.
Pres. , I know you are younger than I , I hope you are taking notes.
You do not have to wait until you are older, to assist others in spending money.
*grin*
Anyone else having as much fun as I am helping my buddy Pres spend his money?
*smile*
Steve
Very nice!
I can always count on you and Rup to come up with Old Timers and Imperials.
Oh, another one of my favorites, is a Boker 240 with Rosewood handles.
Pres. , I know you are younger than I , I hope you are taking notes.
You do not have to wait until you are older, to assist others in spending money.
*grin*
Anyone else having as much fun as I am helping my buddy Pres spend his money?
*smile*
Steve
. It's a 1930's Camillus.Well,a Sears brand STA-SHARP really. I do buy other brands sometimes