Anyone still carry the 3 bladed folding knives??

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Taz

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I've noticed that many people only carry 1 bladed lockback knives now for general utility and the 3 bladed stockman type has gone byebye. Why? Is it because the sliplocks don't lock or they aren't tactical enough? I just got one when I was going through my grandfathers basement (he passed away 4 years ago) and have been getting some of the oxidation off and sharpeneing it up. It takes a very nice edge easily and won't offend sheeple. the only problem is that is has a jigged bone handle, but it is all cracked up. Can I take it apart and fix it up?? I have made a few kit knives, so I know how to put them together, but I was wondering if it is worth it.
 
That just happens to be the pattern I collect in older knives. I love em. I used to carry one until my dad wore his out and asked for mine. I now carry a Lightwing and am so pleased with it that I doubt I will carry anything else for a long time.

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I used to have an old Schrade that my dad got for me for like $5 at a hardware store. After a few years, the handles just fell off. Right now, I'm looking for a nice 3 bladed stockman, with stag, bone or some nice handle material that is about 4" close, main blade 3", preferably 3 blades, but I will go to 4 blades. it will be for daily carry and utility. I am thinking Puma or Boker or Camillus. Any suggestions? oh Yeah, I am on a linited budget. i think my parents will let me spring for about $60 (my birthday is coming up). Any thoughts?? thanks and sliplock lovers unite!
 
You can buy any of the knives you mentioned plus a Case Stockman,Mini Trapper,Texas Jack,or Whittler patterns for your 60 bucks.You will not be sorry.They are good knives.Have been carrying them for 50 plus years.Have worked well for me.

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Though I don't carry a 3 blade stockman anymore I absolutely have at my ready a smaller 2 blade Case oldie that fits nicely in the small watch pocket in my jeans. I consider it a 'necessary' blade. Kinda got outa the habit of having the larger slip folders down in the bottom of my pockets. Usually carry a main blade, a spydie,bm, or rekat usually iwb. Each has a purpose...and ready as needed for task at hand. Guess I'm showing my age a bit.........course I'm pretty practical too.

course gotta love that sifu...
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You betcha.

Both my Grandpa's carried stockmen, and so did my Dad. So do I.

I guess I could clean out my finger nails with my Endura or XLTi---even dig out splinters with them. But it just wouldn't be right.
 
I have always liked the stockman pattern. Currently, my two favorites are the Eye Brand and Kissing Crane versions. Both have carbon steel blades that hold a great edge. The Eye Brand is a little smaller than standard size (3.5" closed) but has a longer main blade relative to closed length than most knives and is not seriously undersized. You can get in in stag, bone, or yellow composition from Knives Plus in Amarillo, TX for around $45-50.

John
 
I have a couple of stockman style knives. But the utility of a "top of the pocket" clip and one-hand opening/closing of the modern spydercos, BM, etc. are just too utilitarian to ignore.

The idea of having a general use blade, and extra sharp blade, and a rough use blade does seem practical.

Many people like the Buck 700-series of traditional slipjoints. They are sharp, stainless, and appear to be of high quality and modestly priced. I gave myself a fair cut on the thumb with one while examining it in a store. Many like carbon steel, but in hot and steamy weather I'd rather have stainless.
 
I have 2 stockman's, both Schrade Old Timers. One is the really little one, and then the other is the biggest one. The bigger one was my first good knife and probably also the knife that I have had the longest (I got it when I was 8). It was MIA a few years ago, but I did find it again. Anyway, I don't carry the big one anymore since it's a little heavy for pocket carry, but I carry the little one all of the time. It's great for cleaning and trimming fingernails, and it's also nice for work since it doesn't unduly worry sheeple. It takes a truly wickedly sharp edge from my Edge-Pro too. IMO they're very nice knives, especially for the money. I don't worry about them not locking, I'm just careful not to use them for something that could fold them up.
 
I love split backspring whittlers. Whittlers have one large main blade riding on two springs, and two smaller blades at the other end each riding on one spring. The main blade folds in the middle of the two smaller blades. A three blade stockman has two large blades at one end, and one smaller blade at the other.

I frequently carry and use a Boker carbon steel whittler. Takes a great edge. Someday I'll own a custom Steve Mullin or Dan Burke whittler. The smaller traditional pocketknives are great daily carry knives, and rarely manage to scare the sheeple.

Paracelsus
 
Stockmans are my favorite pocketknives, especially the large premiums which tend to be a bit slimmer for easier carry. My first good pocketknife was an Old Timer stockman that I was allowed to pick as a gift in the 4th grade. Although I've carried other knives over the years I've carried a stockman again for the last few, and will probably continue to do so.

On a recent trip to Europe I carried a medium stockman, an Old Timer, and had no problems with security anywhere. It not only got used a fair amount, I noticed that it walked and talked better as well as any that I've looked at, better than most, and the plain carbon steel blades took and held a nice edge. When others sneer at it and brag about their tactical wonder steel knife I suggest a test; first try to cut a file, then slice some articles out a paper, and then shave with it - it's an easy test with three blades :^)
 
Why? Fashion, of course. Modern high tech knives are more popular than traditional patterns these days. I do carry a damascus-bladed stockman fairly often and a damascus-bladed muskrat just as often. Traditional pocket knives are far from dead. They are just giving market share to tac knives at the current time. Take care.

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I agree with you guys! I carry a genesis 2 in my pocket, but danged if my little stockman can't out cut it! The little 3" blade cut all the wqay down a bubble wrap cardboard roll, and then Genesis had a tough time of it. Also, it doesn't offend the sheeple. If you could have 1 stockman in my price range, which one would it be? I noticed a lot of them have 440A steel, is this good? I know 440C kicks butt, but how does its little brother do? What is the high carbon blade material? How about the Schrade Surgical+ or the other odd names for their steels? Any ideas of what they are? I would like a high carbon blade as I don't mind discoloration. What are your recommendations? Also, are there any custom folder makers that would put together a kit for me? I'm thinking 4" closed, 3" spear point blade, 2.2" warncliff instead of the sheepsfoot and keep the little small blade. I love making knife kits, but the ones I have gotten from Jantz lose their edge rapidly. Any more comments??
 
Ok. I have been looking and here is what I came up with so far for possibilites:

Any of the Boker, with either 440C or carbon blades: 4" stockman, either Stag, Imitations Tortose shell or Delrin
http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-Product%20Spec?bo7474


Schrade old timer Senior Stockman (1095 blades??)

Ka-Bar Stockman(1095?) http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-Product%20Spec?KA1100

Case
red Stag Damascus stockman...are these still available?? Also, the Case stag handles stockman, no damascus blade...
Chrome Vanadium= what steel?? http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-Product%20Spec?CA204

remington green over yellow (1095?) http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-Product%20Spec?REM545

Any thoughts guys?? How are the fit and finish of these knives? I am leaning toward the Boker, KaBar, Remington, Case and Old Timer in that order because they have high carbon steel blades. I like the look of the Boker with rosewood handles and the Case with the jigged bone. So I guess the Boker is my first choice, followed by the Case. It's a toss up between the other 3, they are all around $20 or $25. I supplied the URL for some of the blades from the knifecenter. does anyone know of a cheaper place? I think I saw the KaBAr on 1stopknifeshop for $20. Well, enough posts from me on this topic!! My IM screen name is tjham1773. If any of you guys are on, look for me and give me your opinions!!

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Last post here for the night, I promise!! I was loking over some stuff. First choice Boker 4474. I found it for $64 on the web. Second Choice, Boker 7474 with rosewood handles and carbon blades for $45 on the web. Thoughts??
 
Paracelus,
I have a pair of Dan Burke's wharncliff half whittler's, and a third on the way. You wont be dissappointed when you get one. I have one in damascus and mastadon ivory. The other is utica bone and D2. The one on order is pearl and BG42.
What can you tell me about Steve Mullin? Can he make this pattern?
Thanks

Jeff

 
Taz,
Have you looked at AG Russell. He has a very nice stag three blade stockman. I bought a two blade pen knife from this series for my Dad for his birthday. The fit and finish is very nice.

Jeff

 
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