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Hey guys. I've been looking to get a medium stockman. It's been a while since I bought a knife and I don't own any traditional slip joints. Something around 40$. About 1/10 the price I usually pony up! But I believe in that price range I can find a nice traditional edc. I've been interested in case knives for a while but never got around to getting one. Is this a good pattern? I found one for 42$. 00079 is the model. I wanted carbon but see they're a bit more expensive, I'll be buying two and gifting one to my brother. Also, what handle materials would you recommend? Carbon better than stainless? What options do I have in this medium pattern?
 
I really like the 6318 in amber bone. These can be had new for your price and are decent quality. Its a very attractive knife also IMO, that is what case does well.

 
I like the ones that substitute the spey blade for the pen blade. The pen, clip and Sheeps foot in the medium pattern seems to be what I'm after. I personally love the look of stag, and I see their bone imitates that pretty good. I'm going to want the CV over SS, correct? The handle material seems to be the biggest issue now lol
 
If you want the Clip, Sheepsfoot, and Pen combo, then either the 6344, which is the smallest of the Medium Stockman patterns at 3 1/4" long, or the 63032 Medium Stockman which is 3 5/8" long (closed lengths).

Here is a comparison picture of the two. Both of these are in CV steel:


It may not look it in the pic due to the smaller knife being closer to the camera, but the 6344 (the red one) is noticeably smaller than the 63032.

As to whether or not you want SS or CV, that's up to you. I personally prefer SS for a general daily carry knife, but it's not a big deal for me one way or another.

If you want stag handles, the pattern number would be 53032, which has only been available in SS recently.
 
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I'd go for the medium 47 pattern (3 7/8" closed) rather than the small 18 pattern (3 1/2" closed (3 5/8" closed after 1973)). Here they are as the 3347 SS and 3318 CV. Whether SS or CV, both would serve you well.



 
Modoc ED said:
I'd go for the medium 47 pattern (3 7/8" closed) rather than the small 18 pattern (3 1/2" closed (3 5/8" closed after 1973)). Here they are as the 3347 SS and 3318 CV. Whether SS or CV, both would serve you well.



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+1 on this choice. Watching carbon steel patina is worth the purchase alone. Great size as well, not too bulky in the pocket.
 
I've got the Case '47 Stockman in both the Amber Bone SS version and the 3347 Yellow Delrin CV. The rounded bolsters and semi-sunk joints make for a good pocket carry, especially with the Yellow Delrin versions. The Delrin scales are very thin compared to the bone handles and it just slips right into your pocket.

The 3347 is available in both SS and CV, but I believe they are only available through a single Case dealer, as they are exclusive to that dealer. If you search for Case 3347 CV or Case 3347 SS it will take you to the right place.

Sorry that I don't have a thickness comparison pic of them both, but here's the Amber Bone SS version:



If you want to give up the sheepsfoot for a spey, then there's also the 63087 pattern. This one is also CV.

 
I bought the 63032 for my first case knife. I can see many more in my future though, so many variations and they look pretty elegant for the price. I thought when I bought my first and only sebenza id buy more, but there's only so many variations. I've always loved traditional slip joints and have had a few VERY used ones pass through my hands, but I've never owned a brand new one for myself.
 
The Case stockman really does seem to be one of the iconic traditional patterns that many enjoy. Right up there with Buck. Lots of knife history between those two companies. Can't get more traditional I think.

I've a "couple" Case stockman models and do like them. I'm one that prefers stainless, and a pen blade over a spey, but it's not a deal breaker, as on this mammoth covered 1318 SS I'm really liking. Just a great length closed on this one and I enjoy carrying it from time to time.

 
Stockman is a great pattern, Case is a great brand - Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel will both get the cutting job done equally well - the Devil is always in the details - all you have to pick is a length - from the 33 pattern to the 75 pattern Case has plenty to chose from. From the 44 frame to the 18 frame you are in "medium stockman" size range, the little 33 is a penknife, the 47, 92, and 75 are large Stockman patterns. OH

Ps My favorite to carry are the 18 and 47 due to the rounded bolsters.

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Here is a 47 in Damascus and burnt cream bone, one of my favorites. I like the 3-springs on the 47, which allows for straight, unkrinked, blades.

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The Humpback Stockman (046 pattern) is kind of a sleeper in the Case Stockman lineup. Equipped with a spear blade and sunken joints.



 
Got my trapper today. Are the clip point blades supposed to have a needle tip or are they just a more usable tip?
 
I like this one (Chestnut Bone cv)

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Bonestag 6.5 seen with Böker Med Stockman in carbon/Yellow Smooth Bone

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Böker Germany's carbon knives are very well worth looking at too, inexpensive but decent quality. Here Med Stockman in Green Jigged Bone

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SuzukiGS750EZ said:
Got my trapper today. Are the clip point blades supposed to have a needle tip or are they just a more usable tip?
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The Case Trapper (assuming you got a Case?) has to my mind a bit less of a pointed tip than I like. The spine of the clip is a long straight line and the edge curves up a fair bit, so the point isn't especially pointy. Certainly not what you would describe as a needle point.
 
When I think of a clip point, I'm put in mind of a buck 110 type tip. Seems the one I bought for my brother had the same tip.
 
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