Do you have a favorite pattern ?

[oldtymer]

Equal end with a blade on each end, 3&1/2" or less

 

[Pàdruig]

Hmmmm... This is a rather tough question, at least for me particularly. I honestly haven't had enough of a variety pass through my hands yet to really make an adequate determination.

As my collection is still rather modest, comparatively speaking, I can only speak to what I have had the opportunity to handle and to what is aesthetically pleasing to my eye.

As of late I have been really enjoying carrying a large stockman and a single blade folder of sorts, like my Bullnose. In regards to what I like the "looks" of, well, that list could get quite long...

I think Barlows are stunning and I am particularly fond of the English lines that some Sheffield cutlery is comprised of.

So yeah... Tough question. I'm sure as my experiences grow, I'll have more definitive answers...

 

[Ernie1980]

One favorite...I couldn't do it! How about a top 3 in no particular order:
Whittler
Pen
Congress
I like having multiple blades and also like have those blades on both sides of the knife.

 

[Jolipapa]

Impossible to answer such a question. I'd rather say some pattern have less appeal to me, but the handle covers are also important to me, micarta being the leader. So a less attractive pattern may attract my attention more than say, a barlow or stockman with unattractive (to my eyes, of course) handles.

 

[screened porch]

I like a single-blade multi-blade; with slim, fat, long, short, straight, serpentine handles.
Seriously, probably the stockman, for reasons lost to antiquity and because it's the easiest way to get a curved edge and straight edge in one package.

 

[Ironbut]

View attachment 722592 View attachment 722593 The Barlow is undoubtedly my favorite pattern, with the medium stockman running a not too distant second. (There's a small & large stockman thrown in there, too.)

 

[WhittlinAway]

If I had to pick just one, it would be the Camillus 72 "Carpenter's and Whittler's Knife" and variants. At 3 5/8" long and with semi-sunk joints and a slim profile it fills the hand and rides easily in the front pocket.

Its elegantly-shaped clip main is well suited to most every-day tasks. The secondaries are fantastic whittling blades. I particularly like the secondary clip. Its shape is nearly perfect for the type of whittling I enjoy. They got the curve and pointiness just right.

They were produced in many variations over the years, so there are options to suit many tastes. That also makes them fun to collect, of course. Here's my collection to-date:

Top to bottom: BSA 1047 (Camillus), Camillus 72, Camillus 72 Yello Jaket, Remington R14 (by Camillus), Schrade 863, Craftsman 9494 (by Schrade or Ulster).

 

[josha840]

I am probably in the minority when I say I am quite fond of the 4 blade Congress pattern.

+1

I prefer the on the smaller side. 3-3,5 inches.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

I can appreciate all well executed patterns, but I'm a little bit of an oddball.

I'm not huge on barlows. I love the way they look, but the big bolsters always make the knife ride like a stone in my pocket. Single blade barlows are better, but when you add a pen secondary, they feel like boat anchors.

In general, I like blades that open from opposite ends, or a slim single blade. My favorite GEC pattern is the 57 Whittler or halfwhitt, followed by the 62 Whittler, which I regrettably sold. I'm waiting for another spring green 62 Whittler to pop up.

 

[jrawk]

My favorite GEC's are 89s.

 

[Peregrin]

I really don't have any patterns that I don't like. That being said, if I have to pick one pattern it would be Trapper. Wharncliffe Trapper, Lanny's Clip or other single blade Trappers are all good. I do like the utility of having a curved blade and a straight blade but the slimness of a single blade wins out most times. I always have more then one knife and the other most likely has a Wharncliffe or a Spear Point, something with less belly.
Anyway, here's a pic of a few of mine. Ouch! The Case-Bose at the bottom really doesn't have a broken blade. It's just my rushed post.

 

[JB in SC]

Trappers of all persuasions

 

[black mamba]

Stockman/cattle knife patterns are my favorites. Larger ones more than smaller ones, from 3¾" to 4¼" closed.

GEC/Northfield/Tidioute #53 patterns

Schrade USAs

Assorted Big'ns (4¼" +)

 

[rarreola]

teardrop easy open and sportmesser

 

[The Zieg]

Puukot, Opinels, Mercators, Laguioles, and navajas.

Zieg

 

[Hickory n steel]

I guess I may be a bit of an oddball for not liking equal length blades on a knife.

 

[ISKRA]

I seem to like rounded serpentine, teardrop and cigar patters the most. Big fan of jack knives, a nice pen knife does just as well. Have to yet try out a stockman or cattle knife.

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

Stockman/cattle knife patterns are my favorites. Larger ones more than smaller ones, from 3¾" to 4¼" closed.

GEC/Northfield/Tidioute #53 patterns

Schrade USAs

Assorted Big'ns (4¼" +)

Aw man, now I miss my Dixie Stockman.

 

[thegeneftw]

I like barlows, peanuts, bullnose/sod buster style, and GEC 13s. Typically stick with 1 or 2 blade styles, and tend to favor multi-tools over SAKs.

 

[FOG2]

I am into straight edge single blade knives such as Wharncliff, Sheepsfoot, and Lambsfoot Sorry I don't yet own an example of Lambsfoot.... Yet.