Does a knife like this hold appeal to any other traditionalists?

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Josh Carrasquillo

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I just purchased this traditional inspired knife from a non traditional manufacturer and it got me thinking. Shadow patterns seem popular based on the custom knives I've seen. Would anyone else be interested if GEC or Queen produced something along these lines, but more traditional in pattern and blade steel.
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Looks like a solid straight forward pattern. I've had good luck with CRKT knives. They build em solid & use good steel. What is the blade steel used in this little darlin??
Thanks,
Dave
 
Looks very similar in style to other models from Moki (Japan), as well as some from Kershaw/KAI, William Henry, Al Mar and A.G. Russell. I'm thinking many of these other brands might have direct ties back to Moki anyway (and that's a good thing, as Moki's fit/finish is excellent). The Moki and A.G. Russell knives do have many fans in the Traditional forum; this applies to some of the older Kershaws as well. :)


David
 
I'm not really a big fan of the shadow patterns. Maybe in jigged bone or something, but in the man made materials, I'm not big on short of the Sod Busters.
 
The Blackiston's Fish Owl from Moki and some of the offerings from Al Mar are on my short list of knives to acquire. However what I would like to see is more traditional patterns produced in a linerless shadow format. I would prefer that they be manufactured as lockback designs, simply because they are easier to open with less tension than a slipjoint. Something like a single blade trapper or swayback would incredible.
 
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Looks like a very cool and functional knife - something I would likely own myself. However, when it comes to my "traditionals," I prefer them to be USA-made for that added touch of history and nostalgia.
 
Josh Carrasquillo said:
The Blackiston's Fish Owl from Moki and the Al Mar Ultralight Falcon are on my short list of knives to acquire. What I would like to see though is more traditional patterns produced in a linerless shadow format. I would prefer that they be manufactured as lockback designs, simply because they are easier to open with less tension than a slipjoint. Something like a single blade trapper or swayback would incredible.
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Knives with thumb studs and pocket clips are not considered "Traditional" and should be discussed in a different sub-forum.

The fish owl is on the outer edges of "Traditional". The Falcon falls outside.
 
I think its pretty cool...my favorite WORK knife to date is a CRKT ringed razel believe it or not..!!!! I wish they would improve a few things on it but its really been a great worker..
 
Not for me, I'm a carbon steel fan. I'm not into shadow patterns either, not for any particular reason but because I'm... well... particular. :)
 
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