Favorite slipjoint patterns and why?

moonwilson

moonwilson

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I'm wondering what everyone's favorite slipjoint patterns are, and the reasons behind these choices. I know the peanut is a big favorite right now, and the classic stockman and trapper patterns are well loved. But I'd be interested in finding out how people have decided what's best for them.

I've been trying lots of new patterns out lately, but I can't seem to decide what I like best. I'm not picky enough I guess, but it seems to me that most any pattern is pretty much as good as any other. I'd like to focus my collecting, but there is just so much out there that I like.

I'm kinda gravitating towards Barlows- my first knife was a cheap Imperial Barlow, I've had it since I was six years old (it's still in amazingly good shape). I just picked up a GEC Barlow, and I think it's a knife I could carry happily for many years. There's a lot to like about Barlows, they're a good "compromise" size, they have a pleasing shape and an interesting history. But I also like stockmen, and whittlers etc. Any advice?

Thanks! :)
 
dog leg jacks....i can't really give specifics as to why i like them best...they just appeal to me more so than other patterns.
 
Slimline Trappers and Doctors....single bladed versions. Easy in the pocket, handy, simple.
 
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I've been carrying single blade sway back jacks for a while now. I like the wharncliffe blade. It seems to handle most of my small knife tasks and it's easy to keep sharp. The handle shape makes for a comfortable grip and the a single blade keeps them slim in the pocket.
 
Barlows and saddle horn trappers for me. Infact one of each will be arriving at my door tomorrow from Don Morrow!
 
APerna said:
Barlows and saddle horn trappers for me. Infact one of each will be arriving at my door tomorrow from Don Morrow!
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I'll look forward to your sharing those with us.

Now we don't want to hear any of this gleeful singing:

"Don Morrow, Don Morrow, I love you Don Morrow, you're only a day away..."

:eek: ;)
 
Stockmans and Trappers or anything with a good clip blade and spey blade in it. I am an old hunter/fisherman/camper/hiker/ and survivalist by nature. I have used these blades over and over with much success. Also, your ancestors had the same success when they were out in the wilderness. Its hard to argue with positive results.
 
Scout patterns...I like to have at least 2 blades.
Right now I am carrying the Bulldog brand 6 blade Scout...with Stag.
 
Canoes. They're flat, have a strong main blade and thin secondary, and are wide enough to show off nice handle material. Railsplitters are next...
 
but my favorite is a pattern i dont even own yet... the elephant toenail:thumbup: i like the big proportions, dunno of all the slippie patterns that one grabbed me when i saw it, finding an old one would be kinda like finding the holy grail for me... since i dont have deep pockets its a dream right now.
cheers
ivan
 
Sowbelly... Case Sowbelly that is (sorry Mike :D) Why, because I like to sharpen the three blades at different sharpness, spey is very sharp and the sheeps foot is left very toothy for cutting twigs, rope and packing straps, the main blade is some where in between for general purpose.

This is the one I carry.

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Hi,

I think I'm going through an evolution in taste. I've pretty much been a die-hard stockman fan for almost all of my life. But I'm finding that a Mini-Trapper or a Butterbean has greater appeal to me these days.


dalee
 
I like the stockman. Having three different type of blades appeals to me. I don't have a sowbelly yet but since it also has three blades and the shape looks so comfortable, I really want to get one as my next pattern.
 
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