First Case/Traditional folder.

i would say a stockman from my experience, in cv of course, but a back pocket would be about as long as the cheetah but slimmer and you can get it in cv
 
Thanks guys. Also, do you think the Gunboat Canoe will ever come out in CV? I really like the shape and it looks nice with the purple bone.
 
Another +1 for the Swayback Jack. That is my most carried knife of all the traditionals I have. It is also one of the first I picked up when I got interested in traditionals again. I have the CV steel version of the SBJ and I find it interesting to experiment with the blade patina, something you don't usually get with the modern one handers. The traditionals look real good with a nice patina.

As for good brands Case, Queen, Canal Street, Great Eastern Cutlery are all great. My favorite of them is Great Eastern Cutlery (Watch out though because they are addicting and once you start who knows)
A recent release from Great Eastern Cutlery you may like is the #76 Outlaw Gunstock Jack.

If your looking for higher end blade steels I would suggest looking at the custom slip joint makers, they are more expensive than the regular production models but worth it IMHO. I have a couple from maker John Lloyd, he seems to be the most affordable of the custom makers.
 
Volund, here are my three Cases designed by Tony Bose, from left to right the Swayback, the Sowbelly and the Saddlehorn.

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My favorite by far is the sowbelly stockman. At 3-7/8" closed, it is the largest knife that is still very comfy in the pocket for a lot of users. The three blades cover all uses, and the curved frame is very ergonomic. I'm pretty confident that if you are coming over from using primarily modern one-hand openers, that the other two knives would feel way too small for you.

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This model has the Tru-Sharp Stainless blades, but there is at least one model with the excellent CV steel (think 1095 carbon). I don't have one yet, but here is a dealer pic of the stag with CV sowbelly.

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pistonsandgears said:
Another +1 for the Swayback Jack. That is my most carried knife of all the traditionals I have. It is also one of the first I picked up when I got interested in traditionals again. I have the CV steel version of the SBJ and I find it interesting to experiment with the blade patina, something you don't usually get with the modern one handers. The traditionals look real good with a nice patina.

As for good brands Case, Queen, Canal Street, Great Eastern Cutlery are all great. My favorite of them is Great Eastern Cutlery (Watch out though because they are addicting and once you start who knows)
A recent release from Great Eastern Cutlery you may like is the #76 Outlaw Gunstock Jack.

If your looking for higher end blade steels I would suggest looking at the custom slip joint makers, they are more expensive than the regular production models but worth it IMHO. I have a couple from maker John Lloyd, he seems to be the most affordable of the custom makers.
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I've been watching some videos on traditionals and I'm liking the GEC. That Gunstock pattern is quite nice, it reminds me of the 2012 Forum knife. Would the forum knife be a good choice?
 
black mamba said:
Volund, here are my three Cases designed by Tony Bose, from left to right the Swayback, the Sowbelly and the Saddlehorn.

3TBose4.jpg


My favorite by far is the sowbelly stockman. At 3-7/8" closed, it is the largest knife that is still very comfy in the pocket for a lot of users. The three blades cover all uses, and the curved frame is very ergonomic. I'm pretty confident that if you are coming over from using primarily modern one-hand openers, that the other two knives would feel way too small for you.

sowcran2_zps785cafc9.jpg


This model has the Tru-Sharp Stainless blades, but there is at least one model with the excellent CV steel (think 1095 carbon). I don't have one yet, but here is a dealer pic of the stag with CV sowbelly.

RancherSowbelly.jpg
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Those are beautiful. I imagine I'll work my way over to custom slipjoints, but for now I'm enjoying the GEC, Queen, and Case looks. I'm thinking I want a 1095 GEC, a CV Case, and a D2 Queen so I can get a nice feel of carbon-steel folders.
 
I´m sure the 2012 Forum Knife is a good choice - a good blade setup and some size (which might be good for your, coming from bigger, modern knives). But the 2012 Forum Knife has nothing to do with a gunstock pattern. Take care of these GEC knives - they are heavily addictive... :D

Have a nice sunday!
 
VolundoftheForge said:
I've been watching some videos on traditionals and I'm liking the GEC. That Gunstock pattern is quite nice, it reminds me of the 2012 Forum knife. Would the forum knife be a good choice?
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I think the 2012 Forum Knife would be a fine choice. I have one on the way myself and expect it here sometime this week, hopefully. I think there are still a few left too.
 
Hi Volund -

I personally don't care for the swing guard models, and the Cheetah with the pointy butt end does not appeal to me. Those are both just personal opinions and have no bearing on the usability of the knives.

I do love the swayback jack though. The Case version I have is a little smaller, riding very comfortably even in dress slacks when necessary.

The graceful design is comfortable (although very small) in your hand and the blades are useful for any "gentlemanly" cutting tasks.

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The forum knife is almost twice the size of the Case, although I have been using the wharncliffe blade exclusively for the few days I have owned it. GEC makes a great knife too, so the question between these two knives is: How large and heavy of a knife will you be willing to carry?

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best

mqqn
 
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I've been tempted by many, but went for all the gusto for my first, and it should be here on Monday--T.A. Davison #644.

I also have my eye on the Case/TB Lanny's Clip, which looks like a terrific EDC size/shape. And there are some Jim Dunlap customs that are very fairly priced as well.

Good luck! I can tell these slip joints are going to be far more interesting/addictive than modern folders.

DJK
 
mqqn said:
Hi Volund -

I personally don't care for the swing guard models, and the Cheetah with the pointy butt end does not appeal to me. Those are both just personal opinions and have no bearing on the usability of the knives.

I do love the swayback jack though. The Case version I have is a little smaller, riding very comfortably even in dress slacks when necessary.

The graceful design is comfortable (although very small) in your hand and the blades are useful for any "gentlemanly" cutting tasks.

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DSC_4404.JPG


DSC_4407.JPG


The forum knife is almost twice the size of the Case, although I have been using the wharncliffe blade exclusively for the few days I have owned it. GEC makes a great knife too, so the question between these two knives is: How large and heavy of a knife will you be willing to carry?

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best

mqqn
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Thanks for the pics! Well, I think I'm actually going to get one or two more modern folders, then move to traditionals for the foreseeable future. I'd like to have some like the SBJ that work well for gentlemanly folders, and then get some of the larger, heavier traditionals for workhorses. I'm a Strider/ZT etc. fan so I don't mind a little weight if I'm getting strength and beauty out of it. ;) Also, I've always had a thing for "defensive" folders, so I liked the swing guard in a sense that it's kind of a mix of two of the things I enjoy. I think I'd go for the D2 Queen version, though. I can just imagine two men in a bar getting into a tussle in the late 19th century and one of them pulling out a knife like that. :D
 
expwmbat said:
I've been tempted by many, but went for all the gusto for my first, and it should be here on Monday--T.A. Davison #644.

I also have my eye on the Case/TB Lanny's Clip, which looks like a terrific EDC size/shape. And there are some Jim Dunlap customs that are very fairly priced as well.

Good luck! I can tell these slip joints are going to be far more interesting/addictive than modern folders.

DJK
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That's looking to be the Case!(pun intended) :D You can only take so much arguing on what lock is the strongest, what washers are the fastest and what blade-shape is the nastiest before you want to get back to your (knife) routes.
 
Volund, the three knives I showed are all regular Case offerings, not customs or Bose Collaborations, just designed by Tony for Case. They run, depending on handle materials, from $50 to $100 each.
 
black mamba said:
Volund, the three knives I showed are all regular Case offerings, not customs or Bose Collaborations, just designed by Tony for Case. They run, depending on handle materials, from $50 to $100 each.
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Thanks. Also, how much do customs tend to run? Lower-end up considering I'm sure they can run as high as you want. ;)
 
Low 200s up to thousands. Head over to the dealers section and look at some slipjoint offerings from VCMCustoms.

DJK
 
if you like the case gunboat canoe, and like a higher end steel, then the canal street cannitler is a good possibility. It has D2 steel, and it has the intricate design with three blades.
 
I never had a swing guard knife. Unless you're stabbing stuff swing guards might get in the way. I would suggest to get a Buck lockback (110 or 112) or get a Queen mountain man with D2 steel.

The swayback jack is a classy knife and most are built very well. The handle shape is what keeps me from using mine. It feels good making inward cuts, but outward cuts the little "hump" and the way its bent feels a little awkward in my hand. I suggest a peanut or a Texas Jack if you're looking for a 2 bladed knife.
 
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