First (real) Trad-folder

Just a note. Case's copperhead pattern has a large clip and a smaller pen blade. Clip blade size and handle size is comparable to the trapper and the smaller pen blade is about the size of the smaller blades on a stockman pattern. Might be a good pattern for you. Smooth handles makes getting the combination you want in a traditional pattern a little more challenging, but keep looking and you'll find what you want.

I'm currently trying to find my camera so I can take that photo I promised.

Ed
 
... hid it from myself. :o

Anyway here is the side by side of Bulldog large stockman and trapper.

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Hope this helps you decide.

Ed
 
How about a Seahorse Whittler then? Large Wharncliffe, Pen and Coping blades.CASE or Bulldog.

Böker Germany, do a very decent Large stockman 4" with rounded bolsters,carbon, many choices including a smooth bone version since you say you don't fancy jigged or textured handles. Check CASE G-10 Humpback Whittler, very nice handle material that.

As for cheap Chinese knives, Rough Rider, Steel Warrior or particularly Colt are certainly not junk at all,good to experiment with. Buying higher priced knives is usually more satisfying but it certainly is no guarantee that the knife won't have 'issues'.....
 
Some great suggestions, here's two more.

Boker Magnum Bonsai Copperhead: $15-$20. Good everyday size.

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Buck Creek Big Diamondback Stockman. 4.25" closed. +/-$40 Quite sturdy knife.

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well... i've been into the sodbuster thread... yeah.

so perhaps a case CV sodbuster or another brand?
 
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well... i've been into the sodbuster thread... yeah.

so perhaps a case CV sodbuster or another brand?
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meh... try the case CV sodbuster and see what you like about it. if you're use to a sebenza it should be just fine.
 
i like the carbon steel of the Case sodbuster, but not the more rounded point. i noticed that kissing crane and some other brands make a slightly more pointed tip, but i can't seem to find one with carbon steel. am i not looking well enough?

i really like the maserin gourmet, and ideally would like a slippie or something similar to it, as it is near impossible to acquire.
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If you're looking for a large carbon steel soddie, the Kissing Crane Brown Mule or a Boker Tree Brand might work. Kissing Crane also makes a version with a clip point called the Coal Miner.
 
hmm kemo sabe... that is big medicine... hi ho silver.... away...

if you like the sodbuster then what you see is about it.

having read the entire thread i truly believe that even top end production knives are not what you are really looking for in the end... i could be wrong...
regardless, have a go at the sodbuster as you like. it is a good pattern.
in the end you'll likely go for a custom slipjoint i think. but you'll have an absolute understanding as to why you had it built. it takes experience so you might as well jump in. ;)
 
The Queen Country Cousin has a D2 blade. Not stainless, but more corrosion resistant than 1095 or 5160. It is a good steel.

The Tree brand and Eye brand German knives have carbon steel blades.

You might want to look at them. Everybody's sodbuster clone has a more pointed tip than Case, so one of them may work out for you.

Here is a picture of the Case CV sodbuster jr. and the Queen Country Cousin together so you can see the difference.

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Ed
 
Hey all.
I'm still at it, as to finding a traditional slipjoint i like enough to buy. I still don't have a single trad slippie!

It seems that the problem is, the only patterns i like that i've seen are either custom, or too expensive.

Now that i've seen and hung around here for long enough, i think i can describe what i like in a trad slipjoint.

I prefer:
  • straight symmetrical lines
  • pen/spear, (maybe) wharncliffe or skinner type blade
  • smooth handles, either bone or wood
  • carbon steel, if available
  • single or double bladed, solong as it's slim.
  • must be usable, i plan on pocketing, using, and sharpening this for a while.

So far, the one that i like the best is the Northwoods indian river Jack, however it's $80 - much more than i want to spend. Others are by GEC, or Scagel, which are even more expensive.

Basically, i'm looking for suggestions as to other knives that might fit my tastes.
Much Thanks for reading!
 
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The Queen #11 Utility has a 3-1/4" single clip point and rides at 4-1/8" closed.
Available in D2 steel and smooth curly zebrawood for around $50 shipped.
 
I'm not a big fan of that curly handle. i much prefer something like this:

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and perhaps a queen copperhead...
 
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I guess that straight, rounded off pattern isn't very common outside of GEC...

I suppose there's nothing for it, Maybe i should just pick up a rough rider or a schrade peanut just for the sake of it... or a SAK solo.
 
Yep, the choosing is the hardest part. I really like the trapper pattern myself. The Scagel Fruitport clip is on the spendy side, but it's the nicest example I've seen/owned/used.
Anything from GEC is an excellent choice.
 
the cheapest GEC that i could find is a scout #73 at around $57.00 with bocote wood scales. quite a handsome knife and with the single blade about as thin as you'll likely find.
if you like the GEC profile then by all means go that way. i really wouldn't recommend a RR. SAK is another story all together. i have never been dissapointed by one in any way.
 
I read these recommendation threads with a smile on my face. Why do most of us jump up and push our favorites ? Wonder how much we confuse really new people ? We do promote quality and usefullness. And we do it without any (or very little anyway) critism.....to me its like we are all sitting around the campfire handing someone the knife we carry and telling about it.

It sounds like you guys have him pretty well lined out. All I can add is if anyone is interested in a Buck knife, I will give an opinion.

300Bucks
 
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