help choosing first traditional...

mycough

mycough

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I have many nice knives, but haven't had a traditional since I lost my Barlow in 1973. I want something I can pinch to open as I chew my nails too short to use a nail nick. Probably 150$ tops, maybe D2 if possible. If you could suggest some brands and some sponsor retailers I would be grateful. Thanks, Russ
 
IIRC queen is one of the only makers of traditional knives using D2 at the moment, they have quite a range. .
 
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I just received a great northwoods fremont jack , it is 1095 not d2 but the blade is very easily pinchable. If you were looking for something other than the easy open pattern, this is a really nice one in my opinion. Good luck
 
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In that budget I would probably grab a Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield 85 in stag. It's 1095, not D2, but the clip is a good easy pull.

What blade configuration where you looking for? (Sinlge, multi, Clip Main ....) Any closed length?
 
GEC single clip blade #15. Forum sponsor KnivesShipFree has 3 in stock for $85. 1095 blade, takes a nice edge and patina. click me
 
I like grandad barlows. Schatt and Morgan has one in Ats34, and Queen has one in D2 if you can find one (Queen/Burke collab).
 
I have a Queen gunstock pattern in D2 steel, with a really unique jigged bone handle. The main blade is fairly easy to open, but I dont know about pinching it open though. You may want to look into something like that. The blade says #40 on it. Hopefully that helps.
 
Some good prospects here guys. Single blade, open to different blade styles, maybe sodbuster or sheepsfoot. Russ
 
Unless you are prepared to provide a full and complete list of every BF dealer member, please do not recommend where to buy knives.

Dealer recommendations belong in the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Forum.
 
knarfeng said:
Unless you are prepared to provide a full and complete list of every BF dealer member, please do not recommend where to buy knives.

Dealer recommendations belong in the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Forum.
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My bad, I probably asked the question improperly. Is there a list of traditional dealers? Russ
 
knarfeng said:
Unless you are prepared to provide a full and complete list of every BF dealer member, please do not recommend where to buy knives.

Dealer recommendations belong in the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Forum.
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My apologies, I shall remember for next time.
 
mycough said:
Is there a list of traditional dealers? Russ
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I hope there is but I doubt it. Otherwise the monitor would put a link to it with his or her correction:) Like has been posted above just ask in the good, the bad and the ugly subforum. That should get some answers:thumbup:
 
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The Case mini copperlock is pretty popular. It can be had in stainless and CV. The stainless looks good if you put a satin finish on it. I used to pinch the blades open with one hand, not opening the knife completely to tamp a pipe.
 
navihawk said:
The Case mini copperlock is pretty popular. It can be had in stainless and CV. The stainless looks good if you put a satin finish on it. I used to pinch the blades open with one hand, not opening the knife completely to tamp a pipe.
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That knife looks like it would do what I want. I remember as a kid when my knife was jangling around with my change, want to try that again. Russ
 
1973 for traditionals then a Schrade, a buck then the sickness started. Many knives, no traditionals. Russ
 
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