I think I have come down with a sickness

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I was traipsing around Dicks sporting goods and I was looking over there selection of Buck knives and I nearly bought the 382 Trapper but I couldn't do it because of that Made in China tag. I don't really need another knife at this moment seeing how I just got a GEC #15 in the mail on Tuesday. But I have convinced myself that I shouldn't carry/use my new knife @ work and that I should retire my current work knife which is a lockback in favor of a slip joint. My reasoning is that the lockback requires an additional step to closing it where the slip joint is just fold an put away. I have found it cumbersome @ times with the lockback and my hands full to get it unlocked and put away while doing a cutting task @ work. Sooooo I need a new knife, simple as that. Help me I'm sickk
 
There are so many Knives that would fit the bill.

Out of all my Knives I carry an old 70s Case Hawkbill at work. Sounds like a large Stockman is what you need.
 
Stockman was exactly what I was thinking 😄 it has different blade options. I'm thinking inexpensive though because it will take a beating I am carpenter.
 
Hard to beat a case, buck, uncle henery, or schrade for a good workin knife that you won't mind using
 
check the exchange Sacramento, I think theres a post which is exactly what you're looking for~
 
I am not a skilled craftsman, so I can't really advise you if you are a working man, but if I were wanting to tackle some carpentry chores around the house, I'd take a good look at the Buck 301.

Here's mine.





Though when I am doing actual minor carpentry around the house, I carry a Victorinox Farmer around with me. The awl is great for starting a hole so the drill doesn't wander around, two sizes of screwdrivers (or light pry bars), decent blade, and the small but effective saw make it very convenient and can save you a walk back to the toolbox or a climb down a ladder for a specific tool.

Personally I go with this purple Case Large Stockman for when I want to carry a big stockman. I bought it because I got a good deal on it, and I figured "It's purple, not really my style, so I won't worry about using it and messing up a 'good' knife." But then after I got it I decided I kinda like the purple handles. So it worked out - I not only carry and use it pretty often, but I also decided I like the looks of it.

 
jc57 said:
I am not a skilled craftsman, so I can't really advise you if you are a working man, but if I were wanting to tackle some carpentry chores around the house, I'd take a good look at the Buck 301.

Here's mine.





Though when I am doing actual minor carpentry around the house, I carry a Victorinox Farmer around with me. The awl is great for starting a hole so the drill doesn't wander around, two sizes of screwdrivers (or light pry bars), decent blade, and the small but effective saw make it very convenient and can save you a walk back to the toolbox or a climb down a ladder for a specific tool.

Personally I go with this purple Case Large Stockman for when I want to carry a big stockman. I bought it because I got a good deal on it, and I figured "It's purple, not really my style, so I won't worry about using it and messing up a 'good' knife." But then after I got it I decided I kinda like the purple handles. So it worked out - I not only carry and use it pretty often, but I also decided I like the looks of it.

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Those are both very nice looking knives
 
We have a similar sickness. I have bought several GEC knives with the intent of carrying and using them, but then when the time came, well, I have less expensive and less beautiful knives that will cut stuff just as good, so why mess up the GEC when a standard model Case (or Buck, or Rough Rider) will do the job? Makes me feel foolish for having bought the nice ones if they are "too nice to use."

Don't get tangled up in that mindset. If you bought something nice to use, then use it and enjoy it over a long time. If it gets used up, it gets used up. It's too late for me, but you can save yourself! :D
 
Sorry but did you say you don't need another knife at the moment. You are definitely not well.
 
Is your sickness the difficulty you have using a brand new well made knife ?
or, your desire to buy more knives ?
If it is difficulty using a new knife, what is it that holds you back ? Does price become a factor ? like o.k. to use a new $20 knife but not o.k. to use a $100 knife ? If this is the case then you need to know that pocket knives can cost $500 and even as high as $5000. Hence a $100 knife is very 'mid range' and thus should be used.
kj
 
I have yet to find a lockback that required two hands to close. Clearly the solution is to carry both!
 
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