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IF it's blade type rather than pattern...then I can't make up my mind (nor on pattern either 
) But I suspect a fat Spear as on the GEC 85 or a stabby Spear as on the Queen Cutlery Teardrop linerlock, but then there's the Drop-point which I revere....What Laguioles have and the Leaf style blade on European knives.
Can't be done really once you know the wealth of choice
) But I suspect a fat Spear as on the GEC 85 or a stabby Spear as on the Queen Cutlery Teardrop linerlock, but then there's the Drop-point which I revere....What Laguioles have and the Leaf style blade on European knives.Can't be done really once you know the wealth of choice
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Mine is a GEC #73. Perfect size for EDC, yet stout as all get out for anything a little harder you might run into without compromising slicing ability.
So to answer your question, I like a simple drop point in full flat grind with a slightly sweeping radius and a pointy tip. I find it the most useful blade shape. Though I do love Wharnecliffes and sheepsfoot blades.
As far as steel, I don't really have a preference. Something easy to sharpen would be my top choice though.
So to answer your question, I like a simple drop point in full flat grind with a slightly sweeping radius and a pointy tip. I find it the most useful blade shape. Though I do love Wharnecliffes and sheepsfoot blades.
As far as steel, I don't really have a preference. Something easy to sharpen would be my top choice though.
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I've not felt I was lacking for anything with my #77 Barlow with single sheepfoot. It's been my primary EDC since I received it 6 months ago.
That is one stained blade! Any pics of it opened? I would love to see some.
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I would carry a clip-point blade in stainless steel. Preferably a low-carbide steel like AEB-L or the similar Sandvik steels.
Honorable mention to the Lanny's clip and Zulu blade shapes, and I am not averse to the modern CPM stainless steels either.
Honorable mention to the Lanny's clip and Zulu blade shapes, and I am not averse to the modern CPM stainless steels either.
I carried Bucklite 422 exclusively for around 16 years(from about 1988-2004). The 422 is the lite version of the the 112 Ranger with a locking clip blade, stainless (I think 425m). It did everything from the smallest job around the house on up to all of my deer and one out west elk hunt.
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I have seem to migrated to a single blade dog leg trapper. I used my scagel fruitport for my daily carry since 2012 and just recently upgraded to my a custom made by TA Davison (also a dogleg sinle bladed trapper). I really like clip point blades and I like a longer slender blades that are common in trappers. Second, I really like the feel in the hand of a dogleg style handle--they seem to fit my hand perfectly. I have tried a multi bladed trapper but they just do nothing for me as I dont find the need for a secondary blade. For some reason more than one blade kind of kills the soul of the knife for me and simply makes it a tool.
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You able to share a pic? That sounds like a well-worn old friend, I love old worn knives that have seen lots of use :thumbup:
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Here you go... In the hot summer the spine and spring of the blade where exposed in the pocket have turned nearly black - from perspiration apparently. When opened you can see the difference in the aging process. I don't force any sort of patina, I just let it age as it will through use and time.
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I've changed my mind quite a few times as this question has come up but I have now decided it would be my 4 1/4" stockman.
Unfortunately no. The knife was either lost or stolen. After that I went about 8 years without even carrying any knife except when I would go hunting I have a large Old Timer stockman I would use. In 2012, I found an old Bucklite similar to my lost one and I found this forum while looking up information on that knife..............and the affliction began! Now there is no telling how many knives I have. I don't think of myself as a collector, I'm just always on the lookout for the perfect knife and along the way, I come across some that are no longer made or in new condition with a box and papers so I put them away so I don't hurt their value, so now I guess I have a collection. I might someday go back to the simplicity of the old Bucklite(I think I have around 7 in my non-collection).
I have been carrying a 6318 Case stockman for 7 weeks straight.
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Here you go... In the hot summer the spine and spring of the blade where exposed in the pocket have turned nearly black - from perspiration apparently. When opened you can see the difference in the aging process. I don't force any sort of patina, I just let it age as it will through use and time.
WOW! That is beyond cool. Kinda makes me wish it was more humid where I live...kinda.