Ever find a traditional pattern that just "speaks" to you? One that you find yourself using in preference to all others, even in preference to knives that are of better quality or of nicer appearance? One that you can see yourself using until the end of your natural days, one that causes you to completely stop looking at other patterns and focus on counting every penny of your spending money so that you can acquire more of it?
That's me. I discovered the Sowbelly stockman.
I recently picked up one of the old black box Winchesters, made by Queen. The blades are a little thicker than I like for most efficient cutting, and the construction - while good - is definitely not quite up to that of the GECs I own. Still, I find it in my pocket all the time and I have to force myself to carry the #15, #38, and #82 I have.
Why? The Sowbelly just feels right in my hand. It's the perfect length to spin, the rounded ends sliding easily inside my fingers when I do. The curves fit my palm perfectly and the angles of the blades seem to aid in cutting ease. As a worry stone it's superb. Finally, the blade selection seems like it was made just for my use.
The Sowbelly stockman, I think, is my "forever" knife.
How about you? Is there a traditional pattern that is "it" in your life?
That's me. I discovered the Sowbelly stockman.
I recently picked up one of the old black box Winchesters, made by Queen. The blades are a little thicker than I like for most efficient cutting, and the construction - while good - is definitely not quite up to that of the GECs I own. Still, I find it in my pocket all the time and I have to force myself to carry the #15, #38, and #82 I have.
Why? The Sowbelly just feels right in my hand. It's the perfect length to spin, the rounded ends sliding easily inside my fingers when I do. The curves fit my palm perfectly and the angles of the blades seem to aid in cutting ease. As a worry stone it's superb. Finally, the blade selection seems like it was made just for my use.
The Sowbelly stockman, I think, is my "forever" knife.
How about you? Is there a traditional pattern that is "it" in your life?
). More specifically, a 087HE.
) children offered me last century for an anniversary. The sheath is well battered but I can't figure to go anywhere without her. This sort of knife has a "knack" that make people grin when they see it, whatever the place.
