I've got an itch for a Cattle Knife, but what exactly is a Cattle Knife?

[Woodrow F Call]

I really like that HSB! Almost looks like "French Ivory" is it?

 

[meako]

Thanks for the kind words all.
Unfortunately it caused a bit of a stir with SWMBO when she saw the paypal statement. Man that exchange rate is poor at the moment.
Luckily I have at my disposal a brain which can think up ways of justifying outrageous purchases at the drop of a hat.
I said "Sweetie, I was a fireman for 30 years. Its $AUD 21.67 per annum. I'm worth it."

 

[D.B Cooper]

Haha meako, just tell her you only retire once( hopefully)! The Case/Bose is an awesome knife, I've always got mine in my pocket.

 

[Jsega51]

Just got time to take some photos of my Case/Bose Cattle Knife. You can see my full review here if interested







Next to a #15 barlow for size comparison...

 

[Jsega51]

Pics with the blades open that I forgot to include....

 

[Woodrow F Call]

As I think I may be transitioning to a simpler life with pocket knives, this is still one pattern that has eluded me. I'm thinking I need to find the right one to see if it can be my second knife (next to a Peanut) as opposed to the Case 6375. Does anyone have other fine examples?

 

[black mamba]

This Simmons Keen Kutter from the late '30s is smaller, at only 3⅜" closed

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Excellent example!

 

[black mamba]

Thanks, Woodrow, these old knives seem to have the nicest bone on them.

Maybe it's just the honest wear that's so appealing.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Thanks, Woodrow, these old knives seem to have the nicest bone on them.

Maybe it's just the honest wear that's so appealing.

I think that's part of it, but to be honest, modern iterations don't seem as random. I think the randomness adds to the appeal.

 

[black mamba]

I agree, the random jigging is always my favorite.

 

[rishma]

This Simmons Keen Kutter from the late '30s is smaller, at only 3⅜" closed

Wow! LOVE that one.

 

[black mamba]

Much appreciated, rishma!

 

[TheChunk91]

This Simmons Keen Kutter from the late '30s is smaller, at only 3⅜" closed

Nice knife. That would technically be a jr. cattle knife, which is such a dandy size.

 

[SVTFreak]

Dude, I have the case Bose in ebony and love it. It's darn near custom fitment. I did have to get the main blade tightened up a bit on closing but case made it nearly perfect.

I like it so much that I'm having ploppert make me one in ivory just with the small clip swapped out for a pen blade. I especially like that the wharncliff opens right handed along with the main blade.

 

[waynorth]

These two are Junior Cattle Knife siblings, an Ulster and a Schrade made from the same tooling IMO. 3 3/8", with very traditional Cattle knife blades. Great size for a Senior knife carrier!!

 

[meako]

Whipcraaack!
Giddalong.