Need a hand picking my first :)

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Nader E

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Hey All,

Basically, brand spanking new in the traditional game. Just seen a thread 5 min ago that got me into wanting one. So was wondering if I could get a hand on what you guys recommend. My likes:

Wharncliff blades */sheep foot
Stag (thats what I just seen and it looks nice, frankly only material that I know of besides walnut that exists)


I despise blade play! Budget is open really to anything.
Im open to other handle materials too
Maybe multiple blades? Dont really care


Thanks all!
 
Take a look at GEC's offerings.
Google Great Eastern Cutlery for sale. (GEC makes Northfield, Tideoute, and GEC labels).

Tons of great patterns, rock solid builds.



Forgot yo ask, what size you were looking for.
 
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A nice start could be the Case Mini Copperheads. If you want something bigger, get a Swayback Jack or maybe a Stockman. A Peanut is always recommended as well.
 
Welcome!

With an open budget I will suggest having a knife made to your own specifications by one of the many talented makers of traditional knives. Their work is superb and you can basically design the knife yourself if you want to.

For something immediate, I would also suggest GEC.
 
You might find this thread helpful:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/960966-The-Wonderous-Wharncliffe

I prematurely deleted my own photos from the thread but there are plenty others.

How about a Case/Bose Norfolk?

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Wow all, thanks for the response. That thread is a huge help.

So im assuming I cant go wrong (blade play wise/quality) with GEC/case?
 
Railsplitter said:
Welcome!

With an open budget I will suggest having a knife made to your own specifications by one of the many talented makers of traditional knives. Their work is superb and you can basically design the knife yourself if you want to.

For something immediate, I would also suggest GEC.
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Thanks for the welcome!

I probably will get a custom later on down the road, just want to get a taste of one before I dive in.

Grr, wish people would put names to their knives on some of these threads! :)
 
Nader Elhayek said:
Wow all, thanks for the response. That thread is a huge help.

So im assuming I cant go wrong (blade play wise/quality) with GEC/case?
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Well...........never say never but both make great quality knives and have excellent customer service. In my opinion only, your chances are a little better with GEC. They tend to slightly overbuild their knives and I think the overall quality is a little better. GEC's Stag is also hard to beat.

Just my humble opinion but both Case and GEC are great choices. From what I have read on the forums, Case's Swayback Jack is one that they consistently get right. Haven't read too many complaints about it.
 
Railsplitter said:
Well...........never say never but both make great quality knives and have excellent customer service. In my opinion only, your chances are a little better with GEC. They tend to slightly overbuild their knives and I think the overall quality is a little better. GEC's Stag is also hard to beat.

Just my humble opinion but both Case and GEC are great choices. From what I have read on the forums, Case's Swayback Jack is one that they consistently get right. Haven't read too many complaints about it.
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Yeah thats true, never say never. So many options....now im stuck on bladesteel too, never though of it. How is stainless on these? I dont intend on by any means abuse the knife but I could just never swallow seeing a blade stamped with stainless steel, but who knows maybe they are different?
 
What size of knife would you be after?

I ask because Traditional knives, just a few mm/fractions of inch can make a lot of difference. A 4" knife is a pocketful but 3.5" considerably smaller. Only half inch 1.27cm makes a difference for sure...

You fancy a Wharncliffe? Go to Great Eastern's homepage (mass of links to vendors, many have first rate pictures of their stock) and check their latest No.54 model on the releases. This has big Wharncliffe and Clip blades. CASE's Mini Trapper (don't be fooled by the name it's big enough) comes with a Wharncliffe/Turkish Clip combination of blades. You'll find something for sure but it may lead to wanting some more of the same once you get a taste fror Traditionals!

Good luck, Will
 
Nader Elhayek said:
Yeah thats true, never say never. So many options....now im stuck on bladesteel too, never though of it. How is stainless on these? I dont intend on by any means abuse the knife but I could just never swallow seeing a blade stamped with stainless steel, but who knows maybe they are different?
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If it's carbon steel that you want, your'e in luck. Both Case's CV (chrome vanadium) and GEC's 1095 are outstanding. You won't be disappointed in either of those.:thumbup:

It narrows your search for Case knives though. They make way more knives in Tru-sharp stainless than CV. GEC is just the opposite. They make way more knives in 1095 than 440C.

As luck would have it, the Swayback Jack is available in CV. Not trying to talk you into getting a Swayback or anything like that.:)
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Nader Elhayek said:
Wow all, thanks for the response. That thread is a huge help.

So im assuming I cant go wrong (blade play wise/quality) with GEC/case?
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If buying without handling, I would recommend GEC.

Case, can be hit or miss with gaps, etc.

I have had Queen show up with big gaps, and with blade play.

One of my favorite slip joints is a Schatt & Morgan, and I would not recommend buying one of theirs with out holding it in hand. Mine was very gappy (which I fixed, and love it now, but don't want to get a knife I have to fix).


Others have suggested the Case/Bose collaborations. You should have no issues with fit and finish on them. They are as close to custom fit and finish as you can get (and the price is higher than normal production knives, including GEC).
 
Railsplitter said:
If it's carbon steel that you want, your'e in luck. Both Case's CV (chrome vanadium) and GEC's 1095 are outstanding. You won't be disappointed in either of those.:thumbup:

It narrows your search for Case knives though. They make way more knives in Tru-sharp stainless than CV. GEC is just the opposite. They make way more knives in 1095 than 440C.

As luck would have it, the Swayback Jack is available in CV. Not trying to talk you into getting a Swayback or anything like that.:)
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Big help, swayback is actually the one I keep eyeing lol. So many options, its kinda fun
 
burnside said:
If budget is not an option, you might like the modified Wharncliff Sebenza Insingo folder by Chris Reeve knives. I have the small with micarta inlays, and it has zero blade play when opened and locked as well as when in the closed position. The blade also lays dead centered when closed. Here is mine...
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On the cheaper side of things, I second meako's suggestion.. The 2012 forum knife (if he means the Kershaw Skyline) looks like a great blade profile and at a good price.
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Wrong forum ;) , but I do have the Insig already. Thanks for the input.
 
If your Grandfather is alive,ask him what he carried. As far as a pattern goes. Barlow is hard to beat for traditional pocket carry. maybe the model 94 of pocket knives if you follow my reference.
 
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