OK, so I ordered my first traditional...

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Yalius

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...a Case 3375CV large Stockman. I'm going to give it a cycle of a few weeks as primary carry (alongside a Leatherman, can't give that up) instead of my usual one-hand locking folders. So I guess it comes down to... any advice? What can I do to minimize the loss of one-handed open and close? Will I even miss it? Any dos or don'ts to get used to? Did I pick the wrong knife as a first traditional? Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
 
Yalius said:
...a Case 3375CV large Stockman. I'm going to give it a cycle of a few weeks as primary carry (alongside a Leatherman, can't give that up) instead of my usual one-hand locking folders. So I guess it comes down to... any advice?

What can I do to minimize the loss of one-handed open and close? Will I even miss it?
Any dos or don'ts to get used to?
Did I pick the wrong knife as a first traditional?
Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
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I think one hand open and close becomes a non-issue over time. But, there's nothing that says you can't carry a one hander and a traditional at the same time. I often carry both, but seldom use the one-hander.

CV will discolor over time. I oil mine about once a week and am not unhappy.

I can't think of a better start down the traditional path than a Case CV stockman.
 
I think it is a wonderful choice, love the stockman, and the large 75 pattern is a great transition from big one-handers. Eventually you'll want something smaller as well, but I like a 4 inch plus knife.
 
Brilliant choice :thumbup: classic traditional design and make. I used to be a tacticool knife guy and found that after a while i didn't miss one hand open very much at all. you just get used to doing things a wee bit differently.
James,
 
knarfeng said:
I think one hand open and close becomes a non-issue over time. But, there's nothing that says you can't carry a one hander and a traditional at the same time. I often carry both, but seldom use the one-hander.
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Same here. I've got a Svord Peasant in my bag every day, but 99.9% of the time, I'm going to the traditional in my pocket. If you carry both, and only use the one-hander when you absolutely need it, I gander you'll find you're going to the traditional more often than not.
 
I have my share of one handed openers with locking blades. To be honest, I find that my EDC requirements rarely require that type of knife. I'm not in a rush to deploy a blade, and generally have two hands free to perform the task at hand. I get much, much more pleasure from a traditional knife. It's all personal preference though. Go with something that doesn't break the bank and give it some honest pocket time. Then only you can decide what works for you.
 
Thanks all... now it's just down to waiting for delivery. Should be here Monday or Tuesday, then we'll see how everything goes. I'm looking forward to trying something a bit different.
 
Congrats to you for going with your first traditional pocket knife. I don't miss one-handers at all. A CV 6375 is my most-often carried pocket knife and is a big, sturdy workhorse. Having those three blades on hand is great. I use them for different purposes... The main clip is for food-related tasks, the spey is for scraping or other misc things. The Sheepfoot (my favorite) is for precision cutting or for cutting down boxes, etc.

When I got this one it was a toss-up between the 3375 and the 6375. I love yellow Delrin!

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The sheepfoot on the big 75 is awesome. Very stout :thumbup:
 
Great choice and welcome to the wonderful old world of simple, beautiful knives. That stockman should be a great EDC, and with a leatherman you should be prepared for anything......except the fact that these things are addictive.

Peace and Love
JustDave
 
Yalius said:
...a Case 3375CV large Stockman. I'm going to give it a cycle of a few weeks as primary carry (alongside a Leatherman, can't give that up) instead of my usual one-hand locking folders. So I guess it comes down to... any advice? What can I do to minimize the loss of one-handed open and close? Will I even miss it? Any dos or don'ts to get used to? Did I pick the wrong knife as a first traditional? Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
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Yalius, you're gonna love the stockman! Having three different blades to choose form is a great cutting package in the pocket. Lots of versatility there. After a while, you won't be satisfied with a single blade knife. In fact, do an experiment; take all your other knives and stash them in the sock drawer. Carry just the stockman for a month. I think by the end of the month you won't want to go back. If the large stockman proves to be a bit too much for the pocket, there's smaller stockmen to try. But the Case is a great one.:thumb up:

Just out of curiosity, which tools on the Leatherman do you use the most? If you really wan to experiment, try putting a Sear's 4-way keychain screw driver and a P-38 in your wallet and leave the Leatherman in the car. The stockman and a few tools can go a very long way.

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jackknife said:
Just out of curiosity, which tools on the Leatherman do you use the most? If you really wan to experiment, try putting a Sear's 4-way keychain screw driver and a P-38 in your wallet and leave the Leatherman in the car. The stockman and a few tools can go a very long way.
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I do computer, networking and fiber installation, so I'm constantly using pliers, screwdrivers, eyeglass screwdriver, saw, wirecutter or prying with a flat blade screwdriver. Anything that lets me carry fewer tools when I'm in a crawlspace and work without having to go back to the toolbox is appreciated. My Charge is indispensable.
 
Yalius said:
I do computer, networking and fiber installation, so I'm constantly using pliers, screwdrivers, eyeglass screwdriver, saw, wirecutter or prying with a flat blade screwdriver. Anything that lets me carry fewer tools when I'm in a crawlspace and work without having to go back to the toolbox is appreciated. My Charge is indispensable.
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Okay, gotcha! :thumbup:
 
I know the thing I use most by far on my classic Leatherman is the pliers... Pulling cactus needles, splinters, removing hose clamps, fixing wire fences, etc. The knife blade on the Leatherman is mostly used as a scraper. My pocket knife is my "knife". The Leatherman is a tool. Then there's my SAK Farmer... :D
 
arizonaranchman said:
I know the thing I use most by far on my classic Leatherman is the pliers... Pulling cactus needles, splinters, removing hose clamps, fixing wire fences, etc. The knife blade on the Leatherman is mostly used as a scraper. My pocket knife is my "knife". The Leatherman is a tool. Then there's my SAK Farmer... :D
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Mine is similar. I had a Supertool I got circa 1995, and when I sent it to Leatherman to be repaired after some wire killed the cutters a couple years ago, the blade was mostly originally as ground. I always have a knife in my pocket, the Leatherman is a tool.
 
I about always have a leatherman..... in my back pack that goes with me everywhere. I keep a traditional in my pocket.... the 6375 is a great knife. I just wipe mine with a clean cloth and let the acids patina the blades. As far as missing a one hander..... Traditionals are about remembering a simpler time. Slowing down to open that ole pocket knife just makes me appreciate it more.
 
Woodrow F Call said:
I about always have a leatherman..... in my back pack that goes with me everywhere. I keep a traditional in my pocket.... the 6375 is a great knife. I just wipe mine with a clean cloth and let the acids patina the blades. As far as missing a one hander..... Traditionals are about remembering a simpler time. Slowing down to open that ole pocket knife just makes me appreciate it more.
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Exactly. Rarely do you NEED to open a pocket knife one handed (at least for myself it's almost never necessary). In some vocations it's certainly something that might often be needed, but I think for most of us the one-handed thing is primarily the "fun" of flipping it open is about all.

To me this modern world is far from appealing in many ways. So if there's some little thing in my daily routine that gives me a taste of yesteryear, then I'm all for it. My pocket knife is one of those things. Another such thing is I've also gone back to shaving with the old classic double-edge Safety Razor and really come to enjoy it.
 
arizonaranchman said:
To me this modern world is far from appealing in many ways. So if there's some little thing in my daily routine that gives me a taste of yesteryear, then I'm all for it. My pocket knife is one of those things. Another such thing is I've also gone back to shaving with the old classic double-edge Safety Razor and really come to enjoy it.
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Luddites unite! Sometimes simpler is just better.

Peace and Love
JustDave
 
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