PB&J....... what blade combo is your bread and butter?

[pmew]

Barlow single Sheepfoot for me. I wasn't sure if I would like the Sheepfoot when I first bought it but I'm glad I did.

I can relate. I have been carrying a single blade sheepsfoot off and on for a while now, be it my Charlow or my (new to me) #25STL. I love the sheepsfoot as a blade profile and rarely find myself wanting anything else. On the other hand I always miss having that strong tip and straight edge if I'm not carrying one.

As for a two blader... The 2013 congress jack really did it for me. Oh it's gorgeousness can only be bettered by its utility for me.

 

[hunter s thompson]

I am really hooked on my clip point single blade boys knife right now, but I am coming off a brief fling with a GEC #48 improved trapper in African Blackwood, the blade combination is in my mind almost perfect, I may have screwed up slightly in my choice of handles, while beautiful the blackwood seems to add more "heft" than I was really looking for, but the blade combination is darn near perfect.








(not my photo)

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Clip and a wharncliffe is my favorite pairing.

 

[Old Hunter]

I prefer to carry a pocketknife with a Sheepfoot and a Clip main (I normally carry a medium Stockman to have those two blades). I can use a decent size Coping blade or a Wharncliff blade in lieu of the Sheepfoot. OH

 

[quattromori]

If I have to choose, I'm also a fan of the "one straight, one curved" blade combo.
Complemented by the "one pointy, one not-so-pointy" philosophy.
And I also support the "one long, one short" blade pairs.
Judging from what I carry, I should say that my favourite blade combo is sheepsfoot/pen...but I don't have 100 knives nor I have tried every different combination.
On the pure theoretical side, though, I would be very happy even with a clip/sheepsfoot (smaller) option. Food for my next custom knife

Fausto

 

[coyote711]

Clip and a sheepsfoot works for me, Jeff. For purposes of this discussion just ignore the third blade that's tucked in there ….. that's what I usually do.

-Keith

 

[black mamba]

I would also say clip and sheepfoot is the best combo for me, which is why I often carry a stockman. I really like the slender muskrat/California clip with a sheepfoot, so both nicks can be on the mark side. I, too, could do without the third blade. Here are a couple of good ones.

Moore Maker #6301 3-7/8"

Tidioute #53 Cuban 4-1/8"

Moore Maker #5304 4-3/8"

As John said earlier, my regrind of the #92 Eureka from a spear into a clip is very nice too, with it's coping secondary. I do wish it was barehead, though.

The Wharncliffe trappers are a very good pattern as well, but I prefer my straight-edged blade to be shorter, for more control on the precision cuts they are so good for. Although effective, all these patterns would be improved with a 2/3 length sheepfoot instead of the full length Wharncliffe, for me.

Case Wharncliffe Mini-trapper 3-1/2"

Northfield #48 WT 3-7/8"

Northfield #53 Furtaker Trapper 4-1/8"

 

[TLARbb]

GEC's various "improved trappers" are just right. And so are Case's wharncliffe mini trappers. It's and awesome blade combo.

I haven't abandoned my favorite small pocketknife though. I still carry it quite often.

It has a pen secondary on the other end.

Ed J

 

[richstag]

Fausto, I always like the combos you come up with. Always very practical and never redundant.

For some reason I never cared for the sheepsfoot or other straight edges. When I carried a stockman the clip and spey got all the work.

I guess I'm the odd man out on preferring a sharp belly over a straight edge.

If I have to choose, I'm also a fan of the "one straight, one curved" blade combo.
Complemented by the "one pointy, one not-so-pointy" philosophy.
And I also support the "one long, one short" blade pairs.
Judging from what I carry, I should say that my favourite blade combo is sheepsfoot/pen...but I don't have 100 knives nor I have tried every different combination.
On the pure theoretical side, though, I would be very happy even with a clip/sheepsfoot (smaller) option. Food for my next custom knife

Fausto

 

[TLARbb]

Reading over later posts here, particularly Jeff's (Black Mamba) made me remember why I like Case's Texas jack so much. Here's a picture of one:

Notice that the secondary blade has much less belly than a standard pen, but isn't straight either. It's a great blade combo that works well.

Ed J

 

[Humppa]

Clip main and pen secondary.

The same here - or a spear and a pen blade.

But I like two blade knives with different blade sizes. I don´t matter too much if there´s a straight edge and a bellied (sp?) edge on the blade. But like to use the secondary (mostly penblade) for my "dirty work" - opening packages and other finer tasks. But the main blade - be it a clip, spear or sheepfoot is used for food prep and the cleaner work.

Only the wharncliff is blade shape I haven´t got that warm with it... as a secondary it would be great - replacing the penblade.

Oh... and a caplifter is really always (!!) a plus.

 

[spydutch]

Sheepfoot all the way.
Just didn't found an affordable single bladed sheep foot of 3 inches or below so far.
I like my Peanut, but still trying to get used to a Multi bladed knife.
Guess it must be an European thing.....

 

[richstag]

Im with you on everything especially the different sizes. Its not that I dislike sheepsfoot or wharncliff its that I don't prefer them to the pen.

The same here - or a spear and a pen blade.

But I like two blade knives with different blade sizes. I don´t matter too much if there´s a straight edge and a bellied (sp?) edge on the blade. But like to use the secondary (mostly penblade) for my "dirty work" - opening packages and other finer tasks. But the main blade - be it a clip, spear or sheepfoot is used for food prep and the cleaner work.

Only the wharncliff is blade shape I haven´t got that warm with it... as a secondary it would be great - replacing the penblade.

Oh... and a caplifter is really always (!!) a plus.

 

[link2derek]

Pairing a GEC #73 (belt carry) with a Norfolk Whittler (pocket carry) is quickly becoming my go-to EDC:

 

[knarfeng]

For now I find the clip and sheepsfoot to be a dynamic duo. From use I know they can tackle 100% of my tasks. Still debating on what that perfect length and blade thickness should be. Interested in hearing what is working for others

A Sheepsfoot with pen blade is arguably my favorite two-blade combination. Because of its size, the pen can get into tight corners so that I can cut exactly where I need to. The sheepsfoot excels at starting a cut in the middle of a surface. This is great for opening bubble packs and boxes. For me the sheepsfoot is more robust than a Wharncliffe or coping blade.
For pure utility, I find this combination hard to beat.

The only knife I have with this combination is a two blade congress. I think if I found this combination in an equal end configuration of between 3 5/8" to 3 3/4" I might have to buy it then and there.

 

[tjswarbrick]

I don't always carry a traditional, but when I do I carry a Swayback Jack.

1 wharncliffe and 1 pen does just about all I need.

 

[Student762]

Buck 110 in 440c and a modern multi-tool, or a SAK. Until my Boker congress arrives...

 

[pmew]

Buck 110 in 440c and a modern multi-tool, or a SAK. Until my Boker congress arrives...

Can't beat a boker congress

 

[Shotgun]

The awl excels at opening packages (cuts the tape but not into the box)...

I use mine all day at work for this very purpose. Glad someone else found out how good it works. It also doesn't pick up tape glue as much as a flat blade.

I use the awl and spear point blade on my sak for general duty chores. The modified sheeps foot on my electrician I keep razor sharp to do odds and ends precision cuts and the curved portion of the same blade gets rough use(like wire) and is great at scraping a firesteel. I'm a knife knut and I would love to carry something with a little bit higher grade steel/fancier but if I'm honest with myself I've never really needed more edge holding.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

In my knife obsession, I hang around slipjoint guys and timber cruiser/woodcraft guys. I also have buddies that like one handers, but that's a tale for another spot on this forum. The woodcraft guys would do fine with a peanut out in the woods, but they like big fixed blades. Hanging out here and meeting various members, I have developed an appreciation for a good slipjoint folder. I have had the three is two, two is one and one is none rule ingrained in my noggin however. I carry way more knives than I need, I would probably get by just fine with the little peanut.

I usually have my peanut on me weekdays. It is gummint friendly, and people don't stare when I use it. It has developed a patina, with some spots, and I cleaned it up with an eraser, and it looks good (thanks again Carl). I have another peanut, a gift from sitflyer, but it is so nice I am afraid to lose it. I will make a point of carrying it this weekend.

I usually have a small folder, like my Tidioute barlow with a nice patina on me outside of work. This knife sees most of my use during the work week. I have tried carrying some smaller jacks and other barlows, but my single blade spear point Charlow in ebony is my go to.

I usually have a trapper or large jack on me. I always settle on either my Beaver Tidioute 73 single blade with a nice patina, or my ebony Case Tribal Spear. They fit my hand better, I don't use them as much as my Charlow, but they are my favorite bigger folders.

Last but not least, I have a few odds and ends in my truck, but the one that goes everywhere with me is my Gossman EDC Kephart. It is Scotts modified representation of the Kephart knife, with a blade about 3.5" in length. I have tried bushcrafting with it, and used it for all manner of tasks that I didn't want to bust up any folders on.

Now I'm looking at including a small axe or hatchet in the mix, like a GB or Wetterlings.

My ultimate goal is to actually get out in the "wilds" of MD/PA/NJ/WV/VA/DE and put this assortment to good use. Nessmuks rule of three has always sounded good to me, I would like to try it in a spot other than my fathers woodlot or the park.