Please Reccomend My First Traditional Knife

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Hello all. I have Bern lurking in traditional for a while and I've decided to get one. Please reccomend something in these parameters.

1. Sub 3" blade in good steel
2. Preferably one hand openening
3. I would prefer it have a lock of some kind
4. Cost less than $200 although I'm flexible if it's very nice
5. Durable design

I have been looking at the Case Slim Lock so far and I would love to know what you guys think of it. Also where's the best place to buy Case knives?

Is the CRK Mnandi considered a Traditional style knife?

Thanks all!
 
One hand opening and locks are not typically what someone wanting a traditional folder looks for.
That said, Case makes excellent traditional folders. They can be as affordable or as fancy as you want. I like New Graham Knives web site. They tell you how many knives are in stock, and always have a good selection of Case knives in stock.
 
Its all personal preference, but for me, being one handed opening and having a lock, are not things I look for in a traditional knife.

IMHO It takes away from the old traditional styling that I associate with, and like about slip joints.

The Case knives have a big following , and the current production knives seem to have good overall quality. There are a lot of very nice knives available in your price range, however most aren't going to fit with the features you are looking for.

I would suggest getting a knife without a lock, and give it a try. It won't take long to get over the fear of not having the blade locked. Just use the knife the way they are designed to be used, and you won't have any problems.

That said, if people didn't like knives with locks, companies wouldn't make them.
Queen also makes some versions with liner locks, D2 steel, and very nice looking Amber Bone scales
 
Try Case Peanut, you will notice you don't need lock... Then you get your self a soddie, texas jack, stockman and so forth ^^
 
Ok I'll start out with the Case Peanut. Any real differences between trusharp and CV? I saw a handle I liked but it had SS steel. Is SS as good as CV? Thanks.
 
CV is carbon steel a version of 1095 with more chrome. True Sharp is a 440 series steel. Some Schatt and Morgans are ATS 34. Queens are mostly D2.

God Bless
 
SteelSnob said:
Ok I'll start out with the Case Peanut. Any real differences between trusharp and CV? I saw a handle I liked but it had SS steel. Is SS as good as CV? Thanks.
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Hi,

Case claims that for some uses Tru-Sharp is better than their CV. I have slippies in both steels. I prefer the CV simply because it's carbon steel and not stainless. But to be honest, Tru-sharp holds up very well to the uses that slip-joints get used for. Ain't nobody batoning a Peanut through a 6" log.

Don't be concerned too much about CV or Tru-sharp. Just get the one you like and be happy.

dalee
 
If you want one hand opening with the traditional feel I vote for a Case Mid Folding Hunter. I don't own one but it looks to be the perfect blend between the two styles.

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Well I got the Case Wharncliffe Tiny Trapper With Orange Bone because I like Wharnies, it seemed similar in size to the peanut and I like Orange handled knives. I'll let you guys know how it turns out. Thanks again for the responses.
 
Hi,

Good choice! I like the Trapper pattern myself. Post up some pictures when you can.

Guyon, I should have known. Can I still get an autographed first edition copy?:D

dalee
 
Well after a lot of reading on this forum I decided to get a Case CV Swayback Jack also. I will post pictures of both knives when they arrive. Thanks again.
 
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