single spring/double blade?

[foofie]

I agree, the 82 Possum Skinner is a fine large knife with long blades yet slim carry. I suspect that some of the perceived lack of enthusiasm for this pattern was founded in pedestrian attitudes It's never been done before so it's not Traditional

Thanks Will. This is news to me - that the possum skinner was a relatively new pattern. That also means that it will be difficult to find an older version of it.
I appreciate the different suggestions - especially on the half-Congress. Good leads to continue my search.

 

[lambertiana]

Although smaller than the 82 that you have, both the 35 Churchill and 79 sleeveboard have two blades on one spring, with the secondary blade a small sheepsfoot.

 

[foofie]

Some, but not all, Canoe pattern are single spring with two blades. Usually a spear point main with a pen blade secondary.

Will check this out for sure. One (potential) weakness of the single spring is when there is a large exposed tang from the other blade. A canoe pattern would sidestep this problem by creating a sunken joint. Probably more of an academic concern, since I don't typically need a death grip for any cutting.

 

[foofie]

Although smaller than the 82 that you have, both the 35 Churchill and 79 sleeveboard have two blades on one spring, with the secondary blade a small sheepsfoot.

I think you helped my find my next knife! That 35 Churchill looks pretty close to perfect. It looks like a decent number and styles were made - but in 2017

 

[foofie]

I’ll offer some casual advice. In rare cases the back spring can snap in half when you open both blades in a manner that stresses both ends of the back spring at the same time.

I read this right before going through all the linked threads above. Most of the pictures show both blades partially open (and the back spring under full tension from both sides). I was both oogling the pictures, and cringing a bit at the same time.

 

[Jody744]

Plenty of great knives mentioned already the Case Norfolk is one I have been eyeballing also

 

[foofie]

I really appreciate all the info. I just wish some of the listed knives were more readily available. That's one thing I haven't quite figured out about the traditionals - so little supply and so much demand.

 

[Railsplitter]

I read this right before going through all the linked threads above. Most of the pictures show both blades partially open (and the back spring under full tension from both sides). I was both oogling the pictures, and cringing a bit at the same time.

Yes Sir. That's the very reason that I didn't see it coming. I had done it myself a hundred times prior to my mishap. I just wish it had been any other knife.

 

[Will Power]

Another aspect of the 82 Skinner/Dixie Stockman is that the blades all lay low in the well, not only sleek but good handling.

The 35 Churchill is a fine choice, good sized blades, broad handle for grip yet none too bulky. I suggest the OP keeps a close eye on the For Sale area, things come up but fast action is needed.

Many Opposite End knives are 2 spring, the GEC 81 I think, and the Buck Forum Knife 2018 (big like from me) yet they are not thick and can be in the running too. Then there's the GEC 53 Cuban Pen a big knife like a giant White Owl 68 and single-spring, but uncommon..

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I am still kinda new to traditionals, but loving every minute of it!
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So - are there many other single spring/two blade knives? Preferably with a wharncliffe at one end?

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The Case Wharncliffe mini copperhead is a single spring design. This one is in stag.

 

[foofie]

Then there's the GEC 53 Cuban Pen a big knife like a giant White Owl 68 and single-spring, but uncommon..

The White owl 68 and the Mink/Moose 66 look good too, but seem to be far more rare. Or more likely nobody is willing to part with them. At the prices that some of these GECs are going for, someone could commission a custom for just a bit more.

 

[sceva]

When I carry a two blade knife my preference is a single spring with nested blades. It make a neat, thin knife with little extra bulk.
Some of mine

GEC 09 Esquire




Winchester 2963 Senator




Schatt & Morgan Senator

 

[foofie]

The Case Wharncliffe mini copperhead is a single spring design. This one is in stag.

I may have ordered one last night...
This is one of the few readily available patterns I could actually find

 

[GE Jr]

Besides single clip-bladed knives, single spring 2 bladed knives have become a favorite of mine in recent years. I need to get more! I wish I felt this way before the Churchills (Ebony!) were all snapped up, but luckily was able to get this one.

Early 2020 was a good time for GEC and the single spring, in my opinion.

 

[pistonsandgears]

The GEC 35 Churchill is my favorite double blade on a single spring.
The GEC 68 White Owl is also really nice but probably harder to find than a Churchill.

 

[Mingecutter]

The GEC 35 Churchill is my favorite double blade on a single spring.
The GEC 68 White Owl is also really nice but probably harder to find than a Churchill.

Nice. I must have that White Owl 68's brother It's my only single spring/double bladed knife these days, but also one of my most cherished!