So Gus and Call call - what slipjoint do you take along?

Never mind - PM'd instead to stay on topic.

oops - can't PM. 4ever3 - is there a thread or post somewhere with specs on that Sowbelly Trapper? I've got a few questions, but I want to stay on topic here. (Awesome knife. :thumbup: )


thx - cpr
 
Can I take 2 ,or 3 ? Can I use my cell phone to get a quick call out to T. Bose,just to let him know,the opportunity of a lifetime has come along & I don't have a Panama Trapper,witch IMO,is what I'd take,if I had it,'cause its the Boss of trappers
But I'd have a trapper,or a modified warny on me,I guess.I'd probably sneak a few back ups,too A swayback jack by Kerry could be handy for small work,splinters,maybe Dr. work.
-Vince
 
A question,such as this ,presented,really helps you understand,how a big stockman,was "the knife" of these guys days.
Sodbusters,as big as you could get one,probably would be a good one.
If you see what I previously posted,I was scrambling,2,or 3,smaller folders,will never be,one larger folder.
Sign of the times,perhaps ?
Cool thread :thumbup:
-Vince
 
Dont know anything about lonsome Dove but I would take my Case stockman. Reacon its alowed with a fixedblade too as we are in deep wilderness. I just go with one of my own workingknifes for that. The case is for food and wittling by the fire when I lie for you all and share a little true things by the coffeepot. I would realy want to be there!

Bosse
 
Since my Swayback does't want to leave the US or something :grumpy: I still have only 2.
My G10 Peanut and my SAK Spartan :)
 
VCM3 said:
A question,such as this ,presented,really helps you understand,how a big stockman,was "the knife" of these guys days.
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My assumption from reading it, is that "Lonesome Dove" was set in the 1870s or thereabouts. Question: Was the stockman the knife in those days? Even assuming that what we currently consider to be a stockman was widely manufactured then, was it a popular EDC? My assumption would be that Barlows and stout single blade "clasp" knives would have been more common. I thought the three-blade stockman came into vogue in the 1900s.

By the way, not trying to be confrontational, VCM3 - I'm just curious.
 
mnblade said:
My assumption from reading it, is that "Lonesome Dove" was set in the 1870s or thereabouts. Question: Was the stockman the knife in those days? Even assuming that what we currently consider to be a stockman was widely manufactured then, was it a popular EDC? My assumption would be that Barlows and stout single blade "clasp" knives would have been more common. I thought the three-blade stockman came into vogue in the 1900s.

By the way, not trying to be confrontational, VCM3 - I'm just curious.
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I have a dim memory of reading somewhere, that the stockman was the direct decendent of the cattle knife. This took place sometime in the 1880's. Gus had made the comment that Custer had just got himself wiped out, and that of course took place in June of 1876. So maybe Gus and Woodrow made the drive 1877 or so. That would put it in the era of the Barlow, which is one of the most popular pocketknives of the era.

Of course, there's the odd unnamed clasp knife here and there.
 
Well,if I had a stockman,it could be a good one to bring along,just to show 'em :thumbup:
But the time line theory,is interesting
Imagine then,what they'd think of some modern super stainless steel
-Vince
 
What an interesting thread. I have been thinking the same thing as I read the excellantly written This House of Sky: Landscapes of a Western Mind by Ivan Doig. Its about growing up in the 30's, 40's, 50's in the Montana ranching life. In the book they are always performing chores with their "jackknives". That being said, I would take either the A.G. Russell stockman, husky Cripple Creek Moose or Marble's Teardrop Jack.
 
mnblade said:
My assumption from reading it, is that "Lonesome Dove" was set in the 1870s or thereabouts. Question: Was the stockman the knife in those days? Even assuming that what we currently consider to be a stockman was widely manufactured then, was it a popular EDC? My assumption would be that Barlows and stout single blade "clasp" knives would have been more common. I thought the three-blade stockman came into vogue in the 1900s.
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According to BRL...the premium stockman started showing up around the 1890's while the equal ended cattle knife with similar blade selection dates from around the 1870's. (Source: LGIV)

I'd agree with your assessment as to what was more popular at the time. :thumbup:
 
I to am a big fan of "Lonesome Dove" the novel and the mini-series I believe is my favorite western film. My Winchester should do...
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After the discustion started with mnblade which I agree with I changed my mind.
 
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