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I should have thought to mention the daddy size barlows. I have a white smooth bone RR, I think you'll like it. The GEC 97 is another great knife in that category.
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Good luck with the Barlow.
Rough Rider is a good way to experiment as they're inexpensive.
As far as carrying a traditional, your comments about them sitting sideways in your jeans is something I can relate to. I hate that about some Traditionals. I discovered I won't carry a knife if it rides like that. With moderns it's easier since they all have clips, etc.
In addition to the safety pin method suggested, I like my Traditionals to have a lanyard hole. This allows one to carry a knife vertically.
IMG_20190125_23438 by Pine Moon, on Flickr
Anyway, good luck with the Barlow.
Not sure about your budget, but I thought I'd mention some "modern Traditionals"
Collector Knives offers some very nice Italian made slipjoints in M390 steel.
I have the Bolus in rams horn
IMG_20190122_31867 by Pine Moon, on Flickr
IMG_20190122_39752 by Pine Moon, on Flickr
Some more Collector Knives exclusives here
https://www.collectorknives.net/product-category/collectorknives-exclusives/
Rough Rider is a good way to experiment as they're inexpensive.
As far as carrying a traditional, your comments about them sitting sideways in your jeans is something I can relate to. I hate that about some Traditionals. I discovered I won't carry a knife if it rides like that. With moderns it's easier since they all have clips, etc.
In addition to the safety pin method suggested, I like my Traditionals to have a lanyard hole. This allows one to carry a knife vertically.
IMG_20190125_23438 by Pine Moon, on FlickrAnyway, good luck with the Barlow.
Not sure about your budget, but I thought I'd mention some "modern Traditionals"
Collector Knives offers some very nice Italian made slipjoints in M390 steel.
I have the Bolus in rams horn
IMG_20190122_31867 by Pine Moon, on FlickrIMG_20190122_39752 by Pine Moon, on FlickrSome more Collector Knives exclusives here
https://www.collectorknives.net/product-category/collectorknives-exclusives/
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Good choice, and a great looker
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There is a big choice of patterns, not confusing it's alluring 
If you still hanker after huge knives it suggests your Modern habit is still dominant.... Myself I mainly go for Singles but I like a single-spring double ended knife the most, not too thick or heavy in the pocket, do like certain Stockman types though.
Why not a larger (by Trad standards) straight edge e.g. this GEC 93 Sheepfoot?
If you still hanker after huge knives it suggests your Modern habit is still dominant.... Myself I mainly go for Singles but I like a single-spring double ended knife the most, not too thick or heavy in the pocket, do like certain Stockman types though.Why not a larger (by Trad standards) straight edge e.g. this GEC 93 Sheepfoot?
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Two posts that didn't belong have been removed. Post traditional knives only, please. If you have a question on what's appropriate, read the forum guidelines, Guidelines For The "Traditional Folders & Fixed Blades" Sub-Forum