Solid traditional?

brets-ftw said:
Truthfully any knife taken care of properly will out live all of us. On top of that one could say you don't need the extra beefiness when you have a sharp edge and a keen blade. (IE less friction in the cut.)

Were it up to me, and wanting to keep it <$50 I'd go Case CV: Peanut, Texas Jack, Trapper, medium stockman. there are some Rough Riders if that's your fancy. but most of the other companies like GEC and Queen are a tad higher in price.
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That is also true, thanks!
I'm trying to stay away from buck because of the softer steels.... I use my knives a ToN at work every day and also on off days.
 
brets-ftw said:
Truthfully any knife taken care of properly will out live all of us. On top of that one could say you don't need the extra beefiness when you have a sharp edge and a keen blade. (IE less friction in the cut.)

Were it up to me, and wanting to keep it <$50 I'd go Case CV: Peanut, Texas Jack, Trapper, medium stockman. there are some Rough Riders if that's your fancy. but most of the other companies like GEC and Queen are a tad higher in price.
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What are your opinions on the bucks vs case?
 
Anyone mention an Opinel #8 in Carbon Steel?

Good companion Slipjoint in my opinion would be a Trapper, an older Schrade maybe.
 
I think that there are a number of things to consider before making the recommendation. A lot of fine knives have already been mentioned.
Slipjoints come in all shapes and sizes. This opens the door to :

1) What is pleasing to your eye? Lets face it. We like our tools. Why choose an ugly one?
2) How big are your hands and how big are your tasks? The trapper pattern is a fine pattern with two very useful blades. The large or normal trapper is a great knife, but a little bulky. The mini trapper gives you both of the blades, but in a smaller, perhaps more convenient size.
3) Does the history of the pattern matter? Doctor's knives, Sunfish knives, Wildcat Drillers, Harness Jacks, and others all have a history. Is that part of your attraction to the slipjoint world?

Whatever you choose, have fun on the journey!
 
n8swag said:
What are your opinions on the bucks vs case?
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Lycosa said:
Buck and Case, both GOOD.
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My sentiments exactly, If it were Case TruSharp vs Buck's 420HC, I'd go Buck all the way. If it were CV, well it would be run a tad softer then the 420 but I like the character of carbon more then stainless so I'd have to go Case in that matter.

n8swag said:
Those imperial schrades look nice for the money and so do the camillus.
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Both of those are good if you can find them. I haven't done too much searching myself but others on the traditional forum rave about them so I would give it the thumbs up.
 
brets-ftw said:
My sentiments exactly, If it were Case TruSharp vs Buck's 420HC, I'd go Buck all the way. If it were CV, well it would be run a tad softer then the 420 but I like the character of carbon more then stainless so I'd have to go Case in that matter.



Both of those are good if you can find them. I haven't done too much searching myself but others on the traditional forum rave about them so I would give it the thumbs up.
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I looked on a bidding site. They were going less than $20. I believe the bucks are made in china now:( at least the stockman a I've seen.
 
n8swag said:
I looked on a bidding site. They were going less than $20. I believe the bucks are made in china now:( at least the stockman a I've seen.
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They've been that way for a while now. IMO it's now a matter of who makes it, but who survey's and who's in charge of QC in production.
 
Lycosa said:
AG Russell Rancher or Cowboy! Awesome slippies for a dang good price.
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True story there. The Rancher/Cowboy (large and small sodbuster) in micarta are tough and very inexpensive!

The steel is a decent stainless, no maintenance needed. I take mine canoeing and fishing, it has been dumped in the lake (with me attached).
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Anything from GEC will be fantastic. I LOVE my GEC's. I was thinking the all steel Sunfish from GEC. But they might be more than you are thinking . The sodbuster and hay helper patterns from GEC are inexpensive, and very high quality.

(All Steel Sunfish/elephant toe, slices like the dickens, and still has a stout main blade)
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GEC Northfield #23 Pioneer (a slicing piercing demon).
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GEC made (Schrade branded large and small #23 and #73 pioneer/scout). Probably the best buy from GEC you are going to find! Strong, stout, GREAT SLICERS!
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As to the CASE steel, I do much prefer GEC's 1095, and from all reports, their 01 is fantastic.

If you want a beefy folder for an inexpensive price, take a look at AG Russel folders. They make Gunstocks, Locking Sunfish, and many many others that are very well made for a very low price. Their Chinease produced traditional folders are at a level of fit and finish that is literally shocking for the price! The steel is an above average stainless too.

I do really like a traditional with a thin, cutter of a blade.
 
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How about a SAK. They are reaidly available on the exchange and are very reasonable in price.
 
Buck&#8217;s 420HC is harder than Cases&#8217;s SS which is 420HC, the Buck will hold and edge a little longer. Any Buck that has 420HC is made in America. 420J2 is in the China made.

The 301 and 303 have 420HC and can be found for $30 or less + shipping.
 
KDUJ said:
Buck&rsquo;s 420HC is harder than Cases&rsquo;s SS which is 420HC, the Buck will hold and edge a little longer. Any Buck that has 420HC is made in America. 420J2 is in the China made.

The 301 and 303 have 420HC and can be found for $30 or less + shipping.
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Okay, thankyou! This was super helpful. I would rather get a buck over a case anyway but the steel was my main worry because. I need something that can keep an edge.
 
2 shot said:
How about a SAK. They are reaidly available on the exchange and are very reasonable in price.
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That's true, honestly the only thing I dislike are their plastic handed... And the metal ones just aren't me. Maybe I could put
Wood scales on one?
 
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