Sowbelly Synonymus

Gevonovich

Gevonovich

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There is just something about the Sowbelly pattern. I wanted to try out the pattern and I've carried this example for a few weeks now...I like it.

Show off your Sowbelly Synonyms and give us your thoughts

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Case does use "humpback" to describe a different pattern but Levine uses "hump-back" as a synonym for "sowbelly". On p290, he refers to a 5-blade Remington sowbelly as a "hump-back". "Sowbelly" seems to be more popular. I'm not sure of the origin. The names might be collector terms or marketing terms. I agree that both are great patterns -- two of my favorites.
 
I only have one, the "sowbelly experiment", that started life as a three blade stockman. I had the spey and sheepsfoot and the associated spring and liner taken out making it into a single blade sowbelly. I like it a lot better that way. It is very pocket friendly, feels good in the hand; I like it a lot. Qualities no doubt inherited from it's stockman roots.

Here is a pic of it. Cranberry bone with silver script shield:

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What I need now is a two blade sowbelly trapper. If it had a wharncliffe for the secondary, even better. :) Maybe someday I'll get someone to build one for me.

Keith, if you're reading this thread, don't you think a TLAR sheild would look good on a wharncliffe sowbelly trapper?

Ed J
 
I shied away from the pattern at first because I thought it was oddly shaped and looked like it would be uncomfortable in hand. To my surprise, it is very comfy to use while allowing the joints to be sunk if the maker chooses to do so. Here's a two blade shadow Gene Wiseman made for me.
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Check out this thread that Kerry started a while back if you want to see some truly impressive 'bellys.
 
Ed...perfect post. Love the idea for a wharncliffe sowbelly trapper. I see its lineage in the Cuban Furtaker Trapper with more voluptuous curves.
Your rendition of the Case Cranberry bone Sowbelly ....priceless.

Dannyp
Now that's gorgeous! Off to follow your link. For some reason I think you have more examples of the pattern?
 
Gevonovich said:
Dannyp
Now that's gorgeous! Off to follow your link. For some reason I think you have more examples of the pattern?
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Thanks! The lack of liners, bolsters, and spey blade make it slim and lightweight in the pocket. It's the only Sowbelly I have. I've considered picking up a production model with a more traditional Stockman blade configuration, but I haven't gotten around to it yet since there are so many other knives I want.


I like the idea of the Wharncliffe Sowbelly Trapper too. It seems like I remember seeing a custom posted in one of the maker's threads a while back, but I can't remember who it was that made it.
 
How about two from PA....
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The sowbelly and the 47 series from Case are my favorite serpentine frames, fit my hand just perfect!
 
I´ve also ordered a RR Sowbelly, for trying that pattern. Might arrive this week, I hope. It seems to be really pocket- and handfriendly because of the curve that the handle makes. I think. I´m looking forward to getting this. I ordered RR Sowbelly Stockman Smooth Tobacco Bone.

Kind regards
Andi
 
Schatt and Morgan sure makes a nice 'belly!

I saw that one Andi. Its a nice choice and acorn shield as well. Post a few pictures and your thoughts when you have put it through the paces. Its quickly becoming a favorite pattern.
 
Well, I liked the look of the knife. I gonna post some pictures, promissed :)

Kind regards
Andi
 
My pics don't do this knife justice at all but here is my Menefee Made Sowbelly Trapper. It is among my favorite knives in my collection. So far it hasn't seen any pocket time but I've been thinking real seriously about it lately.

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Here is my collection of imported 'bellys. The Rough Rider in stag is about as nice as a $20 knife can be.
The two large Owl Heads at the bottom are real workhorses, and hold a good edge-- especially good for under $10!
I find the angle the spey blade comes off the frame makes using it like using a completely different knife. Very useful.

The cracked ice hafted Owl Head gets used daily, as it sits in a wooden organizer in our kitchen. Opening mail,
cutting down boxes, precise trimming on a cutting board-- it does it all, as a good 3-blader should.

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My Richard Rogers Sowbelly. Great knife. Used to use it at work. I like the way they feel strong for a knife of the size, place the blades in good position for cutting and the comfort they provide.
 
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