Stockman or Whittler

[Ernie1980]

I prefer the whittler pattern, here is my canal street version called the cannitler. (Canoe and whittler) I have a couple of stockman knives also, but I prefer whittler over them because I like the main blade being on a side by itself. This is my current favorite traditional, but northwoods knives has a nice smaller version of the whittler knife with a wharncliff main blade.




Unfortunately for me, there are lots more choices when it comes to stockman patterns. But either way you go, have fun searching!

 

[blademan 13]

Blademan, that is a fine, fine looking Whittler - what brand and model is it? OH

It is an old Marshall Wells, possibly made by New York Knife. It is a big boy at 4". And as Navihawk commented, there is some remnants of the etch.

 

[flicker 6]

Stockman because of the spey blade. But, I'm probably one of the few that really use that blade for its intended purpose.

 

[Acetylene]

^ Haha. That is exactly what I was going to say

 

[fatcorgi]

I like them both, just because I like traditional knives, though on a practical level 2 blades is enough. The craftsmanship that it takes to make a three blade design work is impressive, I think a whittler is harder to do properly. I carry this small whittler pattern at work, so as not to freak out coworkers:




...and this big stockman also at work, when I can't be bothered considering the feelings of coworkers [seriously, they used to the idea of me and knives]

 

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

To add to my previous post, here is a selection of most of my stockman's and whittlers, thrown together this morning. Stockman patterns are easier to find used, but they both fit the same niche, just with different flavours. I did notice that the whittler's blade configuration does come with more choice in handle shape, which does matter to me as I collect diversity! I would love to see a Eureka Whittler sone day, I've only heard of it in Levines.

Stock knives:

The whittlers:

I just love this picture- the lines of the Executive Whittler just work for me!

Just because:

Hopefully the humpback Whittler gets back to me in good time, and better than when it left the factory- great little knife if they sharpened it and made sure the back springs aren't much wider than the blade- I could fit two business cards between bolster and spine of the master blade!

But who can't get everything done with just one or both of these:

This is just a fine looking knife:

And you can choose between spey and Sheepsfoot and still keep a punch- excuse to carry two!!

 

[thawk]

It's a tough choice, but I wanted to get 2 cents in on this thread before it rides off into the sunset.

If pressed, I carry the stockman pattern a bit more often.

 

[hunterjrg]

Yup for me between the two would be the stockman.

 

[Brisket]

If I had to choose, which fortunately I do not, I would take the stockman over the whittler. Both great patterns and when executed well they are each amazing to work with.

Here are a couple of my favorite stockmans, both Queen #9 patterns.

 

[coniferwoodsman]

Whittler all the way for me. Love a good coping blade and since I have a grip of Stockman patterns I guess it's as good a reason as any to find some nice whittlers.

Peace and Love
JustDave

 

[josha840]

I ordered both a whittler and a stockman just the other day. Couldn't make up my mind.

Before I have them in hand I would guess I'm a stockman kinda guy though.