The stockman punch thread

[rishma]

It's good to start a thread once in a while.

I have developed an appreciation for the stockman pattern. I have nothing at all against the spay blade, its good; however, my 2 favorite blades are probably a sheepsfoot and a clip. When i discovered the stockman with a punch I realized what an great knife this was for me. My two favorite blades with a bonus blade that is great for scraping, poking, light prying and other dumb things I am tempted to do. I honestly don't poke holes in leather much but I find plenty of uses.

Who else likes the stockman with a punch?

Here are my two....Schrade 899 and Old Timer 36OT (Taylor)

 

[r8shell]

I'm in total agreement.

Case:


Western:

I like it, but I'd like it even more if it had a sheepfoot instead of the spey.

 

[Henry Beige]

Case 6318pv in amber bone. No pic, but it looks so much like r8shell's that yet another would be superfluous.

 

[Railsplitter]

Technically not a Stockman but this Tuna Valley Cattleman might qualify.

 

[Old Hunter]

Nice knives ladies and gents - here are a few of mine, Buck 319 Rancher and a Camillus era Western Stockman. OH

 

[Rookie82]

Technically not a Stockman but this Tuna Valley Cattleman might qualify.

That is a great looking knife. Actually I think they advertised the Queen version of this knife as a Cattleman Stockman in their catalog. Here are the other handle materials of the Tuna version.

 

[joeradza]

That Buck Rancher is calling to me.
Not a stockman, but again similar blade choice is my GEC 57 Wrangler.

 

[edbeau]

Camillus 64

 

[Buzzbait]

I'd take a punch stockman over a normal stockman, any day of the week. I find a punch to be far more useful than a spay. Here is my yellow delrin Case 3318

 

[SVTFreak]

I really need to get one like that and try it out for awhile. I like the idea, but asthetically it challenges me a little. My love of the stockman stems from grandpa (I have his) and dad both carrying them as long as I remember. But I actually rarely use the Spey and could see myself using the punch for odd things.

I like that buck 319. I'll have to look into that.

 

[neal70]

I love this style of knife, I carry something similar everyday. It's my much mentioned Queen #49H, which actually has a hoofpick instead of a second blade(great for back scratching). I usually carry my forum knife as well, can't have enough punches, and they are completely different styles. I also have an S&M equal-end cattlemen, although it has a Spey. I would like to pick up the buck 319, and a Case model when funds permit. OH- really like the punch on your camillus/western stockman, with the small flattened area. For more comfortable precise control, I would guess? Trying to learn to get photos up, just been a busy week, will add some pics when I can. Great examples and pictures everyone! Let's keep 'em coming. I love to see different models that I never knew I needed.
Thanks, Neal

 

[rishma]

Wow, this thread was a bad idea. Its making me want more.

R8shell - That case amber bone is awesome. I bought one for a friend and got to play with it. It has been on my mind ever since.

The Western is truly outstanding. It has the pocket wear and patina of a nice old traditional. I don't know much about them, but they must be kind of rare compared to Schrades.

Railsplitter & Rookie82 - Those tuna valley are beautiful. I've never had a Tuna Valley, they are somewhat finer than what I carry, but I admire them.

OH - I dont own a Buck and I've been looking at 301s. I have never even heard of 319! Looks awesome. The Western looks brand new. Beautiful. How old is it?

Joeradza - first time I have seen that GEC. What year? love the covers.

Edbeau - great old Camillus. I love how the pivots go through the bolsters, always seem extra sturdy sturdy to me. Someone recently snatched up a great one on the auction site.

Buzzbait - I have been thinking I need a yeller case. Your second picture is a good shot. I take terrible pictures. Wonder why case makes the punch stainless??

 

[lambertiana]

Just got one

 

[neal70]

You picked that up! Nice.
Neal

 

[WValtakis]

These have opened my eyes on a useful stockman for me. I've never used the Spey blade much, a clip/sheep's foot/punch combo is perfect in my opinion...the only thing better would be a whittler pattern with this combo (probably doesn't exist though). Now I just have to find one at a reasonable price.

~Chip

 

[Blake the Blade]

Best of both worlds with this one. :

Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr

 

[Eric J]

This thread makes me want to go out and fix something. I'm buying one of these soon. It might rival my SAK Electrician for home repair jobs.

 

[deltaboy]

This is one pattern I never seen or ever handled.

 

[Nursie]

Best of both worlds with this one. :

Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr

Nice one Blake!
Did you get it in the UK?
Take care
Graham

 

[Blake the Blade]

Nice one Blake!
Did you get it in the UK?
Take care
Graham

Yes I did Graham. Not allowed to mention the supplier but there are only two that stock Rough Rider and Colt in UK to my knowledge, and I think it fair to say it was the smaller of the two. Put it this way, I'm over the MOON with it, and that's not just a clue but, also, the truth. Not a lot of money either, for something of good quality with nice bone/stag scales. I did a fuller review on the Rough Rider and related slip joints thread. Best of luck mate. 👍