Time to Try Something New

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I have a little money saved up and amazingly I haven’t bought a new pocket knife in well over a year. Black Betty and Perty (after the generous giver, and because the knife is so purty), which are the somewhat silly names I have attached to the Charlows gifted to me by Pertinux in 2013, have dominated my pocket during my time in the States over the past year and a half. Getting back onto the forum and looking at all the beautiful blades you guys have has inspired me to try something new.
And by something new, I mean totally new! I want to try a pattern I haven’t owned before. The two pictures below show pretty much all the folding traditionals I own.





As you can see lots of stockmans (because this is what my grandfather always carries, and he is the only other knife nut in the family and the person who fueled my own addiction), barlows, some peanuts, toothpicks, opinels, and some multi-bladed SAKs and similar. Other than that I really haven’t tried much else. I don’t want to restrict what you guys and gals recommend so I’ll only mention that I do generally tend to prefer smaller knives and lighter weights (but I carry a two bladed charlow very regularly so I don’t mean miniscule- just not looking to lug a folding pigsticker around all day). I am on a graduate student budget so by “a little money” I really do mean not a huge amount. It’s probably gotta be something production, less than $125ish. Please don’t hesitate to mention something if you think it may be kinda similar to what I already own (to me a boys knife is different enough from a charlow to count). And no french kates! They’ve always seemed gimmicky to me (no offense intended for anyone who enjoys them, they’re just not for me).
So what do you guys love? What do you think I should try out? Obviously everyone has their own preferences and experiences and what you like I may end up not loving as much, but I want to try new things. You guys often surprise me with patterns and models I’ve never even heard of so I’m looking forward to it. Thanks in advance!
 
I highly recommend the GEC Eureka Jack. If you haven't tried one, you don't know what you are missing.

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They might not look THAT different, but once you have used one you'll love it. They're unexplainably special.
 
Have you considered a Sodbuster? Its my favorite. You can't go wrong with yellow derlin, or case's new orange ones look pretty sweet too. Also the Case is super affordable and a GEC would still be within budget.
 
The 15 crown lifter is pretty handy. It doesn't look like you have a sway back. It's one I want to try. And you can go with a Case or GEC.
 
I'd recommend a GEC #66 Slim. It disappears in your pocket, and yet is a very substantial knife. Can carry it with a suit or with jeans. Terrific knife....and you can still find them at the dealers.
 
I would recommend the Eureka as well. Or even an older Northfield trapper pattern, 73 or the larger 23, for a knife with some bigger blades on it.
 
Douk Douk. Different from what you have and a classic. Comes in whatever size you need, carbon or stainless and less than your budget. :)
 
I think you need to have a trapper or two in that bunch. A Case 5254 or the small one that I think is an 07.--KV
 
I don't see a Gunstock pattern in your line-up. You should really get one in hand, to see if it works for you.
 
deskil said:
I don't see a Gunstock pattern in your line-up. You should really get one in hand, to see if it works for you.
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+1 on the Gunstock. Schatt & Morgan has nice 032104/042104 Gunstock Jack Qt and 032140/042140 Pt models. Or consider the GEC #22 Magnum.

Here is my S&M Pint.
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