Wanting to learn. Large single blade traditional

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I am wanting to get a larger (3.5" or so) traditional single blade knife. I've been eyeing the Queen Mountain Man, but being a noob to the world of traditionals, I figured I'd ask around. Budget is $100. I had a NW Madison Barlow, and like an idiot, I traded it off. I'm in the process of aquiring a nice Mammoth Madison, but that's going to be more of a collector than a user. So yeah, wanting a bigger single blade traditional user, good quality, with a $100 budget. Any suggestions?
For the record, (admins, mods, etc) I am attempting to solicit ADVICE, which is why this post isn't in the "wanted to buy" forum. Once I decide what I'm looking for, I'll get that WTB ad up.
Thanks guys.
Semper Fidelis
 
Two very nice knives. I can't recommend an Opinel enough (the one below being a no.7) and here's the 73 that Woodrow recommended.

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How is the fit and finish on Queen knives, as compared to GEC? I hear good and bad. And what sort of things should I look for? Signs of a bad knife, etc.
 
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The Queen Mountain man is available in both slip joint and lockback versions.

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I'm partial to the slip joint version, though the lockback is beefier.

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Walk and talk refers to the action of the blade.

How it moves open, snaps to half stop, and full open, and closed again. The talk is the sound it makes when doing so.


You can tell a knife that has very well shaped tangs, ground properly, and sprung properly.

How heavy or light is the spring. How does it feel when you pull it open, or push it closed.
 
knarfeng said:
The Queen Mountain man is available in both slip joint and lockback versions.

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I'm partial to the slip joint version, though the lockback is beefier.

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I like the beefier factor of the lockback. Both of the 42s I have coming are lockbacks, so we'll see how I like em. Traditional folders have bitten me good, something about classic style and class.
 
Bigfattyt said:
Walk and talk refers to the action of the blade.

How it moves open, snaps to half stop, and full open, and closed again. The talk is the sound it makes when doing so.


You can tell a knife that has very well shaped tangs, ground properly, and sprung properly.

How heavy or light is the spring. How does it feel when you pull it open, or push it closed.
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Thanks! I kept seeing that, but didn't know what it meant.
 
This may not be large enough for you but I just last week received a GEC Farm and Field #47 Hayin' Helper and really like it I opted for the single sheepfoot blade in od green linen micarta. the blade is 1095 but only 3". The knife can be had for just a little over $60. My photo looks black but it is far from it. Also I think most everyone that collects traditionals owns at least one Buck 110. 3 3/4" clip point and built like a tank. Through Bucks custom shop and maybe a few more places you can get it in S30V. Anyway here's a picture of my 47 and good luck.

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I don't know what you count as large, but if the 71 Bullnose is large enough, it's a great one. And you can find one in Delrin for pretty cheap. I love mine. I think I paid $40 for a light user.
 
For the record, GEC's sizing for its trapper knives is as follows. The Tascosa Lockback 83 is the smallest, the 73 Scout has been offered with a ton of different blade combinations, singles and doubles, over the years, and is the "standard" size (and quite hand filling), with the 72 being the lockback version. The 42 "Missouri" is bigger, and has been offered as the "trader" and the two blade "trapper." Finally, the 23 is the big boy, and is the same frame that is used for your Madison Barlow, so judge size accordingly.
 
The Madison Barlow is a different frame than the 23...

44 Madison Barlow (4 1/4") and 23 Bull Lock (4 1/2")
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The 72 (not shown) and 73 are also different frames. The 72 is 3 7/8" and the 73 is 3 3/4"




Just to give an idea of the size difference between a 23 and a 73...

73 Scout (3 3/4") and 23 Bull Lock (4 1/2")
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"Larger" depends on perspective...I'm a relative newcomer in the traditional world; but I've found that this is larger than my others.

Hmmmm - it loses impact without something for comparison. I'll work on that when I get up.
 
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