Hello, I just thought this thread could spark an interesting discussion. I haven’t posted in this section much, but I am becoming less interested in modern folders and more interested in traditionals. Anyway, I like the sowbelly pattern. Unless I am mistaken, not many companies make them. The only cutlery manufacturers I know of that make the sowbelly are Hen N Rooster, Case, Schatt and Morgan, and Rough Rider. I would like to have one made by GEC but I didn’t see one in their lineup.
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What’s your favorite traditional pattern?
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No such luck on a favorite yet, I’m pretty new as well so I have a whole lot of sampling to go, hooray for my bank account, haha.
So far I have learned that I tend to prefer single blade patterns, which may just be a carryover from my modern collection. I’m really loving the Euro Barlow pattern that my Lionsteel’s have, it’s a bit slimmer than a more traditional Barlow, and the size is just about perfect for me. They’re single blades as well.
I do have a Northwoods Fayette Jack coming to me soon, and from a distance that was one pattern I always thought could be my favorite pattern. The 55’s especially with their wharncliffes. Until it’s in hand and in my pocket for a little while, I’d just be guessing. Give me a week and I’ll report back, haha.
So far I have learned that I tend to prefer single blade patterns, which may just be a carryover from my modern collection. I’m really loving the Euro Barlow pattern that my Lionsteel’s have, it’s a bit slimmer than a more traditional Barlow, and the size is just about perfect for me. They’re single blades as well.
I do have a Northwoods Fayette Jack coming to me soon, and from a distance that was one pattern I always thought could be my favorite pattern. The 55’s especially with their wharncliffes. Until it’s in hand and in my pocket for a little while, I’d just be guessing. Give me a week and I’ll report back, haha.
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They (GEC) haven't made one yet, but many of us are hopeful. Besides Rough Rider's, which is a little more slender than either Case or S&M's version, Marbles has several handle materials available, made by the same factory as RR. I also have China made Remington and Owl Head sowbellies, and a German made Rigid club knife.
RR in Brown Sawcut Bone
Marbles in Ram's Horn
Remington (China) in Abalone Shell
Large (4¼") Owl Head in Ram's Horn
Large (4¼") Owl Head in Cracked Ice Acrylic
Rigid Club Sowbelly in Stag
I also had a Case Silver Script Sowbelly transformed into a "Beerbelly" by glennbad.
RR in Brown Sawcut Bone
Marbles in Ram's Horn
Remington (China) in Abalone Shell
Large (4¼") Owl Head in Ram's Horn
Large (4¼") Owl Head in Cracked Ice Acrylic
Rigid Club Sowbelly in Stag
I also had a Case Silver Script Sowbelly transformed into a "Beerbelly" by glennbad.
Nice!!!! I have a lot to learn.They (GEC) haven't made one yet, but many of us are hopeful. Besides Rough Rider's, which is a little more slender than either Case or S&M's version, Marbles has several handle materials available, made by the same factory as RR. I also have China made Remington and Owl Head sowbellies, and a German made Rigid club knife.
RR in Brown Sawcut Bone
Marbles in Ram's Horn
Remington (China) in Abalone Shell
Large (4¼") Owl Head in Ram's Horn
Large (4¼") Owl Head in Cracked Ice Acrylic
Rigid Club Sowbelly in Stag
I also had a Case Silver Script Sowbelly transformed into a "Beerbelly" by glennbad.
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That is a beauty.The GEC #76, Serpentine Gunstock Jack is my favorite pattern.
Mine is currently @glennbad for new covers, so I'll post an older picture...
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Thanks.
The GEC #76, Serpentine Gunstock Jack is my favorite pattern.
Mine is currently @glennbad for new covers, so I'll post an older picture...
Holy brahma! That’s drop dead gorgeous! I’m really loving the Rootbeer Float acrylic. They make one heck of a combination. Did something happen to the covers that you’re switching them out or just going for something new?
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I tend toward single blade knives and that includes my newest favorite, the sowbelly. The first is a small stag by John Lloyd, the second is 3 3/4" stacked leather also by John Lloyd as is the last micarta which is due tomorrow. The yellow delrin is by Case and doesn't take a back seat to any knife. Very well made in CV steel and very affordable.
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Although I like the acrylic covers, I wanted something cooler for my all-time favorite pattern. So, I'm getting them replaced with some stag covers. I think it will fit the pattern even more. The pattern seems very "rough-n-tumble", but the acrylic says "look at me, I'm a fancy boy". Lol
Very nice!!! Mr Lloyd does some beautiful work.
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I'm one of those people that fails miserably at trying not to get too wrapped up in the GEC hype but a good knife is a good knife. The #35 Churchill has been my all time favorite ever since it was released over a year ago.
The Black Box Winchester knives include a Sowbelly pattern but like Schatt & Morgan, they were made by Queen Cutlery.
The Black Box Winchester knives include a Sowbelly pattern but like Schatt & Morgan, they were made by Queen Cutlery.
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Not to sound ambiguous, but my favorite is the one that finds it's way into my pocket for the day.
Like many others I tend to favor a single blade and I usually carry a straight edge like a Lambsfoot or a Lionsteel Dom.
That said, I'd say that my favorite is a GEC 78.
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Like many others I tend to favor a single blade and I usually carry a straight edge like a Lambsfoot or a Lionsteel Dom.
That said, I'd say that my favorite is a GEC 78.
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Excluding lockbacks, (I've had a Buck 110 or Old Timer 7OT on my belt every day since the early 1970's) I'm not sure what my favorite traditional paternal is.
For the last several years, my most carried (in addition to the lockback) pocketable knife has been a SAK Huntsman or 4 blade scout/camp/"Demo" knife.
Keeping the SAK/Scout/Camp knife company in my pocket is usually a Stockman, Barlow, or Canoe.
I'm also rather fond of the large Sunfish pattern.
For the last several years, my most carried (in addition to the lockback) pocketable knife has been a SAK Huntsman or 4 blade scout/camp/"Demo" knife.
Keeping the SAK/Scout/Camp knife company in my pocket is usually a Stockman, Barlow, or Canoe.
I'm also rather fond of the large Sunfish pattern.
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I'm all about Trappers. Mostly Case but I also have some Bokers that I quite like. More often than not I remove the spay blade and just use the clip point blade but I have been known to remove the clip point and turn the spay into a shorter Wharncliffe.
I like the way the handle fits my hand and I like the shape and orientation of the clip point blade; Case's angles downward a little when the handle is held horizontally. Ergonomically that works very well for me for a serious user / work knife. I also like the Stag handled Case Trapper for it's fuller handle size. I have Trappers in both the SS steel and the CV (plain high carbon). Boker has some very attractive etching on the clip point blades that I enjoy quite a lot. I carry all of them in belt pouches. The full size trapper loose in a pocket is a bit much in my opinion.
I like the way the handle fits my hand and I like the shape and orientation of the clip point blade; Case's angles downward a little when the handle is held horizontally. Ergonomically that works very well for me for a serious user / work knife. I also like the Stag handled Case Trapper for it's fuller handle size. I have Trappers in both the SS steel and the CV (plain high carbon). Boker has some very attractive etching on the clip point blades that I enjoy quite a lot. I carry all of them in belt pouches. The full size trapper loose in a pocket is a bit much in my opinion.
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Wonderful display of sow Jeff. Who made the Rigid?