What do you call this pattern??

waynorth

waynorth

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Serpentine Jack? Slim Saddlehorn? Modified Trapper? Other?
I've accumulated these guys, because they are so darn beautiful. Beans and onions ain't bad for supper for a few weeks; If you live outdoors, and alone:eek:!! (Can I come in now honey??:D)

Thought you'd enjoy the grinds and other nice workmanship!
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Not sure what the official name is, but they are very nice looking knives
 
dogleg trapper...half trapper really due to having a pen blade
 
Slimline Saddlehorn Trappers? That's what Don calls this one. (And it's MINE)

Mike
 
I've most often seen these called "half trappers", and I think this name is fairly old - yes, with the long clip main and pen (no, not trappers with only one blade - which is a very recent thing anyway). New York Knife Co produced one of the most gorgeous versions of this pattern ever -- sadly, I don't have one. Most versions of this pattern seem to be fairly fancy - your center knife is about as "plain" a version of this as I've seen.

BTW, BRL has an aversion to knife pattern names with "half" in them - so he goes with the more generic name instead. :)
 
The real question is, "What did Schrade call them?" Since they're the ones who made those knives, I'd consider Schrade to be the best authority.

Just like Don Hanson's knife - since he created it, it's name is whatever he says it is. :)
 
In keeping with the maker's choice theory, I think I will go with Schrade. Thanks Codger, for digging that up. I looked in my Catalog E, and they called it a Serpentine Jack in the Cut. Co. days also.
Thanks everyone for looking and commenting.
What good is collecting knives, if you can't show 'em off once in a while??
 
I am absolutely amazed at the quality of those knives. Not to mention the condition. I've been on a search for the perfect pattern.I think I've just found it.

What's the lenghth on those?
Thanks for sharing.
 
waynorth said:
In keeping with the maker's choice theory, I think I will go with Schrade. Thanks Codger, for digging that up. I looked in my Catalog E, and they called it a Serpentine Jack in the Cut. Co. days also.
Thanks everyone for looking and commenting.
What good is collecting knives, if you can't show 'em off once in a while??
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Amen and Amen! Great thread Charlie!:thumbup: What a great place to learn from a really great bunch of knifesmart yayhoos!:D
 
I think it's the length that keeps it from being a "dog-leg". The Hanson is 4 1/8" Cl. w/a blade of 3 7/16".

Mike
 
malextwo said:
I think it's the length that keeps it from being a "dog-leg". The Hanson is 4 1/8" Cl. w/a blade of 3 7/16".

Mike
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I read someone's opinion that a dogleg had the blades at the large end. But I've heard lots of various knives called doglegs. Another interesting question.

Navihawk, the "Schrades" are 3 7/8"
 
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