Recommendation? What to get next?

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Hey guys. I get into the "traditional" mood every so often. I mostly own modern folders & enjoy carbon fiber & titanium but once in a while I like to bring it back to the good days (I'm only 31... lol). So I own 2 Buck 110 & a case medium stockman. I love the stag handle look or genuine stag/elk etc. I like the multi blade pocket knives as well. What do you all recommend? I carry a Victorinox minichamp along with a pocket knife dail .

 

[mrknife]

Depends on your budget I suppose

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Maybe a 501, 503, or 505 from the Buck custom shop? They have some interesting handle choices available now.

 

[black mamba]

Everyone should own (and use!) a stag handled stockman. They come in just about every size, from under 3 to well over 4 inches closed, with a choice of carbon or stainless blades. Prices range from under $50 for Asian imports, up to $150+ for quality American made or collectable out of production German offerings. Here are a few to spice up this thread and whet your apatite!

Northfield Calf Roper, 3.45"

Fight'n Rooster, 3.81"

Schrade-built New York Knife Co., 3.93"

Northfield Abilene, 4.00"

Great Eastern Cuban (elk stag), 4.13"

Schatt & Morgan Gunstock, 4.30"

 

[abcdef]

Think real hard about what you want in a slip joint and get a user/used GEC that best matches your preferences. If you want the same knife, but wish to keep it pristine, buy one mint in the tube.

 

[hornetguy]

If you like larger knives, look at the GEC 82 Dixie Stockman in stag (or whatever other covers you like). It's a good sized knife, but still feels sleek in hand.

 

[Eli Chaps]

When Case gets their 6.5 Bone Stag right it is super nice. Some of them ship with scales that are lighter colored on one side than the other but this is a great looking and wonderfully utilitarian knife:

 

[Pinemoon]

I'd suggest a Trapper of some sort. There are many types (including the mini that is posted above).

Regular Trapper

IMG_20190309_50488 by D P, on Flickr


Gunstock Trapper

S&M Gunstock Trapper by D P, on Flickr



Mini Trapper w/caplifter

Mini Trapper by D P, on Flickr

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Ugh. I want them all! I do like a larger knife. I'm spoiled by one handed opening knives. I like all 3 blades on the knife in the photo, I'd keep the clip point for sure... if they don't offer 3 blades in a larger knife than pictured, I'd go with two. A clip & something more utilitarian, not a spear point though. I like natural handles. Something about traditional knives makes me feel more connected to my grandfather who recently passed. I don't want to spend $400 on one, but I'm willing to go up in price if the fit and finish is there and I'll enjoy it. I went as high as a sebenza in a folder and was comfortable with the price, but I bought a ton of folders before I knew I'd like it.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

https://flic.kr/p/2hXeQcw

 

[Wild Willie]

My suggestion might be to look at what gec models tickle your fancy and keep an eye on the exchange. At least that's how I've sated my last couple of cravings for new steel.View attachment 1246567I know you said no spear points but the stag on this 92 is really nice, and it's the only one that's here. I just pulled the trigger on a 93... but it hasn't yet arrived.

 

[BenjaminRush]

If you are ok with big and want a clip blade with something more utilitarian, maybe check out the GEC 86 Oil Field Jacks that are running right now? Stag will be coming soon!

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/

 

[Will Power]

You like a larger Clip plus a secondary? Then the GEC 35 Churchill with Clip/Sheepfoot could satisfy your needs. A single spring knife so it's no roof tile in the pocket Yet it has a broad frame, this one in very deep grooved Cougar Claw Bone

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

You like a larger Clip plus a secondary? Then the GEC 35 Churchill with Clip/Sheepfoot could satisfy your needs. A single spring knife so it's no roof tile in the pocket Yet it has a broad frame, this one in very deep grooved Cougar Claw Bone

That's perfect! I don't understand how GEC designates their knive . I've tried looking at their knives before but gave up due to a huge list. I also like knives that can patina. Are there any other similar knives with those blade shapes in different natural handles? Now my interest has been sparked.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Also, who else makes something similar to that 35? I wouldn't mind something in the 3-3.5" blade range, though I don't think I've seen many traditional knives in that size. I like the single spring clip point/ sheeps foot. Carbon steel. Then comes the handles...

Another question... why does case use so much bone, and what does the bone come from?

 

[Elgatodeacero]

The 2019 Buck bladeforum knife is one of the best pocket knives ever made. If you watch the for sale ads here you might find one.

 

[Will Power]

Also, who else makes something similar to that 35? I wouldn't mind something in the 3-3.5" blade range, though I don't think I've seen many traditional knives in that size. I like the single spring clip point/ sheeps foot. Carbon steel. Then comes the handles...

Another question... why does case use so much bone, and what does the bone come from?

Glad you liked the 35 Churchill It came with plenty of other scale options as well as Cougar Claw.

It's pattern numbers rather than name that's significant- the Churchill I think was thus named as it's an Equal End pattern often known as a Cigar. Go to the GEC website and look for list of patterns as numbers, then you can check looks, scales and when the run was made-this could help your search. But do remember that GEC don't do continuous production of any one pattern and many were short runs, hence availability questions.

The size blades you mention would be rare in a Traditional, just a few mm or quarters of inch change the looks and handling of Trads dramatically. Enormous knives won't have pocket clips (yippee) and so they can get away from being a 'pocket' knife. Some people don't mind a belt sheath for carry but I won't hear of it myself

CASE use a lot of bone, plenty of classic Yellow Delrin too plus some woods and other synthetics. Bone is bovine ( Ox/Cow) and I believed sourced from Brazil.

 

[Will Power]

Here's another large single-spring the 82 pattern Possum Skinner. This is longer but narrower than the 35 Churchill and has Turkish Clip/Wharncliffe, this one in Natural Micarta, other scales were made.

Thanks, Will

 

[Will Power]

Something else to ponder, but got to go off to work now It's 9am here in Europe and still pitch black in the Arctic..

Last summer GEC released the 93 frame, a very nice larger single blade with a useful slicer Sheepfoot, this one in Coco wood, other scales offered.

Thanks, Will

 

[Railsplitter]

Also, who else makes something similar to that 35? I wouldn't mind something in the 3-3.5" blade range, though I don't think I've seen many traditional knives in that size. I like the single spring clip point/ sheeps foot. Carbon steel. Then comes the handles...

Another question... why does case use so much bone, and what does the bone come from?

I'll second the Buck 301 suggestion above. I've never handled the 82 pattern but that's a good one too.

If you like the "cigar" handle shape of the #35, GEC made these Furtakers that have similar blades. At 4 1/4 inches closed the blade lengths should approach your size preference. These might not be the easiest knives to find but they do exist.