What would you call this pattern?

Ernie1980

Ernie1980

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Hello everyone! I just picked up a new knife and have never seen anything like it before. It is a PAL with nice bone covers and a terrific quality feel, but what is it called?

It has three blades like a stockman, but not the correct blades. All three of the blades have a half stop if that matters in the naming... is it just a three blade pen??



Thanks for your help:)
 
Very nice knife. It would take some work to fit those blades! I would call it a pen knife but that's a very broad category and I don't know if there is a more specific name. It's not a stockman since it isn't serpentine. And a junior cattle knife is larger.
 
Can't help with a pattern name but I do like the knife! The covers are great and I covet a knife with tip bolsters like that someday. Very classy.
 
Levine's guide says it's a 3 blade senator. You didn't mention the size but it looks like a 3 1/8" knife, maybe 3 1/4".
 
A senator pen. A pen can have two or three blades hinged at both ends. Candle stick bolstered Senator pen:D
 
Yeah, I would have called it a senator, or a pen knife. I love the tip bolsters, how cool.
 
From it's placement, nail nick and height above the spear main when closed, I'm guessing the second blade was originally a sheepfoot. Anyone else?
 
Yeah, Will, it's not a pattern I'm familiar with, but looks like it could be a gentlemen's cattle knife. Sunk joints and tip bolsters belie a field knife, but more like a vest pocket cattleman.
 
What a WONDERFUL knife Ernie, as many mentioned it has so much going for it. Gorgeous bone covers, tipped bolsters and great blade selection.
 
Thanks everyone! As I look closely, it is possible that the blade profile had been altered (but well done). It went to work with me today and I was showing it off:)
 
I would call that pattern a nice looking pocket knife...

Yeah, not very helpful, I know. But I just wonder whether there is a specific name for the pattern. It just looks like a handy good looking knife.
 
You certainly must have a Knife Mine Ernie, as you bring out these treasures from time to time.:thumbup: Where is it????:D:D

Given its unusual arrangements and quality feel, perhaps it was a made to measure knife for one of the top dogs in the firm? Or an experimental knife that didn't get into general production? Perhaps a personal knife that a cutler put together out of their own interest?

Whatever, it makes for a very fine carry today, I salute it and you!:)
 
Love the tiny tip bolsters on that, I had to take a second look to see them :eek: I like Gev's answer. Shorten it up and you have a CSBSP. Really it is a "GLK". Thanks for sharing. ;)
Thanks, Neal
 
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