What's your favorite traditional pattern?

[outdoorsfan]

I know a lot of you guys like to carry a traditional folder as an EDC either on it's own or in addition to a more modern style folder or a fixed blade. I have tried pretty much all the classic patterns, Canoe, Trapper, Sodbuster, Muskrat, Peanut, etc. etc. and out of the ones I've tried I keep coming back to the Stockman for it's sheer versatility and all-around chore handling utility. The sheepsfoot, spey and clip blade combo all in a pocketable little package are really hard to beat for me. I would have to say that the Camp style folder would be a close second. If it's a picnic, I would go with the multi-blade Camp pattern but for day in day out carry, the Stockman works for me.

This is a Rough Rider Small Stockman with fluted bolsters and gunstock bone scales (it's a great little knife, origin aside). I have several other Stockmans of various age and pedigree and love them all...

What's your favorite traditional? Lockback or slipjoint? Multi or single blade? Why do you like it and what do you use it for? Can I see some pics too?

 

[Curth]

Stockmans are great. I really like Sodbuster style knives, my favorite is a GEC Farmer Lock in O1 steel. Another favorite is a Case Swayback Gent.

 

[jds1]

Gotta be the Sodbuster for me.

Jeff

 

[Curth]

Here is a pic along with the Fin and Feather after a few weeks kitchen duty. I really like the F&F, I may have to order another since my wife claimed this one.

 

[mqqn]

HI Sean - Good to see you back -

I like Trappers - always have.

One of the first knives I ever started collecting were Trappers

I still have the RR Trapper you gave me - it is a great traditional knife!

best

mqqn

 

[rdrogers]

I am partial to Jacks.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

The stockman, but I have been really enjoying carrying my Tidioute 15 barlow. Great design.

 

[KYenglish]

I'm having photobucket problems again

I'll get back to ya

 

[cbwoods67]

I would have to say the Stockman pattern. I have very few traditional knives, but I carried this Schrade 8OT for many months and it served me well.

This is one of very few photos that I have edited, but I think it turned out okay.

 

[trevytrev]

For me it's the sodbuster. Other than being a great all around knife capable of handling most chores thrown it's way for a very cheap price, it has quite a history. The pattern originated someplace in Europe long ago, most likely as a folding butchers knife in Germany. It's been adopted the world around and goes by the names "Couteaux de Mineur" in France, "Hippekniep" in Germany, "Navajas de Campaña" in Spain and "Sodbuster" here in the US. I had John modify the Toby knife's handle to more resemble one of my favorite sodbusters, the GEC Bullnose. i couldn't be happier with either knife in this pic.

I collect the pattern and love when I find one I haven't seen before and can add it to the collection or go on the hunt for one. Here is a small sample of my soddie collection

 

[grunt soldier]

what are the specs on the fin and feather please? that looks like a killer bird and trout set up!!

I'm not sure if my counts as traditional but I really dig the old time trappers! very functional. I don't have any old school ones but I have a great case one that accompanies me on most hunts.

My pops would say the peanuts. he loves them!

this is my trapper. though I guess the addition of the saw they call it the hunter/trapper model

 

[JK Knives]

Don`t know if it`s considered traditional or not, but the Buck 110 is my hands down favorite. Even after "gifting" a dozen or so, I still have 16 of them.

 

[KYenglish]

Okay, pictures seem to be working again

My favorite traditional knife of the moment is the GEC White OWL (as a pen knife, jack and cattle knife) and the 72 lockback.


I like many patterns but the one I collect is the Electricians knife, or TL-29, sometimes called the linesman knife. I have a small collection of "interesting to me" ones and pick up the more common ones to take apart and fail to get back together from time to time


from left to right:
-Case Electricians knife, 12031L, 1965-69, walnut scales, CV
-Camillus, NY USA, 1967?, this ones been modded heavily by someone who must have loved it a lot
-Schrade Walden NY Electricians in ebony, with an interesting lock the (now pointy) screwdriver blade is a lockback and to unlock it you have to push down on the closed knife blade
-EMPIRE WINSTEAD CT, can't remember right now, it's got ebony covers and is a very slender feeling knife yet it locks up solid and works perfectly,, not sure on the date yet either, old though
locking screwdriver blades (I like how the owners of these always seem to mod them to there own needs)

knife blades

this one's currently my favorite

 

[Curth]

grunt soldier, the Fin and feather is 7 3/4" overall and a 3 3/4" blade.

 

[outdoorsfan]

Some great choices...the Sodbuster is for sure on the list as well as the Trapper. I carry all of these from time to time. I have a Case Moose that I got from John that has not seen much pocket time, that needs to change.

This is another favorite. It's seen some miles but still can get things done. The blades may be a bit worn but the springs are still in great shape.

This makes a nice pocket combo...

These two see some pocket time once in a while as well.

Glad to be back!

 

[silenthunterstudios]

As far as fixed blades goes, the Kephart has to be my favorite. I enjoy reading about the old Herters company in magazines like Backwoodsman, but Johns interpretation of the Herters fixed blade that was written up in Tactical Knives looks good.

 

[JK Knives]

As far as fixed blades goes, the Kephart has to be my favorite. I enjoy reading about the old Herters company in magazines like Backwoodsman, but Johns interpretation of the Herters fixed blade that was written up in Tactical Knives looks good.

Thanks Dan! Steve Dick bought that Herters, then did the article.

 

[wolf-man-12]

I think my Fav. is the SwayBack Jack {not because my name is Jack either} lol -- & the Gent ~~ then to a different knife all together the Buck 112 and as soon as I get another one it is sent off to be Engraved and all I can say is that I have more 112's than one man should own,,,,,but I like them.!!**

 

[mykel m]

Being fairly new to trads,I'm still having fun checking out all the different patterns out there,but I really like a nice simple jack knife,one or two bladed & if two bladed then nicks on the same side please.(and open on the same end)
I used to think I liked the trapper pattern & the toothpick,but they take up too much room in my already crowded pockets.(never mind the smaller versions)
I'm lovin' the GEC Boys Knives & am jonesin' for a Charlow & a Pony Jack.
And I have a thing for Peanut size knifes too.
Annnnnd I will buy just about anything with nice old bone.(funds allowing)

The search continues........

Edit to add-Thanks to Peter I have a Pony Jack,THANKS AGAIN PETER,and traded into a Charlow too.

 

[mqqn]

Case Apaloosa bone mini trapper -

Case chestnut brown full sized trapper -

Case red bone Christmas edition full sized trapper -

The same knife as above after M. Hoover Jasper re-scale treatment -

Case burl wood acrylic full sized trapper -

Here is the Rough Rider large trapper that Sean gave to me at a gathering some time back -

My J.A. Henckels stag full sized trapper -

And, finally , my Jared Oeser Wharncliffe Trapper!

For anyone that is interested, you can see all of my pictures at my albums -

http://www.iammoon.com/albums/knives/index.html

best

mqqn