What's your favorite traditional pattern?

Wow! You guys are pretty much slaying the Trapper, Sodbuster and Electricians knife categories!

I think I need to secure a few new additions!
 
That is an very nice collection of Sodbusters Trevttrev! Which is your favorite? The GEC Farm and Field line is about the best I have found. The O1 steel is tough to beat.
 
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These two only get carried when I get dressed up for special occasions. Custom Camillus Electrician knife from glennbad, and a Case from Alison.



 
Sorry, no pics, but mine are the serpentine stockman and the trapper, one or two blades , doesn't matter.
 
Thanks Curth! The Bullnose is up there on my favorite list, if not at the top! The Moore Maker in Yellow bone might be the best looking and the French Parapluie a L'épreuve Mineur knife is a close second to the Bullnose.
 
I almost was about to start a new thread, but then something in my craw said that it had been done before. so, i will resurrect this one!

i have found myself getting more interested in the traditional slipjoint folder again. I gravitate toward the single-blade offerings. i think they are more comfortable to hold and they are slimmer than their counterparts.

If i had my druthers (drink!), i would get a GEC #421112LB (Missouri Trader). But, they are hard to find and a bit pricey for my piggy bank.

So, the next best thing is to see some pics! anyone have any single-blade favorites?

P.S. trevytrev, that is a great soddie collection. amazing.
P.P.S myke, i also dig that GEC Boys Knife pattern. and speaking of patterns, i have probably spent about 6 hours the last couple days researching all the different models, styles, etc. Yup, that dang bug bit me.

EDIT: The others i like are the GEC 721110LB (Mini Lockback Hunter) and the GEC 735111 (Scout). I am not much into "collecting", though i suppose that's what i do sometimes. but, with that said, i think eventually, i would like to own the Beaver Tail series by GEC.
 
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Over the years, I guess my favorite traditional would have been the Buck 500 series, specifically the 501 (top knife):

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I carried that knife for years as one of my 2 EDCs. It has since gotten a Spa treatment from Buck and is like-new.

My Dad always carried a Buck 701 Stockman, which I inherited:

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I didn't much care for the knife, except for the sentimental value. But I recently purchased a Buck 303 Stockman. I have fallen in love with that little knife. So now, today, I'd have to say that it is my favorite traditional pattern. I would not have said that a few months ago. Borrowed picture:

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After getting the 8OT Schrade from John I am warming up to the stockman pattern.
That 701 sure is cool being your dads old knife.
I used to carry a 500 something back in the late 70s,got 'em cheap at the PX.
I tried to add a lanyard hole to one & drilled right through the spring not knowing how they were put together.:o
Good thing they were cheap at the PX.:rolleyes:
 
that's funny Myke. Looks like a well-loved 701 for-sure, SB. i like the 303. bought one for my son a while back. i just like a more "filling" knife. i find that i don't use all the blades. but heck, i've been wanting to get into whittling. :D
 
I have become addicted to stockmen and whittlers. You have to appreciate all the work that goes into a three bladed slipjoint.
The ones made by Camillus and Schrade I simply cannot quit wanting more of.


Traditional Fixed blades? The old Western hunters and the Camillus pilot's knife are what I see first in my dreams...
 
protourist said:
I have become addicted to stockmen and whittlers. You have to appreciate all the work that goes into a three bladed slipjoint...
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Off topic, just a bit...

What would you recommend for a good whittling knife (as opposed to carving tools) in a traditional pattern for actually whittling? I have a Buck 301 that needs a much better edge on each of the blades (factory edge not up to par, never used but just haven't gotten around to putting a decent edge on it yet), but it might make a good whittler. Since you are kind of into that type of traditional knife, what are your thoughts?

Thanks!
 
I have a pretty strong liking of the 34ot, it's cheap, pocket friendly, heck of a worker

I'm up to 3 of them now at a time when i can barley old onto favorites at all! :p


I also like something about the sheepfold blade when it's folded up and the pattern of the main clip


Also here's a shrade walden 861 for kicks
 
SaintlyBrees said:
Off topic, just a bit...

What would you recommend for a good whittling knife (as opposed to carving tools) in a traditional pattern for actually whittling? I have a Buck 301 that needs a much better edge on each of the blades (factory edge not up to par, never used but just haven't gotten around to putting a decent edge on it yet), but it might make a good whittler. Since you are kind of into that type of traditional knife, what are your thoughts?

Thanks!
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The Schrade 804 is my favorite slipjoint of all time. It's a fantastic design and if you can find one I'd highly recommend it. The 301 is good too. I have one and it's a great little knife. Any stockman is a good whittler but I prefer the old Schrades because of their steel. The 1095 they used is really good stuff.

Another one that I'm looking at but haven't tried yet is the GEC 79 Workhorse Whittler. It looks like a good design but I'm not totally sure about the spear main blade..
 
protourist said:
The Schrade 804 is my favorite slipjoint of all time. It's a fantastic design and if you can find one I'd highly recommend it. The 301 is good too. I have one and it's a great little knife. Any stockman is a good whittler but I prefer the old Schrades because of their steel. The 1095 they used is really good stuff.

Another one that I'm looking at but haven't tried yet is the GEC 79 Workhorse Whittler. It looks like a good design but I'm not totally sure about the spear main blade..
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Thanks!

Man, that Workhorse is a beautiful knife, especially in burnt stag. Like you, not so sure about the main blade. Seems a mite large - but still hopped right onto my wishlist. ;)
 
SaintlyBrees said:
Thanks!

Man, that Workhorse is a beautiful knife, especially in burnt stag. Like you, not so sure about the main blade. Seems a mite large - but still hopped right onto my wishlist. ;)
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Yeah, I'm torn between the burnt stag and my addiction for Ebony.
 
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