Which large Stockman (or other pattern) to carry at my cabin?

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Macchina

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I would love a large Stockman for carrying at my cabin. I currently carry a modern folder when I'm up there and it doesn't feel right. I hunt, trout fish, and hike around for hours. I'd love to start carrying a "Cabin Knife" when up there and I feel like the Stockman pattern may be right. If you think a different pattern would be more suited please let me know.

I carry a fixed blade when I hunt deer and I never filet a trout (too much waste), so this know would be used to clean small game, gut a trout, clear small branches during a hang-up, etc.

Please recommend a larger pattern. Buck, Case, GEC, a cheaper semi-custom?

Pictures are very welcome!
 
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The Buck 307 is a great version of the large Stockman pattern; I own a couple of them. I carry a used one when I hunt - makes a great hunters pocketknife. I have an unused one in my Buck collection - it's my back-up in case I lose the old one. If you watch the auctions and the classifieds you will find one for no more than new USA made quality knives cost now. OH
 
I think GEC's 81 Stockman is a good archetypical stockman pattern:

it is large (4 inches closed), with three solid blades in 1095. Queen cattle king stockman is almost the same pattern in curly zebra wood and the tougher D2, I don't own one, so can't comment on the fit and finish reliabilty.
 
The Case large stockman is a very solid knife, available in many different handle materials, and reasonably priced. You won't be disappointed.
 
I like the queen version:
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This is not my picture, but the knife has D2 steel and mine has nice tight construction. Knives ship free has them for about $85.
 
The Stockman is a great choice however I suggest you also consider a full sized Trapper. A yellow handled carbon steel model from Case can be had for well under $50. The yellow handles are nice if you lay it down In the grass or beside a trout stream.
The long clip and Spey blades are very well suited for game prep as well as kitchen duties and everyday camp chores. The handle is very comfortable and if the yellow Delrin doesn't do it for you Case currently offers several carbon steel bladed ones with bone scales. Amber bone, Chestnut and Dark red are three that come to mind, there might be more.

Jim
 
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It's really hard to beat the large Case Stockman. It's a BIG and robust knife at 4.25" closed. The blades are heavy stock. This is a working man's knife for sure.
 
Grateful said:
The Stockman is a great choice however I suggest you also consider a full sized Trapper. A yellow handled carbon steel model from Case can be had for well under $50. The yellow handles are nice if you lay it down In the grass or beside a trout stream.
The long clip and Spey blades are very well suited for game prep as well as kitchen duties and everyday camp chores. The handle is very comfortable and if the yellow Delrin doesn't do it for you Case currently offers several carbon steel bladed ones with bone scales. Amber bone, Chestnut and Dark red are three that come to mind, there might be more.

Jim
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:thumbup: Great advice as well!

Stockman, Trapper and Muskrat knives by Boker, German Eye, Schrade, Frontier and Buck!

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My two favorite big boys are the Queen #49 in zebrawood and D2, and the MooreMaker #5304, this one in burnt white bone and 1095.

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Second Trapper as an alternative (although I love a good stockman) but… why not a quality fixed blade. You are in the woods so no need to hide your knife when not in use. Strap a quality Becker, Buck 119 or similar fixed blade to your belt with a back up traditional in your pocket for backup or more delicate tasks.

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Jeff, I am always taken back by that Moore Maker. Excellent looking knife :thumbup:


I have really grown to love my GEC T.K. Cuban! Same 53 frame that was used for their stockman pattern but in a very slim package. I modified the pen with a file in about 5 minutes to better suit my needs. Another slightly smaller but very stout knife is the GEC 79 Workhorse whittler. The main blade is thick and capable of very hard use. The clip blade is very thin stock and makes a superb food blade. Of course the 53 Stockman is the only knife I have sold that I regret. I wish they would make a new run someday soon. Will be interested to see what you end up with :)


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53 T.K. Cuban and 79 Workhorse whittler
 
Some very decent options put forward.

How about something different, a pattern you seldom hear discussed lately? The Copperhead is my preference over a Trapper, a very sturdy knife whose tangs are covered by the bolster - won't tear up your pockets at all. I like the Clip with longpull and Skinner you get on this Böker carbon version from Germany. Nor are they expensive either. Another knife to look out for is GEC's recent Dixie Stock-Knife with interesting blade variations, a big knife I believe but rounded and streamline. Thanks, Will.

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Large stockman knife--my favorite pattern!

I'm partial to the Buck 307 and the Old Timer 8OT. The Buck is built like a tank, with stainless steel blades. It is a substantial knife! The Old Timer is tough as nails, and those carbon blades develop a great patina, and it is easy to sharpen. Lots of character.
 
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Grateful said:
The Stockman is a great choice however I suggest you also consider a full sized Trapper. A yellow handled carbon steel model from Case can be had for well under $50. The yellow handles are nice if you lay it down In the grass or beside a trout stream.
The long clip and Spey blades are very well suited for game prep as well as kitchen duties and everyday camp chores. The handle is very comfortable and if the yellow Delrin doesn't do it for you Case currently offers several carbon steel bladed ones with bone scales. Amber bone, Chestnut and Dark red are three that come to mind, there might be more.

Jim
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I have 2 large trappers (Queen in D2/Cocabolo and Case in CV/Yellow Delrin). I like these knives, but I like the Stockman pattern so much that I'd like to try it out for a year or so of exclusive carry at the cabin...


Spameater12003 said:
Second Trapper as an alternative (although I love a good stockman) but… why not a quality fixed blade. You are in the woods so no need to hide your knife when not in use. Strap a quality Becker, Buck 119 or similar fixed blade to your belt with a back up traditional in your pocket for backup or more delicate tasks.
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I have a few grand into about 20 fixed blades, including some small ones I carry there when I hunt (Benchmade 190, Fallkniven F1, ESEE Izula, and many more). If I'm not deer hunting or overnight hiking: I usually stick to a folder. The revolver on the hip usually takes the place where I put my fixed blade anyway ;)
 
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