"Which traditional next?"

[SteelSnob]

Well I've now fell in love with slip joints and I'm looking to try more brands but I don't want to end up with something I'll regret. Here's what I have already

Menefee Swayback

Case CV Swayback Jack

And last but not least a GEC #25

I'm looking for something close to 3" with good steel and quality build, blade centered, solid lockup etc.

Thanks.

I meant to add a poll so I closed the first thread.

 

[neeman]

Close to 3"?

Okay........Queen

Queen #26 stockman in Amberbone in D2 3 1/4"
(You can get it as Serpentine Jack with 2 blades)

This is jigged delrin

Dan Burke (Queen) 1/2 Whittler Winterbottom in Sandvick 3 1/8"
(Wharnie blade too close the the Swayback?)

Or a Dan Burke (Queen) #26 Stockman Winterbottom in Sandvick 3 1/4"
Combination both above

Dan Burke and a Canal St (looks the same as a Queen Amberbone)

 

[SteelSnob]

Those look great! I'm looking in to those. I love that half whittler. What model canal street is that?

 

[neeman]

Those look great! I'm looking in to those. I love that half whittler. What model canal street is that?

The Queen and Canal look the exactly the same
The F&F on the Queen is better and it is in D2....

 

[SteelSnob]

I'm going to order that queen dan burke.

 

[Cubane]

I have a Case stockman on the way. As a maker I am interested to know why the customs have to be limited to under $500? There are plenty that fall below that price but also plenty above that price too. You would struggle to find a custom traditional with more than 1 blade below that price.

 

[SteelSnob]

I'm willing to go over $500 but I have some custom orders coming up in rapid succession very soon.

 

[neeman]

I'm going to order that queen dan burke.

Which?

The 1/2 Whittler is a small gentlemans knife
Delightful

 

[SteelSnob]

The Queen Dan Burke Half Whittler. Thanks for the heads up btw.

 

[neeman]

I hate to say this but....LOL

Also available in Pearl or Abalone in D2!!!
I don't know the knife personally but I presume either would be special

 

[argel55]

Since you have one of Rick's then the next step is to get on Bret Dowell list for a Remington drop point. He makes some very very nice slips.

 

[Peruna1998]

Look into the Canal Street Canittler. I love mine. Canoe frame with three blades, all D2. Main is a nice 3" spear point with two matching coping and pen blades.

 

[VCM3]

You have some nice ones.I voted for the Cas Bose Collab I do not think it'll be a let down for you. Just like me,you're kinda all over the place w/ yur knives.I think this means you are a true knife nut,lol .At this point,my recommendation is to check one of those out.I think you'll agree,you'll swear your holding a custom , forget about size,your tastes will change,trust me
-Vince

 

[Modoc ED]

My next traditional will be a Buck Classic Yellow Handled 301 Stockman.

I'll be ordering it 2nd Day Air from SMKW today and should have it Wednesday or maybe Thursday because Monday is Memorial Day.

 

[Ken44]

Case/Bose, not sure if you can wait on the 2010 Zulu, but it should be a great one.

IMO, you can't go wrong with a custom either.

 

[Steven65]

You just cannot go wrong with a nice Ken Coats or Mike Zscherny Shadow. Both under $500 they are beautifully made, one of a kind and will only increase in value.
Having said that there are many other excellent makers you could choose from. No prizes for guessing what I voted for

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[jackknife]

It looks like you don't have a sodbuster.

Every knifeknut needs a soddie. Esspecially if its yella and in CV!

 

[crbauhs]

You need to go look for an old Gutmann or Voss Hen and Rooster Stockman. It is amazing quality. Good stag, thin carbon blades, and a fine peice of history. That is my suggestion.

 

[CL01]

I voted custom. I think there're a few makers that post their knives on BFs that would be within your price-point.

Otherwise, I'd say Queen/Schatt & Morgan.

The Case/Bose Collaborations are great, but not sure if there're any that are in the size range you're looking for. I have a Dogleg Jack & it's fantastic. The F&F is nearly the equal of a custom.

 

[GRIM 62]

I voted Queen/Schatt&Morgan.