Who can recommend a decent sow belly?

Winchester Cartridge Series 3 Blade Sowbelly (1995)
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I like the blade combination (unusual for a sowbelly) on that Winchester. Is it 2 or 3 springs ?
 
SAK Guy said:
Winchester Cartridge Series 3 Blade Sowbelly (1995)
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Nice! What's the thickness of that one? I don't have the 3 backspring version and am wondering how it compares to the regular 3- and 5- blade Winchester (Queen) sowbellies. Also, could you post a photo of the well with the blades closed?
 
supratentorial said:
Nice! What's the thickness of that one? I don't have the 3 backspring version and am wondering how it compares to the regular 3- and 5- blade Winchester (Queen) sowbellies. Also, could you post a photo of the well with the blades closed?
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It's about 1/2" in width.

Next to the 5 blade...
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3 blade....
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Is that what you needed Jake?
 
I've had my eye on a Case Sowbelly for about 2 months. I ended up ordering a Case Sowbelly CV Chestnut from one of those popular sites because I noticed that they had one that was supposedly damaged and had been returned. I took the gamble and got it for $37. When I received it was in mint condition! The box had a tear in it lol.... That was it.

I freaking love it. The only gripe I have is when holding the knife tight with the main blade open the sheeps foot is so thin it can be a bit painful. It will dig into the palm. Still love it though and I've been carrying it since I got it.
 
swaybacksteve said:
Sak...identity is not lost

I see a battle. Some guy gets a shot off, drops his Chester and then it becomes hand to hand. Knife in hand. His rifle gets pressed into the damp earth as an intense struggle continues, in a desperate move the Winchester gets picked up to use as a club...who knows how it ends.

wow, whats in my coffee?
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That'd be caffeine and lots of it. Yesss.:D
 
I love this thread gentlemen! Can anyone tell me if there is, or has been, a high quality sow-belly that measures in a little shorter than the usual 3 3/4"? I like around 3 1/2" knives, maybe 3 5/8". I really want a sow-belly, but it seems to be a "bigger" pattern. Maybe it has to be because of the shape? Thanks for any thoughts on this.
 
3 3/4 is pretty standard size for a sowbelly but there are smaller German-made Bulldog sowbellies. Mike at Collector Knives had a few but I'm not sure if he still does. I almost forgot...Fight'n Rooster had a few small sowbellies and Rough Rider makes a small sowbelly also.

Ryuichi Kawamura makes a 3 3/8" sowbelly whittler

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Sowbelly Whittler
3 blade slip joint folder
Blade material : ATS-34
Handle material : Stainless steel / stag
Blade length : main blade 2 3/8" (60mm), sub blade 1 1/2" (38mm) each
Closed length : 3 3/8" (86mm)

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Joel Chamblin makes a 3 1/2" sowbelly

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Jake,

thank you very much for showing those two, definitely both to my liking in fit, finish, and size. My favorite shield that I've never owned on both. Gorgeous!
 
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