The medium Stockman is one of my favorite patterns you can usually find one in my pocket.
Below are my three favorites and the ones I carry the most.
1)A Faux Pearl Buck 303T with Bucks 420HC
2)A Northwoods medium Stockman with Burnt Stag scales with 1095 CV blades
3)Finally a Queen with Stag scales and D-2 blades.
Below are my impressions on each knife.
The Buck feels like the beefiest knife of all and I like the fact that it has three backsprings one for each blade yet it's really no wider than the other two Stockmans, I really like the heft of the Buck, it actually feels heavier than the other two, I'll have to put 'em all on a scale and post the specs for each knife.
I really like the hollow grind on the Buck and also the fact that the sheepsfoot is sandwiched between the other two blades makin' stronger and more centered which aids in it's use as a point cuttin' blade.
What I don't like are the phony MOP Scales, although overall F&F are excellent, blade sharpness Outta da box, on a scale of 1-10....I'd give it a 7.
The Northwoods, (the 2008 Traditional's Forum knife) was keeper from the day I laid my hands on it, even though they burnt the tips on the blades, (all three of 'em) while sharpenin'/polishin' the blades durin' production but the Stag scales just sucked me in, they were a supper match, with such a warm and comfy feelin', the flat ground blades outta box sharpness about a 6.
It just nestled in yer hand perfect, it makes ya compulsively wanna rub it, the Arrow Head shield fits perfect, again F&F were perfect, once I put a sharp edge on all the blades I was happy.
Negatives, the only complaints I had about this knife were the tip burnin' and the nail nick could've been deeper, nothin' I can't live with the spring strength and nick depth still balance well.
Lastly a Queen #26 with Stag scales also with flat ground blades in D-2, F&F were great this knife has half stops on the two smaller blades and quarter stops on the main Clip blade.
The Stag on this knife is really grippy which feels good when the knife is wet, F&F with this one also excellent the only problem I had was the shield popped outta the scales within the first week I had it but I used a clamp and some twenty four hour epoxy and it's held for the last 7 or 8 years.
Sharpness outta da box rated a 5
but once I dressed all the blades on each knife they were a 10 on all blades.
The Northwoods sharpened the easiest
The Buck was the next easiest and the Queen in D-2 was the hardest but I think it'll hold an edge the longest.
Anyway that's my story and I'm stickin' to it...
