YOUR 2025 Traditional Knife of the Year

This year I definitely slowed down on knife purchases, but there were a few I went out of my way to acquire, including the fantastic run of 38 pruners, with any of Lyle’s sfo’s easily in contention for KOTY. I also really like the 66 run, but really wish GEC would have slid a stockman into that run. But in the end, this is the knife that found its way into my pocket almost daily after I received it. The Case Tractor Supply 6347 stockman. Not close to being perfect, arrived with terrible blade rub to the point I had to lock it in a vice and provide a couple love taps to allow the blades to snap shut. But for me this one was offered at an incredible price point, is the perfect size and blade selection for a daily carry and my KOTY.

I am also in, thanks Jack!

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Nothing says Case quite like yellow delrin. This CS sowbelly has traveled with me quite a bit in 2025. It left the factory with not much love. The last 1/4 inch of the spay missed the sharpening wheel and the bolsters and scales are thick and thin in an ugly dog...but attractively imprecise style. It started life with the Case high polish which I toned down to fit its true spirit. I love this mutt of a knife, It has my KOTY vote.

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Thanks Jack, I'm in. Wishing everyone the Best Holidays and New Year!
Tom
 
If I had to pick just one, this would probably be it. This was the Case 2024 vault pattern, but I picked this one up during a year-end sale and received it around the second week of January of this year. Since then, it's been a consistent part of my rotation and likely will be for the foreseeable future. I've come to like the shape of the main blade a lot more than I initially expected to.


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This one took me by surprise. It is, without a doubt, the knife I pick up most often to slip into my pocket. The size is just perfect, and the dogleg frame feels wonderful in hand -- the beautiful jigged covers, which include a subtle pattern, are matched on both sides. Add to that a versatile blade shape and size, and you have my undisputed 2025 KOTY -- a Dixie Dogleg from Mike Zscherny...

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Matt_WY said:
This year I definitely slowed down on knife purchases, but there were a few I went out of my way to acquire, including the fantastic run of 38 pruners, with any of Lyle’s sfo’s easily in contention for KOTY. I also really like the 66 run, but really wish GEC would have slid a stockman into that run. But in the end, this is the knife that found its way into my pocket almost daily after I received it. The Case Tractor Supply 6347 stockman. Not close to being perfect, arrived with terrible blade rub to the point I had to lock it in a vice and provide a couple love taps to allow the blades to snap shut. But for me this one was offered at an incredible price point, is the perfect size and blade selection for a daily carry and my KOTY.

I am also in, thanks Jack!

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Nice choice Matt :) :thumbsup:
Wharn said:
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Nice curves, single blade and nice downward angle. Not to mention quite the looker.
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Definitely a looker :cool: :thumbsup:
tomjav said:
Nothing says Case quite like yellow delrin. This CS sowbelly has traveled with me quite a bit in 2025. It left the factory with not much love. The last 1/4 inch of the spay missed the sharpening wheel and the bolsters and scales are thick and thin in an ugly dog...but attractively imprecise style. It started life with the Case high polish which I toned down to fit its true spirit. I love this mutt of a knife, It has my KOTY vote.

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Thanks Jack, I'm in. Wishing everyone the Best Holidays and New Year!
Tom
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You made that one your own Tom :) :thumbsup:
Wild Ben said:
Although I have a "few" trappers, most don't get carried and used. Too nice, too used or something, so I got this one to really carry and use and I really am enjoying it! My traditional knife of 2025 for sure!View attachment 3059051View attachment 3059052View attachment 3059053
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Looks good Ben :) :thumbsup:
Grateful said:
My 2025 Knife of the Year. Most years I can’t pick one but it’s easy this year. I’ve carried it daily since August 1st. View attachment 3059061
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Nice! :) :thumbsup:
brokebladeenthusiast28 said:
If I had to pick just one, this would probably be it. This was the Case 2024 vault pattern, but I picked this one up during a year-end sale and received it around the second week of January of this year. Since then, it's been a consistent part of my rotation and likely will be for the foreseeable future. I've come to like the shape of the main blade a lot more than I initially expected to.


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Interesting choice, that's a nice-looking knife :thumbsup:
JW225 said:
This one took me by surprise. It is, without a doubt, the knife I pick up most often to slip into my pocket. The size is just perfect, and the dogleg frame feels wonderful in hand -- the beautiful jigged covers, which include a subtle pattern, are matched on both sides. Add to that a versatile blade shape and size, and you have my undisputed 2025 KOTY -- a Dixie Dogleg from Mike Zscherny...

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The best kind of KOTY! :) Beautiful knife :) :thumbsup:
 
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