Your Favorite Pattern?

[Tx308]

Stockman, hands down.


But GEC Stockyard and jumbo trappers aren't far behind.

 

[IJD]

I really enjoy the 35 Calf Pen; it feels great in hand regardless of which blade is open, and the flat head screwdriver can be a nifty tool

 

[afishhunter]

Difficult question ... I like and carry several patrerns regularly.
A 4 blade Scout/Camp/Demo knife or 3 layer SAK adding scissors and saw blade is always on me, or close to hand in the rollator's tote/sgopping bag. Sunfish, Moose, Canoe, Barlow, two blade slipjoint folding hunter... all have a spot in my heart and in my pocket or on my belt, as appropriate.

That said, I think for over-all versatility, I have to go with a large 4 inch plus closed stockman, as the one I don't want to be without.

 

[black mamba]

The stockman for me as well. I have too many to choose a favorite, but here are a few to consider.

S&M Keystone series IX

Fight'n Rooster 1978 prototype

Boker Tree Brand 7474

Northfield UN-X-LD #811313 Abilene

Schrade Walden 885UH

 

[Marlingspike12]

Simple jack knife with one spear blade, 4" - 4 1/8" closed.

 

[hank_rearden]

Same-end jack

 

[Riz!]

black mamba That is a beautiful collection. One to be proud of. I love the long pulls. Something about them just adds to the look of the knife plus I think they feel more comfortable when opening

 

[willc]

I would have to go with a jack knife.

A large stockman is a great tool also but sometimes a bit much.

 

[Lansky1]

If I had to pick one "favorite" pattern, I would go with the ratcliffe modded muskrat -clip makes a great letter opener and wharnie makes a great box cutter (thats 90% of what I do with a knife these days during the pandemic) --->

 

[Bigfattyt]

Hard to choose a favorite. .
Probably a pattern I don't have...the 98.. really regret not nabbing one.

I love the Whaler. Carry one every day.

36 Sunfish as well.

The Cuban Stockman pattern is also a favorite.

And the 23 and 73 combo.

 

[pjsjr]

My favorite pattern lately has been the canoe. Especially this one, because of the blade and steel combo and it's good looks.

 

[Modoc ED]

Probably a Trapper

With a Stockman close behind

 

[Peregrin]

Favorite pattern/knife bar none! 4" John Lloyd Shadow Trapper, with CPM-154 blade.
No surprise to many!

 

[Riz!]

Bigfattyt

I wish I would have snagged a 98 in both the cattle the whittler style.

 

[Un-Chained]

Favorite pattern/knife bar none! 4" John Lloyd Shadow Trapper, with CPM-154 blade.
No surprise to many!

So sleek and that swedge
Enjoy Gary !

 

[Peregrin]

So sleek and that swedge
Enjoy Gary !

Thanks! I snagged it on the Exchange in 2016 and it immediately became the one!

 

[Un-Chained]

Thanks! I snagged it on the Exchange in 2016 and it immediately became the one!

I can definitely see why !

 

[Riz!]

Another of my stockmen.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I think it's a tie between the 08 pattern Case half whittler, and a small serpentine pen knife like Case 33 pattern or Buck 305 lancer.
I do quite love the classic equal end pen for sure though.

 

[Ironbut]

Up until a few years ago I would have said the stockman or maybe the Barlow. But then GEC came out with this run of the #35 Churchills. I still love the Barlows & stockman pattern, but the Churchill seems to have the right size & blade combo, without the bulk.