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Post by geron on Dec 22, 2012 16:59:05 GMT -7
My grandsons wanted knives for Christmas and their Dad's thought it would be nice if they got one their Pappy had carried/owned. So I mailed off a couple of my Schrade Old Timer Stockman knives. Now I want to replace them.
I'm looking at Schrade and Case Large Stockman (about 4 inches closed) knives with Clip, Spay and Sheep's foot blades. Also took a look at the Bear Stockman.
Any suggestions?
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Post by swamprat1 on Dec 22, 2012 18:03:10 GMT -7
I prefer Case over Schrade. Never used Bear knives. Mostly it's just personal preference with those three brands though. From what I have experienced with the two and read of the third they are of similar quality.
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Post by crashdive123 on Dec 22, 2012 19:06:59 GMT -7
So many knives.....so little time. I haven't bought any folders for a while now, but I do like Case, Shrade and Buck knives. I just finished sharpening a lightweight Coleman Western folder that I've had for probably 30 years.
Have you thought about a custom or handmade?
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Post by mud on Dec 22, 2012 20:32:57 GMT -7
I have a Kershaw that has been absolutely fantastic. Today I used it to cut ribs on a deer killed this morning. Did most of it with the Mudcutter though
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Post by graf on Dec 23, 2012 2:30:36 GMT -7
If you need a Stockman knife I would suggest the Case, your buying high quality.
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Post by huntinguy on Dec 23, 2012 4:44:00 GMT -7
Try a Victorinox super tinker, tinker, hunter. Lots of great blades and great features beyond the blade.
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Post by ncguy on Dec 23, 2012 5:36:08 GMT -7
I like Case and Buck, never had an issues with them. I just misplace a good pocket knife every so often.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2012 7:50:59 GMT -7
I would go with Case, my favorite pocket folder is a J Primble but man I would hate to lose that....
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Post by WILL on Dec 23, 2012 8:41:07 GMT -7
I love my Old Timer Stockman. I wonder if they're still made in America?
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Post by woodyz on Dec 23, 2012 11:40:51 GMT -7
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Post by geron on Dec 23, 2012 12:48:03 GMT -7
Dang, those are nice knives Woodyz. Think I found what I was looking for at a Mom and Pop (Willie and Rachael's knive shop). Didn't even know it was there and it's just down the road about 30 min.!!! They DO have the knives. I know they make a lot of modern blades but there's just something nostalgic about the Case Stockman. I grew up with one in my pocket from my earliest memories. Was an old one with the point broken off and so dull it wouldn't cut hot butter but I "walked and talked" that thing to death.   Next to a Buffalo Horn handle I cracked when putting it on  . I'll drill it .159 or better next go round. |
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Post by Ceorlmann on Dec 23, 2012 13:17:50 GMT -7
Try a Victorinox super tinker, tinker, hunter. Lots of great blades and great features beyond the blade. +1 for the Huntsman. If you didn't find what you wanted from that store I would've offered a spare soldatenmesser 08 (what the swiss army is currently issued) that I have. |
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Post by ncguy on Dec 23, 2012 13:59:44 GMT -7
nice one G  |
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Post by USCGME2 on Dec 30, 2012 17:11:00 GMT -7
Im a big fan of my Spyderco Delica. Carry it everyday and had it for a couple years now. For an American blade, the buck 110 is hard to beat IMO
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Post by Georgia Survivor on Dec 31, 2012 18:45:45 GMT -7
Tough to beat a Buck 110 Folding Hunter. Should have asked how old your grandsons are. The 110 is a heavy duty (and pretty big) pocket knife. Probably too big for young, and maybe new knife carriers.
O.S.
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. I'll drill it .159 or better next go round. 
