Grew up around traditional folders and used or saw them used on a daily basis, for nearly anything you might imagine a knife could be used for on a farm/ranch/homestead. They're lightweight, comfortable to carry in a front pocket and excellent slicers due to thin blades. Even saw surgical procedures done in the fields with these sorts of knives. My personal favorites are the stockmans, muskrats and trappers. Thanks for the videos.
I think it's great that the guys from Blade HQ are up front and honest about the fact that they don't know everything. Nobody likes a know-it-all. It's cool to watch them learn about traditional knives, and provide a starting point for other beginners who don't know much about traditionals.
After my uncle passed away I got a few of his knives from my aunt. A Victorinox multitool. An old hammer knife combo. And a folding Barlow. The Barlow was rusted and I did a pretty decent restoration on it.
Loved this video. I’ve been wanting to pick up a traditional folder for a while but had no idea where to begin as it’s almost a totally different world than modern style knives. Now I know I’m looking for a Trapper or Barlow. Thanks guys!
SmJ451 -1 i would recommend starting with GEC made knives (Great Eastern Cuttlery) they make knives under Tideoute, Northfield, and GET labels. Their site has lists of authorized dealers. They release new models all the time in short runs.
Thanks for the input. I actually picked up a Schrade 206 barlow and a Boker stockman from an antique type store the other day. Probably overpaid, but oh well. I like the TC barlow quite a bit from looking at their site. I would still like to pick up a trapper and maybe a canoe as well. Any input on Queen knives? I really like the idea of D2 blades.
I just don't understand why so many "knife guys" ignore the Swiss Army knives. The Tinker, for example. It's small, lightweight, never rusts, holds an edge, and has done amazing things for me since before you guys were born. I've driven and released screws, opened cans and bottles, pried open paint cans, pulled slivers out of my fingers, cleaned out my pipe, and got spinach out of my teeth with my Tinker. I've owned Cases, Bucks, Old Timers and a bunch of others. Nothing has done so much for me over the years than a Tinker. To me it's not just a knife; it's a tool. Can't you guys at least talk about it?
im from switzerland cant tell how many victorinox i owned.. in every size. but they never ever talked about laguiole en aubrac.. they showed the opinel and its not my favorite but damn those u can get for 5 bucks and they hold a life time even if they dont look like the hold up
My most traditional pocket knife is my dad's old Buck 110 that he gave to me last November. He got it in 2002, and replaced the blade in 2017. I kinda' love it's mixed heritage parts. Haha I honestly usually carry a few different knives... I typically carry the Buck 110 in my jacket pocket, a Buck 117 or 120 on my hip, and a serrated Kershaw Clash as my pocket clip knife. I usually feel pretty good with that setup. Lol
My favorite traditional pattern is the copperhead. But I find the most useful traditional pattern to be a large stockmen. The three different blade shapes make it very versatile for any type of cutting you may need to do.
I just want to throw a little appreciation your way for taking your own lack of knowledge, owning up to it, and using it as an opportunity to also teach others and spread some info.
My first knife/ or one that I was allowed to keep it in my room and use was when I was around ten ( 13 now) was a case stockman from my grandfather ( I have 7 knives now, so over three years I got a lot of knives)
Enjoyed both videos! When I was about 10 my uncle gave me a pen knife and I had to give him a penny for it I think that was so I was not indebted to him. And I've collected dozens of knives and given most of them away to someone who needed one. That was the days when you could carry a knife to school and go anywhere with it. But my best knife my father gave me and it was what he called a magic knife. He would open up the single blade and close it and hand it to me closed and tell me to open it up but don't break it. I looked and there was no visible lock on it and when I tried to open it up it would not open then I remember him turning it in his hand. So turned it blade down and nothing happened he smiled and said I was on the right track then I turned it end for end and squeezed the blade like I was closing it and then I released it, it popped open and then I could see the hook at the bottom of the blade and realized how it worked and I will pass it on to keep it in the family.
I carry a Swiss army knife in my coat pocket everywhere I go. It's the Victorinox Spartan, which is small enough to be comfortable to use and disappear into a pocket, but has enough different blades and tools to be useful in many situations. Also doesn't have a locking blade, which would make it illegal to carry in public in my country.
What I like most about traditional knives is that they are the absolute minimum necessary requirement needed for a knife. They function just fine as an EDC without being way overbuilt for realistic daily use.
The Sodbuster is a common name for a traditional folding single-blade knife originally known as the peasant knife. The folding peasant knife has been around at least since the early 1700's with little to no change but for sizes. It could certainly been produced in Solingen back then.
I am so happy Blade HQ filmed a second (and better) version of the traditional knife video. This video goes into greater depth, and does not sound condescending toward people who carry traditional knives. Thank you for reading the comments, and listening to the viewers.
Honestly I just wish there were more traditional knives with better steel. I can super appreciate the thin blades, the slip joint mechanisms, the multiple blades for multiple purposes, but I just can't get behind the steels on most traditional knives. 1095 is okay I guess, but I don't want to have to worry about getting it rusty, and I don't want a crappy low end stainless steel either. If someone would just make a good traditional knife with a good mid to high end steel like 154cm or something, put on a sheepsfoot and a clip point under three inches each, then that'd probably be a perfect knife for a lot of people. Just because it's traditional doesn't mean the materials need to be stuck in the past.
I edc a Case Canoe knife and a Case Hobo (Trapper pattern), Lost a Sodbuster years ago and want another, also looking for a multi blade like the stockman. I live about an hour from both Case and Great Eastern Cutlery, so I'm a big fan of both
I bought a grandpa style at Walmart for 4.44 because I was curious how good a 4 dollar Walmart traditional knife would be. I was shocked!!! So sharp and durable and I can beat the hell out of it because, hey, it's only 4 bucks. So fun!
Another traditional video that leaves out Laguiole - probably the traditional knife with the most storied and mythological traditional history. Also my favorite. They are a work of art and a tool.
Would have enjoyed hearing them talk about the Congress pattern. A very old Southern knife pattern. Possibly as old as the Barlow pattern. Abe Lincoln carried the Congress pattern matter of fact.
Innanimate objects dont have souls. Modern knives are simply superior in every possible way. A "soul" is just an excuse to kling onto worse knives of the past. They sure are pretty, but so are modern folders.
unlockthepower Name one area in wich they are surpassed by traditionals. In strengt? No. In appearance? No+thats subjective. In quality of steel? No. In fit and finish? Both categories have well and bad finished knives.
Very educational ! I have been carrying a folding knife since I was about 5 years old (close to 60 years) but never knew the terminology for the different types. As a kid (in Canada), people called all folding knives "jack knives" except if they were switchblades. All my folding knives are of the traditional sort because the blade shapes and sizes are more suited to what I use a knife for every day than those on the more modern pattern knives. I usually have no need for a combat or survival style blade and when I do want to carry a sturdier knife in the field I prefer non-folding knives of a Bowie or Finnish pattern in a sheath. I choose the pocket knife I carry on a given occasion based on expected use. Swiss army for travel and casual indoor use, Laguiole for eating, Opinel for garden or rough work, Buck 110 style for campfires (bacon roasts etc). To each his own :-) Thanks for this very interesting and informative overview ! :-)
Stockman all the way bois. Nothing wrong with a large folder but come on, toss it in your pocket and go. The best knife is the one you have with you. I got a relatively old Buck Creek (CV steel) version with "goldstone" scales, stays sharp for a long time.
I have quite a few traditional slipjoint knives in my collection, and as much as I love to look and them and admire them and play with them, I don't carry them because I just don't like the way they sit in my pocket. Knives with pocket clips are more comfortable to carry and much easier to grab, so that's what I carry. Having said all that, I'd sure like to have a Tom's Choice barlow!
Hi Blade HQ, have been watching your channel for a while. The first traditional knife video was the first Blade HQ video I watched and I’ve been a fan ever since. So cool to see that a company like yours listens to consumer feedback. Love the channel. RIP Austin! Carry a Victorinox Pioneer
The traditional friction folder pocket knife is an American tradition. Dad has his favorite knife and one day you know it will be yours. Along the way, you learn how to sharpen and care for it. Also, a non-locking folder with a blade no longer than the palm of your hand is the legal knife in NYS. I have a cool tactical knife that would get me a car ride against my will, so friction folders are the way to go. My EDC knife is a Higo No Kami. It's a design from the 1890's (like Opinel). It's handmade laminated Japanese steel blade w/ a brass frame and one rivet. It's a minimalist dream. Why I like it is the feeling of history in my hands. My feeling is that the same is still being used after 120 years, that's a good blade. I want to develop some patina and scratches ao when I hand mine down there will be the "record" of work" handed down with it.
Own a Opinel 7 and 8, carry the 7 whenever I go out to parties because I know the plastic knives won't do. Might be deciding on another traditional knife, what do you guys think? Those sodbusters seem good, but i'm a bit iffy on blades that don't have some sort of lock on it, I always think i'm gonna cut my fingers or something. lol
Yuri Sierra - it's a commitment. It affects how you eat and drink, it requires constant primping and becomes your identity. Try it once. I'll settle for a cat shirt like he's wearing.
I like the stockman in general, but specifically the sowbelly stockman. I have too many sowbellys and want more. I wish GEC would make one. I'm also quite fond of the cotton sampler.
A buddy of mine wants one of these for his birthday I just can't buy myself to buy such a cheap knife is there a way to get one of these traditional folders with premium steel
I love traditional pocket knives because of the history and variety of them. I've carried a Buck 301 Medium Stockman with rosewood Dymondwood handle for years and it's been a great tool for me. I also use a Case Hawksbill Pruner in my garden with the yellow Delrin handle. They are fun and functional. Modern knives are great too though, and I'm just entering that realm myself. It's cool to see the guys at Blade HQ not being snobbish about knives and learning something new - yet old. We don't get to modern knives without this evolutionary step of traditional pocket knives first.
I love the Case Copperlock and the GEC Wallstreet knives. But if I'm feeling like a non locking folder, I'll usually carry the peanut! You really can't go wrong with the Case peanut.
As much as I love modern one-handed knives (which I carry every day), my heart belongs to traditional pocket knives...which go in my left-hand pocket to accompany the modern EDC. Each serves a purpose: hard work goes to the one-hander, while the traditional gets used in front of gentler company.
Traditional slip joint pocket knives are also great starter knives for children. They damn near last forever with a little care. It typically requires both hands to open, so they have to pay attention to what they’re doing. A good opportunity to teach them how to inspect for damage before blade failure. They’re usually smaller than most modern knives (width/depth/length), so the lethality of the blade(s) are drastically reduced compared to these contemporary blades. The steel is usually softer, requires sharpening more often; helps hammer in maintenance. The slip joint design... maybe unpopular to say... ensures respect is paid to the fact that the tool you’re using will hurt you if you are not careful. That’s a lesson learned the hard way, but rarely resulting in catastrophic injury. It provides many teachable moments between children and their parents that extent well past the surface level use of a knife. Just my two cents.
You forgot the Congress pattern, my favorites are the Stockman and Barlow though. Also if you like toothpicks check the Arkansas Toothpick 😃 (not a folder )
hey guys, interesting video! just for you info, a few things here. the stockman knife was the first knife made exclusively for sale in the u.s.a., after the civil war, the demand for the big bowie knives from Sheffield England was slowing down, they needed to replace the demand and since the united states was exporting beef and they knew most of America was agriculture was its main business , they developed a knife known as the cattle knife, it was a large two bladed knife and sold moderately , so from there they developed the stockman, a tree bladed knife that could be used for a variety of uses, it has been an favorite of millions! so its true , each pattern had its start as a tool, and aren't we lucky to be learning about them all!!! have fun, and don't cut yourselves!
nobody ignored the Swiss, I kept one in hunting bag razor sharp for eating steak, about 6 blade, have 3, used one for my keys for yrs, even after scales came off. Blade HQ CALLS me. Knife addict, any cure for this, put 500. On credit every week!
Really late to the party. 😢 Pretty cool episode. I love knives and really am drawn to the beauty and functions of traditional knives. What about the elephant toe knives? Are the purpose built?
I remember my first pocket knife was the old Cub Scout knife that I got at 8 years old. I loved it, because not only was a good knife but was cool looking as well with its Cub Scout logo and color. This was replaced later when I was 9 or 10 and my dad gave me his old grandad knife. I
Taylor's eye witness, Sheffield, slipjoint, the budget one, I really love it! It came dull, I put an edge to it and in all honesty it's one of my favorite folders. I have some old school Sandvik and lionsteel folders that are awesome, and better as far as keeping it sharp,but i really love the angle of the taylors handle to blade, it cuts apples and ropes in the same fashion, maby mine is special? (Doubt it) -it's a tool that don't need much more than being functional ♡♡♡
I CARRY A homeij skilled, the best folder currently availeble. Have it for about 10 years, before that a victorinox army, but I found I never used the tools. This is Homeij skilled is a great Edc!
I’m 76 spent my life with traditional knives. They are practical and more beautiful then the modern & ugly high tech stuff. The traditional knives will always be more beautiful.
Traditional southern men carry only three types of knives. Case, old timer, and the real deal that you know how ti fix stuff and how to handle anything….a Buck knife.
Pocket knife is a modern knife, but there are certain traditional pocket knives. We have come up with a list of those old-fashioned knives that still have an impact. www.sharpimport.com/3-best-traditional-pocket-knives-for-impassioned-enthusiasts
My dad got me my first knife when I was in 3rd grade it was a case trapper and it lasted ti my brother broke the tip of in a can of tomato sauce when I was a sophomore ..............I was pissed
RIP, Austin
He left because of better opportunities.
😈
He'll be back.
Blade HQ too soon
Austin
Lets hate on this so they will make another one
lol
Oh god i hate this!!!!!
Me too! How dare they!
Grew up around traditional folders and used or saw them used on a daily basis, for nearly anything you might imagine a knife could be used for on a farm/ranch/homestead. They're lightweight, comfortable to carry in a front pocket and excellent slicers due to thin blades. Even saw surgical procedures done in the fields with these sorts of knives. My personal favorites are the stockmans, muskrats and trappers. Thanks for the videos.
I think it's great that the guys from Blade HQ are up front and honest about the fact that they don't know everything. Nobody likes a know-it-all. It's cool to watch them learn about traditional knives, and provide a starting point for other beginners who don't know much about traditionals.
well put!
After my uncle passed away I got a few of his knives from my aunt. A Victorinox multitool. An old hammer knife combo. And a folding Barlow. The Barlow was rusted and I did a pretty decent restoration on it.
just realized the guy with glasses has a cat shirt on
Loved this video. I’ve been wanting to pick up a traditional folder for a while but had no idea where to begin as it’s almost a totally different world than modern style knives. Now I know I’m looking for a Trapper or Barlow. Thanks guys!
SmJ451 -1 i would recommend starting with GEC made knives (Great Eastern Cuttlery) they make knives under Tideoute, Northfield, and GET labels. Their site has lists of authorized dealers. They release new models all the time in short runs.
Thanks for the input. I actually picked up a Schrade 206 barlow and a Boker stockman from an antique type store the other day. Probably overpaid, but oh well. I like the TC barlow quite a bit from looking at their site. I would still like to pick up a trapper and maybe a canoe as well. Any input on Queen knives? I really like the idea of D2 blades.
I absolutely love traditional pocket knives. Love those classics.
I just don't understand why so many "knife guys" ignore the Swiss Army knives. The Tinker, for example. It's small, lightweight, never rusts, holds an edge, and has done amazing things for me since before you guys were born. I've driven and released screws, opened cans and bottles, pried open paint cans, pulled slivers out of my fingers, cleaned out my pipe, and got spinach out of my teeth with my Tinker. I've owned Cases, Bucks, Old Timers and a bunch of others. Nothing has done so much for me over the years than a Tinker. To me it's not just a knife; it's a tool. Can't you guys at least talk about it?
Michael Colloton It's just so good we take it for granted. We want to pretend we need more.
I agree the tinker is definitely old faithful
I've had one since I was a kid (various models). Always reliable
im from switzerland cant tell how many victorinox i owned.. in every size. but they never ever talked about laguiole en aubrac.. they showed the opinel and its not my favorite but damn those u can get for 5 bucks and they hold a life time even if they dont look like the hold up
I love my swisschamp I carry it everyday
My most traditional pocket knife is my dad's old Buck 110 that he gave to me last November. He got it in 2002, and replaced the blade in 2017. I kinda' love it's mixed heritage parts. Haha I honestly usually carry a few different knives... I typically carry the Buck 110 in my jacket pocket, a Buck 117 or 120 on my hip, and a serrated Kershaw Clash as my pocket clip knife. I usually feel pretty good with that setup. Lol
Good to see that excellent Florida bladesmith, Evan S. Nicolaides, maker of great slip-joint folders on your traditional knives program.
If you are a true knife enthusiast you find beauty and appreciation for all types of knives.
Well put, Christopher!
r/gatekeeping
Peachy Chips Lmaooo, seriously though.
Who the hell is someone else to determine a “true knife enthusiast”?
Second time watching, can we take a moment to appreciate that cat shirt
Lol.
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I was disappointed with the lack of knowledge in the last video. I'm glad you took the time and gained the information about traditional knives.
You're very welcome!
My favorite traditional pattern is the copperhead. But I find the most useful traditional pattern to be a large stockmen. The three different blade shapes make it very versatile for any type of cutting you may need to do.
I just want to throw a little appreciation your way for taking your own lack of knowledge, owning up to it, and using it as an opportunity to also teach others and spread some info.
Affordable and useful, nice in the hand -- Sodbuster by Case is the one for you guys.
"please stop drilling"......."thank you" was my favorite haha
Wanted to watch this but the background noise was too painful.
We tried. It's not an easy thing doing something like this at a show.
Turn the volume down, trust me, it is well worth the background noise
fuck me what a precious bunch of little bitches
Awesome video! So many terrific and very useful traditionals. Great work!
buck 110
Austin Pestello auto.
Yup
100% agree. Love the buck 110.
My first knife/ or one that I was allowed to keep it in my room and use was when I was around ten ( 13 now) was a case stockman from my grandfather ( I have 7 knives now, so over three years I got a lot of knives)
Enjoyed both videos! When I was about 10 my uncle gave me a pen knife and I had to give him a penny for it I think that was so I was not indebted to him. And I've collected dozens of knives and given most of them away to someone who needed one. That was the days when you could carry a knife to school and go anywhere with it. But my best knife my father gave me and it was what he called a magic knife. He would open up the single blade and close it and hand it to me closed and tell me to open it up but don't break it. I looked and there was no visible lock on it and when I tried to open it up it would not open then I remember him turning it in his hand. So turned it blade down and nothing happened he smiled and said I was on the right track then I turned it end for end and squeezed the blade like I was closing it and then I released it, it popped open and then I could see the hook at the bottom of the blade and realized how it worked and I will pass it on to keep it in the family.
I carry a Swiss army knife in my coat pocket everywhere I go. It's the Victorinox Spartan, which is small enough to be comfortable to use and disappear into a pocket, but has enough different blades and tools to be useful in many situations. Also doesn't have a locking blade, which would make it illegal to carry in public in my country.
Sorry that your country doesn't treat you like adults
What I like most about traditional knives is that they are the absolute minimum necessary requirement needed for a knife. They function just fine as an EDC without being way overbuilt for realistic daily use.
My favorites, are the GEC TC Barlow, and the GEC Eureka jack, but I am saving for a custom by Evan
The Sodbuster pattern has its origins in Germany.
Carl Schlieper and Otter knives from Solingen produced this type of knife and they still do.
The Sodbuster is a common name for a traditional folding single-blade knife originally known as the peasant knife. The folding peasant knife has been around at least since the early 1700's with little to no change but for sizes. It could certainly been produced in Solingen back then.
Haha mine is a vintage friedr knife I caught in the lake and I'm restoring.
My all time favorite is the Queen 3 blade whittler with the #48 blade. Awesome knife. I miss the quality of Queen Cutlery.
my go to traditional knives are the Buck 110 and a whittler.
Chipper Soul it doesn't have a name on it. Made of 440 stainless made in China. Hand me down from my grandfather.
buck 110 and buck stockman gang
almost every knife collector has a traditional knife that was passed down to them, myself included. They're the most sentimental knives.
I am so happy Blade HQ filmed a second (and better) version of the traditional knife video. This video goes into greater depth, and does not sound condescending toward people who carry traditional knives. Thank you for reading the comments, and listening to the viewers.
Ok. I clicked thumbs up about 30 seconds in. Watched about 3 minutes. Now I'd love to see it all but, short lunch hour... I'm sure it was great.
It would have to be a sod buster Jr is my all-time favorite
Just got my first pocket knife for Christmas. It’s a case medium stockman. I love it.
Love my Granddaddy Barlows and Mercators!
My favorite style are the sunfish/elephant toe knife
Honestly I just wish there were more traditional knives with better steel. I can super appreciate the thin blades, the slip joint mechanisms, the multiple blades for multiple purposes, but I just can't get behind the steels on most traditional knives. 1095 is okay I guess, but I don't want to have to worry about getting it rusty, and I don't want a crappy low end stainless steel either. If someone would just make a good traditional knife with a good mid to high end steel like 154cm or something, put on a sheepsfoot and a clip point under three inches each, then that'd probably be a perfect knife for a lot of people.
Just because it's traditional doesn't mean the materials need to be stuck in the past.
My favorite pattern: The "BeerLow"
I have a Beerlow. Fun pattern!
My buck 110 from 1973 that my grandfather gave me is my favorite i carry it 4 days out of the week and it is still going strong
Good video and your experts were great.
Kabar serpentine jack. carry it daily. belonged to my grand father. Believe he bought it in the late 60's or early 70's.
The Russlock is based off a pocket razor
back ground noise turned me off by 52 sec WTH
I edc a Case Canoe knife and a Case Hobo (Trapper pattern), Lost a Sodbuster years ago and want another, also looking for a multi blade like the stockman. I live about an hour from both Case and Great Eastern Cutlery, so I'm a big fan of both
Trapper now, trapper forever.
Who else is looking at Frankie's drawing next to Ben's shoulder 😁
I bought a grandpa style at Walmart for 4.44 because I was curious how good a 4 dollar Walmart traditional knife would be. I was shocked!!! So sharp and durable and I can beat the hell out of it because, hey, it's only 4 bucks. So fun!
Another traditional video that leaves out Laguiole - probably the traditional knife with the most storied and mythological traditional history. Also my favorite. They are a work of art and a tool.
Love them, but overly expensive for me and with no patterns
Dam that texas knife is gorgeous
Would have enjoyed hearing them talk about the Congress pattern. A very old Southern knife pattern. Possibly as old as the Barlow pattern. Abe Lincoln carried the Congress pattern matter of fact.
Modern folders are like Glocks, functional, but they have no soul.
Agreed.
That's a good way of putting it.
Innanimate objects dont have souls. Modern knives are simply superior in every possible way. A "soul" is just an excuse to kling onto worse knives of the past. They sure are pretty, but so are modern folders.
Le Lemon "Modern knives are simply superior in every possible way"
That's a false statement.
unlockthepower Name one area in wich they are surpassed by traditionals.
In strengt? No. In appearance? No+thats subjective. In quality of steel? No. In fit and finish? Both categories have well and bad finished knives.
Very educational ! I have been carrying a folding knife since I was about 5 years old (close to 60 years) but never knew the terminology for the different types. As a kid (in Canada), people called all folding knives "jack knives" except if they were switchblades. All my folding knives are of the traditional sort because the blade shapes and sizes are more suited to what I use a knife for every day than those on the more modern pattern knives. I usually have no need for a combat or survival style blade and when I do want to carry a sturdier knife in the field I prefer non-folding knives of a Bowie or Finnish pattern in a sheath. I choose the pocket knife I carry on a given occasion based on expected use. Swiss army for travel and casual indoor use, Laguiole for eating, Opinel for garden or rough work, Buck 110 style for campfires (bacon roasts etc). To each his own :-) Thanks for this very interesting and informative overview ! :-)
Stockman all the way bois. Nothing wrong with a large folder but come on, toss it in your pocket and go. The best knife is the one you have with you.
I got a relatively old Buck Creek (CV steel) version with "goldstone" scales, stays sharp for a long time.
Love you guys, but the audio on this one is trash
I have a buck 373. Buying a buck 110. Love bucks.
I have quite a few traditional slipjoint knives in my collection, and as much as I love to look and them and admire them and play with them, I don't carry them because I just don't like the way they sit in my pocket. Knives with pocket clips are more comfortable to carry and much easier to grab, so that's what I carry. Having said all that, I'd sure like to have a Tom's Choice barlow!
Hi Blade HQ, have been watching your channel for a while. The first traditional knife video was the first Blade HQ video I watched and I’ve been a fan ever since. So cool to see that a company like yours listens to consumer feedback. Love the channel. RIP Austin! Carry a Victorinox Pioneer
The traditional friction folder pocket knife is an American tradition. Dad has his favorite knife and one day you know it will be yours. Along the way, you learn how to sharpen and care for it. Also, a non-locking folder with a blade no longer than the palm of your hand is the legal knife in NYS. I have a cool tactical knife that would get me a car ride against my will, so friction folders are the way to go. My EDC knife is a Higo No Kami. It's a design from the 1890's (like Opinel). It's handmade laminated Japanese steel blade w/ a brass frame and one rivet. It's a minimalist dream. Why I like it is the feeling of history in my hands. My feeling is that the same is still being used after 120 years, that's a good blade. I want to develop some patina and scratches ao when I hand mine down there will be the "record" of work" handed down with it.
We can carry swords here if we wanted to and rifles as long as we are not in a government building. No one checks anyone's pockets if you behave.
Great follow up video. Where can I learn more? I’m interested in Martinez knives.
Own a Opinel 7 and 8, carry the 7 whenever I go out to parties because I know the plastic knives won't do. Might be deciding on another traditional knife, what do you guys think? Those sodbusters seem good, but i'm a bit iffy on blades that don't have some sort of lock on it, I always think i'm gonna cut my fingers or something. lol
Dont use the knife for stabbing things and use it for its intended purpose of cutting and you wont chop your fingers off lol
This is a great video! The nuances of traditionals can make your head hurt when you're just getting into them. Very nicely explained.
What is the Texas flag handled knife?
you can tell these guys really don't like the buck 110....spent all of 5 seconds on it...its the best traditional knife on that table.
Goals in life: This guy's mustache :3
Yuri Sierra - it's a commitment. It affects how you eat and drink, it requires constant primping and becomes your identity. Try it once. I'll settle for a cat shirt like he's wearing.
barely covered blade uses
sad
i.e. pen knife was for sharpening a quill
I like the stockman in general, but specifically the sowbelly stockman. I have too many sowbellys and want more. I wish GEC would make one. I'm also quite fond of the cotton sampler.
A buddy of mine wants one of these for his birthday I just can't buy myself to buy such a cheap knife is there a way to get one of these traditional folders with premium steel
I love traditional pocket knives because of the history and variety of them. I've carried a Buck 301 Medium Stockman with rosewood Dymondwood handle for years and it's been a great tool for me. I also use a Case Hawksbill Pruner in my garden with the yellow Delrin handle. They are fun and functional. Modern knives are great too though, and I'm just entering that realm myself. It's cool to see the guys at Blade HQ not being snobbish about knives and learning something new - yet old. We don't get to modern knives without this evolutionary step of traditional pocket knives first.
I love the Case Copperlock and the GEC Wallstreet knives. But if I'm feeling like a non locking folder, I'll usually carry the peanut! You really can't go wrong with the Case peanut.
Yessssss traditional knives :D
As much as I love modern one-handed knives (which I carry every day), my heart belongs to traditional pocket knives...which go in my left-hand pocket to accompany the modern EDC. Each serves a purpose: hard work goes to the one-hander, while the traditional gets used in front of gentler company.
Traditional slip joint pocket knives are also great starter knives for children. They damn near last forever with a little care. It typically requires both hands to open, so they have to pay attention to what they’re doing. A good opportunity to teach them how to inspect for damage before blade failure. They’re usually smaller than most modern knives (width/depth/length), so the lethality of the blade(s) are drastically reduced compared to these contemporary blades. The steel is usually softer, requires sharpening more often; helps hammer in maintenance. The slip joint design... maybe unpopular to say... ensures respect is paid to the fact that the tool you’re using will hurt you if you are not careful. That’s a lesson learned the hard way, but rarely resulting in catastrophic injury. It provides many teachable moments between children and their parents that extent well past the surface level use of a knife. Just my two cents.
You forgot the Congress pattern, my favorites are the Stockman and Barlow though.
Also if you like toothpicks check the Arkansas Toothpick 😃 (not a folder )
stockman is a congress
hey guys, interesting video! just for you info, a few things here. the stockman knife was the first knife made exclusively for sale in the u.s.a., after the civil war, the demand for the big bowie knives from Sheffield England was slowing down, they needed to replace the demand and since the united states was exporting beef and they knew most of America was agriculture was its main business , they developed a knife known as the cattle knife, it was a large two bladed knife and sold moderately , so from there they developed the stockman, a tree bladed knife that could be used for a variety of uses, it has been an favorite of millions! so its true , each pattern had its start as a tool, and aren't we lucky to be learning about them all!!! have fun, and don't cut yourselves!
How can i get my hands on one of those texan knives?
Love my BUCK 373 Stockman.
nobody ignored the Swiss, I kept one in hunting bag razor sharp for eating steak, about 6 blade, have 3, used one for my keys for yrs, even after scales came off. Blade HQ CALLS me. Knife addict, any cure for this, put 500. On credit every week!
Thanks 2017 this helps. Just got a trapper. Want a canoe.
No mention of congress, doctor's, electrician's, cotton sampler, and fruit sampler knives....do another one 😃😃😃😃
Really late to the party. 😢 Pretty cool episode. I love knives and really am drawn to the beauty and functions of traditional knives. What about the elephant toe knives? Are the purpose built?
I remember my first pocket knife was the old Cub Scout knife that I got at 8 years old. I loved it, because not only was a good knife but was cool looking as well with its Cub Scout logo and color. This was replaced later when I was 9 or 10 and my dad gave me his old grandad knife. I
Taylor's eye witness, Sheffield, slipjoint, the budget one, I really love it!
It came dull, I put an edge to it and in all honesty it's one of my favorite folders. I have some old school Sandvik and lionsteel folders that are awesome, and better as far as keeping it sharp,but i really love the angle of the taylors handle to blade, it cuts apples and ropes in the same fashion, maby mine is special? (Doubt it)
-it's a tool that don't need much more than being functional ♡♡♡
I CARRY A homeij skilled, the best folder currently availeble.
Have it for about 10 years, before that a victorinox army, but I found I never used the tools. This is Homeij skilled is a great Edc!
I’m 76 spent my life with traditional knives. They are practical and more beautiful then the modern & ugly high tech stuff. The traditional knives will always be more beautiful.
I love folders otf and traditional knifes . My collection has everything but China 🇨🇳 knifes .
I carry my dad's old swiss army knife (victorinox).
Traditional southern men carry only three types of knives. Case, old timer, and the real deal that you know how ti fix stuff and how to handle anything….a Buck knife.
Pocket knife is a modern knife, but there are certain traditional pocket knives. We have come up with a list of those old-fashioned knives that still have an impact.
www.sharpimport.com/3-best-traditional-pocket-knives-for-impassioned-enthusiasts
My dad got me my first knife when I was in 3rd grade it was a case trapper and it lasted ti my brother broke the tip of in a can of tomato sauce when I was a sophomore ..............I was pissed
You's guys should start shipping cheap low quality knives to the UK. Just to piss the Queen off.
People will always find something to bitch about. F em. Good job with the channel my ninjas.
how about some good traditionals with good steel like cpm-154 or something besides the shitty budget stainless in most of those..
Can anyone tell me what brand/model knife he is holding at 6:30 ? Thank you you in advance.
I carry a old timer. Barlow and I kershaw natrix to work and a old Timer Trapper during off work days
I want the pocket sheaths in the back... Someone HELP ME
I do like traditional pocket knives. Barlow, trapper, and stockman are the ones I like.
Yer right. The first one was boring. This one is better, mostly because everyone else is smarter than you.
Case whittler with stag handle
If anyone was going to buy a traditional knife Buy a case knife
I don’t consider it Barlow if it doesn’t have bolsters .