When I used to work on a ranch, I carried a spyderco tenacious everyday, and when it broke/got lost/etc i just replaced it as it was a $45 knife. It was specifically great for cutting baling twine. Then i discovered the 940, and have carried it ever since. the reverse tanto is great for using the tip hard to pry things/dig into wood and not chip like the tenacious, plus its lighter weight and still easily manipulated with gloves on like the tenacious.
As someone who grew up a farmboy, I can say these are all good picks. My two knives growing up were the Victorinox Tinker and Western L39 that my grandpa gave me
Hello My Friend thanks for this upload it was a blast to use my knife testing last month i think i switch to july to another one with metal scales because it feels cool in the hand have a blessed sunday till next 😊
My pops was a farmer, he generally had a medium stockman that I think came from the now defunct Queen Cutlery. They were a really popular knife maker back like 40 yrs ago. He also had a no name small stockman type that had a screwdriver/bottle opener in place of the spey blade. Really a nifty setup, he gave to me when I was about 8 yrs old and I broke it in short order. Because I was in Cub Scouts, I got a Camillus Cub Scout knife to replace it. Unfortunately, I was ill prepared for it being a carbon steel knife and it rusted of course. Then in 1979 at age 12, I saved my money and got THE knife to make all my friends jealous, the Buck 110! Even the Duke boys on Dukes of Hazzard had Buck 110’s…. I still have it, but it needs a lot of attention. I even still have the OEM leather belt sheath.
FYI, I think GEC grew out from the defunct Queen Cutlery. For instance, both are from Titusville, PA. Camillus had bought Queen in the 90’s and went bankrupt about 15 yrs ago. GEC came about around 15 yrs ago. I’d say that’s more than a coincidence.
queen *was* defunct but SMKW bought them and made some models in china for a few years but as of a month or so ago they carry full american made models in 1095 carbon steel. they only have trappers right now though.
After I had a chat with Scott Gunn of Gunny Juice I finally decided to put a 20° angle on my 940 with my Lansky and do away with the horrible 25 DPS angle that was there (I was scared for a long time because for whatever reason I had forgotten that putting a shallower angle on a knife doesn't take away the material that much) abd holy shit it cuts so much better. P.S. Sorry it's so long winded.
If the farmers I know are anything to go by they are more likely to carry a $20-$40 traditional folder and beat the crap out of it rather than a $80+ multi tool or modern slip joint. If they need pliers they'll usually have a fencing tool or a mini tool kit on the 4 wheeler/truck/tractor. A sod buster or one of the lower priced case knives with delrin covers like the sow belly or copper lock you showed are very much practical farmers knives. They are the sort of thing that you see at the supply store and put in your shopping cart because you decide that your old knife with the broken tip and half a cover missing has just about had it. They might treat themselves to something a bit more fancy if they are at an agricultural show and the knife stall happens to catch their eye after spending an hour in the cider tent. 😄
You got some doozies for sure, case 75 stockman for me, but without a doubt one of the most prolific was the old barlow pattern, found in overalls chest pockets 24hrs a day, handy for unpleasant tasks, apples, plug tobacco(just wipe it on your pant leg to insure high health standard) keep making it happen
Country folks I know carry traditionals mostly. And they don’t buy fancy, expensive knives. They buy solid cheap knives, and beat the crap out of them. Lol.
Used to work in a ranch when I was 19, never ending work, especially when you’re riding fence. I carried a variety of different knives, but those are all good choices.✝️👍🏻
I’m a little confused on how any GEC knives made this video… Those GECs are expensive and I don’t know one single farmer who would spend that much on a knife. Farmers use the heck out of their cheaper knives and then if they wear out or break they will go buy another $20 knife Great video
@@benthebirdboy5937......there are some "farmers & ranchers" that wouldn't blink an eye at a $100-$500 knife. These are cattlemen or horse folks that have some acres you and I would only dream of!
Holy smokes the 35 looks absolutely gigantic in your hand, E!! 🤣 That spearpoint with the long pull & swedge is hands down my favorite blade from GEC. Such a sick knife. I hear it's also a good defense option against kitty claws 😹🙀😻
Wow - those are some fancy knives 😅 ! Almost every farmer I grew up with carried a buck 110, or large case stockman - or both. I used a folding case hawkbill pruner because the concave surface cut hay bale twine 4 times better than a straight blade, and the blade projected enough that I could pinch it open while wearing gloves 🙃. The pointy tip was “good enough” for opening grain bags - but the buck 110 was 4 times better at it… If the full size sod buster had been available - I’m sure I would have liked it !
A very pointy video today. You're right Erica, if one cannot decide, buy both (or more) hehehe. The smaller two bladed saw cut bone Old Timer is very nice too.
Erica, thanks for the farmer knives topic 👍 Maybe you can discuss the topic slipjoints vs. locked blade knives? It’s something that leaves me undecided. I tend to locked, but there are so many nice slipjoints out there. Keep on with your channel!! Thomas 🤗
If you love knives used for farming, the Laguiole knives have been used since the 1800s. Made in the Laguiole region of France. Definitely worth checking out with you getting into traditional knives.
Save up your money!! Farming is a brutally tough, capital intensive business. If you have debt in excess of about 50% of the value of your land & equipment, you are just about doomed to fail, and guaranteed to struggle. Good luck!! Farmers for the most part are “salt of the earth” kind of people, and we all owe them thanks!
Yo, Erica. Thanx for mentioning using a knife as a multi tool, solely for the reason that knives have ALWAYS been multi tools. Knives are the MOST used and successful tools in the history of the world.
Great video. The OT bruin I have is really nice. I agree though about the sawcut. They could’ve done a cleaner job. There’s also a hairline crack near one of the bottom pins on mine. Overall a good knife though
Well. This is a surprising episode in many ways, but then again. Its Erica’s edc. At work and play!! Wonderful! Thank you! And i did not know that the 940 Osborne was designed by an Australian rancher!!! Makes perfect sense of course.. now it does anyway!!
My grandfather and uncles used the Case delrin handled large sodbusters and stockmans in carbon steel One uncle had a fancier large stockman with a jigged bone handle They used them for everything from farm work to everyday normal use. I’ve even seen them use them to eat with at the table or on the porch But they took care of these knives I still have a few of them in a shoebox, memories My first was the delrin handled large sodbuster in carbon my grandfather picked up for me as a kid in a hardware store in the 70s in one of those old display cases that turned It was sooo large for my small hands at the time He said “they’ll grow” and they certainly did 😂 I still carry it on occasion to this day, simple, solid and a memory bank Thanks for the trip down memory lane ✌️
Idk around here nova scotia we all carry buck knives or utility knives that are cheap and replaceable don't gotta be spend 300bucks on a knife ur gonna beat around the old farm.
Ive worked on many many dairy farms here in wisconsin, leathermans are actually very common among farmers and hands. Also working in an iron foundry you see a lot of leathermans. A pliers multitool is kind of the blue collar standard at this point. Great vid by the way
Awesome video Erica! Congrats on that beautiful GEC #35 Cattle Knife!! I love that pattern! I’m a huge fan of the Split back whittler. If you ever get the chance, please try one. I think you’ll love it.
A lot of those knives are great for tradies too, especially if you are outdoors a lot. I obviously wouldn't use something like that gorgeous Cattlemen's knife to lay carpets (have hook knives for that) but it's a very good personal knife to have in your pocket. I like Sheffield made folders or Scandinavian workers knives like Hultafors, a large Taylors Eye Witness Stockman is my favourite personal carry, built like a tank and wouldn't be out of place in a farmer's pocket.
I'm a UK Dairy farmer and never spent more than £10 - £20 on a pocket knife. However, I got a bit carried away once when shopping on the Internet I bought a Benchmade 940-2 (similar to the first knife in the video) for £180 😳- partly because it was "on sale" and had £40 knocked off the price and partly because I was fed up with cheap knives that couldn't hold an edge for more than a day. My wife is from Australia and I tried to console myself after the purchase that I was simply being pro-Aussie.🤣 The knife eventually arrived (from a reputable retailer in Holland) and it's without doubt the best knife I have ever owned. Naturally, I'm a bit scared of losing it, but, using the pocket clip helps, and I just find it to be easy to use. It holds an edge very well - I sharpen it once a week instead of every day. So far it has cut everything from cows' tails to blue plastic water pipes, cable ties and the standard big bale twine. One handed opening and a secure lock are essential for any pocket knife in my book.
I could watch your reviews for hours! So knowledgeable, informational and so very thorough!! You’re truly such an inspiration!! 😊 Thanks for all you do.
Truth on the 940. Folks dont get that its a multitool. Way back in the day my choices when working on a farm/ranches (70s-80s) were Buck 110 in a belt pouch and a medium or large stockman in jeans pocket.
I've worked on farms my entire life; cattle, hog, hay.... etc. Currently I have 105 acres of mostly timber, but we're kinda do it all here as well. Good video and great information from someone that is 63 years old. You did a good job and didn't make the video about you. It was clear and easy to hear and understand.
At around 8:15 you said obviously we are not doing that any more, referring to castrating livestock. Virtually 100% of the beef we all enjoy comes either steers (castrated bull calves) or heifers. The only male bovines not castrated are those of high enough quality to save for breeding purposes.
as she said, nobody uses their pocket knife for castration anymore. at least 99% of them don’t unless they have maybe a VERY small herd or maybe just a couple of cattle. it’s far more time consuming to do that in large scale
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I grew up on a farm and carried a Imperial Barlow not an expensive knife it was 2.50 with tax 1095 carbon steel. It sharpened easily and held an edge for a long time.
When I used to work on a ranch, I carried a spyderco tenacious everyday, and when it broke/got lost/etc i just replaced it as it was a $45 knife. It was specifically great for cutting baling twine. Then i discovered the 940, and have carried it ever since. the reverse tanto is great for using the tip hard to pry things/dig into wood and not chip like the tenacious, plus its lighter weight and still easily manipulated with gloves on like the tenacious.
Yes!!!!
As someone who grew up a farmboy, I can say these are all good picks. My two knives growing up were the Victorinox Tinker and Western L39 that my grandpa gave me
Love that!
Hello My Friend thanks for this upload it was a blast to use my knife testing last month i think i switch to july to another one with metal scales because it feels cool in the hand have a blessed sunday till next 😊
Bless up my friend!!!!🥰
What watch are you wearing? Love the video, keep up the great work!
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Thank you so much!!!!🥰
Thanks, I love the look of it
My pops was a farmer, he generally had a medium stockman that I think came from the now defunct Queen Cutlery. They were a really popular knife maker back like 40 yrs ago. He also had a no name small stockman type that had a screwdriver/bottle opener in place of the spey blade. Really a nifty setup, he gave to me when I was about 8 yrs old and I broke it in short order. Because I was in Cub Scouts, I got a Camillus Cub Scout knife to replace it. Unfortunately, I was ill prepared for it being a carbon steel knife and it rusted of course. Then in 1979 at age 12, I saved my money and got THE knife to make all my friends jealous, the Buck 110! Even the Duke boys on Dukes of Hazzard had Buck 110’s…. I still have it, but it needs a lot of attention. I even still have the OEM leather belt sheath.
I LOVE THIS!
FYI, I think GEC grew out from the defunct Queen Cutlery. For instance, both are from Titusville, PA. Camillus had bought Queen in the 90’s and went bankrupt about 15 yrs ago. GEC came about around 15 yrs ago. I’d say that’s more than a coincidence.
queen *was* defunct but SMKW bought them and made some models in china for a few years but as of a month or so ago they carry full american made models in 1095 carbon steel. they only have trappers right now though.
in Canada we are NOT allowed to carry locked blade pocket-knives that can be flipped open.
Canadian laws suck.
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...... 😥
WOW..... Canadian law reaches deep into your pockets, but it's for your own good.
Right?
After I had a chat with Scott Gunn of Gunny Juice I finally decided to put a 20° angle on my 940 with my Lansky and do away with the horrible 25 DPS angle that was there (I was scared for a long time because for whatever reason I had forgotten that putting a shallower angle on a knife doesn't take away the material that much) abd holy shit it cuts so much better.
P.S. Sorry it's so long winded.
There ya go!!!
If the farmers I know are anything to go by they are more likely to carry a $20-$40 traditional folder and beat the crap out of it rather than a $80+ multi tool or modern slip joint. If they need pliers they'll usually have a fencing tool or a mini tool kit on the 4 wheeler/truck/tractor. A sod buster or one of the lower priced case knives with delrin covers like the sow belly or copper lock you showed are very much practical farmers knives. They are the sort of thing that you see at the supply store and put in your shopping cart because you decide that your old knife with the broken tip and half a cover missing has just about had it. They might treat themselves to something a bit more fancy if they are at an agricultural show and the knife stall happens to catch their eye after spending an hour in the cider tent. 😄
Thanks for watching and commenting!
You got some doozies for sure, case 75 stockman for me, but without a doubt one of the most prolific was the old barlow pattern, found in overalls chest pockets 24hrs a day, handy for unpleasant tasks, apples, plug tobacco(just wipe it on your pant leg to insure high health standard) keep making it happen
Haha YES!
Country folks I know carry traditionals mostly. And they don’t buy fancy, expensive knives. They buy solid cheap knives, and beat the crap out of them. Lol.
Great!
I hate the fact of people not using there knives that were litterally meant to be used especially being used as a multitool.
I hear ya!
Used to work in a ranch when I was 19, never ending work, especially when you’re riding fence. I carried a variety of different knives, but those are all good choices.✝️👍🏻
Awesome!❤
Awesome selection of very capable blades. Some years ago I would have also included the US made Uncle Henry by Schrade.
Yes!
I’m a little confused on how any GEC knives made this video… Those GECs are expensive and I don’t know one single farmer who would spend that much on a knife. Farmers use the heck out of their cheaper knives and then if they wear out or break they will go buy another $20 knife
Great video
Yes I agree. I wouldnt be afraid to use and lose a 20 or 50 dollar knife but a 150-300 dollar knife is just insane to me.
@@benthebirdboy5937......there are some "farmers & ranchers" that wouldn't blink an eye at a $100-$500 knife. These are cattlemen or horse folks that have some acres you and I would only dream of!
Holy smokes the 35 looks absolutely gigantic in your hand, E!! 🤣 That spearpoint with the long pull & swedge is hands down my favorite blade from GEC. Such a sick knife. I hear it's also a good defense option against kitty claws 😹🙀😻
Oooh I’ll test that😂❤
Wow - those are some fancy knives 😅 ! Almost every farmer I grew up with carried a buck 110, or large case stockman - or both. I used a folding case hawkbill pruner because the concave surface cut hay bale twine 4 times better than a straight blade, and the blade projected enough that I could pinch it open while wearing gloves 🙃. The pointy tip was “good enough” for opening grain bags - but the buck 110 was 4 times better at it… If the full size sod buster had been available - I’m sure I would have liked it !
Love that!❤
A very pointy video today.
You're right Erica, if one cannot decide, buy both (or more) hehehe.
The smaller two bladed saw cut bone Old Timer is very nice too.
Mhm!!!❤
Erica, thanks for the farmer knives topic 👍 Maybe you can discuss the topic slipjoints vs. locked blade knives? It’s something that leaves me undecided. I tend to locked, but there are so many nice slipjoints out there. Keep on with your channel!! Thomas 🤗
I’ll do that! Cheers!
If you love knives used for farming, the Laguiole knives have been used since the 1800s. Made in the Laguiole region of France. Definitely worth checking out with you getting into traditional knives.
Ooooh❤
I like them all,but Sodbuster Jr probably fits my needs the best !
Absolutely!
This was a great way to enjoy my morning coffee. Hope you have a great Sunday, E!
Have a beautiful day David!!!!😘
I think Id like to become a farmer one day!! Great Video ❤
Thanks man!
Save up your money!! Farming is a brutally tough, capital intensive business. If you have debt in excess of about 50% of the value of your land & equipment, you are just about doomed to fail, and guaranteed to struggle. Good luck!! Farmers for the most part are “salt of the earth” kind of people, and we all owe them thanks!
Stockman is my favorite pattern.
I love it too!
When I grew up on the farm i carried a small vice grip pliers, and an uncle henry 3 blade stockman. Covered about all my bases.
I love that!
🐮🐄 agree 🐴🐎
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Yo, Erica. Thanx for mentioning using a knife as a multi tool, solely for the reason that knives have ALWAYS been multi tools. Knives are the MOST used and successful tools in the history of the world.
They sure are!
Great video. The OT bruin I have is really nice. I agree though about the sawcut. They could’ve done a cleaner job. There’s also a hairline crack near one of the bottom pins on mine. Overall a good knife though
Yes I agree. Especially for the money!
@@ericasedc true that!
Well. This is a surprising episode in many ways, but then again. Its Erica’s edc. At work and play!! Wonderful! Thank you!
And i did not know that the 940 Osborne was designed by an Australian rancher!!! Makes perfect sense of course.. now it does anyway!!
So glad you liked it!
My grandfather and uncles used the Case delrin handled large sodbusters and stockmans in carbon steel
One uncle had a fancier large stockman with a jigged bone handle
They used them for everything from farm work to everyday normal use. I’ve even seen them use them to eat with at the table or on the porch
But they took care of these knives
I still have a few of them in a shoebox, memories
My first was the delrin handled large sodbuster in carbon my grandfather picked up for me as a kid in a hardware store in the 70s in one of those old display cases that turned
It was sooo large for my small hands at the time
He said “they’ll grow” and they certainly did 😂
I still carry it on occasion to this day, simple, solid and a memory bank
Thanks for the trip down memory lane ✌️
I love that!!! Thanks for sharing!
Love you a bunch E
Gotta run so I’ll watch later
Got some good news from doctors this week
Love you bunches
I love you mostest T!!!!!😘😘😘😘
Idk around here nova scotia we all carry buck knives or utility knives that are cheap and replaceable don't gotta be spend 300bucks on a knife ur gonna beat around the old farm.
Thanks for watching!!!
Nice those are some awesome choices! Have a wonderful weekend 🇺🇲
You as well Mike!❤
victorinox farmer, some of the opinels
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Where is the buck110?
I don’t like it. Sold mine!
Really enjoying your traditional knife videos! How do I get a GEC knife like that? Lol Always out of stock!
Ive worked on many many dairy farms here in wisconsin, leathermans are actually very common among farmers and hands. Also working in an iron foundry you see a lot of leathermans. A pliers multitool is kind of the blue collar standard at this point. Great vid by the way
Awesome video Erica! Congrats on that beautiful GEC #35 Cattle Knife!! I love that pattern! I’m a huge fan of the Split back whittler. If you ever get the chance, please try one. I think you’ll love it.
I will keep that in mind!
A lot of those knives are great for tradies too, especially if you are outdoors a lot. I obviously wouldn't use something like that gorgeous Cattlemen's knife to lay carpets (have hook knives for that) but it's a very good personal knife to have in your pocket. I like Sheffield made folders or Scandinavian workers knives like Hultafors, a large Taylors Eye Witness Stockman is my favourite personal carry, built like a tank and wouldn't be out of place in a farmer's pocket.
I'm a UK Dairy farmer and never spent more than £10 - £20 on a pocket knife. However, I got a bit carried away once when shopping on the Internet I bought a Benchmade 940-2 (similar to the first knife in the video) for £180 😳- partly because it was "on sale" and had £40 knocked off the price and partly because I was fed up with cheap knives that couldn't hold an edge for more than a day. My wife is from Australia and I tried to console myself after the purchase that I was simply being pro-Aussie.🤣 The knife eventually arrived (from a reputable retailer in Holland) and it's without doubt the best knife I have ever owned. Naturally, I'm a bit scared of losing it, but, using the pocket clip helps, and I just find it to be easy to use. It holds an edge very well - I sharpen it once a week instead of every day. So far it has cut everything from cows' tails to blue plastic water pipes, cable ties and the standard big bale twine. One handed opening and a secure lock are essential for any pocket knife in my book.
Thanks for sharing! Awesome!!!!
I am trying to upload a picture of my "edc farmer" knife, unfortunately its not letting me upload the pictures?!
Oh weird!
I could watch your reviews for hours! So knowledgeable, informational and so very thorough!! You’re truly such an inspiration!! 😊 Thanks for all you do.
Thank YOU! For watching!
Thanks, enjoyed the content! Appreciate your channel!
Cheers!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
I think a Texas Toothpick was a worn out pocket knife...
I can't believe you left out the Victorinox Farmer!
I wasn’t going over literal multi tools in this haha
Thank you Beloved Erica for the video - May you have a sweet magical weekend 🍯
All my love to you!❤
Awesome,thanks Erica
Thank YOU for watching!!!!
Truth on the 940. Folks dont get that its a multitool. Way back in the day my choices when working on a farm/ranches (70s-80s) were Buck 110 in a belt pouch and a medium or large stockman in jeans pocket.
Yes. Growing up that was a thing. People have no idea🤣
Yep. Best combo I know. I still carry a stockman with my buck. Except I carry a Buck 183G now.
I’m new, loving the content
Welcome aboard!
How many traditionals do you want?
Yes.
And moms
You know what works well as a multi tool? A Leatherman multi tool. Lol
@@HighlanderThisIlldefend thanks for watching and commenting!
Love seeing someone who uses their knives and uses them to the fullest! Love seeing your postings!
Awh thanks!❤
Another awesome video. Thank you kindly.
Thanks for watching!
I've worked on farms my entire life; cattle, hog, hay.... etc.
Currently I have 105 acres of mostly timber, but we're kinda do it all here as well.
Good video and great information from someone that is 63 years old. You did a good job and didn't make the video about you. It was clear and easy to hear and understand.
Hey thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! I really appreciate that.
@@ericasedcI'm trying to find the GEC Tidioute (cattleman), but need the # on it.
Do you have the # or a link to that model somewhere for sale.
@@elricofarmer1561 they only do drops and you have to sign up for them from dealers. I think they have a dealers page on the GEC website!
Great video.
Thanks Dean!❤
Hello beauty 🌹☕🍰
Hi!
Have you ever checked out a case Tribal lock
Yes they’re great! Used to have one
Great video Erica…good insight
Thanks for watching!
At around 8:15 you said obviously we are not doing that any more, referring to castrating livestock. Virtually 100% of the beef we all enjoy comes either steers (castrated bull calves) or heifers. The only male bovines not castrated are those of high enough quality to save for breeding purposes.
I was referring to most farmers not using a folding pocket knife to do the job.
as she said, nobody uses their pocket knife for castration anymore. at least 99% of them don’t unless they have maybe a VERY small herd or maybe just a couple of cattle. it’s far more time consuming to do that in large scale
We still castrate with the knife .
I love you so much! You always say what you want to say, and you're always You, at least to me, you seem 100% Genius that you're the same in IRL as on Camera! Love from Iceland
I love this video!! I’m not a farmer but I also use my knives as multitools at work, the ones that can handle hard use!!
I wish I was as manly as you.
I wish you were too!!!
Very cool beans indeed....
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The reverse tanto is pretty much a "tactical" spey blade
I grew up on a farm and carried a Imperial Barlow not an expensive knife it was 2.50 with tax 1095 carbon steel. It sharpened easily and held an edge for a long time.
I love that!