In the market for a new knife....

Georgian · Post by **Georgian** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:06 am

Hey yall. I'm lookin' to get a new pocket knife for EDC, nothing bigger than 3 1/2 inches, as thats the size I already carry. At first I was going for a Trapper, but I have no need for a pocket knife that big, and I'm a sucker for Stockman's. My first real PK was a Uncle Henry Stockman. I still have it and it still serves me well. What I'm looking for is a Case Medium Stockman. I an undecided as to which one to go with, but I really like the Harvest Orange, but I'd like a CV blade. Thats what I want to know. How good is the stainless steel they are using nowadays? I know my grandads Amber Bone Stockman is almost razor sharp, and it is SS. Any reviews or replies would be greatly appreciated.

4ever3 · Post by **4ever3** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:28 am

Here ya' go. This one gets my vote, I carry one alot of days like this but Natural handles and you cant beat the look of a long clip blade. With a Lansky, I get the SS sharp enough to shave a packing peanut paper thin with one stroke, ever tried that? It's a good way to test sharpness, a blade that will pop hairs will tear a packing peanut.Hope this helps.

http://www.casexx.com/DisplayDetailPage ... tCode=7403

Georgian · Post by **Georgian** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:47 am

Thanks, I appreciate the input. I really love the look of the Harvest Orange handle, but like I said I was wondering if CV would have been a better choice to go with. When I sharpen my knives, I mainly tell if it is sharp by lightly touching the blade with my thumb....not rubbing acros the blade, just lightly feeling the edge. I also test it by push cutting through paper. Also, besides that cutlery dealer, do yall know of any other good ones online? I mainly do my transactions with SMKW.

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:17 am

at the top of page is Buy/Sell. there are lots of member stores with many knives that fit your bill.

Savage1 · Post by **Savage1** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:15 pm

If you really wanted cv and if the Harvest Orange doesn't come wth it, you could buy a cv knife and have someone change the blades for you.
Personally, I'd stick with the ss, since you already have it.
SS is usually my edc.

Georgian · Post by **Georgian** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:52 pm

The new Rosewood Medium Stockman is really nice also...theres just so many to choose from, lol.

Blade Runner · Post by **Blade Runner** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:42 pm

Do like me an get one of everything.
Gary

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:09 pm

that's the ticket, gary.

knifeswapper · Post by **knifeswapper** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:19 pm

I like the mini trappers a little better myself, but if you need the stockman layout the CV will limit you pretty good. Amber bone is a reasonably priced EDC; and 6.5 is also a good choice.

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:35 pm

The mini-trapper is much more my style as well. I carry a medium stockman (but by Queen) and really like the size of it.

jands40 · Post by **jands40** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:48 am

Hi Georgian,
Case is making a new pattern equal end medium stockman. I think the pattern number is 63090. It is 3 3/8" long, a little shorter than the 3 5/8" pattern 6318. CHECK IT OUT. I kinda like the small"cigar" shape. Don't know what colors it comes in but I think the steel is only SS.
Jerry

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