And I'm really liking the smooth Chestnut  Bone.....and the Humpback.....

Thanks, I don't have them....yet. lol 

So many knives. My money tree is groaning.

And tempt me with! LOL!

Not mine :) but a pretty awesome stockman

I'm getting ready to buy some Stockmans and, thinking about them, it occurs to me that one of the things I like about the Stockman is the nice compact package it is. Three blades, to do practically any job you can think of, in a compact good looking design. If you follow my thinking.

Who likes the Saw cut Antique Bone in the Stockman? I do!

Great looking stockman.!!!!

Ivars, that sure is a pretty Boker you have there!  I love the double shield as well as the frosted, two toned etch on the blade! Very nice!

The stockman is one knife that has never lost it functionality.  The pattern is so timeless that you can see how it would have been used on a daily basis by those men handling stock.  It has also successfully transitioned to the collector side as Ivars wonderful example show us.  I can see how so many knife folks are attracted to this pattern

Very nice Boker Ivars! I like it!

Hey, I'm in a Stockman frame of mind! Will have a bunch of pictures soon (when I feel like setting up my camera stuff). And.....a small Stockman MAY be replacing my Peanut as EDC!!! :o

Craig, for a Peanut man like yourself, that's just crazy talk. Pull yourself together, man!

Craig can see clearly now, the rain has gone. The fog has been swept away from his vision. Now, at last, he can be free!!!

@ Sanil and Ron; LOL!!

Hog made me do it! And he'll be happy to know I also ordered a Case 6318 in Yeller handles! (maybe I don't have to pay dues now)

Those peanuts are going to revolt.  Bet they dont talk to their new friends at all!

There might be a knife fight.....good thing there isn't a sandbar nearby.

I need some clarification on what a "Stockman" pattern entails? Is it just the Double backspring and 3 blades? Or is it something else? If it is the the former, then I have more Stockmans than I thought.

Let's go with Levine;

"The Premium Stock Knife is a serpentine shaped double-end pocketknife that ordinarily has two springs and three blades. Some Stock Knives have four blades, and a few have five, or even six. Five and six blade Stock Knives have three springs. Any Stock Knife under 3 1/2 inches long closed is called a "Junior Premium Stock Knife".

"The Premium Stock Knife was introduced about 1890 as a less bulky and more dressy version of the Cattle Knife. The Stock Knife was designed as a Rancher's pattern, so it was at first marketed mainly in the west."

This is getting to be a busy group! lol

the most popular stockman pattern is the case 6375 pattern . some people may disagree. it is the big stocman knife i have seven of them

Speaking of "bigger"....that Case 6375 is a handful! It's 4 1/4" closed, but feels bigger to me.

I like this Kentucky Bluegrass Stockman. I think I might get it this month. Maybe.

Took this at the Spirit of Steel

A Daisy knife? I don't remember ever seeing one. That's neat! When did they market those?

Interesting. 

I'm fond of these 4-bladed patterns with punch.

here is my newest one.

Oh man Lee......I'm in love.

That is totally awesome, Lee!

I sure wish they'd do more "Shadow Bone" knives.

Look what I found in an old box of junk in my warehouse. I did buff up the bolsters a bit. It appears to have been modified into it's present configuration, but I believe it started out as a lower price point Robeson Stockman. "Worm groove" Plastic handles Stainless Steel bolsters & Brass liners.

She is gonna be a worker here.

I like it.

One of my favourite knives. Made by J.S. Holler Solingen for Adolph Blaich, a sporting goods retailer in San Francisco circa 1890-1910. It has an old wound on the back side that gives it a little additional character.

Smiling-Knife,

I can certainly see why that might be a favorite. It's a real beauty! I love the color of that bone and the match striker nail pull on that deep etched "Premium Stock Knife" master blade 

It's always nice to know the history of an older piece like this. How did you happen to come by this knife? Do you anything about this knife's history? Inquiring minds need to know.

Cheers, my friend!

Wow that's a great Stockman you have there SK! 

Shoot, that crack on the back is great character! I have a crack in back too.

Pearl handled Stock Knives - 

"Even the plainest Stock Knives (hence the name Premium Stockman) were considered "Premium" or high priced knives. Pearl handled Stock Knives were most often called "Sunday dress knives."

I'll have to get a pearl handled one for sure now. LOL!

I'm about 99% positive I'm getting a Case 33 in pearl next month......when my knife allowance gets here. Of course the problem is, if I love it, I'll want another for EDC.......EDC/OCD. Sheesh.

This one. I feel the need for this one. No, not a need.....a down deep itching THAT IS DRIVING ME NUTS!  Maybe it's more like a craving? Strong desire?

Is it just my eyesight or does that bolster on the left actually say, "CRAIG XX"?

Craig it's caaaaaaaaalllllllllllllllliiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggg you.

Why yes Ron, I believe you're right it says "CRAIG XX"......I HAVE to have it......my precious. 

Lee. I think I can hear it clearly over the other voices in my head. And it's saying "Buy me.......or I'm sending in ALL the knife gremlins!" 

I also "need" one of these.....

???

I know! I know! I know what you and Tom O'Dell both have in common...

Skin! 

You both have skin! Am I right? Is that the answer? What do I win?

Hmmm......both like Stockmans?

My medium and large Stockmans.....so far.