STOCKMAN PATTERN GROUP

If you own, collect, carry, or use a STOCKMAN knife, then this Group is for you! Please join us!

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  • David Megnin

    This one does dual duty as my latest Stockman and my latest Buck.

    Faux Pearl Buck 303.  I'm guessing that the "T" means that it's a 2003 model.


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    Craig Henry

    Nice David! I like imitation pearl. I wish more companies would use it.

  • David Megnin

    Thanks, Craig.  Me too.  Real pearl and abalone are nice, but so expensive.  The Buck 303 is my very favorite Stockman, so I grab any that I find that look different, interesting or just purdy.  ;-)

  • David Megnin

    My three favorite Stockmans.  Buck 303s.


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    Craig Henry

    Nice David! The last Buck 303 I carried was made by Camillus, many years ago. I also had several Schrade made 303s.....waaay back when. It's just a personal thing, but I don't care for the saber ground blades on them now.

  • David Megnin

    Where can I find an example of what the saber ground blades look like compared to the earlier type?  I don't know that much about the buck knives.  I've always had one, but just started collecting then and learning about them.


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    Craig Henry

    If yo do a google search for "Camillus made Buck 303" Or "Schrade made Buck 303" you can see the differences. I don't have any old Buck 303s left

  • Sunil Ram

    Those are really nice knives David. The 303 is a good EDC model. I carry the 301.


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    Craig Henry

    I wonder what the third one is??

  • Sunil Ram

    Probable the Whittler. Any other guesses/facts/knowledge???


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    Craig Henry

    Geez, yes. I don't know why I didn't think of the Whittler? I think you're right Sunil. I bet the Whittler. I used to know guys waaay back when, that used to collect nothing but Whittlers. In fact, I think back then Whittlers MIGHT have been number one.

  • Sunil Ram

    Thanks Steve. I'm sure "Swiss Army" type knives would be in there somewhere. Although they are MANY patterns, not just one. (I do believe they are the most confiscated knives by the TSA)


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    Craig Henry

    Canoes are very popular too.


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    Craig Henry

    Look at this beauty.....


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    Craig Henry

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


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    Craig Henry

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

    So many knives. My money tree is groaning.


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    Craig Henry

    And tempt me with! LOL!

  • Jan Carter

    Not mine :) but a pretty awesome stockman

  • Billy Oneale

    That would be a nice one to have, Jan.

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    Craig Henry

    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.


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    Craig Henry

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

  • Gary Nelson

    Great looking stockman.!!!!

  • Ron Cooper

    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!

  • Jan Carter

    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


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    Craig Henry

    Very nice Boker Ivars! I like it!


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    Craig Henry

    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

  • Ron Cooper

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

  • Sunil Ram

    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!!!


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    Craig Henry

    @ 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)

  • Jan Carter

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


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    Craig Henry

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

  • Brad T.

    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.


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    Craig Henry

    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."

  • Brad T.

    Yep, I have more Stockman pattern knives than I thought. My rule of thumb was a spey blade equaled a Stockman. Who'd a thunk it?

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    Craig Henry

    This is getting to be a busy group! lol

  • daniel a smith

    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

  • Billy Oneale

    Personally, I think bigger is better. I'm not real sure why I feel that way. It probably has to do with getting the biggest bang for my buck.

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    Craig Henry

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


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    Craig Henry

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

  • Jan Carter

    Took this at the Spirit of Steel


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    Craig Henry

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


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    Craig Henry

    Interesting. 

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  • Jean-François

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

  • Lee Smith

    here is my newest one.


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    Craig Henry

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

  • Ron Cooper

    That is totally awesome, Lee!


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    Craig Henry

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

  • Brad T.

    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.

  • Lee Smith

    I like it.