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Mark Yang
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Profile Information:
- How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
- No
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- No
- How long have you collected knives?
- 1-2 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Bowie
Axis lock (I really like my Benchmades!)
Spyderco
Svord
CKC - About Me
- Medical student in Australia
- Interests
- Knives
Kendo
Taido
Football (soccer)
Cricket
J.J. Smith III
Welcome abord. When you get setteled in, take a tour of the place, got a lot to offer.
Aug 29, 2009
In Memoriam
Scott King
Glad to have you a part of our community. While you're at it check out the Bowie Group. Love to have you an active member of that Group too.
Scott
Aug 30, 2009
J.J. Smith III
Pocket knife patterns evolved through the years by usage.
The stockman pattern is a result of the needs of ranchers over the years.
The main blade, typically a clip point with 2 secondaries, a sheepsfoot and spey blade.
The clip point is probably the most common blade seen on pocket knives due to its all around usefulness. The sheepsfoot was used to trim hoofs and the spey needs no explination.
While most people don’t need all the blades, the pattern exists.
The whittler pattern was designed for carvers and whittlers that want the blades that are useful in their work.
The whittler typically has three blades with the main blade falling in between the secondaries. The most common whittler, a balloon end whittler has a clip master blade, that functions on 2 backsprings, with a small clip and pen blades as secondaries. The backsprings may be side by side (splitback) or separated by a wedge (wedge back).
There are many different blades that have been put into a whittler. The CASE Seahorse uses a wharncliffe master blade with a coping and pen as secondaries. It’s a split back configuration.
I can speak from experience on why I prefer this knife. The wharncliffe blade is strong and stout and is extremely useful in carving. I prefer the coping and pen secondaries in the Seahorse for detail work.
An EDC for you should be based on your preference.
I will suggest though that before you invest a lot, try a less expensive line first, to see if you like the pattern, then go for the money.
Take a look at the different groups here and read through the discussions for other ideas.
Sorry I got a bit long-winded here. ;-)
As for the "pretzel" It actually is a carved peach pit. (One reason I like the Seahorse.)
Aug 30, 2009
J.J. Smith III
Check out the old and reliable Smoky Mountain Knife Works for a great selection of knives. They are the company that owns the Rough Rider line also. Their page lets you search by pattern, maker or other key words.
Not sure about the Victorinox, but you can always give it a try. Just be careful. The first time I tried, many years ago, I cut my finger to the bone. Still cut myself when I'm not careful.
Aug 30, 2009
J.J. Smith III
You can also check out AKC Mail-order knives, they may be able to help with what you're looking for.
Sep 2, 2009
Randy, HHH Knives
May 5, 2010
stephen tungate
May 5, 2011
Ron Cooper
May 5, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
May 5, 2012
Jan Carter
May 5, 2012