Top 5 Slip Joints (Traditional Pattern) Pocket Knives

[@butchsandling310]

Gene my friend I just received my Sod blustering the mail. It is perfect in everyway. Thank you for making a knife of superb craftsmanship. Thanks again my friend.

[@raymondwilliams2609]

I absolutely love my Congress Pattern knives the most. There's just something about those four blades folded in the handle! I just wish I could find a 6 blade Congress knife, that would be a dream come true!! Thank you, Tobias. 🤗❤️👍👋🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@bdh3949]

Great top 5 list Tobias, and that is exactly why I don't do videos especially top 5 lists, they will constantly change and I'll feel foolish making up some excuse for making that change. LOL . But over time (many years) a person like me gets to use and choose and stick with their favorite traditional's: 1. Canoe; 2. Stockman; 3. Any large single-blade utility knife eg Large Toothpick or XLarge Sodbuster; 4. Scout Knife; and the newest pick on the list, 5. Mini Trappers...I love them all. For each of these knives I have several categorized as for EDC function such as: 1) everyday around the house or neighborhood; 2) outdoors or camping; 3) briefcase/office carry; 4) Sunday-go-to-Meeting or dress up; 5) Special functions like weddings, divorce parties, muzzleloader meets, etc. though sometimes I don't pay attention to any of that.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

BD, I’ve been mulling this top five over for about a month now debating which one of these knives I need to knock off to make room for a new top five. I know the list will eventually change I just don’t know which knife is going to drop to Number 6 on the chart. So many knives sitting at number, 6,7, and 8! But this is exactly why I like ding this type of video. It makes me take a close look at my collection, what I collect, what I carry, and what I truly enjoy.

[@stephenrichie4646]

I’m not a collector, but I discovered when cleaning out a junk drawer that I seem to have a thing for pocket knives. Thanks for the overview. My latest acquisition is a Buck Canoe, your number five, which is my current fave. I also am fond of my genuine BSA scout knife, which shows every bit of its 70 years in my possession. I also like my Schrade Old Timer, a clone of the Stockman. I also have a few “tactical “ styles that I carry sometimes, but they don’t charm me the way older patterns do.

[@eightgeorge]

You have a great collection and your videos are very informative, it's nice to see that you can talk a little history about the knives. Just subbed and now i have to watch all your videos. Thank you sir you are probably the best reviewer on knives that i've seen on YT.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

eightgeorge, thanks. I’m glad you enjoy the channel. I try to make up in my lack of video quality with useful information. I try to get out at least one video a week and at least one a month on Swiss Army Knives. I’m currently working on a series on Cub Scout Knives so my Swiss Army Knives are a little off schedule. Thanks again for watching and the compliments. I really appreciate it!

[@eightgeorge]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Looking forward to your future videos, you have so many videos to watch already. I love rough riders and swiss army knives. Well done Sir

[@MrDidaxi]

Great vid. And by far, a most useful Top Five approach compared to the generic “top five frenzy” out there. Thx for sharing! 👌🏻

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. I love "Top Five" videos but I prefer it when there is thought in the choosing and it seems that would mean explaining why some of the most popular are not on your list. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comments!

[@timwilliams8343]

No canoe collection can be legitimate without the "Case Amber Jig Bone Canoe" (the one you displayed) with the Indian rowing a canoe etch on the main blade! I'm thinking about getting another one!...Just what I need...Ha Ha Ha

[@HobieonYouTube]

All great choices. I like Canoes and I think you know how I feel about scout/camp knives and SAks! I also like Copperheads. Thanks for showing some more of your very diverse collection.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

HobieonKZbin, glad you enjoyed the video. I always enjoy seeing what other people like or collect even if it isn’t my personal choice. I can understand why a person likes a copperhead. I especially like a copperhead with a large clip and a pen blade but I see the appeal of the ones with both the clip and the straight or skinning blade. Again thanks for watching and commenting. Always enjoy your thoughts and your channel!

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

I'm with you, I love the mini copperlock (in blue bone), and have given a couple of these as gifts...perfect single blade pocket knives. Started to look at the canoe pattern...love the RoughRider with swedges and match strike long pull (especially the price).

[@MorrowSind]

I just ordered my dad a Case canoe pattern in cv steel for Father's Day. I can't wait to give him it. You have some great choices. I have two knives that I carry: I have the Camilus US military knife from the 90's and a medium Case stockman pattern in cv steel. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed watching. :)

[@peterpuleo2904]

This is an interesting video half of which is about your NOT top 5 knives, which I enjoyed very much anyway. Thank you.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad you enjoyed it. For me. It's hard to explain why something is your favorite without explaining why something else misses the mark, especially when you really like quite a few different patterns.

[@preacherjayk]

Back when we owned the Norman Way Life School, we bought hundreds of Victorinox Pioneers as or main school knife, we had spoken to a couple of companies about making a USA made scout version, with s30v steel, but I got sick, and we had to close the school, so that never got to happen, but I buy nearly every scout pattern I find at a reasonable price,

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Same here, with the operative word being "reasonable" prices. I think that is why I still have bought the Boker. It's hard to argue with the Vic Pioneer. It's a solid knife. I suppose better steel would be nice but the ability to sharpen that Pioneer quickly and easily is also something to consider. Thanks for dropping by.

[@dwainsw4076]

Also not a trapper guy. I’m more of a medium stockman guy myself. It seems to do whatever I need to do. Case medium stockman with a pen blade in place of the Spey blade. Not arguing with your choices. Just stating my choice. Nice video.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Dwain S&w, I’ll be updating this pretty soon. Strange how things change!

[@StevenMoney]

Funny how the bottom knives look like the ones you carry the most and your favorites look unblemished except the Barlow.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

This probably has a lot to do with the fact that I have multiples of my favorite knife patterns and fewer of those that are my favorite and i also pick up plenty of pre-owned knives.

[@shotgunnerB]

Thanks Tobias, for taking the time to share your knowledge with the rest of us!!!👍👍🔪🔪🔪🔪

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. I really need to revisit this topic.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Your reasoning follows my own thinking very closely. No complaints at all. Boy Scout/camp knives are my favourite EDC (even if we skip SAK's for now), but I'm looking for a new, quality, classic, natural covered camp knife. Boker maybe? Edit :- A sabre ground, spearpoint main blade would be a bonus ( over the more common flat ground). In my dreams ! Great video !

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

camping buddy, that’s an interesting idea for a main blade. Perhaps GEC might get around to making a scout knife but I’m not holding my breath. Or maybe Case will bring it out of the vault but again I’m not holding my breath. Boker might actually be the best option.

[@Orochi_001]

I’m about to take delivery of my first traditional blade since childhood. GP Knives put out a limited edition GEC “ram’s foot” pattern in black micarta with a silver bolster. I’m abnormally excited to get it.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Wow! That's top shelf stuff, there! I'd be abnormally excited about a knife like that as well!

[@MrDidaxi]

Last comment: my top-three (😃 ) highlights from your vid, are (a) the terminology of all kinds of pocket knives presented, (b) time mark 11’23” and (c ) time mark 14’18”. 👌🏻

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

Just found your video and enjoyed a look at your favorites, Mine are about the same except I am from Texas so I am fond of the Mini Trapper ( My Grandpa always carried a Case Trapper) I do love the Canoe and Medium sized Stockmans, The Barlow is one of my favorites because that was one of the easiest knives and cheapest when I was a kid. I do love the higher grade Barlows now that I can afford them in the Clip/ Pen blade variant. Thanks for the nice video on your Traditional knife choices.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Jay bird2963, you are spot on about the Barlow! Millions of low priced Barlow’s with plastic scales are floating around out there! It is nice that a few companies are putting out higher quality ones. All kidding aside, the Mini-Trapper is also an excellent choice for EDC, especially if your Grandpa carried a Trapper!

[@fossilimprint2954]

You are a fountain of knowledge, thank you. Subscribed

[@jjcahill8934]

Like you, the Scout/Camp pattern is my favorite. I always included the SAKs in this category, though they have become so iconic and diverse that they do require their own listing. I can only come up with a top 3 (Scout, Barlow, and Stockman) though I again see where the Stockman would also require it's own category; a tough list to make! Thanks for another great video!

[@scienceobrien8335]

Nice line up! I would have to put the slimline Trapper in there someplace, the yellow Case version. Slips in the pocket nicely and feels good in the hand!

[@preacherjayk]

the Barlow is my # 2 favorite, second only to the 4 blade scout style, I have around 100 Barlow knives in my collection and around 130 scout knives of some variant, I just love the hand fit of both knives,

[@slick_slicers]

Good choices! I love Barlows, Canoes, Sodbusters and the equal-end pen.

[@SoldierDrew]

Made in USA Schrade model 89OT "Blazer" stockman pocketknife w/serrated sheepfoot blade was the best pocket knife I ever owned for around 26 yrs til gifting it to my Army brother. It saved my life twice. -Next to that one, I've carried and prefered the Schrade Old Timer Dog Leg pocket knife, Case medium four blade congress, case sod buster jr and victorianox swiss army camper as top five. Recently wife gave me a schrade old timer Pal that I've begun carrying daily. It's becoming my new favorite go-to folder.

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

I really liked your top 5 review. My # 1 is the canoe.

[@MH-ls1xi]

Mine would be 1 sleeve board single blade 2 canoe 3 cigar 4 barlow single blade 5 equal end pen knife If i had to pick between a trapper and a butter knife i'd take the butter knife any day. I'd like to see your sleeve boards Tobias if you get a chance. Great video

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

Just got my first canoe pattern (3.5"closed ), and I really like it for pocket carry, it doesn't bulge out my pocket like 3 blade knives (stockman's and other 3 blade knifes) especially the ones with 3 spacers and back springs , even my small 3.5" stockman is really noticeable in my pock as far as "feel" is concerned. I'm not really trapper guy either, but I do own one.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Cool. I loved to hear your impressions of the Canoe after carrying it for a while. For me, it seems to just disappear in the pocket but when you need it, you have an excellent blade that can handle most everyday cutting tasks and no one feels threatened when you pull it out. Thanks for dropping by. Appreciate the feedback!

[@margaretadler6162]

I think Sam's are in a class of their own! ATB Sam Adler

[@margaretadler6162]

That was supposed to be sak's not Sam's. Damn spell correct!

[@ricktemmen6272]

I just subscribed...I was sure I subscribed last week but apparently not ... This could have been titled the knives that didn't make my top 5 lol ... Very Interesting video... BTW I pulled the trigger on the SAK Explorer... Like I need another SAK ... BTW I love Barlows.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Barlows are great knives. I especially like the Grand-daddy Barlows. I love the Explorer, and yes you need another SAK. Everybody needs at least one more SAK! Thanks for watching and scubscribing! Glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@Tilbily]

Great video, and look forward to seeing a top 5 SAK.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Tilbily, thanks. The top Five SAKS is going to be a little tricky. Glad you’re enjoying the channel. I appreciate the input!

[@dwainsw4076]

I agree with you on trapper pattern knives, not a trapper fan based on blade selection. I am, however a stockman fan, and a Case medium trapper with a pen blade routinely rides in the watch pocket of my jeans and I find it meets most of my needs. I also like multi blade knives and do not understand why anyone would carry a single bladed knife when a multi blade knife is available. I can’t find much to disagree with except, based on my thoughts about single blade knives, I’m not toothpick fan. I enjoyed the video. We obviously don’t have to agree on all of the choices. Thanks for the video.,

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

No doubt, the large toothpick isn't for everyone but for me, it just works as a no nonsense traditional folder.

[@michaelk487]

Cool

[@ROE1300]

👍 Very good list of knives. Thank you for sharing. I still have my Cub Scout knife from the 1950s. We agree on the Trapper, I much prefer the Moose if I carried a large 2-bladed knife.

[@lord.needham]

Thanks for the great video. Very helpful.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HollywoodTacticool]

very good choices. i learn so much from your videos. What's a California clip vs. bowie vs. regular clip point?

[@jamesherrington5606]

My top 5: 1) Sod Buster/Farm & Field ~ so many options 2) Kershaw Leek 3) Stockman 4) Scout/Camp 5) a pretty GEC

[@peterpuleo2904]

Do you have a video on how you store your knives?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I try and work something up.

[@shotgunnerB]

Wonderful video! As with you ,my top five would include the sowbelly and the peanut, thanks for putting in the time to share your lots, its appreciated

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Tommy B50, my favorite of the stockmans is probably the Sowbelly. I’d love a Sowbelly with a reamer instead of a spay. And when it comes to small frames, it is hard to compete with the peanut. I like the peanut over the three inch toothpick. Great choices, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@preacherjayk]

I just bought 6 of the Rough Ryder Kamp King knives just for nostalgia sake.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

They make a nice gift! I use them in my giveaways. I'm hoping to get others hooked on the pattern!

[@johndagostino2451]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias I can’t afford pocket knives but I do carry a Swiss Army knife hiker with black walnut scales on ad my edc knife I do own 2 Barlow knives a rough rider jigged bone and schrade Barlow I use my knives for carving spoons and shillelagh fighting sticks and Harry Potter wands I get people want to buy items of me pays for my knives I do alter the tips for tight turn carving I also made pouches to carry on belt my Swiss Army knife has a slip strop with knife included saw on the Swiss Army knife hiker is excellent but I don’t like plastic scales I’m not a fan of the big ass knives I prefer the old school friction folding knives 🦊🐾🇮🇹👍

[@nitrorc4life1]

Copperhead, barlow and canoe are my favorite traditional slip joints

[@ROE1300]

I like the Moose pattern and who doesn’t love a Scout knife (Victorinox Pioneer and Farmer) are my modern versions. I also liked your other 4 choices.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I'll take a Moose over a Trapper any day. I only own one moose. I need to break it out and carry it for a while to see just what I think of it. The Pioneer and the Farmer our both great knives. I've got both of them. I really need to do a "Top Five" on just scout knives. I really don't think people realize just how much variety is in the pattern. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your input.

[@ROE1300]

Knife Chats with Tobias Not really sure why but, like you, I’ve never cared for the Trapper pattern.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

@@ROE1300, I think for me, part of it is the way it is forced upon us by Case and other companies. If they are going to do a special knife then it is going to be a trapper. I think it is the most sold because it is most advertised/pushed, not because it is the most practical to use or carry. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your thoughts.

[@kevinbradleygardeningandou9767]

Like your Choices with the exception of the five inch Toothpick, I would prefer a medium or small Toothpick. For me a five inch knife would have to be in a belt pouch and I would carry a Buck 110 in that case. I have only carried three of these patterns, the Barlow, the two blade pen and a small toothpick and they carry very well in the pocket. I carry single blade knives or SAKS mostly. The Barlow and the two blade pen which are both Sabre's from Japan would be 1 and 2 with the small Winchester Toothpick 3" being number three. I have Trappers and Stockmen but I collect them and do not carry them. Great video Thanks :-)

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I carried a medium toothpick for a while but them swapped it for the large. I honestly can feel the large toothpick in my pocket now simply because f its slender design. But I can see why others would have a problem with it.

[@michaelburr8780]

It is interesting hobby to collect the folding knives just due to variety of historical pattern. It the last few weeks of travelling I have picked up a couple of extra knives including the my very first " scout knife " in an antique shop with English white 1960s cellulose scales and Also a Boker ( C / copy ) trapper pattern from a fishing shop . I have added a couple of Buck' s from 300 series and as they are now apparently totally discontinued lines - prefer the older USA models - which may add value in time. I also enjoy the traditional and unique ' Case ' brand USA knives in those jigged bone scales - however quoted prices seem a fair bit above my budget ! In Australia the Buck brand is super popular - yet very expensive at present - with stockmans at around 150 plus new and 75 just second hand in shops ; although online gives better value to collectors IMOO ; such as EBay sellers etc.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

It's a fun hobby. When I hear the prices people pay in other countries, I realize just how blessed I am to be in the USA. Prices here are often half what other places pay. Collectors in other countries are truly the "die hard " collectors. Thanks for watching!

[@porkfat8109]

I agree about the scout Knife. The Canoe would be my second. Great Video thanks

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Another scout fan! The canoe is a very under-rated knife. Very versatile and very pocket friendly!

[@peterpuleo2904]

Of your top 5, I like the canoe best and would rate it #1.

[@markeslinger7051]

I have a wonderful, built like a bull dozer, Moore Maker large Stockman and cant wait to get their red bone large trapper, gorgeous!

[@lewisgreenway5065]

I really like single blade knives best, trying to get a Toothpick medium size can't find one except had the chance of very expensive GEC, I find more than one blade uncomfortable to use, each to his own.

[@dylanmorgan9393]

If you look around the internet the gec’s can be had for around 80 bucks

[@71462212]

Excellent

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks and thanks for supporting my channel.

[@mattwuttke]

I'm not a fan of double bladed trappers. But single blade trappers are great and very slim to carry.

[@shotgunnerB]

Thoughts!!

[@Brown1286]

I liked this video the minute I heard "rumble in the Bronx".

[@cajunboy2k]

Outstanding video!! For me, the Canoe would be #1,2,3,4 and the Baby Butterbean would be #5.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

cajunboy2k, LOL. Sounds like you might like another one of my videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2mkc3SYeZWbn7c Hard to argue with the canoe and the butterbean.

[@BravingTheOutDoors]

You make excellent videos

[@paulhess5743]

I am super interested in finding out two knives from you. The best deal on a scout knife. The best scout knife. Thanks

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I would say the best deal on a current production scout (spear blade, can opener, caplifter/screwdriver, and punch) would be the Schrade (OT23 or 23UH) currently produced in China. For the best made Scout pattern on the market today (with the same blade choices)? I'd go with the Victorinox Pioneer. If you're looking for a good one made in the USA, I would start checking eBay for a Camillus Scout Knife or Mil-K818 knife or and Ulster Scout knife. You can normally get a good used Camillus or Ulster for about the same or less than the Victorinox Pioneer ($45). But you can also get a good used Pioneer for under $45 as well.

[@longslide]

My top 5 traditional slipjoint pocket knife patterns (in no particular order) :Barlow , scout , stockman , i have to say ,,,, my sodbuster jr and small trapper have a lot of miles on them ! Thats probably my EDC list for 90% of the time .

[@LarsRibe]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you. I agree all the way on the SAKs and the rest. I would though swap the toothpick with a stockman. I do unfortunately not own a 'real' scout knife, so my Vic Tinker gets a lot of pocket time.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Lars Buskkraft, I often have an Explorer in the pocket (w/plus scales) - the one you saw I. The video. I can see why a person would favor a Stockman over a large toothpick. I do quite a bit of fishing and the four inch blade on the Toothpick just comes in handy cutting bait and such so I just got in the habit of carrying it everywhere. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@bloodhound122]

Dude great vid lmao at the trapper hate lol! Although with what I like to use daily it probably would be my number 2. I know don't kick me from the knife chat haha.take care bud hope your holidays were nice.my list 1.also the large toothpick.2 large or small trappers.3.canoe.4stockman. 5 peanut

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

LOL. Actually I fully understand why so many people like the trapper. I actually love several variants of the pattern, especially single bladed or slim line trappers. The only reason I chose a large toothpick over the a Slimline Trapper is I like the the shape and additional length of the Toothpick. I can also see why so many people choose peanuts and stockmans. Both of those would make a top ten on my list. I think I'd have to skip the standard trapper on a top ten list just to keep my reputation in tact. I'd hate to be called a hypocrite. Happy Holidays to you as well. Thanks for sharing your top five!

[@zathrasnotzathras655]

A 2-for vid. Top 5 knives and a top 7 list of knives not in the top 5. As always, great video.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad you enjoyed Thanks for Watching!

[@enzowarren9832]

I don’t have any traditional slip joints. I have a few swiss army knives, but even those rarely get carried. The knives I have on my side 99% of the time are a Buck 124 Frontiersman, which is a fixed blade, and a Leatherman Wave+, which has a liner-lock system for all its blades. All that having been said, I absolutely love watching your videos on all these slipjoint knives. I’ve watched many dozens of hours of your videos on them, and it’s always interesting.

[@BushcraftWoodsDevil]

Great video! The Canoe and Pen were a surprise....I fully expected the Barlow, toothpick, and scout patterns, having watched your excellent reviews I had an inkling of your preferences. My favs are 5.) Scout, 4.) 3" Stockman, 3.) 4" Trapper, 2.) 5" Barlow, 1.) 3" Barlow. Best wishes to you and your family for a Wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I had a hard time not showing the Granddaddy Barlow. I love that pattern. And the 3 inch stockman would make an excellent alternative to the equal end pen knife. Some great choices there. I like that you chose a variety of sizes. Thanks for watching and sharing your top five. Appreciate it!

[@BushcraftWoodsDevil]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias I've made some neck pouches from craft leather, and so when I am at work I usually wear a SAK or an US knife around my neck for picking splinters or cutting up an apple. The 5" Barlow too big for the pocket IMHO, so I neck wear it. Handy for spur of the moments trail hikes when I don't want to carry a sheath knife.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I often where Carpenter pants when I go hiking or fishing They have that side pocket for a folding ruler or other tool and I will usually drop on of the larger knives in that pocket (if I don't have a fishing vest or day pack). Maybe I should do a video on top five knives I use on a day hike or fishing trip. LOL. Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your knife thoughts!

[@BushcraftWoodsDevil]

Knife Chats with Tobias Agree. I wear DICKIES Carpenter pants at work, and when they get too worn I transition them to trail hiking. The leg pocket is handy for a large pocket clip folder, though I do wish they'd add a leather patch or lip over the coin pockets for avoiding wear from the folder clip. Depending on distance to be hiked or backpacking or likelihood of predators I may wear a sheath knife, usually a KA-BAR 1711, sometimes a HOGUE EFX-01, or a TOPS Battle Cry, but for short woods hikes and urban I always just choose a friction folder. Yes, a fishing and hiking knives vid from you would be very enjoyable!

[@lugoj7181]

Do you have the one you showed in the pic? The demo us

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I have several Demo knives. All of the knives shown in the video are owned by me.

[@erikramaekers63]

I like the beautiful pen knife.The Victorinox Excelsior is a nice and cheap pen knife.Even in Belgium it only costs around 15 dollars.The canoe is my number1 and the Sod Buster Jr my nr2

[@MJFallout]

I liked your video a lot. So many things are in it that I feel about the same way: - I also have a manual Stiletto like that one - (Italian made though, was happy I could still snag one) total swagger knives, display the handmade aspect very well, but boy so impractical. - Feeling the same about SAKs: great value, great functionality; certainly great for drawing people into knife carrying habits, but their industrial built and boring scales take so much of the fun away again. - I wanted to love the TL-29, too. Great history and all, but for me I've found them too heavy chunky, and (often) too roughly finished. - Liking me a good Stockman, but I'm also annoyed that the sizes diverge so much. A large Stock from Case would be a standard or medium at other companies; GEC is also not helping with this by just adding more names onto existing types. - I'm bringing out a Schrade Stock today, one of those faux ivory ones that they've made so many off (most were scrimshaw-ed with hunting motives) - In Europe they call these small, metal cover, pen knives 'Toledo knives', whilst internationally a Toledo is not the same at all. -How do you feel about the locking knives that Case has on offer, the copperlock, triballock, russlock, cheetah, trapperlock, etc?

[@grahamparr4710]

Marlin knife, slice and dice, poke and prod.

[@edlechleiter7042]

I noticed several of the knives have blades in really crappy condition .

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Well many of them are well over 50 years old and have been used quite a bit.

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias I love a well used Knife. They hold a lot of memories. My girlfriend gave me a Buck 110 in high school in 1975. I married her and still have the knife.

[@jackmcfarlane7173]

For me: 5. Barlow 4. Coke Bottle 3. Gunstock Jack 2. Swayback 1. Muskrat

[@Brendan_Clancy]

Muskrat is also my #1 pattern

[@jimmyj4811]

1) 5" Toothpick, 2) Elephant's Toe, 3) Trapper, 4) Peanut, 5) Barlow, Honorable Mention) everything else

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I think Case reported that the Peanut but was their number three most collected pattern (Trapper, Tiny Toothpick, Peanut.) Elephant Toenails need a lot more love! They are a fun knife.

[@codyalford9678]

Where can I buy a electrician knife like that without breaking the bank?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Depends on if you're looking for a USA made or if a current pattern one made in China will do. Rough Ryder (China) makes an electrician knife for a around 12-15. But if you're looking for USA made Klein Tools still makes it and it'll run you around $25. The Klein Tools versions will have a brown delrin handle. The Rough Ryder normally has a bone handle. Klein also offers a three blade version with a hawkbill blade. Check Amazon and eBay. Hope this helps.

[@bigbobg8091]

4:14 of what you DON'T like. I give up.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Actually it isn't knives I don't like its knives that others have as part of top five. If I didn't like them I wouldn't have them in my collection. You can always fast forward to the actual top five. That actually starts around 8 minutes after talking about the honorable mentions. Thanks fro dropping by and thank you for your input. I will consider it in future Top Fives

[@ericblade8330]

Bigbobg who is this dude?? He is wrong on many levels. Hey, thats Merica. Were free to disagree wit each other, and be Civilized enuff not to kill each other.🔪🔪🇺🇸🚂🚂👊the train is the TRUMP train son!!! Git on it!!

[@terancebailey4175]

For me the Stock Man if I could only have one knife - a Large one Than there is the Barlow

[@mikehalf4027]

Appalachian samurai is here.

[@steveh567]

Probably my favorite is really the stockman and I do have many of those including a 2 blade stockman . My second is the Trapper, Sod Buster, Canoe and for many reasons the Fish knife which I am not sure anyone makes them anymore

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Steve H, Rough Rider makes a couple different five inch fish knives. Case has a 4.25 inch that still shows up now and then. Knowing a little bit of your background, I can see why you favor both the Stockman and Trapper. I think a lot of “favorites” has to do with what you were introduced to when you were younger. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@steveh567]

Knife Chats with Tobias For sure I need to check out the Case if it comes available that would be a great addition

[@happiertimesarecoming9969]

Top 5 Slip Joints…I Will watch ! (the STD top 5 was a FLOP !) hoping this better (LOL)

[@dwainsw4076]

You lost me right at the beginning. Going to make a top 5 traditional slip joint list abut not going to include the stockman pattern. Seems you overthought this and came to an asinine conclusion.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I appreciate your passion for the Stockman. While Case likes to pretend the Trapper is the most popular of the traditional knives, I firmly believe the Stockman is king in popularity. I really do need to revisit it. I’m not sure the stockman would be in my top five personal faves, I don’t think the Barlow or Canoe would make the top five. What I like most about the stockman is the enormous variety within the pattern. My favorite style of stockman is probably the Sowbelly.

[@BarlowBrigade]

1. Barlow 2. Granddaddy Barlow 3. 4"(Bear and Son) Barlow 4. Canoe 5. Soddy Jr. Just saying!!! LOL 😆🗡️👍🔥🙏

[@rhubarbrhino]

Spay blades just disturb me! 🔪 🍒

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I think in most cases these days, the spay blade makes little or no sense for what people use it for. But if you need to spread peanut butter, a long straight blade isn't a bad thing. LOL

[@davidbenvie9870]

A top 5 list can be difficult. To those not making the cut, it's like slighting a friend?. But when not carrying a SAK it's a peanut, Buck Lancer Companion or junior Stockman, and last but not least is the first present from my son, an Old Timer Minuteman.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

David Benvie, quite a few folks have mentioned the peanut and I can understand its popularity. I can also see how sentimental favorites get added to a top five list. You are also correct when it comes to whittling down your favorites to just five! Thanks for watching and truly appreciate your input!

[@haveaknifeday6253]

1. Stockman 2 Congress 3. Canoe 4. Whittler 5. Barlow

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Nice selection, especially with the Stockman. The variety available in that pattern is amazing. Thanks for sharing! Happy to have you here, JB.

[@peterpuleo2904]

I much prefer single blade knives, but maybe I should not limit myself. I once heard that single blade knives hold their resale value better than multi-blade models when the time comes to sell off a collection.

[@dwainsw4076]

No accounting for taste. You picked a toothpick ahead of a stockman? Stockman is very versatile and utilitarian. But, this is Your list. Like I said, no accounting for taste. I happen to agree with you on the trapper and most would disagree with both of us. Nice video. Thanks.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Dwain S&w, LOL! I’m sure there are quite a few people who would put the Stockman at the top of their list. My question would be which Stockman? There is such a wide variety among Stockmans. There is so much variety among stockmans that I could probably do a top five cattle/stockman. The large toothpick is the knife I tend to carry instead of a Trapper. Longer blade, less weight in the pocket. The Scout knife ( which was originally closely related to the Stockman) is the knife I tend to use instead of a Stockman. Thanks for watching and thanks for not carrying a trapper!

[@JBBRAD9267]

Stockman Congress Trapper Canoe Whittler

[@kjgas6945]

👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯

[@itsawonderfulknife7031]

Seven minutes in and I’m still listening to your list of knives that are NOT in your top five knives. Get to the point man. .

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

At around 8 minutes, I finally got the point.

[@itsawonderfulknife7031]

Tobias Gibson I reread my comment. I apologize for coming across as a real you know what. I’ve been subscribed for a while and I love all your videos on traditional pocket knives. Me having a somewhat crappy day doesn’t justify me taking it out on you and your video. Again I apologize, keep them coming.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

@@itsawonderfulknife7031 No problem and no offensewas taken. You were absolutely right. Several people have said this about some of my "favorite knife videos. I always talk about a wide variety of knives and try and narrow it down to the ones that are my favorite. On the bright side you get to see a lot of knives. And on more than one occasion people have mentioned "I can't believe you would take that knife over this other knife you showed.!" I thought I had mentioned that the top five starts eight minutes in but appearently this was not one of the videos where I mentioned where the actual top five starts.

[@traditionallarry5378]

Maybe a traditional on steroids

[@markeslinger7051]

Why do you hate trappers so much The are iconic Americana!!! Lol

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

The knife is okay. I just think it is a tad over-hyped and I get tired of the way knife companies call all sorts of knives "trappers" that look nothing like the standard trapper with the clip and spay blade just to make a buck. If you check around my channel you will see that I have more trappers than many knife collectors out there. (PS, the trapper began as nothing more than a marketing gimmick in the mid-20th century. If that's what you mean by "iconic Americana" I'll agree with you. But if you consider a knife that was used by are forefathers to tame the wild frontier then you swallowed the Case marketing strategy hook, line, and sinker.

[@markeslinger7051]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias wow. I just asked a question. Seems like you getting a little rude. Ill make sure to watch no more videos. Im just talking not being confrontational

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

@@markeslinger7051 believe me that was not my intention. My apologies for sounding rude. I also did not mean to sound confrontational. I was trying to explain a little bit about the history of the marketing of the Trapper and the way some companies call anything a Trapper just to increase sales. The actual knife, while not my first choice for a carry, is an excellent choice for a carry. I absolutely understand why many people not only carry it but choose to collect. Again, I did not mean to sound rude.

[@markeslinger7051]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias kk. Thank you. I guess i got all out of shape for nothing. I prefer the stockman and congress, but yes I will buy a trapper if I like it enough. No big deal, it was me i reckon lol

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

@@markeslinger7051 I also prefer the Stockman and the Congress. LOL. I'm a bit of history nut and I love looking at the history of knives. I think that why I get a little twisted over the Trapper. It's a fine knife. But historically, the Stockman and Congress were knives that were popular and used heavily in the 19th century. The Congress was especially popular in the southern states. Ironically Abe Lincoln was a big fan of the congress pattern and actually had a six blade congress in his pocket when he was assassinated. As I mentioned I actually own my share of trappers. But in almost every situation I bought it to fill in a series of knives. I like to joke, a lot about being a founding member of the ABAT (Anything But a Trapper). But for the most part my issues come down to I wish W.R. Case & Sons and SMKW would make commemorative knives occasionally on something other than a Trapper. But again. I really wasn't trying to be rude or offensive. I really need to think twice when somebody asks this type of question as it really does mean they are new to the channel and new to me. Are you by chance a content creator or KZbin or do you plan to be one in the future. If so, I'd love to check out your channel