Traditional Pocket Knives; Stockmans vs Trappers. Two traditional edc knife patterns go toe-to-toe!

In this video we take a look a my collection of traditional knives and see which pattern I have more of; the Stockman or the Trapper. I think I’m a Trapper guy!? Let’s find out...

[@guycalgary7800]

Carried a stockman from when i was a really young kid right thru high school. Still have it, yellow handled Sears craftsman that was a gift from my grandfather.

[@theedcden5515]

That is epic! Gift from Grandpa - doesn’t get better than that. Very cool 👍🤙

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

I'm not a trapper guy, I love stockmans because of the different length blade options for a work environment, if you don't work around people you probably don't have to worry about it. But I do like that trapper spey blade for its ability to spread butter on a biscuit in the morning when you're camping a lot better than the clip point.

[@marycahill546]

Wow, kudos to you for acknlowledging that women also like knives. I like all traditionals in a small size under 3 inches, usually carry a canoe or Victorinox for light duty. My girlfriends are pretty basic -- they like Victorinox on their keychain, and Opinel in their lunch bags.

[@theedcden5515]

Hey Mary, thanks for your input here. I certainly don't have many women participating in the channel but I know you are out there somewhere! Women have to cut things too! lol Thanks very much for watching and Happy New Year to you :)

[@TheLastRanger]

Wow, some great looking traditional knives. I’m still haven’t made the jump. 😂 I tell what knife I like the most from your collection. That large trapper with the beaver shield. I really dig the shield parts of traditional knives. Second runner up is the wood micarta second from the right. I like the big traditionals.

[@theedcden5515]

Thanks Gary it’s just a matter of time before you get bit by the traditional bug lol I’m surprised your schatt and Morgan didn’t do it for you. But it get it..there are just so many awesome knives out there and you have a great eye and a great collection 👍🤙

[@doomcrewoutdoors1613]

Very nice collection! Those big GEC trappers are awesome!

[@theedcden5515]

Thanks! Indeed, the GEC 23 really are on another level. 👍🤙

[@KnifeDetector]

I am loving that Case stockman buddy! It is a real beauty!! The really know how to do the handles, that brown jig bone looks really good. Oh, and that Case Sowbelly, just a another beauty!! Nice job amigo!

[@theedcden5515]

Thanks KD! I’d love to see a couple of your favourite patterns go toe to toe! Really enjoying your OT series. Have a great weekend buddy 👍🤙

[@davidkurle5418]

Getting to see all these pretty knives was a great way to enjoy my morning coffee. You've got a nice collection of both patterns. Cheers, buddy!

[@theedcden5515]

Hey David, glad you enjoyed buddy!

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Some excellent examples of the patterns. Thanks for showing them off. Great video 👍

[@theedcden5515]

My pleasure Jeremy, thanks man 👍🤙

[@gizmocarr3093]

The answer to what you liked best ended with the first GEC trapper for my guess. Your collection of them alone likely cost more than all the others put together. The blade on the largest one is often used on Moose pattern slip joints. It makes a better skinning blade than the spay blade does. However; more often than not carrying a smaller version of both the Trapper and Stockman is more pocket friendly than pocket carrying a full size one. The full size models carry better in a hunting or winter coat pocket than in a pants pocket. You have a nice collection of both patterns and I, would say you probably like both about the same.

[@theedcden5515]

Thanks Gizmo yes I certainly enjoy both patterns Do you have a preferred pattern for everyday use?

[@butterbeans898]

Awesome collection 👍👍👍👍

[@theedcden5515]

Hey BB, thanks for watching! 👍🤙

[@Ramiiam]

Tony Bose went overboard on the swedges. The back edge of that sheepfoot is so sharp the knife is painful to hold.

[@theedcden5515]

Interesting! I’ve noticed that issue on other brands but not with Case/Bose. Then again, I’ve only used mine gently. I’ll have to check that out on mine. Thanks for the comment 👍🤙

[@davelinstead4052]

Very impressive collection. You have given me such an excellent education in traditional knives. Thanks buddy. Put me in the right direction every time!!

[@theedcden5515]

Hey Dave, thanks man! It’s been fun! 👍🤙

[@robertwagner1079]

Nice setup of varies Knives....

[@_MiMo_]

Some great examples of each pattern! Nice collection.👍

[@theedcden5515]

Thanks Michael! What’s your go-to edc these days?

[@_MiMo_]

@@theedcden5515 Pretty much a weekly cycle of a large modern folder along with a traditional everyday. ZT, Hogue, Twosun etc along with a toothpick, sodbuster jr, sak or a stockman. Cheers!

[@theedcden5515]

Great combo carry options Michael, nice! 👍

[@RandysWSG]

Beautiful knives. I love that blue trapper.

[@theedcden5515]

Hey Randy, thanks. I was able to purchase the blue trapper in person, which was pretty cool 👍🤙

[@KungFuTweety1]

The gec trapper is very cool!

[@theedcden5515]

One of my all time favourites! 👍🤙

[@esoteric5277]

Nice collection! I think I'm more of a Stockman guy because I have more than a dozen of them, and only one (singlebladed) Trapper😳 I really like having the sheepsfoot for 'utility' and the clippoint for 'foodprep' and then the speyblade for the occasional delicate task like cutting away bandaids🤨 I do like the look of a Trapper but I never really got the point of having the long speyblade? That Jumbo from Marbles is very interesting tho😎 And your GEC's are awesome👍

[@daninmi1648]

That beaver shield is too cool! I'd like to get ahold of a GEC, but without having extreme good luck or paying flippers' prices. Currently I'm deciding which Case (X)318 I'm gonna buy next...and which traditional pattern I'll buy along with it. Not an easy decision to make!

[@theedcden5515]

Decisions decisions! 👍

[@RJsKnives]

I am in good company! I am a trapper guy too. It’s funny because I thought I would not be a fan of them. I thought that they were too big but I started carrying and using them and they are the single biggest part of my collection. I at this time only one stockman but I just ordered another. So, trappers for the win. You have a very nice collection going. Thanks for showing me some knives I had not looked at before. I love your GEC knives. They are still a someday knife for me. Great video!

[@theedcden5515]

Another Trapper guy! 👍 In my early collecting days I avoided Case Knives like the plague. I wasn’t into traditionals yet and they did not appeal to me. One day something changed, and am I ever glad it did! Thanks for the comment RJ, and have a great Sunday 👍🤙

[@Brett235]

Nice collection. I carry a case trapper daily. The only thing I don't like about it is it isn't a lock blade knife. I haven't cut myself yet but I've had some close calls. I use it to clean deer, squirrels and small fish. I also use it at work.

[@theedcden5515]

Hey Brett, thanks for chiming in. It’s always great to hear from actual users of the knife 👍🤙

[@kirbycreekmo]

I do like the blade variant trappers. The Case mini-Trapper with the Warncliff blade is a favorite that I'd love to find a full sized equivalent. Those sweeping skinner blades look great too.

[@theedcden5515]

Thanks for the comment. I had a Case Mini Trapper with the Warcliffe blade. I think it was in bone stag. But I had to send it back because both blades had way too much wiggle. I loved it otherwise.

[@imahiredhand]

Very nice collection of knives. I thought I heard you describe one of the case knives as having a “Hot Dog” emblem. If I might be so bold as to note this shield has also been referred to as a “Bow Tie “ shield. This shield was used during the Case Tested era and most commonly seen on “green bone” knives. With a few winding up on the red bone knives. Case used several types of shields and it is nice to see them making a come back. And keep up the collecting as you seem to have an “eye” for quality.

[@theedcden5515]

Hey, thanks for the great comment! Bow Tie shield - got it, thanks 👍🤙

[@patrickmunneke8348]

Remington made some wonderful jumbo trappers in the 80's

[@mattsmith2051]

If you had to choose one knife for everyday tasks, would you pick a trapper or stockman?

[@theedcden5515]

Hey Matt, I prefer the trapper. I like the idea of having 2 full size blades 👍🤙

[@americanknivesenthusiast]

Hello, Wonderful collection👍👍👍 +1 subscriber

[@theedcden5515]

Glad you enjoyed! 👍🤙

[@jamesluther3506]

I have a schrade old timer 340T that’s never been used. High Carbon steel. 😊

[@theedcden5515]

Very nice! 👍🤙

[@joegerrits9781]

What year would you say your large stockman is? I have the same one but can't seem identify the tang stamp

[@joegerrits9781]

First case stockman that is

[@theedcden5515]

I’ll have to check when I get home!

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