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...
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@guycalgary7800 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That is epic! Gift from Grandpa - doesn’t get better than that. Very cool 👍🤙
@denofearthundertheeverlast51387 ай бұрын
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.
@marycahill5462 жыл бұрын
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.
@theedcden55152 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@TheLastRanger3 жыл бұрын
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.
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
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 👍🤙
@doomcrewoutdoors16133 жыл бұрын
Very nice collection! Those big GEC trappers are awesome!
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Indeed, the GEC 23 really are on another level. 👍🤙
@KnifeDetector3 жыл бұрын
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!
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
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 👍🤙
@davidkurle54183 жыл бұрын
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!
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
Hey David, glad you enjoyed buddy!
@jeremyspaulding77353 жыл бұрын
Some excellent examples of the patterns. Thanks for showing them off. Great video 👍
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Jeremy, thanks man 👍🤙
@gizmocarr30933 жыл бұрын
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.
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gizmo yes I certainly enjoy both patterns Do you have a preferred pattern for everyday use?
@butterbeans8983 жыл бұрын
Awesome collection 👍👍👍👍
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
Hey BB, thanks for watching! 👍🤙
@Ramiiam2 жыл бұрын
Tony Bose went overboard on the swedges. The back edge of that sheepfoot is so sharp the knife is painful to hold.
@theedcden55152 жыл бұрын
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 👍🤙
@davelinstead40523 жыл бұрын
Very impressive collection. You have given me such an excellent education in traditional knives. Thanks buddy. Put me in the right direction every time!!
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, thanks man! It’s been fun! 👍🤙
@robertwagner10793 жыл бұрын
Nice setup of varies Knives....
@_MiMo_3 жыл бұрын
Some great examples of each pattern! Nice collection.👍
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! What’s your go-to edc these days?
@_MiMo_3 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
Great combo carry options Michael, nice! 👍
@RandysWSG Жыл бұрын
Beautiful knives. I love that blue trapper.
@theedcden5515 Жыл бұрын
Hey Randy, thanks. I was able to purchase the blue trapper in person, which was pretty cool 👍🤙
@KungFuTweety1 Жыл бұрын
The gec trapper is very cool!
@theedcden5515 Жыл бұрын
One of my all time favourites! 👍🤙
@esoteric52772 жыл бұрын
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👍
@daninmi16483 жыл бұрын
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!
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
Decisions decisions! 👍
@RJsKnives3 жыл бұрын
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!
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hey Brett, thanks for chiming in. It’s always great to hear from actual users of the knife 👍🤙
@kirbycreekmo2 жыл бұрын
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.
@theedcden55152 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the great comment! Bow Tie shield - got it, thanks 👍🤙
@patrickmunneke8348 Жыл бұрын
Remington made some wonderful jumbo trappers in the 80's
@mattsmith2051 Жыл бұрын
If you had to choose one knife for everyday tasks, would you pick a trapper or stockman?
@theedcden5515 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, I prefer the trapper. I like the idea of having 2 full size blades 👍🤙
@americanknivesenthusiast2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Wonderful collection👍👍👍 +1 subscriber
@theedcden55152 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! 👍🤙
@jamesluther3506 Жыл бұрын
I have a schrade old timer 340T that’s never been used. High Carbon steel. 😊
@theedcden5515 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! 👍🤙
@joegerrits97813 жыл бұрын
What year would you say your large stockman is? I have the same one but can't seem identify the tang stamp
@joegerrits97813 жыл бұрын
First case stockman that is
@theedcden55153 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to check when I get home!
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