5 of the Best Traditional Pocket Knives (That You Should Own!)

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When it comes to traditional pocket knives, there is a list of five to ten that everyone should own. Whether they are everyday users or knives that will be added to the collection, make sure to check the following off of your shopping list:

1. Case Russlock

This Case exclusive pattern was introduced in 2000. The knife’s namesake is “Russ” Case, who founded the W.R. Case company. The Russlock pattern features a liner lock mechanism, along with a ‘tail’ at the base of the blade for convenient one-hand opening, similar to that of a traditional straight razor. The Russlock (pattern 1953L) quickly became a favorite among collectors with its unique style and beauty and striking handle materials. The 1953 refers to the year that Russel Case passed away.

CASE XX Harley-Davidson Russlock White HANDLE Pocket Knife - 52249

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Case XX Russlock Pocket Worn Mediterranean Blue Bone Pocket Knife 51859 NEW

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Case xx Knives Russlock 6.5 Bone stag Handle Pocket Knife Honey and amber 65303

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CASE XX-61953L-SS-RUSSLOCK- BLUE HANDLE-FOLDING LOCKING KNIFE- GREAT SHAPE

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Case xx Russlock 6.5 Bone stag Handle Pocket Knife Honey and amber 65303 Knives

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2. Buck 110 Folding Hunter

The Buck 110 folding hunter is a classic and iconic knife. The knife was first manufactured in 1963 when Al Buck set out to design a sturdy hunting knife that could fold up easily and take up less room than a traditional straight knife. Within a year, the model 110 became Buck’s best seller! Check out my vintage Buck Knives page as well.

Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife 0110BRS-C Classic Manuel Folding Knife with Sheath

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Buck 110 Premier Edition Ebony Wood Folding Hunter 1/250 Pocket Knife Stainless

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Custom Buck 110 Knife Folding Hunter Stag Antler Elk 2024 New

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NEW Buck 110 Folding Knife 120th Anniversary Edition With Collector's Tin & Coin

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NIB Buck USA Ebony 110 Folding Hunting/Pocket Knife & Nylon Sheath - 2106

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3. Victorinox Fieldmaster

Established in 1897, Victorinox has been making useful multifunction pocket knives paired with a sleek design. With 15 features, from blades to a bottle opener, scissors to screwdrivers and wire strippers to a saw, the Fieldmaster will assist you with indoor and outdoor projects on a daily basis.

Victorinox FIELDMASTER Silvertech Swiss Army Knife Multi Tool!

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Victorinox FieldMaster Swiss Army Knife

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Victorinox FieldMaster 91mm Swiss Army Knife Multi Tool Red

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4. Great Eastern Cutlery Knives

For those who would prefer to carry a knife like those of 100 years ago, Great Eastern Cutlery out of Tidioute, PA is a wonderful choice. These knives feature old time knife manufacturing methods and high quality handle materials that make them a functional work of art. Wonderful patterns including barlows, whittlers, trappers have been issued and quickly snatched up by their fan base. Check out my Great Eastern Cutlery page for more information and a larger selection of their knives.

GREAT EASTERN CUTLERY AWESOME STAG WHITE OWN CIGAR PEN KNIFE 681221 (21102)

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TIDIOUTE CUTLERY by Great Eastern #19 "Little Rattler" Single-Blade Jack Wood

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2019 GEC Great Eastern Cutlery #93 Tidioute Ram’s Foot – Oily Creek Bone

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GEC Great Eastern Cutlery H20 Hunter Fixed Blade Knife H20522 Beeswax Micarta

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Cripple Creek Stag SFO GEC 14 Knife Great Eastern Cutlery Boy’s Jack

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5. Boker Stag Trapper

These famous knives with the world-renowned tree-brand are made in the “City of Blades” Solingen, Germany since 1869. The genuine stag handles are beautiful and the clip and spey blades hold a wonderful edge.

Rare Boker Trapper, Stag handles, Silver Fancy Bolsters, 022/1000 limited

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BOKER TREE BRAND 4.13" STAG HANDLE TRAPPERP-KNIFE WITH 2,- D2 BLADES #110833ST

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Boker Traditional Series 2.0 Trapper Stag Pocket Knife 3.25" Blade D2 ✔️110833ST

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BOKER GERMANY STORMIN NORMAN STAG TRAPPER BOX SET GREAT STAG TRAPPER UNUSED

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Boker Hillbilly Stag Trapper #11943 Moonshiner's Knife Scene W/Presentation Box

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BONUS: Case Copperlock

In 1997, Case introduced an entirely new knife pattern that took the collector world by storm. Designed by Tom Hart, the CopperLock (549) combined elements from classic Case knife patterns (Trapper & Copperhead) to make an entirely new lockback knife.