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 Knives Russlock Smooth Blue Sycamore Wood 63734 Stainless Pocket Knife

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Case xx Knives Russlock Rough Black Delrin Series Stainless Pocket Knife 18224

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Case XX 2008 Stag Russlock CKKC Edition with Scrolled Bolsters - No Box

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Case xx Russlock Jigged Amber Bone Handle Stainless Pocket Knife 00260

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Case XX Russlock Folding Knife Smooth Green / Blue Apaloosa Horse Bone 61953 L

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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.

Custom Buck 110 Antler Stag Handle Folding Hunter Knife 2024

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Custom Buck 110 Folding Knife Hunting Buffalo Horn Handle Scales Sheath 2024

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Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife We The People Ebony Wood 1/500 420HC Stainless

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Buck 110 Hunter 50th Anniversary Edition Macassar Ebony Dymondwood Handle USA

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NIB Buck Ebony Finger Groove 110 Folding Hunting/Pocket Knife and Sheath - 2538

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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 Swiss Army Knife Boy Scouts America BSA

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Victorinox 91mm Fieldmaster red Swiss Army Knife!

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Victorinox Fieldmaster Swiss Army Red Multi-Tool 91MM Knife -- Great Condition

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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.

GEC Great Eastern Cutlery 488217 Antique Amber Jigged Bone.

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Great Eastern Cutlery - GEC 749123

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Great Eastern #86 Red Micarta Sheepfoot Bull Hide Carver Jack Knife 863223P GEC

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GEC Great Eastern Cutlery #13 Clerk 130224 Cocobolo Wood

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Great Eastern #38 Burnt Orange Sawcut Bone Campfire Whittler Knife 380225 GEC

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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.

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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NOS Boker Trapper 4525 - 2001 Southern Cali. 1-50 No.43 Stag Handle German Made!

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

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Boker Story Teller 1527 Vintage 3 Knife Set Stag, Trapper, Congress, Stockman

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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.