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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 POCKET KNIFE RUSSLOCK - PEACHSEED JIG GRAY BONE - CASE RED OVAL SHIELD
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Case XX RussLock 00260 Amber Bone Handle Mirror-Polished Blade Folding Knife
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CASE XX KNIVES NATURAL BONE DROP POINT RUSSLOCK W/O SHIELD
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2024 Case Xx Russlock Lime Green
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Case XX Peach Seed Jigged Pocket Worn Mediterranean Blue Bone Russlock Knife USA
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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 USA EBONY Hunter Lockback Folding Pocket knife Without Sheath-Great-,
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Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife Ten Point Buck Ebony Wood Stainless Pocket Knives
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Buck 110 Premier Edition Ebony Wood Folding Hunter 1/250 Stainless Pocket Knife
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Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife We The People Ebony Wood 1/500 420HC Stainless
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Buck Knife 110c Folding Blade
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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.
Swiss Army Victorinox Multi-Tool Knife Fieldmaster Pocket 15 Function Red NEW
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Victorinox Fieldmaster SwissArmy Knife 91mm Red With Saw And Scissors
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New Victorinox Swiss Army 91mm Knife FIELDMASTER in Blue 1.4713.2
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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 #74 SFO Orange Camel Bone Mustang 745125 Northfield GEC
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GREAT EASTERN CUTLERY - #412226 {NORTHFIELD} "TOWN PHYSICIAN" - YELLOW JIG BONE
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GREAT EASTERN CUTLERY - #661225 {TIDIOUTE} CIRCLE A KNIVES - SFO - YELLOW BONE
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Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield 380321 "English Whittler" - Orange Jigged Bone
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Great Eastern Cutlery GEC Tidioute 721123LB "Cody Scout" Burnt Sienna Nat'l Bn
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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 Treebrand Trapper Stag Classic Two-Blade EDC Folding Knife D2 110833ST
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BOKER TREE BRAND KNIVES 110833ST GENUINE STAG TRAPPER POCKET KNIFE GERMANY
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Vintage Boker Tree Brand Classic 4525 Sambar Stag 440C Trapper Soligen Germany
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Vintage Boker Tree Brand Classic 4093 Slimline Trapper Stag
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Boker TS 2.0 Trapper Pocket Knife, Genuine Stag Scales, 3.125" D2 Blade(s)
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BONUS: Case Copperlock
CASE XX COPPERLOCK 2002 61549 L SS
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Case XX 1998 Red Copperlock 61549L SS. BNIB.
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Case XX 2025 Dark Red Peach Seed Jig Bone 61549L CS Copperlock Knife
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Case XX 2024 Mini Copperlock Harvest Orange Peach Seed Jig Lock-back Gorgeous!
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NIB Case XX Yellow Bone Smooth CopperLock 61549L Pocketknife - 20025
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