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 Russlock 61549L SS Red Bone Handle SS Slipjoint Clip Point Manual 2014

$72.00

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Case XX Knives RussLock Barnboard Jig Lime Green Bone Steel Pocketknife 61043

$85.05

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2001 Case XX cranberry silver script russlock

$200.00

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Case XX Barnboard Jig Lime Green Bone RussLock #61043 Pocket Knife

$93.51

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CASE XX USA DROP POINT SMOOTH GREEN DELRIN LINER LOCK RUSSLOCK KNIFE 2018 (36651

$148.00

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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 Knives 110 3-3/4" Folding Hunter Knife

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Buck 110 Alaskan Guide Folding Hunter Knife CPM S30V Paul Bos Black TiN Sheath

$160.00

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Vintage 2021 Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife New in Box Made in USA No Sheath

$49.00

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2007 110 BUCK Pro-Line Folding Knife Rare Item

$110.00

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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 - Red

$25.00

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Victorinox Fieldmaster Swiss Army Pocket Knife Multi-Tool 15 Tools Red 91mm

$44.99

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Victorinox Fieldmaster 91mm Swiss Army Knife, Various Colors Available

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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 GEC Tidioute 728226 "French Creek Trapper" - Bloodwood

$229.00

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TIDIOUTE by Great Eastern Cutlery #749123 "Cotton Sampler" Knife Micarta Handles

$325.00

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💥Franks SFO Great Eastern Cutlery GEC Northfield 91 Antique Bone Dynamite Knife

$309.99

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GEC Great Eastern Cutlery #93 Waynorth 930126 Ettrick George's Pick Jogged Bone

$324.99

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great eastern cutlery Gec Northfield 811224 Smooth Violet Cattle Bone

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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 SOLINGEN GERMANY GENUINE STAG FULL SIZE TRAPPER KNIFE (36038)

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H BOKER TREE BRAND CLASSIC TRAPPER STAG KNIFE SOLINGEN EXCELLENT

$85.00

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Boker Trapper - 2525HH - Genuine Stag Handles - Solingen Steel Blades

$150.00
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Boker Tree Brand Trapper 2 Blade Folding Pocket Knife 3.25" D2 Stag 110833ST

$95.16

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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

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.