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 Knife 51859 Pocket Worn Mediterranean Blue Bone Russlock Pocket Knife

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Case XX Pocket Worn Mediterranean Blue Bone 51859 Russlock Pocket Knife

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Case xx RussLock Mediterranean Blue Pocket Worn Bone Handle Single Blade 51859

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Case xx Peach Seed Jig Amber Bone RussLock® Stainless Steel Pocket Knife 00260

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New Case xx Russlock 6.5 Jigged Bonestag Handle Pocket Knife 65303

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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.

NEW Buck USA 110BKS4-B PRO Slim Hunter BLACK G-10 Handle BOS S30V Folding Knife

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Buck 110 Folding Hunter Lockback Pocketknife Pro Micarta S45 Blade w/ Sheath

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NEW - Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife Classic Manual Folding Knife with Sheath

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Vintage Buck 110 2-Dot Knife 440C High Carbon Steel USA Ebony Hunter

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VTG BUCK 110 NO DOT folding Hunter Pocket Knife USA 1972-4, Buck leather sheath

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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 91mm Swiss Army Knife Choose Your Model Red Scales Spartan Tinker Etc

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Victorinox Fieldmaster Swiss Army Knife (B)

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Victorinox Fieldmaster Swiss Army Knife Red (A)

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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 162226 Little Indian Girl Blue Micarta Folding Knife

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GEC Great Eastern Cutlery #74 Northfield UN-X-LO Mustang 74 Yellow Linen Micarta

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GREAT EASTERN CUTLERY - #661225 {TIDIOUTE} CIRCLE A KNIVES - SFO - YELLOW BONE

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Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield 66 Gabon Ebony Satin Lil Cowboy GEC 661225

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Great Eastern Cutlery GEC 54 Bone Jack Knife

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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 2 Blade Folding Pocket Knife 3.25" D2 Stag 110833ST

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Vintage Boker Tree Brand Classic 4525 Sambar Stag 440C Trapper Soligen Germany

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Boker TS 2.0 Trapper Pocket Knife, Genuine Stag Scales, 3.125" D2 Blade(s)

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Vtg Pre1975 Boker Tree Brand Clsc Trapper 4525 Solingen Stainless Genuine Stag

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Boker Tree Brand Cinch 7588 HH 3 Blade Trapper Stag Handle Solingen Germany

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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.