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They have had problems in the past but they have gotten there QC problems under control. I also like the promotional ideas they have. The Case 111 bug even bit me and I don't usually buy that kind of knife. I purchased a stag Russlock when they first came out and said "that will be the one traditional style pocket knife that I will own." Yeah ...
Best edc hard working stockman if you don't care about looks; Buck 301 or 303. Nicest for combination of work and looks; Case in CV and any of the many nice looking natural handles. Best, smoothest working, nicest example of old world craftsmenship; Go to a knife show and find an old Hen and Rooster from the Bertram era.
A lot ofthe names were contracted (built buy one company with another name on them). But every kid knew names like Keen-Kutter, Primble, New York Knife, Queen (the old one), etc. Pocket knives have been built in this country for over 200 years. picking a company to represent that history shouldn't be limited to just those still in existance.
The Barlow knife, a folding pocket utility knife, was introduced by the Russell Cutlery in the 1870's. The Barlow knife was first produced in England by Obadiah Barlow in the 1600's. The knife gained a very high reputation as a working knife. The reputation spread to America where they became very popular.
"By far the highest quality" is a subjective matter. I like the laguioles made by Laguiole en Aubrac the best. Others will say Forge de Laguiole o.a. is the best. I think all these serious French factorys make a good product.
Hello all, this post is probably resurrecting an archive post, but I'd specifically like to hear opinions on who has the unquestionably nicest F&F of all Traditional folder brands MANUFACTURED in the U.S.. (Price points included as well just for reference) . *Archives here show Makers who now unfortunately manufacture overseas. China, Taiwan etc.*
Also from my other reading it seems the best designs for whittling are a whittling knife or stockman (both 3 blade with different points), so those are the ones I am looking at. My first one will probably be a whittling though, it seems like a good idea to buy one that was designed for the purpose I want to use the knife primarily for.
I’m looking at vintage Barlows and pocket knives in general, primarily of the single-bladed jack knife variety (THIS IS NOT A WTB THREAD). Can anyone give me some information on what brands to look for? There seems to be countless old brands but I have very little clue as to which brands represent high quality and which are just kind of meh.
And there is a large contingent of traditional pocket knife folk who crave non-stainless. My own opinion on the lesser focus on Buck traditional pocket knives is that Buck has only a few patterns they make in the US. IMO they best working knives available today due to their heat treat, unique blade profile, and overall robust design.
Russell started producing the Barlow knife in 1876 and had some pocket knives that were well received at exhibitions prior to then. In fact, the current Dexter-Russell company is currently assisting me with some historical research on my own old knife.