Chart of knife patterns?

[Plumberdv]

This may seem like something simple to all you experienced collectors, but for someone new to it, it would be helpfull.

Is there somewhere on the web where I can find an illustrated guide to what different knife patterns are and what they look like?

I have some knives that I don't know what to call them.

Thanks

 

[Blues]

Try this for a good little overview:

http://www.shepherdhillscutlery.com/PatternPageFH.asp

 

[neeman]

Lots of information

Too much for a general overview!

Case Patterns by #
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wr_case/patterns_by_number/index.php

case Patterns by Name
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wr_case/patterns_alphabetically/index.php

 

[stockman242]

Elliott's link is great, he beat me to it, but dont you forget to show us the knives, even if you do know what to call 'em. :thumbup:

Peter

 

[thawk]

Related to knife patterns, here are a couple of illustrations of different blade types, from old Western Cutlery and Schrade Cutlery Company catalogs. It's a good day when you score a knife with a blade with this much character.

 

[tongueriver]

Here is some good information as a "sticky", right here in this sub forum:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=563972

 

[stockdog]

Great information. In reading Jackknife’s great writings. (Thanks Jackknife) I was wondering what is the difference from a stockman and a premium stockman pattern. Thanks all.

 

[Bastid]

Usually a premium stockman is serpentine while a regular stockman is typically an equal end.

 

[d.parker]

Usually a premium stockman is serpentine while a regular stockman is typically an equal end.

Gus I may be wrong as I can be but I think a premium stockman is by size, and a equal end is a cattleman pattern...

 

[sunnyd]

The sources mentioned thus far in this thread are quite helpful.

The book written by author Bernard Levine, "Levine's Guide To Knives and Their Values, 4th Edition." has a section about vast numbers of knife patterns and there origins, as well as a wealth of much more valuable information. In my opinion its the very best source that exists to date.

Please, also show us your traditional pocket knives as well.

 

[Blues]

The book written by author Bernard Levine, "Levine's Guide To Knives and Their Values, 4th Edition." has a section about vast numbers of knife patterns and there origins, as well as a wealth of much more valuable information. In my opinion its the very best source that exists to date.

+1 from me. I use mine regularly as a reference. :thumbup:

 

[sunnyd]

+1 from me. I use mine regularly as a reference. :thumbup:

Me too Elliot.

Its right here next to my PC along with a few other choice references. But, it surpasses most of them with its valuable uncommonly detailed content.

As far as knives go it really is the Gospel according to St. Bernard.

 

[GigOne]

Can one of you post the ISBN of the 4th Edition ? Please.

 

[Blues]

Here ya go, Gig...

0-87349-189-0

 

[GigOne]

Thanks, Mr. E. :thumbup:

 

[Plumberdv]

Thanks for all the links and pictures. They will help this newbie a bunch.

 

[Will Power]

Related to knife patterns, here are a couple of illustrations of different blade types, from old Western Cutlery and Schrade Cutlery Company catalogs. It's a good day when you score a knife with a blade with this much character.

Fantastic picture there:thumbup:

I'm astounded by that Clip Sabre Blade with swedge&longpull, THAT could do with reviving

 

[stockman242]

Fantastic picture there:thumbup:

I'm astounded by that Clip Sabre Blade with swedge&longpull, THAT could do with reviving

How 'bout this one only the long pull is missing...:thumbup:

Peter

 

[Will Power]

Aha! That's interesting and very desirable too:thumbup:

 

[rick43t3]

Very good drawings. I really like jack knifes, so this is very informative.