Toolmonger`s 2006 Christmas Buyer`s Guide: Pocket Knives

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Buyer’s Guide
In our families, pocket knives have represented “keepsake” gifts that last for
generations. Some are intended for daily carry, some for special purposes, and
some for collection, but all are appreciated and treasured. We’ve taken a little
time to round up some of our favorites this season to help you get started finding
the one that’s perfect for your father, mother, brother, sister, or friend.
Knives
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Daily Carry Knives
Case Mother of Pearl Lockback
As you probably already know, we love shiny
things – and Case’s Mother of Pearl Lockback
is shiny. While we wouldn’t want to carry it in
the shop, we’d love this as a daily carry knife
for the office. Its smallish form-factor (3” long,
closed) makes it unobtrusive yet functional, and
the mother of pearl covers make it a knife that’ll
be handed down for generations.
Street Pricing: $
100
Case 6.5 Bonestag Tiny Trapper
The Case 6.5 Bone Stag Tiny Trapper represents an
excellent daily carry knife with a good-looking handle
and useable blades. Closed, the knife is only 2-3/8”
long, and the rounded corners slip cleanly in and out
of pockets. Good form + good function = great knife.
Street Pricing: $
40
Buck Trapper
This is a solid everyday knife that's at home in
the shop or in your pocket for everyday use -- a
good entry into pocket knives. Spey and Clip
patterned blades will take care of most daily
carry needs.
1.
Street Pricing: $
20
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Daily Carry Knives
Buck Stockman
Much like the Trapper in concept, the Stockman adds a common drop-point blade.
Street Pricing: $
20
Buck Nobleman
The Nobleman is a bit more contemporary in
its design. Featuring a slimline form factor and
a frame-lock -- as well as a thumb knob opening
-- it integrates modern features into a 3-3/4”
classic look.
Street Pricing: $
20
Buck Metro LED
A compact, ergonomically-shaped knife featuring a 5mm LED light, the Buck Metro LED
also doubles as a keychain. (Just don’t bring it
to the airport.) Its 1-1/4” blade is cradled by a
2-3/8” stainless steel sub-frame and a nylon
handle. Batteries included.
2.
Street Pricing: $
25
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Multi-Tools
Buck X-Tract
Buck’s X-Tract multi-function tool offers
one-hand access to everything, but unlike
typical multi-tools, it features a serious blade.
Its traditional black nylon handle offers good
leverage and durability, making this a great
choice for those who are active outdoors.
Street Pricing: $
30
Buck Summit
Backpackers, campers, and climbers enjoy
knives that can be opened single-handed, and
Buck’s Summit fits the bill, featuring a thermoplastic sub-handle with anodized aluminum
overlays. The 2-1/2” liner-locking blade is both
serrated and straight, and the Summit includes
a variety of camper-friendly tools.
Street Pricing: $
50
Case XX-Changer
Case’s XX-Changer features an interchangeable blade system and ships with four
blades: a drop point knife, a saw, a gut hook,
and a clip blade. The blades switch on and off
an oversized stainless-steel pivot pin, and the
knife along with its accessories fit into an
included leather sheath.
3.
Street Pricing: $
90
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Large Knives
Case Kodiak
Even if you’re not a hunter, the workmanship and materials that go into Case’s Kodiak make
it a great collector’s knife. The handle’s made from buffalo horn, and the pommel and guard
are formed from polished brass. The whole knife makes a stunning presentation piece.
Street Pricing: $
125
Buck Grand Opening Scimitar
For the serious Buck collector – we know a few of these – Buck produces a scaled replica of
the scimitars used in the 1996 California Buck Headquarters ground breaking and the 2005
Idaho grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony. They’re signed by Chuck Buck and C.J.
Buck, and the handle is stacked masonite and polished aluminum. They’re 8” long.
Street Pricing: $
4.
220
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Exclusive
Case Elk Horn Muskrat
Fine workmanship and attention to detail grace
Case’s Select Elk Horn Muskrat – and
example is some of the best work Case has to
offer. It features beautifully-crafted green elk
horn with two clip blades.
Street Pricing: $
80
Case Select Bermuda Green Bone CopperLock
Fine workmanship and attention to detail grace
Case’s Select Bermuda Green Bone CopperLock – and example of some of the best work
Case has to offer. It features beautifully-crafted
green bone and a rare “worked” backspring.
Street Pricing: $
90
Buck Yellowhorse Bear Mountain
The 4-7/8” (closed) Buck Yellowhorse Bear
Mountain represents the ultimate (realistic)
opulence in terms of collector cutlery and
features one of the most exotic handles available
over-the-counter. It’s inlaid with turquoise,
black jet, orange spiny oyster, and nickel silver
in a beautiful pattern with turquoise claw marks
on the bolsters.
5.
Street Pricing: $
350