Barlow knives are some of the oldest 'designs' in the Traditionals world. The long bolsters and round shape of the handle are what characterize this remarkable knife. Many Barlows are enhanced with a clippoint blade, but there are also Barlows with a droppoint or sheepsfoot blade. Or Barlows with two blades. The Barlow design has been one of the most popular models on the market for decades.

Barlow

Barlow

The Böker Barlow pocket knives are a tribute to traditional craftsmanship combined with modern precision. With their distinctive long bolsters and rounded handle, they offer not only a nostalgic look, but also reliable functionality for everyday tasks. The Barlow is one of the oldest knife designs in the world. It has been around for over 200 years. Today, many brands make Barlow knives. There are only few, however, who can match Böker's high quality.

Böker Barlow

Böker Barlow

The James Brand Wayland is a modern interpretation of the iconic Barlow knife. This classic knife type, beloved since the days of American presidents such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, has been given a contemporary upgrade. The Wayland retains the distinctive bolsters of the traditional Barlow model, but opts for high-tech titanium instead of the classic nickel silver. This knife is a paragon of style and elegance, made from high-quality materials, and ideal for anyone who loves craftsmanship and a refined look.

The James Brand Wayland

Rough Ryder has been producing fine, affordable knives for over 25 years. In particular, the traditional designs, such as Barlow, Trapper, Stockman and Canoe, are popular across the world. Combining authenticity with craftsmanship, these knives offer a rustic look reminiscent of the days of cowboys. Rough Ryder knives are not just functional knives, they are also collector's items.

Rough Ryder

The Rough Ryder Reserve is the luxury line from Rough Rider Knives, combining traditional patterns with high-quality materials and workmanship. Classic designs like the Barlow, Trapper and Copperhead get an elegant upgrade in this series, without losing the excellent value for money we have come to expect from Rough Ryder.

Rough Ryder Reserve

## Reasons to buy a Schrade knife 

Schrade Knives is famous for offering a lot of bang for your buck. It's rare for a brand to offer such excellent value for money. These are functional, affordable pocket knives. For those looking for a reliable knife without having to spend a lot of money, Schrade is your brand. Whether you are a beginner in the world of pocket knives or an experienced user, Schrade offers an accessible way to experience quality. 

 

## Schrade Knives sister brands 

### Schrade Imperial 

The Schrade Imperial series offers budget-friendly knives with traditional designs. Think of classic models such as the Barlow or Trapper, fitted with spey and clip-point blades. 

 

### Schrade Uncle Henry 

The Uncle Henry collection focuses on affordable hunting knives inspired by American hunting culture. These knives are often made of higher quality materials than the Imperial series and are designed for functionality and durability. 

 

### Schrade Old Timer 

The Old Timer collection consists of classic knives with an old-school design. It includes slipjoints, traditional pocket knives and hunting knives that will remind you of the knives your grandfather used to carry. 

 

## Schrade Knives product types 

### Traditional pocket knives and hunting knives 

Think of models like the Barlow or Trapper, found in the Imperial collection. 

 

### Modern EDC knives 

For everyday use, Schrade offers functional and practical knives with contemporary designs. 

 

Whether you are looking for a classic gentleman's knife or a versatile modern EDC knife, Schrade has it all. 

 

## History of Schrade Knives 

Schrade Knives was founded in New York in 1904 and quickly gained a reputation for innovation, with multiple patents on knife designs. In 1946 it merged with Imperial Knives, resulting in the creation of Imperial Knife Associated Companies. 

 

After bankruptcy in 2004, the brand rights were taken over by Taylor Brands, which moved production to China to remain competitive. Today, Taylor Brands is part of Battenfeld Technologies, the parent company of Smith & Wesson, among others. Despite these changes, Schrade Knives remains a leading brand distinguished by affordable quality and functional designs.

Schrade

## Why choose an Imperial knife 

This brand is known for its excellent price-quality ratio. You purchase a great Imperial knife for a friendly price. This does mean, however, that you sometimes have to accept the occasional scratch or imperfection in the finish. The prices are amazing, the quality is fair. You get more than what you pay for. 

## Imperial product types 

Schrade Imperial knives are traditional pocket knives, like the Stockman with three blades, or the Trapper with two blades. A true American classic, the Jackmaster Barlow has the well-known clip point blade with the sloping tip. 

## About Imperial 

Imperial Knife Cutlery was founded in 1906 by Felix & Michael Mirando in Rhode Island United States. Both gentlemen are originally from Frosolone Molise, Italy. They started out making pocket knives for pocket watches. In 1941, Imperial Knife Cutlery merged with Ulster Knife Company to make knives for the army during World War II.

Schrade Imperial

## Features of Traditionals 

Within the Traditional pocket knife world, people often talk about *patterns*. These are the main categories, within which you will find different types of knives. These knives often have multiple blades in different blade shapes, each designed for specific cutting tasks. For example, the pattern of the Sod Buster was originally intended for use on or around the farm, and the Stockman for use by livestock farmers. 

 

## How to choose the best Traditional for you 

### Traditional patterns 

There really are a huge number of different types of pocket knives that belong in the Traditional category. The five most popular patterns are those of the [Trapper](kato://category/trapper), the [Barlow](kato://category/barlowproduct), the [Stockman](kato://category/stockman), the [Peanut](kato://category/peanutknives) and the [Sod Buster](kato://category/sodbuster). But the Congress, the Canoe, the Whittler, the Texas Toothpick, the Pen Knife, the Copperhead, the Muskrat, the Swayback and the Lockman are also age-old knife designs. In short: you'll have enough options to choose from! 

These patterns have evolved because specific types of knives are suitable for specific applications. In this way, every application naturally has unique requirements for a knife, and you choose the perfect pocket knife for your activities. You will find all our Traditionals here. Looking for a slipjoint that is not necessarily a Traditional? You can find all our [slipjoints here](kato://content/migrated_pageid_1034).

Traditionals

## Features of gentleman's knives 

A gentleman's knife is a type of pocket knife designed to be small, light and elegant. These knives are usually made from high-quality materials such as damascus steel, wood or carbon fibre. With its sophisticated design, gentleman's knives are a stylish choice to match any outfit. 

 

Gentleman's knives come in different sizes, materials, locking mechanisms and opening methods. As a result, there is always a knife that perfectly suits your personal style and needs. 

 

## How to choose the best gentleman's knife 

A gentleman's knife is a personal item that should reflect your style and taste. Fortunately, we offer an extensive collection of gentleman's knives in different styles and designs. Whether you opt for a traditional classic or a modern design, there is a suitable gentleman's knife for everyone. 

 

**Traditional classics**: French Laguiole knives and American icons such as the Barlow and Trapper have been popular for more than 100 years. 

**Handles made of natural materials**: choose wood or horn for a durable and unique look. Wooden handles offer subtle variations with their natural texture, while horn offers excellent grip and thermal neutrality. 

**Japanese gentleman's knives**: modern designs like Mcusta combine damascus steel with contemporary elegance. For fans of tradition, the Higonokami is an excellent choice. This pocket knife has been used for centuries by Japanese children for everyday tasks such as pencil sharpening and fruit peeling. 

 

Safety and portability are also important considerations. For legal and safe use, opt for a knife that can be opened with two hands, as these are generally less strictly regulated.

Gentleman’s knives

## Reasons to choose The James Brand 

The James Brand offers a unique blend of minimalist design and premium materials. These knives are a modern interpretation of an everyday carry (EDC) knife, designed to accompany you on a daily basis. With creative influences from Oregon's design world, these knives are not only functional but also aesthetically unique. Every knife is designed for style and ease of use. 

 

## The James Brand series 

### The James Brand Elko 

The Elko is a compact slipjoint knife for your keychain. It's available in different colours and materials like acetate, titanium, micarta or G10. 

 

### The James Brand Ellis 

The Ellis is a multifunctional knife with a sleek design. There are different versions available, like the Ellis Scissors and the Ellis Slim version (which only has the blade). 
 

### The James Brand Wayland 

The Wayland is a modern interpretation of the classic Barlow pattern. It's a stylish knife with a modern twist. 

## The James Brand: product types 

### Pocket knives 

The James Brand is famous for their minimalist yet functional pocket knives that are perfect for everyday life and outdoor or urban adventures. From the light Redstone for hikers to the stylish Wayland for those who appreciate an elegant knives. 

 

### Multi-tools 

The James Brand multi-tools are compact and versatile. Take the Warrick, for example, which features screwdrivers and other practical tools. Ideal for urban explorers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. 

 

### Fixed knives 

From Robust knives like The Hall Gap to the smaller The Abbey: The James Brand has a fixed-blade knife for any situation. 

 

## History of The James Brand 

The James Brand was founded in 2012 in Portland, Oregon, by a group of designers and adventurers looking for better products. Inspired by the idea that if you can't find what you want, you should make it yourself, they started designing knives and tools that combine premium materials with minimalist design and attention to detail. The brand focuses on creating practical, non-tactical products that are great for everyday use. The team consists of individuals such as skateboarders, climbers, mountain bikers and chefs, which is reflected in the functionality and style of their designs. Each product from The James Brand reflects the values and lifestyle of people who strive for quality and simplicity in their everyday gear.

The James Brand

## What makes Real Steel Knives unique? 

Real Steel Knives uses high-quality materials for both the blades and the handles. With attention to detail and years of experience in manufacturing high-quality knives, Real Steel won't let you down. 

 

## Real Steel Knives: series 

### Real Steel Luna 

Are you looking for a modern pocket knife with slipjoint mechanism? Check out the Real Steel Luna! As this knife is a two-handed opener with a slipjoint mechanism, it's legal to carry in many places. This sleek, lightweight design was designed by Jakub Wieczorkiewicz of Poltergeist Designs. The Real Steel Luna is available in different versions in a variety of steel types. 

 

### Real Steel Sacra 

Are you looking for a versatile and stylish EDC knife? Then the Real Steel Sacra is what you need. This knife, with its sleek design, is easy to open with one hand thanks to the thumb stud. Closing it is safe and easy thanks to the slide lock. Thanks to the ambidextrous slide lock and thumb studs, the Sacra is also suitable for left-handed people. The Sacra is available in many versions. Choose a plain finish or a dark coating for example, and a micarta handle or one made of G10. 

 

### Real Steel Barlow 

The classic American Barlow, with a modern twist. This humble pocket knife is available with either a drop-point or clip-point blade. That's right: the Real Steel Barlow comes in different blade shapes. Another unique feature of this knfie is that the scales are removable. This was a much-requested wish of fans, allowing you to personalise your Barlow knife with different handle scales. 

 

### Real Steel Bushcraft 

The Real Steel Bushcraft knives are the perfect choice for outdoor enthusiasts. Thanks to the convex grind, these knives offer exceptional sharpness and a durable edge. Perfect for woodworking, camping, survival tasks and heavy-duty work. Also available with a scandi grind, which is perfect for precision tasks and also guarantees a durable edge. Affordable, reliable and versatile: these knives are your ultimate companion in nature. 

 

### Real Steel Huginn 

The Real Steel Huginn is a lightweight, robust pocket knife designed by one of Odin's ravens. This knife is perfect for everyday use, but also for heavier tasks. The pocket knife is easy to open with the double thumb studs. The slide lock mechanism makes the knife accessible to both left- and right-handed users. This versatile pocket knife offers power, comfort and reliability, perfect for everyone who wants a reliable hulk of a knife. 

 

### Real Steel Pathfinder 

The Real Steel Pathfinder, designed by Ivan D. Braginets, is a versatile pocket knife for adventurers and fans of EDC gear. The 9.5 cm blade with scandi grind is perfect for precision work and woodworking. The ergonomic handle offers a firm grip, even in wet conditions, and is available in various colours. Lightweight but robust, the Pathfinder combines style and functionality. This makes it a reliable companion for any challenge, from outdoor adventures to everyday chores. 

 

### Real Steel Serenity 

The Real Steel Serenity is an elegant pocket knife that combines tradition with innovation. Designed by Ivan D. Braginets, this sleek design features an ergonomic handle and slipjoint mechanism for ultimate comfort for everyday use. Available in different handle materials, like chic ebony wood or G10, you are sure to find a Real Steel Serenity knife to suit your needs. With a 9 cm blade and smooth action, the Serenity is as functional as it is stylish. 

 

### Real Steel Solis 

The Real Steel Solis, a modern slipjoint pocket knife designed by Jakub Wieczorkiewicz from Poltergeistworks, combines the popular Luna style with practical functions. The sheepsfoot blade is available in D2 or Böhler N690 steel, perfect for opening packages or preparing food. The handle options - micarta, titanium or G10 - offer something for every preference. Knivesandtools Exclusives present unique variants in limited editions, ideal for collectors. The Solis is a stylish, functional and unique pocket knife. 

 

### Real Steel Stella 

The Real Steel Stella, designed by Jakub Wieczorkiewicz of Poltergeistworks, is a lightweight slipjoint knife with a subtle sheepsfoot blade. This design is great for everyday cutting tasks and precision work. This knife is available in different handle materials like micarta or G10. These materials have something in common; they all offer a pleasant grip. The Stella is also available in different steel types, which strike the perfect balance between sharpness, corrrosion resistance and simple maintenance. Knivesandtools Exclusives, such as the Stella with micarta handle, are unique limited edition collector's items. This knife combines functionality and style, ideal for both everyday use and collectors. 

 

### Real Steel Ventus Lite 

The Real Steel Ventus Lite is a modern, lightweight version of the classic Ventus collection, designed by Poltergeistworks. This stylish pocket knife offers a perfect combination of elegance and functionality, ideal for everyday use. The minimalist design with a contemporary twist exudes sophistication, while the low weight ensures optimal comfort. For anyone looking for tradition and innovation in one knife, the Ventus Lite is an excellent choice. This timeless classic, revamped and innovative, is a must-have for any knife lover. 

 

## Real Steel product types 

### Real Steel Knives pocket knives 

Real Steel offers an impressive collection of affordable, modern pocket knives. Two famous Real Steel models are the Sacra and the Luna, both are ideal EDC pocket knives. Real Steel exclusively uses high-quality materials like VG10, Böhler N690, K110 and CPM S35VN. 

 

### Real Steel Knives fixed knives 

Real Steel also caters to bushcraft enthusiasts, offering a large selection of bushcraft knives with excellent price-quality ratio. What makes these knives special is their convex grind. A convex grind ensures a stronger blade with less cutting resistance compared to traditional grinds. In addition, Real Steel offers fixed blades for hunting, such as the Furrier series, which combines robustness and functionality. 

 

## About Real Steel 

Real Steel Knives has years of experience in the knife industry. Although the name 'Real Steel' may not immediately be familiar to everyone, many renowned brands have relied on the high-quality production of this Chinese company over the years. Thanks to their considerable experience as OEM manufacturers, they know exactly what works and what knife lovers appreciate in a knife. They apply this expertise to the production of their own knives, resulting in high-quality and innovative designs. 

 

Real Steel Knives was founded in 2013 in Hangzhou City, on China's east coast. It is notable that Real Steel is targeting the foreign market, as locking pocket knives are illegal in China. This unique focal point allows the company to excel in the international market, where they are loved by collectors and everyday users.

Real Steel Knives

## Why choose a Jack Wolf pocket knife? 

### In-house designs produced to extremely high standards 

Benjamin Belkin designs all Jack Wolf knives himself. He does this in his workshop in Scottsdale, Arizona. The production of the knives takes place in China, where they manufacture every part with the utmost precision using modern production methods. Much is done by hand: hollow grinding the blade, fitting the parts and assembling the knife. This level of craftsmanship is rare and gives every Jack Wolf knife a premium look. 

## Limited editions with illustrations by Sean Tiffany, among others 

Jack Wolf produces knives in limited editions. These are packaged in tubes, as you may be used to from other slipjoint brands. That's actually nothing new, right? Wrong! Because no one else does it the way he does. Each knife comes with a tube and a Pog featuring illustrations by ex-Marvel Comics Illustrator Sean Tiffany. Some knives feature illustrations by other artists. These illustrations are inspired by the knife. These illustrations are unique per edition, giving each knife a high collector's value. Can you picture it already? A row of unique Jack Wolf tubes in your display case. Cool! 

## Jack Wolf Knives series 

Jack Wolf Knives has a large range of high-quality pocket knives designed for both collectors and fans of EDC gear. Jack Wolf pocket knives are made of premium materials such as FAT Carbon and kirinite and steels like CPM S90V or Böhler M390 steel. The series are carefully crafted with attention to detail and functionality. For example, one of the most popular series is the Gunslinger Jack, characterised by its sleek design and frame lock. For those looking for a compact and elegant knife, the Midnight Jack offers a perfect balance of portability and performance. This traditional pocket knife is a kind of stylised Barlow, but with the end of the handle looking angular instead of round. There are simply too many collections to list here, so we wholeheartedly encourage you to play with the filters and discover them all! 

 

## Jack Wolf products 

Jack Wolf Knives is known for their limited edition slipjoint pocket knives. In addition, Jack Wolf pocket knives with a framelock and sometimes a bolsterlock are also regularly released. But did you know that, for the first time, Jack Wolf has recently released fixed-blade knives? The Midnight Jack FIXedc is the first fixed-blade Jack Wolf knife! Jack Wolf pays great attention to weight distribution and ergonomics, resulting in a knife that is not only powerful, but also easy to handle and control. 

## About Jack Wolf Knives 

Benjamin Belkin created this brand out of a love of knives, computer-aided design, knife collecting and the culture of the 80s and 90s. His passion for knives started when he saw how his grandfather, Jack Wolf, always carried a slipjoint pocket knife. It wasn't long before his grandfather gifted little Benjamin a knife, and the rest is history. 

Belkin designs all knives in AutoCAD at its shop in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has a contract with a factory to produce the knives to his strict specifications. Knives are cut to shape using state-of-the-art CNC machines, blades are sharpened by hand and parts are fitted by hand to give you the quality of a custom knife at the price of a production knife.

Jack Wolf Knives

In the spring of 2021 [Böker](kato://content/migrated_pageid_292) will once again release a massive amount of new knives. Cool traditionals that were made in Solingen, Germany. And affordable options from Asia in the [Plus collection](kato://content/migrated_pageid_1019). We made a list of our favourite knives.


## Böker Manufaktur: traditionals from Solingen


We are happy Böker will continue to expand the successful line of, in Solingen produced, traditionals. Our favourite is the Böker Barlow. It is for a reason we had a [Knivesandtools Exclusive](kato://product/BO100502) made of this exact knife. This year Böker has also introduced a couple cool Barlows. In the image listed above you, for instance, see the Böker Barlow Integrals. With micarta liners and bolsters from one piece. As such the total weight has been reduced with another 20 grams. These knives only weigh 30 grams! Modern, but still traditional.


## Böker Barlow Leopard


Another cool Barlow is the one depicted in the image below. A super premium option with integral micarta bolster, desert ironwood handle and a blade made from Leopard damascus. This damascus steel was forged from the barrel of a Leopard tank by Chad Nichols. Very cool!

New Böker knives for 2021

Böker's flagship and show-piece is the Manufaktur collection. These are the knives that Böker produces in Solingen, the knife capital of Germany. Here the experts at Böker produce excellent knives on a daily basis. Especially the Traditionals from the Manufaktur collection stand out. Barlows, Trappers, Stockmans: you will find some of the best in Europe produced slipjoints in this collection.

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