Grandpa Pocket Knives

This video discusses "grandpa knives." The type of knives your grandad, dad, or uncles may have had in their pocket. These knives are considered old school that pay tribute to the good ol' days when times were just a tad slower.

The specific knives shown in this video are:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Camillus GI Scout Knife
03:08 Case XX Sodbuster Jr
04:14 Schrade Old Timer 8ot Senior Stockman
06:00 Case XX Barlow
08:00 Case XX Trapper yellow
09:00 Case XX Large Stockman
10:30 Buck 110

[Exiledk]

I am a grandpa. 70 years.. I have a Buck 110, 112 and a tiny Linder for everyday use. I also have Swiss army knives which I carry in my jacket pocket when I'm "dressed up". A man isn't properly dressed without some form of pocket knife.

[michaelwest]

I’m 81, and my grandfather left me a Case redbone Congress, 4 blade knife . Somehow after I decided to start using it, I lost it . I’m a collector and this was the knife that meant the most to me . Always hoping it will turn up .

[poppajretired]

I was in the US Coast Guard and worked aids to navigation in Vietnam.
I bought a Buck 110 in the Philippines in 1969 and used it extensively for years until the blade broke.
I sent it back to Buck and they refurbished the knife at no charge!
55 years later I still have this knife.

[Rthur_mrGn]

My grandpa had the old timer knife and he gave it to my dad before he passed. Seeing this video and that knife reminded me of all those memories with him. You just made my day man.

[volkswagen]

On my 8th Birthday my Grandfather give me a Swiss Army Knife. I am now 73 and have carried to this day. Everytime I pull it out of my pocket I have found memories of my Grandfather. I gave both my son's the same model. The memories continue.

[jimmyjackjumpup]

I carried a Buck 110 for 35 or 40 years. My grandpa carried a Barlow all his life at least 70 years. He was 86 and they took that old worn out Barlow out of his pocket at the hospital.

[guitarman]

My grandpa was born in 1898 and carried a Barlow when he was gardening and for every day.
When he was dressed up he carried a small case. He was a minister and always had one or the other on him. He bought me a Barlow when I was 10. He passed in 1999. I still have all 3 knives. I completely love your post! Brought back many wonderful memories ! Thank you soooo much! God bless you!

[addictionsucks]

My main carry is the Buck 110. It's versatility just can't be beat. Equally good field dressing as it is making shavings for kindling. I am 21

[outdoorfreedom]

First thing, I'm now 75 and I am the grandpa. My grand father never carried a knife that I recall and my father never had one. I'm estranged from both my grandsons but before that happened I gave my one grandson my Buck 110 and my Sharp Finger. He is a knife nut like I was.
In my pocket right now is a Buck 321 bird knife or Gut Hook knife. I have two of what you are calling the Scout knifes, one in the kitchen and one in my tackle box. I have had them so long I don't recall when I got them but my dad worked at government ware houses and the docks. The Buck 110 is a fantastic knife but a bit heavy to be lugging around. I have cleaned a lot of critters with all my knives. I was a bird hunter and still a fisherman, LIving in the country I use a knife most every day.

[Tachy]

I’m a new grandpa and got my grandson a 3 blade Old Timer Middleman but with D2 steel. Then I got one for his father, my son in law and my son. I bought one in the early 90s and my Dad liked it and so I gave it to him. I remember my grandpa cutting his Chaw with it from a block in his pocket and my dad cutting apples with his (mine). I got caught with my grandpa knife in first grade when the teacher would just ask you to put it away. Great memories from this video.and I have my Swiss Army knife sitting by me I use everyday that my dad got me when I graduated from kindergarten, I know high bar in my family, in 1975.

[hatersgotohell]

I'm 30. I want a grandpa truck and a grandpa knife lol. I like classic designs

[smg]

Spot on! My dad is now a grandpa, he noticed I only had one knife, a beautiful swedish mora but no pocket knife so he let me pick out a few from his collection. I guess my grandpa instinct is kicking in because I picked the old timer, a bone handled scout knife, mini swiss army, and a rough ryder (not covered here). My 5yo is learning knife safety and getting very good with the tools, he also cut his own hair with the sak scissors and got the knife confiscated at school so... nostalgic in many ways

[ikeduley]

Contrary to what a lot of knife guys make you think, you can carry more than one knife for every day carry. The knives I carry are a Buck 110 in it’s holster on my belt, and the second knife is a Schrade 120T Old Timer that I keep in my pocket. The Schrade 120T is very small and good for more delicate/precise things like opening an envelope, or getting a splinter out of your hand, etc. The Buck 110 is for the bigger jobs such as cutting a steak because you broke your plastic knife at a barbecue(it’s my knife I know where it’s been lol), making feather sticks for a fire, cutting a section of new fuel line for your lawn mower, using in a knife fight if you’re in that situation, etc.
In conclusion, there’s a lot of people that claim their knife is able to “do it all” and that’s why you should carry that one. But in reality, there is nothing wrong with carrying multiple knives. Having the right tool for the right job is exactly what you get with carrying multiple knives.

[edwardpate]

I still have my Buck 110 that I bought in 1981 when I was in the US Navy.

[ORflycaster]

Here's a little secret about lived a long time and picked up some wisdom along the way. Most of 'em anyway.

I'm now middle-aged, but I've been packin' stockman knives since I was in grade school. The single blade, pocket clip, one-handed openers have their place also and are hugely popular for good reason, but a more traditional knife will do everything, and with style, personality, and more enjoyment for many of us.

[gatorjohnny]

“Grandpa” knives were actually made to work, and did so better then any other type of knives ever made. Why do I say that? Check this out:
Many had multiple blades. Different shapes, different sizes, different grinds meant you could do multiple jobs with them.
They were built tough. Pins holding together multiple layers of material (bone, wood, plastic, wood, etc) made for an extremely durable tool.
Their steel was extremely user friendly. While they didn’t hold their edge as long as modern super steels, a quick strip on some leather brought it back pretty quickly. If you’ve ever tried to sharpen, say, D2 steel with r some other modern steel, it’s extremely tough to do.
Also, think about this. How many times have we seen comments like “I mean, I wouldn’t use my $125 Sebenza on that”. Grandpa knives handled whatever task was put in front of them no worries.
Now I’m not bashing modern knives. I have some and like them. I appreciate the time and effort put into them. However, when it comes to a working tool, you just can’t beat these old knives. They got it done.

[prh]

Enjoyed the video. My "grandpa knives" really are Grandpa's knives. I have 4 knives that belonged to my grandfather who dies in 1975. They all date from the 1940's to early 1960's. There is a full sized Keen Kutter stockman, a smaller sized Case Premium stockman, a KA-BAR pen knife, and a large Case folding hunter with stag handles.

[Firekeeper]

I am a grand pa, Great Smoky mountains of NC Grew, up with knives just say God bless you and our fellow knife keepers. Much love to you guys. The Old Firekeeper Great Smoky mountains of NC. 🙏✌️🔥

[ElGranRojo]

Growing up my dad was old enough to be my grandfather, but he had 3 knives he rotated all year the uncle Henry knives, the small stockman, the lb7 and the golden spike with the old staglon handle

[saltwatersaddletramp]

I carried a Barlow for many years as a kid. From my days as a Cub Scout right through college. It was a very useful tool.