Cattle knife

[jerryd6818]

Just had an aha moment and remembered I have one I know for sure is a cattle knife. It says so on the handle. On that note, I think I'll just quietly back out and leave this thread to those who know what they're talking about and like 'em.

[TripleF]

And I thought, of the 3 blades, one had to be an awl....

[Old Hunter]

My understanding is that a Cattle knife and a Stock knife need to have a spey blade.

I disagree.

The basis for acknowledging a Cattle knife must rely on more than the frame style.
What blades must they hold to be thought of as Cattle knives?

Would you call this knife a Cattle knife? It is 3 3/8"

Joe, I'd call that a gorgeous example of a Junior Cattle Knife. OH

[KnifeSlinger#81]

Ken thanks for showing that excerpt from levine's.

[treefarmer]

In my mind, a stockman is usually a 3 bladed with a serpentine frame. There are exceptions, think Case 6275 and 6475, same frame different blades. The cattleman then is an equal end (cigar) with clip or spear with the usual spay, sheep foot with possibly a punch.
Should I change my idea?
Treefarmer

[tongueriver]

And I thought, of the 3 blades, one had to be an awl....

Actually Scott, you are confusing that with the Texas expression "y'awl" (singular) and "all y'awl" (plural). This has nothing to do specifically with "LOL," but there does seem to be a link. ( ).

[KnifeSlinger#81]

Actually Scott, you are confusing that with the Texas expression "y'awl" (singular) and "all y'awl" (plural). This has nothing to do specifically with "LOL," but there does seem to be a link. ( ).

And in oklahoma we say that too, but spell it y'all. I don't know what's wrong with them texans, spelling y'all like y'awl and adding to this cattle knife confusion