Falling

Born out of the Pacific Northwest Timber Trade, the Falling Pattern of single bits became available from larger manufacturers in the 1870s. For a short period of time, versions of the pattern were distinguished amongst localities, with the Blood company, under Knickerbacker, advertising both “California” and “Oregon” patterns with reasonable semblance to the Falling Pattern. During the late 1800s and early 21st century, the pattern was referred to as the “Eureka Pattern” when being exported, and it was noted heavily on the Australian market from 1890 until shortly after the turn of the century. The pattern seemed to fade from production by 1930, which coincided with both the passing of the climax of the logging industry in the Pacific Northwest as well as the popularization of the “Puget Sound Falling Pattern”.  

The pattern is characterized by a moderately flat backed poll, a rounded heel, and a thinner than average body height. Similar in make up to a “Narrow Wisconsin”, manufacturers who produced a Wisconsin pattern seemed to shy from the pattern if they offered a “Narrow” Version of that pattern as well.