? about backsprings on custom slipjoints

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I have been an avid collector of custom knives for many years. Most recently I've been interested in custom slipjoints. My question for the experts is regarding the back springs. I have noticed that in one of my knives it is much harder to open the knife compared to another makers knife. Although the fit and finish is superb in both knives and there is no blade play, I was wondering if this is a refection in the quality of the knife? Does having a knife that is more difficult to open mean it was built better or is it the preference of the knifemaker to make it walk an talk easier. The two makers I'm referring are H Ohata and D Morrow. Both are simply georgeous pieces and I'm very happy with both. Thanks for your help. I really ejoy this forum
 
Both are Fine Fine makers spring stiffness may vary from maker to maker according to their tastes..but also according to the pattern..a gents pattern wants an easier spring a workhorse a stiffer spring...
 
RAN said:
Both are Fine Fine makers spring stiffness may vary from maker to maker according to their tastes..but also according to the pattern..a gents pattern wants an easier spring a workhorse a stiffer spring...
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That makes a lot of sence.
Are SLIPJOINTS HOT or what?
 
Maker and pattern and luck?

I have three knives from one guy. All three have varying degrees of spring tension, even to the point of varying from spring to spring in the same knife.

My EDC from Ohta has what I would consider moderate tension and great W&T.
 
hopefully people start offloading their forged bowies in order to fund their new slipjoint purchases. I'll be there like a vulture;):)
 
I usualy have my wife open and close the knife a couple of times, and then try to rate it on a scale of 1 to10. theres a lot to be said one way or other about workhorse or gents and can't imagine a gent "Sunday Morning Steel" being a nail breaker.
Ken
 
Kevin Jones said:
That makes a lot of sence.
Are SLIPJOINTS HOT or what?
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Funny, but I have been saying that for years , at least 40.
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James, that front Ray Cover, Sr canoe sure does look familiar, my, what good taste you have! It certainly does look good leading the pack!!

Bob Betzner
 
betzner said:
James, that front Ray Cover, Sr canoe sure does look familiar, my, what good taste you have! It certainly does look good leading the pack!!

Bob Betzner
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If it was not for a good safe and a good friend, I would not have that one, and yes it was up front for a reason. Leader of the pack, but I do have a stag file worked one in back that needed to share the lead, I love it too, In fact, I think they are all hot. Ray Rocks
To keep it within the OP topic, all of Rays knives with backsprings are just right, medium tension, not a nail breaker in the bunch or dishrag either.
Jim
 
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