Coats slipjoint

Absintheur

Absintheur

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Ken came through in a big way...and I don't just mean the size of the knife. This showed up today in the mail and I am very happy with it. I could go on and on about it but a picture is worth a thousand words so here is a novel for ya all to read....

I didn't get a chance to meet Jeff Cooper in person tho my Dad has but I could easily see Mr. Cooper peeling an apple with this knife while he talked about life in his home...

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Dispite the length of this knife I see it as a perfect larger blade to take when well dressed to the theater or restaurant...

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It is a classic styling at home with fine things...

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But at the same time it is rugged enough for camp chores outside...
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Speaking of the outdoors, the inside pics don't do justice to the color of the scales....

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How big is it? It is a 1/2 inch longer than a trapper closed and a surprising 1 inch longer open...here it is with a peanut for size comparison...

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Needless to say fit and finish are great and the edge is very sharp. The long pull and swedging give it a classic look, great snap both at the half stop and fully open without being a nail breaker. I told Ken the basic style I was looking for and he nailed it perfectly.

Thanks Ken!
 
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Great lookin' blade and a nice bunch of pictures. :thumbup:

Looks like an interesting novel as well.

Peter
 
The book is a must read for anyone who feels the value of morals should be an important part of life.

I am still fondling this knife btw...it is so smooth in opening and closing. It's hard to see in the pics but it has a slight swell just aft of the shield where your hand would naturally hold the knife. I can see using this in a steakhouse instead of the over-sized butter knife they give you for a steak, the blade is long enough to cut the meat and not get juices into the joint if just a bit of care is used. The blade is also just slightly willow leaf shaped, perfect proportions for a spear point.
 
Really interesting pattern, love the swedge:thumbup:
(Nice cigarette case too BTW)
ivan
 
Man that is a beauty! :thumbup:
Great photos too.
Congrats to both you and Ken on an outstanding job!
 
Ken's an excellent maker and offers great value in his knives, imho. Congrats!
 
Took it over and showed it to Pop tonight, he was impressed with the fit and finish and the great snap the blade has. When I was first describing to Ken what I wanted it was tough because it wasn't a pattern I could put a name to. I could almost call this a barehead doctor's pattern or a doctor's trapper, or even a swell-center doctor...don't know...

to paraphrase the old saying about art...I don't know patterns but I know what I like...lol.
 
What a BEAUTIFUL slip joint! Ken's attention to detail is amazing!
Thanks for sharing & spreading the love!
 
Thanks again Wade and everyone else for the compliments, Wade did the photos far better than I could hope to.
Ken
 
Congrats, that's got to be the longest nail pull on any blade. That blade seems to be over 4 inches !! What is the history of that pattern?
 
Not sure that pattern has a history and the blade is right at 4 inches. I knew what I wanted in a slip joint, told Ken and he made it happen.

I just wish I wasn't going to have to wait 20 years or so to see what the bone is going to look like worn...
 
I really like this one and know Ken put a lot into it.
Congratulations.
 
I have several custom fixed blades but this is my first true custom slip joint. I have owned what I would called semi-custom jobs before but never one made expressly for me the exact way I wanted it. It is a kick...:D I have never named a knife before...thought people who did were just a bit touched...but I am tempted to name this one, Belle comes to mind.

This one is destined to become an heirloom knife I do believe...
 
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I have several custom fixed blades but this is my first true custom slip joint. I have owned what I would called semi-custom jobs before but never one made expressly for me the exact way I wanted it. It is a kick...:D I have never named a knife before...thought people who did were just a bit touched...but I am tempted to name this one, Belle comes to mind.

This one is destined to become an heirloom knife I do believe...
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I sure hope you mean to carry the knife. I bet that knife would be a great worker. And an heirloom knife means more if one's dad or grandpa carried or used the knife. (Of course, this is my personal prejudice.)
 
I actually carried it last night but I need to find a better belt sheath for it than the one I have for other knives. Belle is too long to be really comfortable in the front pocket and my back pockets are already occupied...I will work on it.
 
hmm, Belle is a nice name for that knife, but maybe "Long tall Sally" would be more appropriate....:D
 
It is a fantastic looking knife, made by someone who must love their work.
 
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