Comparing a SAK and Schatt & Morgan slipjoint smoothness

[chickenfried]

Well I thought a SAK would cure my desire for a slipjoint. But it feels a little fat in my hand. So while it's a cool knife, pulling it out to open a bottle of wine is sure to impress the ladies. A small part of me still hankers for a nice slim handled slipjoint with one or two blades.

I have a little bit of a pocket knife collection. Getting my first SAK since childhood reminded me how stiff they are too open, especially compared to my other pocket knives. Are the $100 level slipjoints a lot smoother than a SAK?

 

[BJE]

Try an Alox SAK with only a few tools, some of them are very thin.

 

[stevekt]

Here are a few Alox SAKs that are pretty thin.

 

[chickenfried]

Don't get me wrong I like the SAK I bought, a Climber. But in a one to three blade knife I'd prefer the old timey western look of a S&M or similar slipjoint.

 

[rhino]

Victorinox SAKs are some of the smoothest opening slipjoints in the factory knife market. The springs may be stronger than necessary at first, but they're always polished and smooth.

 

[mmarkh]

Get yourself a Queen slippie in D2 or 1095. Then you will have a smooth good looking folder with very good blade steel.