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mendezj

mendezj

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I bet this is the most kicked around discussion and lame question in all knife forums. However, I'm rather new here, I live overseas, and I'd really like to know your esteemed opinions. The question is: Who do you think makes the best production slipjoint in the market?

Thank you so much for your responses.
 
Depends on your criteria. Are you talking about fit and finish? Do you want a user or a collector?
 
kamagong said:
Depends on your criteria. Are you talking about fit and finish? Do you want a user or a collector?
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I'm talking fit and finish. Quality steel blades. I'd guess a user, but then I wouldn't want to collect a sub-standard quality knife but what do I know. I mean a knife that'll last because it's well built and built with materials that will last.

Thank you for your interest.
 
Schatt & Morgan, but only in 1095 or ATS-34

Queen

Northwoods (made by Queen, but final finish and some scales done by Northwoods to a higher standard).

Canal Street (in the 154CM equivalent)

Northfield (IXL) made by Great Eastern Cutlery
 
The Queen D2 line is beautiful. Those are fine little pocket knives that someone's grand dad would be proud to own.
 
I have limited experience compared to most here, but from what I've seen I'd go with a 1095 or D2 Schatt & Morgan or a Northfield. I think the best production slipjoint would probably be a Case/Bose collaboration though.
 
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RobbW said:
Schatt & Morgan, but only in 1095 or ATS-34

Queen

Northwoods (made by Queen, but final finish and some scales done by Northwoods to a higher standard).

Canal Street (in the 154CM equivalent)

Northfield (IXL) made by Great Eastern Cutlery
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I second that list:thumbup:
 
mendezj said:
I bet this is the most kicked around discussion and lame question in all knife forums. However, I'm rather new here, I live overseas, and I'd really like to know your esteemed opinions. The question is: Who do you think makes the best production slipjoint in the market?

Thank you so much for your responses.
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mendezj,I'm surprised you had to ask this
The Case - Bose collab's,basically,like a custom... done
-Vince
 
IMO,most of the "good" Co.'s have good ones & "dogs" Just gotta check some out
These peeps here have checked a few out & you now will have a good list.
That 2 blade Case Swayback jack is a honey. I just got an older Queen stockman that is way nicer than there newer stuff. You can find older runs,in new or like new condition,around,as well.

One thing about this GEC Company, I may have missed this,but I do not recall anyone mentioning,that besides the knives are darn good,the swedges they do are a lot like the way swedges are on old vintage knives.

-Vince
 
My GEC's, particularly my northfield scout is put together damn well close to a custom.
 
Of the ones that I have, I would rate Great Eastern at the top. My Queen-made Moore Maker knives are pretty good, too. The standard Queen line is almost as good.
 
mendezj said:
Who do you think makes the best production slipjoint in the market?
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mendezj said:
I'm talking fit and finish. Quality steel blades. I'd guess a user, but then I wouldn't want to collect a sub-standard quality knife but what do I know. I mean a knife that'll last because it's well built and built with materials that will last.
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Well, since you asked who I think makes the best production slipjoint in terms of fit and finish, quality steel and being well built and built with materials that will last, I have to answer the question based on my point of view, right? And, while I guess it makes me a tightwad (I've got a fair bit of Scottish blood in me, after all :p ), I always factor in price.

Given that criteria, I think the Case CV knives and the Buck 301 or 303 are about the best thing going. These are reasonably priced slipjoints that - with a little care - you'll be able to pass on to your grandson.

Victorinox's alox-handled knives deserve a mention too.
 
I am with Shaldag on this.

In order:
1. Case/Bose annual collaborations (The limited ones in ATS -34).

2. Queen/Burk I only have three of these and use them (English jack - Black lip, DR Black lip, Cattleman). Love the F&F (Just a notch or two below Case/Bose) and the BG-42 on those blades holds a long lasting edge.
 
The best production slipjoints, in terms of fit and finish, are made by Schatt & Morgan. I don't count the Case/ Bose or Queen/ Burke collaborations as regular production pieces. I've only owned one Case/ Bose collaboration, and to my unrefined eye and hand, the fit and finish wasn't any better than most of my S&Ms. The jigging on the bone was worse.
If Schatt & Morgan used higher-grade steel on their regular offerings, they would be unbeatable. My Shatt & Morgan ebony & 1095 harness jack is the nicest slipjoint I've ever personally handled.

The QCCC Queens are very nice, as are pretty much anything made by GEC. The Northfield Scagel reproductions are impressive, and Canal Street is said to make a mean slipjoint as well. There are lots of nice ones out there.
 
mendezj said:
I got one of those. I'm not crazy about the polished blades, though.
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If you consider some of the other Case knives in the past,those are exceptional,pricetag considered.
If I went by some Case knives I've had in the past,I never would have bought one,to try.

The polished blade you speak of is what takes away from the swedge ,as I previously mentioned,where the GEC seems to keep sharper angles/edges on them
-Vince
 
moonwilson said:
If Schatt & Morgan used higher-grade steel on their regular offerings, they would be unbeatable. My Shatt & Morgan ebony & 1095 harness jack is the nicest slipjoint I've ever personally handled.
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+100

One of life's great mysteries.
 
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