Recommendation? Easy open slip joint knives?

SV-97 said:
Maybe you can find a beer scout? Otherwise you could slipjoint a backlock(by grinding down the lock surface) this way you can tweak the pressure needed to release the blade the way you want
Click to expand...

I guess you meant GEC #15 Beer Scout. @traumkommode mentioned that it could have a stiff spring above.
Do you have different experience?
 
miso2 said:
I guess you meant GEC #15 Beer Scout. @traumkommode mentioned that it could have a stiff spring above.
Do you have different experience?
Click to expand...
Well the spring on the caplifter can quite stiff but with the blade it shouldn't be any problem as you can pinch it with your fingers to open it and don't need to use the nailnick.
 
Also, will not hurt having knife pick in your keys such as this that Case makes:

case230815.jpg


I mean, it should not be the only way of opening knife but sometimes your hands might be too wet (after swimming) to safely open a slippie. Also works great on old rusted slippies.
 
There is a tool to open a knife??? Wow, that is new to me.
I have a FIXR pocket tool in a key chain and guess I can use it.
Thanks for the info.
 
Yes, knife openers - I forgot about those (never needed one). To me just a pain to have to carry another piece of equipment. But if you need it, you need it. Case, Remington, others make/made them. Or just use a coin (penny or dime) - works as well.

Rich
 
Last edited:
miso2 said:
SV-97 SV-97
I see. Then, a single blade #15 could be perfect!
Click to expand...
Back home, took a quick look at the collection and you may also look into the GEC48 improved trapper and Northwoods Fremont Jack.
The Fremont Jack has a blade that sticks out far enough so you can easily pinch open it.
The 48 has pretty long blades so you have a lot of mechanical advantage on the spring when opening. I tried opening it with my pinky; can be done (but I promptly put my finger into the edge that I used to shave yesterday... so you may not want to open it with your pinky :D ) The wharnie-blade can also be pinched open though not as well as on a #15 or the fremont jack
s5R4mQu.jpg
 
The case opener is thinner than key, so it takes very little space
 
That knife pick is fascinating, I'm going to have to track down a few of those. I have a couple of Rough Riders that are stiff. Well the clip blade on my trapper is stiff and the spear blade on one of my whittlers is impossible. The only way I can get it open is to use a penny or dime to catch the nail nick. So, that is one alternative to buying and carrying a separate tool.
 
Rich S said:
If you have a Dremel rotary drill you can easily convert most any single or two bladed pen into an easy opener. Just grind down the scale and liner around the nail nick. I've done it several items on my knives (mostly with G10 scales, but also with jigged bone scales.

Rich
Click to expand...
I have the same problem with arthritic hands and have modded a number of my traditionals like Rich S. suggested. Easy thing to do and really extends the usability.--KV
 
mrknife mrknife
Yep. I am looking into them, too.
This friction folder (on the left) revived my interest in non locking folders including friction and slip joint.

MacWasils.JPG
 
I was going to reccomend the lion steel but chief beat me to it! I can actually one hand open mine

Another run is in the works for both spear and clip points and a early reserve system in in place now to get in on the release

Alternatively ill reccomend the great eastern navy knife. A stiff spring but very easy to pinch open. These are not very popular i am assuming due to the blade shape but the frame is one of the most popular and for good reason. I highly reccomend one
 
Yes sir, the Navy knife is super easy to open...zero nail needed. I too think it's a bit underrated. Unless you need to stab some material, it's 100% functional. I've seen some still floating around.
 
Collector Knives still has the Burnt Orange Jigged Bone and Chestnut Navy Knives in stock.

If you are looking into more friction folders, I really like my Michael Morris Friction Folder made out of an old file.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top