Finally a slip joint

I like the studs. A lot. Also like the blade shape. Not a fan of the scales but like you said that wasn't your decision. ;)

So your decision to do the studs is a bit polarizing--but I can think of more than a few "innovations" in traditional knives that are a lot more sacrilegious.
 
I like the blade shape and handle shape, but would prefer a nail nick to the studs. Also, if the knife was going to be an EDC, fine silver would wear down over time and if the pull was on the firm side, may become ineffective?

Peter
 
I own custom slipjoints (thus I guess I can have an opinion) and cannot stand a poor nail nick. That is a deal breaker. A poor nick is also more common than you'd expect in custom slipjoints. I cannot believe how nice some slipjoints are except for the poor nail nick. Sometimes they are more than just ugly, they are misplaced or too shallow and don't even work. I know its hard, since there are more than a few makers who have given nail nick tutorials at shows, meetings, etc. in the past. The studs look fine to me, if they worked, and I had the money, I'd buy your knife.

What I also hate are screws on a slipjoint. Kudos for using pins. I've heard all of the reasons (excuses?) for screws, but they won't get my money.
 
The pins are a whole lot better than a bad nail nick, but like said would look better on a more modern gent's knife.

Nail nicks can be done and look good with a dremal, free hand but it ain't easy.
 
Thanks for the feedback guys. Seems to be all over the map with like or dislike of the studs. I have several of these cut out and heat treated that are set up for silver studs. I'm hoping to have a couple done up in mammoth ivory by the end of the week. Hopefully another will be done up in front and rear bolsters with a blacklip handle. Again I thanks for the comments and feedback.
 
The pull studs don't fit in with the overall look of this knife IMHO. If the handle was polished micarta or G10 I think whole knife would show better....a modern theme on a traditional pattern.
 
The looks of the studs are a bit different but would not be a deal breaker for me. I would like to hand the knife first to see how I liked them.
 
Sounds like a tutorial on cutting nail nicks, would be of help and appreciated.

Perhaps Harvey will include it in his slipjoint discussion at Josh's.
 
Don Hanson III said:
The pins are a whole lot better than a bad nail nick, but like said would look better on a more modern gent's knife.

Nail nicks can be done and look good with a dremal, free hand but it ain't easy.
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The first time I saw this was actually on a small thin gent's knife made by Jerry Mcclure and Jerald Nichols had done it on a thin swayback with mop handles. Jerry had his studs in gold while Jerald had his in the silver. Both looked really great on the small thin knives.

Morrow I have some black linen micarta I may try to see how that turns out.
 
the gaps in between the pins seems to great to me. I'm not sure if moving them closer together or adding an additional two in the gaps would look better however.
 
I own more custom traditional knives than any other style from a decent size group of makers (Tomes, Ruple, The Boses, Newton, Bradshaw, Hanson, Davenport, Kious, Rogers, Chamblin, Burke, Huffman, Davis, Shadley, Erickson, Zscherny, Davidson, Menefee, Kirk and a few others). There are just about as many ways folks do their nail-nicks as there are makers. Some do it before heat treat and I know of at least one that will only do it after heat-treat. He says it is harder, but he likes the results better. I will say a badly placed or shapped nick can ruin a knife to me.

As far as the studs, I think they are interesting and would like to check them out, even though I am a die hard.

As far as the knife. Looks like a fine job to me. Very clean lines.

There are pictures of a few of the slipjoints in my collection on my album page. I consider those and daggers in general the toughest challenge for a maker.
 
I personally like the studs but appreciate others don't. This type of work has the habit of opening up the world to new ideas and not being trapped in tradition. Remember, the first Fords has oil lamps but new ideas led to electrical powered head lamps --- a new fresh idea which somehow has stuck. Go for it Mr. Ryan, new ideas are hard to come by and quoting Mr. Lorien --- using your imagination, create your own look and stand out from the crowd rather than being swallowed up by it and lost in the mass. Ken
 
Great looking knife, but I would also prefer nail nicks. The lines of the knife looks traditional but the pulls look more modern art deco, so IMHO doesn't add to the total flow of the piece. Now if the entire knife, blade/swedge lines, bolsters, scale material etc. was themed as an art deco style based on a traditional pattern I think you would hit a home run with those stud pulls.
 
I like the studs and general shape so much that I have sent you an email to discuss the purchase of a slipjoint..

I agree with your thoughts that its different but not that different..
 
RING --- hey guy, I'd like to talk to you re. this slip joint Ryan is making. I have some ideas you might like that he will be doing to the one I ordered. If interested, forward me your home # and I'll call you. Ken kenhurst@suddenlink.net
 
I like the studs too. It gives the knife sort of an infused look of traditional and new. The studs remind me of the Kershaw R.A.M.
 
Ryan Minchew said:
I really appreciate the comments. Mr. Garsson you bring up an interesting point. What is the general consensus on the the nail pull studs? Like em? Hate em?

Mr. Garsson do you not like them because they are not tradtional, don't fit the knife, just not your cup of tea? I've gotten comments from a couple of guys that it's not tradtional and I'm curious if that holds true for most guys. Thanks again for the comments.
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Not loving the studs. I prefer nail nicks. Other than that it's a nice knife.
 
I like the studs, they are different, I would prefer them a little closer together.
Could you use the same concept with a bar instead of studs? You would get the line of a nail pull but the raised effect of the studs.
 
25cschaefer said:
I like the studs, they are different, I would prefer them a little closer together.
Could you use the same concept with a bar instead of studs? You would get the line of a nail pull but the raised effect of the studs.
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That's not a bad idea!
Seems like the opinions for & against the studs is running pretty close to even.
 
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