Finally, My First Traditional [**Warning**Picture Heavy**]

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drgnclwk

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Hey everyone, just thought I'd drop in and show my "newest" acquisition.

I'll browse through the traditional forum here and there and somehow managed to hold off on picking up my first traditional folder over the past couple of years. I've been admiring some pieces lately, mainly the slippies. My friends all know I like knives and a buddy of mine caught me browsing the traditional section (I say caught since they usually give me the "more knives??" line). He ends up saying he has an old slippjoint at home, brings it over and gives it to me. It turns out to be a western that's been tucked away at his place for at least 18 years. Nothing fancy but I'm already liking this little knife.

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Nice knife. I love the way the blades have been equally used, quite a rare thing in my experience.

Best regards

Robin
 
Congrats that's a real beauty, if I came across it I wouldn't hesitate to buy it, nice find enjoy.


Pete
 
Definitely, I'm enjoying how small, thin and light it is with three blades; I don't even feel it in my pocket. Also really liking the bone stag scales on this
Does anyone know if this is a carbon steel/if I need to keep the blades oiled?
 
Congratz Sir, that´s a fine looking knife. I´m sure will serve you very well. BTW: As already mentioned above - a good start for a new collection.

drgnclwk said:
Definitely, I'm enjoying how small, thin and light it is with three blades; I don't even feel it in my pocket. Also really liking the bone stag scales on this
Does anyone know if this is a carbon steel/if I need to keep the blades oiled?
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It has a lot of patina on it, so it seems to be carbon steel, I´m pretty sure it is. I wouldn´t oil it, just keep it dry...
 
Definitely digging the easy open (EO for short) notch for the main blade.

Nice knife,
Connor
 
drgnclwk said:
Definitely, I'm enjoying how small, thin and light it is with three blades; I don't even feel it in my pocket. Also really liking the bone stag scales on this
Does anyone know if this is a carbon steel/if I need to keep the blades oiled?
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You just need to keep them dry. You can oil them with food grade mineral oil which you can buy at the local supermarket or drug store. You do need to keep the backsprings and joints lubricated to prevent any additional wear. Again, the mineral oil will work there too. Just basic carbon steel knife care. The mineral oil will not "poison" your food like some high tech lubricants.

It does appear your knife has carbon steel blades and has been properly cared for by its previous owner.

Ed J
 
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You can oil them with food grade mineral oil which you can buy at the local supermarket or drug store.
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It is sold as a laxative, and is so labelled.
 
Thanks everyone!

The traditional fixed blades are also pretty intriguing with the stacked leather or horn handles. I saw a western for the first time at an antique shop not long ago; it was a nicely aged stacked leather handle small fixed blade with sheath still in good condition. Almost bought it but held off because I felt it probably wouldn't see much use.

What really sparked my interest in a slipjoint recenly was this custom piece I got to handle. I was amazed at the fit and finish along with the black pearl and thinness of it despite having 2 blades; it spoiled me. I took a look at some Case knives and it the sizes and finish just wasn't satisfying enough (don't get me wrong though, they're still nice knives). Sadly something like this is way out of my budget and I could only stare longingly.

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edit: This is not my photo, I reuploaded it from another site since I wasn't sure if direct linking it was allowed.
 
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drgnclwk said:
Thanks everyone!

The traditional fixed blades are also pretty intriguing with the stacked leather or horn handles. I saw a western for the first time at an antique shop not long ago; it was a nicely aged stacked leather handle small fixed blade with sheath still in good condition. Almost bought it but held off because I felt it probably wouldn't see much use.

What really sparked my interest in a slipjoint recenly was this custom piece I got to handle. I was amazed at the fit and finish along with the black pearl and thinness of it despite having 2 blades; it spoiled me. I took a look at some Case knives and it the sizes and finish just wasn't satisfying enough (don't get me wrong though, they're still nice knives). Sadly something like this is way out of my budget and I could only stare longingly.

edit: This is not my photo, I reuploaded it from another site since I wasn't sure if direct linking it was allowed.
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Hi, Nice to have you here. That Joel Chamblin is a beauty. There's some guidelines at the top of the main page that will answer most questions you are likely to have. Regarding your note from editing; linking to dealer websites is not allowed, unless the dealer is a Bladeforums Dealer Member. Posting the picture is always the better choice. :thumbup:
Thanks,
 
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