Good first slippy?

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Brutus013

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For a while now, I've been attracted to tactical folders. I like having a pocket clip for easy access, along with one hand opening and a solid lock mechanism. But it recently occoured to me that it isn't quite as practical to carry around a tactical folding knife when there are so many people (around here, at least) who for one reason or another think knives are only used as weapons. A slipjoint is much more widely accepted, and I also really like the looks of them. So I am in the market for a good slipjoint. I would really appreciate some suggestions, the amount of slipjoints to choose from is a bit overwhelming to a person without much experience.
 
Hard to go wrong with a Medium Stockman.
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IMO , you really can't go wrong with Case. I think the med stockman in amber bone recommended by Rupesris is a perfect choice.

I work in an office and most days I carry a stockman or a small two blade jack....
 
Brutus013 said:
it recently occoured to me that it isn't quite as practical to carry around a tactical folding knife when there are so many people (around here, at least) who for one reason or another think knives are only used as weapons.
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Welcome to the club! You know, a lot of us have found after carrying a multiblade slipjoint pocketknife that, not only are they "more acceptable," they're actually more useful. As to which knife to get, first a couple questions: Do you want stainless steel or carbon steel? What about handle material? Bone? Wood? Or plastic? Personally, I'd recommend a Case knife. Shepherd Hills Cutlery has a great selection. If you do decide on carbon steel, here is a link that shows all of Case's offerings in CV steel: http://www.wrcase.com/knives/cv_knives/
 
Well, I really would prefer stainless. Not necessarily because it's better, I'm just more accustomed to it. Mostly all "tactical" folders use it. I like wood handles the most, but I also like stag, and plastic is fine, especially for my first slipjoint.
 
If you could give us an idea of what size knife you are looking for and how it might be used we could probably narrow down the field somewhat.

Are you looking for something slim and light in the pocket, a single blade or a multi-blade?
 
Here's another one I can recommend. You can find them on Ebay from time to time.

Sometimes they list it as a "Ground Hog" and sometime as a "Take Apart Knife". I usually recommend this knife to people who are into modern knives. It's sort of a hybrid, the pivots can be adjusted and can be taken apart. It's a small knife, I don't have it with me but it's about 3.25 - 3.50" closed. The liners and blades are SS.....

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Blues said:
If you could give us an idea of what size knife you are looking for and how it might be used we could probably narrow down the field somewhat.

Are you looking for something slim and light in the pocket, a single blade or a multi-blade?
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Blues is right, Brutus013. We need more info.
 
My first slipjoint was a Case Canoe.I've had it since 1978.It's still in great shape.:thumbup: I can't recommend Case highly enough.
 
I think you have to first pick your pattern and then pick your brand. My first was vintage med. Case stockman, I got it gently used here on the forums for $30. The stockman is about as useful as it get IMO. Just yesterday I got a US Uncle henry stockman and it is my first Schrade product. I was very surprised of the quality and fit and finish, even the fake stag handle is very nice and not distasteful at all. I picked that up for $15.

Pick your pattern.
Set you price range.
Shop around.
Buy your first slippie.
 
Well, as far as size goes, I want blades that are at least 3" long, but there is no upper limit to this. I definitely like multiple blades, like a clip point and then a sheepsfoot at least. This lets me either slice or puncture. I won't be using it for anything TOO heavy, just opening boxes, mail, random packages, and occasionally whittling some wood, cutting rope, or cutting some paper down to size in absence of scissors. And as I've said, I prefer stainless, and my #1 handle would be either wood or bone. I don't know if this narrows it down very much.
 
Brutus013 said:
Well, I guess 3" may be a bit large. What size blades are in a medium stockman?
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Medium Stockman has a blade of around 2 3/8".
A full size Stockman, an overall blade length of 3" with a 2 3/4" to 2 7/8" edge.

While I carry a Medium, I gotta admit, the full size is still my favorite.

HTH,
Chris
 
Sounds like a stockman in the 3 7/8" to 4 1/4" range would suit your needs.

You can always choose a smaller stockman as well for those occasions when a larger knife might not be suitable.
 
That Boker looks like a fine choice. Good knife at a good price.
 
Brutus013 said:
Well, I really would prefer stainless. Not necessarily because it's better, I'm just more accustomed to it.
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Brutus013 said:
Hm, well, I looked around and found a Boker stockman that is 4" closed that seems like a good choice. Good price, the right blade styles, and I really like the handle material:

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BO7474TOR

Now I just need to pay the money, the one downside to buying anything.
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The Boker you selected has Carbon steel blades. I prefer them, but you said you wanted stainless.
Just giving you a heads up.

Id look at the case large stockman they should have something for every taste.

Peter
 
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