Help me pick out a great slip-joint.

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whateatsrabbits

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So I've been getting into slip-joints lately and want to get a Nice one around 100 dollars. GEC seems to be everyones favorite, I'm guessing they have the best fit and finish. My favorite slippy at the moment is my case texas jack.

I really like the look of the GEC outlaw jack with the long pull in gunstock, but I don't like half stops.
So here are my list of requirement, all recommendations are greatly appreciated.

1 handle material something natural. bone,wood,etc.
2 carbon steel blades
3 slanted bolsters
4 no half stops

OR is there a must own gec/best first gec?
 
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Here are all the outlaw jacks from the GEC website. My favorite was the honey brown jig bone...but it doesnt have the slanted bolsters and long pull like you want.

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/patterns/76-2/

I go either way when it comes to half stops but I don't usually let it keep me from picking up a pattern that I particularly like.
 
wow this is a bad thread for me
i just came from edc'ing a case texas jack and now edc'ing a GEC 85 two blade jack :p

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BUT
the GEC has half-stops, the texas jack does not (point texas jack, for both of us it seems)
The case is much more serpentine/slender, which i think is a toss up, i like the texas jack better in pocket BUT the GEC is much more comfortable in hand since it swells nicely in the perfect spot.
The GEC FEELS like its sturdier
The GEC has a full, large clip point versus the smaller texas jack clip
Also, the blade on the gec has a slight forward angle which seems to assist cutting alot better..at least for my purposes, pallet ties etc etc for warehouse work

both are good (GREAT) knives
anyways, just me two cents :p
 
Rsmith_77 said:
wow this is a bad thread for me
i just came from edc'ing a case texas jack and now edc'ing a GEC 85 two blade jack :p

006-12.jpg


005-15.jpg


BUT
the GEC has half-stops, the texas jack does not (point texas jack, for both of us it seems)
The case is much more serpentine/slender, which i think is a toss up, i like the texas jack better in pocket BUT the GEC is much more comfortable in hand since it swells nicely in the perfect spot.
The GEC FEELS like its sturdier
The GEC has a full, large clip point versus the smaller texas jack clip
Also, the blade on the gec has a slight forward angle which seems to assist cutting alot better..at least for my purposes, pallet ties etc etc for warehouse work

both are good (GREAT) knives
anyways, just me two cents :p
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That´s a good description, the #85 would be a nice choice for you.

But the #66 Serpentine Jack is a great knife, too. It became very, very fast my all-time-favorite.
I´m sure, you´ll get a #66 Serpentine frame with a Longpull, too...

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I really like this dogleg jack. Carries nice yet feels strong and capable.
Jim
 
Humppa, I really like that green #66. I have one scheduled to be here on Wednesday, it's my first GEC and I'm really excited to see what the quality is.
 
There are lots of great slipjoints out there. They are not all great to the same people, however, because each person has individual tastes and preferences. There are some really nice knives shown here, but you can spend less or more and get a great knife. My absolute favorite is my amber bone mini copperhead; for me it is a great knife. For you, maybe, maybe not.

Take a look at various makers mini trapper series knives. A great pocketable size and large enough to be useful anywhere without being bulky.

Indeed, your choice of a great pocket knife will depend on your tastes and what you will need to do with the knife.

Ed J
 
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