I am back and have a new sharp!

Rsmith_77

Rsmith_77

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So, after 2 weeks with no internet (except when i ran to the book store for the free wi-fi) I am FINALLY back online
also today happens to be mine and my wifes 9th wedding anniversary so its a pretty good day all around.

all that being said, i got me a new anniversary knife and i thought i would share :D



 
You have a lot to be happy about. Nice knife, I have a couple '48's and they are easy carrying knives. Enjoy.
Jim
 
Congrats on the anniversary, the new knife, and the internet connection! Good to have you back.:thumbup:
 
I have an old vintage Case Slimline Yeller, with a slimmer blade profile than the newer one I have in red bone.

Both are a joy to use and carry.

Congratulations!
 
Happy Anniversary!
Congrats on the new sharp!

Good to have you back with us.
 
thanks ya'll was a good anniversary. arranged with the wife's boss earlier in the week. so with the boss's permission i surprised my wife at work with flower and took her to lunch and she was completely caught off guard (lol she thought we were going to dinner hehe). so i did pretty good there

the knife is a really good example. good medium pull but opens like butter and has a pretty nice snap. no blade wobble and the blade is centered pretty well. A slight gap in the bac ksprings, but hey it doesn't let light through and if i wasnt looking for it you'd probably not even notice. So yeah i am pretty pleased all the way around :D
 
Congrats on the anniversary, and the new sharp :thumbup:
Nice to hear from you too!
 
Happy AnnaversereeeeEEEE! (That was me singing! :D)
 
so i been carrying the slimline for a few days and i REALLY like it
but reading around like i do, i have become curious about this particular pattern.

First, there is a very specific post on the first page about just this subject, but since i am asking about a particular pattern as opposed to slipjoints in general i will ask my question here.

For folks that really like and carry this pattern (and i know there are a few of you out there). I've seen two opposing camps, but I am not sure if these are initial impressions of folks new to the pattern or if its based on experiences.

Those who feel that the slimline trapper is a "light duty" knife. cutting fruit and opening mail etc etc, but needing something more substantial for true edc tasks...and those that disagree and seem to think its plenty enough tough. So i am just asking for folks experiences with the slimline trapper, ESPECIALLY from folks that have edc'd it for awhile.

thanks in advance
Ryan
 
Rsmith_77 said:
so i been carrying the slimline for a few days and i REALLY like it
but reading around like i do, i have become curious about this particular pattern.

First, there is a very specific post on the first page about just this subject, but since i am asking about a particular pattern as opposed to slipjoints in general i will ask my question here.

For folks that really like and carry this pattern (and i know there are a few of you out there). I've seen two opposing camps, but I am not sure if these are initial impressions of folks new to the pattern or if its based on experiences.

Those who feel that the slimline trapper is a "light duty" knife. cutting fruit and opening mail etc etc, but needing something more substantial for true edc tasks...and those that disagree and seem to think its plenty enough tough. So i am just asking for folks experiences with the slimline trapper, ESPECIALLY from folks that have edc'd it for awhile.

thanks in advance
Ryan
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I've got one of these great knives in the pocket worn green bone variety, stainless steel blades. I really like the knife. Slim and super sharp. Carries well in my back pocket vertically beside my wallet when I pocket carry it. Mine also has a bit of a gap beside the spring, but nothing I worry about.

I mostly keep mine in my bag I that I take to work with me, and I primarily use it as an apple slicer or for other food prep tasks, because it is just so well suited to that. While I have no doubt that it would work fine as my daily carry knife, I prefer to reserve it for food prep tasks and carry something else in my pocket, usually a medium jack or stockman.

It's not so much that I don't think it could handle the workload, it just minimizes the amount of washing between tasks. I like the SS version because when I'm done slicing fruit or a sandwich, I can just rinse it out with soap and water and put it back in my bag. Meanwhile my other knife is available for cutting packing tape, boxes, shrink wrap, whatever else I may need it for. Plus I like my knives, and that gives me a reason to carry two.

I'm not sure what you mean by "true EDC tasks" but for my modest needs the Slimline would probably do them all just fine.
 
jc57 said:
I'm not sure what you mean by "true EDC tasks" but for my modest needs the Slimline would probably do them all just fine.
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for me edc means anything up to and including cutting carpet (although i got a box cutter for cutting carpet now). I work in a warehouse so i am constantly cutting carpet/vinyl for samples, opening boxes, cutting cardboard down to toss in the trash, opening letters, cutting shrink wrap, trimming chloroplast, opening lunches/bags etc. Theoretically i like having an option for food if necessary.

I also would include basic woodsey stuff if i chose to go hiking. I am not talking cutting down trees or making shelter, but all the other stuff, whittling, skinning, making hot dog sticks. Basically anything and everything i would expect from a pocket knife. I dont cut shingles or vct tile or anything on that level, certainly not for prying anything, so nothing that should constitute abuse

hope that helps somewhat :P
 
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