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ColonialKnifeFan

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Well folks, some of you may remember a thread called "Breaking the Cycle", that is where I was a guy who carried tactical knives all the time and never carried any of the traditional folders I owned. It was because they left a "lump" in my pocket and they just did not grow on me. Thanks to you folks and the iron will test I have been carrying for a while now. I have been tottin' everything from a baby trapper to a cheetah pattern (back pocket).

I was wondering what some folks feel about the knives made by frost cutlery? I own alot of good pocket knives but I own one frost knife in a congress pattern, it's part of the frost family line of knives. Honestly I am impressed by the quality and the steel is not too bad, not real good but not bad either. Well yesterday I found out it was sharper than I bargained for when I was closing the pen blade and didn't pay attention, darn thing nicked my middle finger pretty good. Took a good time to stop bleeding, it's amazing how sharp a $5 knife can get! Wanted to let you guys know I am back in the traditional area again and I am not going anyways, glad I can be part of your group.

My name (colonialknifefan) is from when I did some reviews for colonial knife company and they had hooked me up with some product. That has been something like 5 years or more and now I write for people like kershaw, sog, crkt, etc (I run multitool.org). But the humble slipjoint needs my love just as much as the other guys, thanks again!
 
ColonialKnifeFan said:
Well folks, some of you may remember a thread called "Breaking the Cycle", that is where I was a guy who carried tactical knives all the time and never carried any of the traditional folders I owned. It was because they left a "lump" in my pocket and they just did not grow on me. Thanks to you folks and the iron will test I have been carrying for a while now. I have been tottin' everything from a baby trapper to a cheetah pattern (back pocket).

I was wondering what some folks feel about the knives made by frost cutlery? I own alot of good pocket knives but I own one frost knife in a congress pattern, it's part of the frost family line of knives. Honestly I am impressed by the quality and the steel is not too bad, not real good but not bad either. Well yesterday I found out it was sharper than I bargained for when I was closing the pen blade and didn't pay attention, darn thing nicked my middle finger pretty good. Took a good time to stop bleeding, it's amazing how sharp a $5 knife can get! Wanted to let you guys know I am back in the traditional area again and I am not going anyways, glad I can be part of your group.

My name (colonialknifefan) is from when I did some reviews for colonial knife company and they had hooked me up with some product. That has been something like 5 years or more and now I write for people like kershaw, sog, crkt, etc (I run multitool.org). But the humble slipjoint needs my love just as much as the other guys, thanks again!
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Who are you on Multitool.org?
 
Let's please keep the discussion to "Traditional Knives" and use PM's or email to pursue off topic discussion. Thank you.
 
Yea what Blues said, on topic buddy! :-) I am here to talk about traditional slipjoints and nothing else. So what you folks say about frost? Are they are alot like their steel warrior cousins?

David
 
I've only one Frost knife to use as a reference...a very small peanut sized trapper with synthetic scales. The fit and finish on this particular knife is surprisingly good despite its being a bit chunky given its length.
(An unavoidable issue I think given the two blades in such a small package.)

It compared favorably with the Rough Rider and Steel Warrior knives which were sent to me by the same friend by way of giving me the opportunity to check out these imported knives.
 
I have a few Mora knives, if this is the same "Frost." They are your typical Mora... laminated steel, scandi grind, a few with wood handles, a couple with plastic/rubber.

When it comes to slipjoints, I'm very boring. Mostly stick to Buck, Case, (old)Schrade and a few other US makers.
 
cortopar said:
I have a few Mora knives, if this is the same "Frost." They are your typical Mora... laminated steel, scandi grind, a few with wood handles, a couple with plastic/rubber.

When it comes to slipjoints, I'm very boring. Mostly stick to Buck, Case, (old)Schrade and a few other US makers.
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Cortopar, the "Frost" that is being referred to in this thread is a completely unrelated comany to the Swedish company making those fine knives so many of us enjoy.
 
ColonialKnifeFan said:
I don't have a peanut yet, you would recommend me getting it from someone such as case, moore maker, bulldog etc right?
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I only own one "peanut"...a beautiful stag scaled, damascus single blade from Case which was a gift from a close friend.

There are many on the forum much more qualified to give you advice on this pattern than I am.
 
Blues said:
I only own one "peanut"...a beautiful stag scaled, damascus single blade from Case which was a gift from a close friend.

There are many on the forum much more qualified to give you advice on this pattern than I am.
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I think I remember coming upon that peanut back when I was trying to distinguish the different slipjoint patterns. That's the teardrop damascus one with Indian stag, isn't it? Beautiful knife.

As to the whole Frost thing, the quality on many of them is quite amazing, considering the price. I've owned one of their peanuts from the Steel Warrior line, and the F&F was spot on. The blade geometry was a little wonky though and needed some evening, but once that was adjusted, it cut very nicely.
 
There have been numerous threads regarding Chinese slipjoints which would include the Frost line..
Most folks seem to be happy with them in general, especially for the price.
I can't give any personal reviews because I don't own any. However, as long as your packin a slipjoint that you are happy with, doesn't matter where it came from..

Re: the peanuts, you will find they have a very loyal following among folks here.
 
I have a few older ones that were given to me as gifts.

Don't like them due to the pathetic actions, but that is just me based on the 3 I have and they are older.

As a wise man posted above:

However, as long as your packin a slipjoint that you are happy with, doesn't matter where it came from..
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Bastid said:
I have a few older ones that were given to me as gifts.

Don't like them due to the pathetic actions, but that is just me based on the 3 I have and they are older.

As a wise man posted above:

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Thanks Gus but there's not much wisdom here, I'm sure the wife would vouch for that :D
 
Frost Family, Steel Warrior, and Uncle Lucky are the same knives with different shields and possibly scale material. They are nice knives. The FF branded models tend to be nicer in myu opinion because of nicer material scales and IMO a nicer looking shield.

One problem I've noticed with these knives is a tendency for loose scales and shields over time though.
 
ColonialKnifeFan said:
I was wondering what some folks feel about the knives made by frost cutlery? I own alot of good pocket knives but I own one frost knife in a congress pattern, it's part of the frost family line of knives. Honestly I am impressed by the quality...
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ColonialKnifeFan said:
My name (colonialknifefan) is from when I did some reviews for colonial knife company and they had hooked me up with some product. ... now I write for people like kershaw, sog, crkt, etc
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Just curious, do you have a similar relationship with the Frost company? Did they "hook you up with some product" like the folks at Colonial did?

To answer your original question, the Frost knives I've handled were lousy.
 
ColonialKnifeFan said:
I don't have a peanut yet, you would recommend me getting it from someone such as case, moore maker, bulldog etc right?
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I will openly admit I am very biased, but to me peanut and Case are the same. If you wish a peanut, you should get a yellow handle Case in CV. Total classic. If you wish something a little more dressy, there's the chestnut bone in CV, and I beleive they have pocket worn red bone in CV. But whatever choice you make, try a CV bladed peanut from Case.

If you do get a CV yeller handle peanut, gut some pan fish with it. The fish guts give a real nice irridessant blue kind of patina that goes well with the yella handles. :thumbup:
 
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mnblade said:
Just curious, do you have a similar relationship with the Frost company? Did they "hook you up with some product" like the folks at Colonial did?

To answer your original question, the Frost knives I've handled were lousy.
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Heck no, I did no such thing! :grumpy: That colonial thing was a ways back and I have been so busy with multitools and tactical knives I have not had time to think about anything. This trip of mine back into slipjoints is becase I want to take a step back to a simpler time.
 
I agree with Jackknife. For me Case and Peanut go hand in hand. I have 5 peanuts. 4 of which are Case. The other is a Rough Rider I had to try. It is a nice knife, but I honestly always grab a Case Peanut. You can often pick them up for under $40.00. A great bargain as far as I am concerned. I must say, I think my favorite is a PW Red Bone.
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Follwed by a Amber Bone.
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You all know me. I just can't resist posting pics.
 
A curse on you, Buck Fan!

I have a bone stag in true sharp, a yeller CV, and a chestnut CV, and I thought I was satisfied untill I saw that PW red bone!

Must...resist...the pull....AAAAHHHHHH!:eek:

:D:D

I fear they will get to know me at Shepard Hills.
 
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