I seek your suggestions for a new slipjoint. The only decent one I have now (though recently misplace) is a 35 year old Buck Stockman. I am not a heavy duty user, mostly routine small jobs around the office (example: yesterday the most beautiful woman in my office was in the break room struggling with a taped package when I came to her rescue )
But for this knife, I want something that will be carried, but I will not use it for anything remotely difficult. It's mostly for sheer enjoyment of having it, holding it, playing with it, etc. That sounds silly, I know, but, am I ridiculous? I want to maintain it in almost pristine condition. I have other folders (Camillus EDC, Kershaw OD-1) for real use. I don't plan on showing it off, really, except to myself (and maybe you fellers, here)
* I am limited in budget, and I know that will limit my choices and compromise my requirements, somewhat*
So, with that said, here are my requirements, in order of importance:
1. $75 or under
2. American made
2a. The very highest quality construction, fit/finish feasible
3. Top quality materials (prefer bone scales, unsure on choice of steel)
4. 3"-3.5", closed
5. Minimum 2 blades
6. Highly polished blades
7. History of the manufacturer
I want this knife to be gorgeous (again, as much as possible with my limited budget) in form, fit, finish... everything. I know that is very subjective, but y'all have good taste. I have no plans (or ability) to become a collector so this one example is all that I will buy for quite a long time, most likely.
If you can post a pic, that would be nice. Thanks for any suggestions you can make.
But for this knife, I want something that will be carried, but I will not use it for anything remotely difficult. It's mostly for sheer enjoyment of having it, holding it, playing with it, etc. That sounds silly, I know, but, am I ridiculous? I want to maintain it in almost pristine condition. I have other folders (Camillus EDC, Kershaw OD-1) for real use. I don't plan on showing it off, really, except to myself (and maybe you fellers, here)
* I am limited in budget, and I know that will limit my choices and compromise my requirements, somewhat*
So, with that said, here are my requirements, in order of importance:
1. $75 or under
2. American made
2a. The very highest quality construction, fit/finish feasible
3. Top quality materials (prefer bone scales, unsure on choice of steel)
4. 3"-3.5", closed
5. Minimum 2 blades
6. Highly polished blades
7. History of the manufacturer
I want this knife to be gorgeous (again, as much as possible with my limited budget) in form, fit, finish... everything. I know that is very subjective, but y'all have good taste. I have no plans (or ability) to become a collector so this one example is all that I will buy for quite a long time, most likely.
If you can post a pic, that would be nice. Thanks for any suggestions you can make.