Is a slip joint an advisable knife to carry?

Are you going to need a lock on your folding knife for what you want to carry it for? If so, you don't want a slipjoint. If not, there's no reason not to carry one. I've used my Buck Stockman over many years with no issues. I'd also be dishonest if I attempted to issue a legit criticism of the Douk Douk.

Slipjoints make great companion knives to larger fixed blades.
 
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My initial response was going to be
“If you can’t get it done with this, you might as well stay on the front porch. “

Then, upon further review, I realized that I’ve managed with a slip joint every day for over a decade. By choice.

Should the OP?
I have no freaking idea, but it works for me.
 
Got my first Victorinox as a kid, found the tools quite handy as I was constantly tinkering with old junk and occasionally even fixing something. But as I grew up, I realized I use the rest of the tools less and less, so eventually I switched to a dedicated locking folding knife. I still sometimes carry a Victorinox when I'm going places where a large folding knife would not be appropriate. I also have a small alox one with scissors nail file and blade on my keychain.

Delgadonine said:
NASA spent a lot of money developing pens that worked in space. The Russians used a #2 pencil. This was in an episode of The West Wing.

I lost and greatly miss my Buck 301.

Something about a Slip Joint that can't be replaced or replicated.

Simplicity is absolutely worth having and holding.
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They both used pencils, which was a problem. Pencil lead is conductive, using a pencil produces fine dust, which in zero gravity would easily get into machinery and cause serious problems. Both Russia and the US needed a solution. Fisher (a private company without NASA/government funding) patented a design which could fit their application, and approached NASA with their solution, which was later deployed in the following missions after extensive testing.
 
gerberknivesalwaysprevail said:
slip joints just last way longer and have more character to them.
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Is a slip joint an advisable knife to carry?​

IMO , no . Unless that's all the law allows .

The strongest and most reliable locks , like the Cold Steel Tri-ad , make a folder nearly as safe and versatile as a fixed blade .

Why carry anything less capable ?

And no ,a slip joint will typically not outlast any decent lock , and for sure not a Tri-ad .

"More character" is subject . Personal perception .

Carry what pleases you , but be aware of the risks involved .
 
Danke42 said:
It's true. I've cut all my fingers off and had them resewn five times. I'm typing right now by banging my head against the keyboard while I wait in the emergency room.
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This is obviously a lie.

You're just too humble to admit your expert nose texting skills.
 
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