Is this considered a "traditional" knife?

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SAK Guy said:
Stand there a sec and give us a few minutes to decide.... :D

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LM#O!!!!! That gave me a good chuckle :)
 
I would say it certainly doesn't look like a traditional, that being said, it doesn't mean much. The main point is does it operate like a traditional? If it does then it is one.
 
While it may fit the technical qualifications (ie. it has this, or it doesn't have that, etc), traditional knives are not "traditionally" made like that. Just because the old metal spring-frame has been around a while, doesn't mean it is/was a "traditional" design.

I would say no. That's my opinion.
 
While I personally wish the qualifications for Traditional here were looser in some areas, screw pivot being my "thang", it remains that others might wish for looser qualifications in other areas. Thus you have the slippery slope theory where things are not Traditional by any criterion after a while. So's you got to go with what you know.

"Modern Traditionals" are interesting as well though. And many agree it seems. So where do they fit? Peregrin (Took?) said they could hang around a bit but they couldn't live here. That was cool I thought.
 
The title at the top of the forum is an accurate description of the subject matter in this forum.

Forum: Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades
Discussion of classic Hunters, Trappers, Lockbacks, Slipjoints, Skinners and other classic designs
 
I'd say it's non-traditional if it has a removeable/adjustable pivot pin.
I find Knarfeng's reminder helpful, though. "Classic design" sets the bar a little higher than "not blatantly non-traditional".
 
I definitely think that the criteria set here are good ones. They have stood the test of time quite well.

I guess I was saying that if you let one man's opinion change anything, then you have set a precedent and then soon you have a mess.

I have heard interest in modern traditionals. Maybe a sub-forum under General?

Anyway, sorry for rambling.
 
davek14 said:
I definitely think that the criteria set here are good ones. They have stood the test of time quite well.

I guess I was saying that if you let one man's opinion change anything, then you have set a precedent and then soon you have a mess.

I have heard interest in modern traditionals. Maybe a sub-forum under General?

Anyway, sorry for rambling.
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Here's a thread that has some activity. It's probably pretty close to what you are suggesting, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1025755-Modern-Traditionals-).

I'm including a quote that defines the limits of the thread;
knarfeng said:

Guidelines for defining the "fine line":
Modern materials - OK - we do those anyhow.
Modern shapes - maybe.
Pocket clips - nope
thumb studs or other non-traditional opening devices - nope
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Gary, what about screw pivot? I want to make a sodbuster that looks traditional in every way, except it will use a screw pivot to increase reliability in a hard working style knife. To me, that still counts. I feel like it would belong here better than General
 
One problem is that "General" is basically "Tactical" in a lot of ways so these hybrids are a bit homeless.

That's not to say they should come here though, never meant to say that. Just looking for thoughts.
 
In my opinion, it is a modern slip joint and not a traditional slip joint. It's a nice knife and I'm glad it was posted here because otherwise I might not have even known about it. It's a good looking design and even though I am a traditional knife lover, I can see me owning such a knife. Thanks for sharing it.

Ed J
 
Brian.Evans said:
Gary, what about screw pivot? I want to make a sodbuster that looks traditional in every way, except it will use a screw pivot to increase reliability in a hard working style knife. To me, that still counts. I feel like it would belong here better than General
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When you say screw pivot, do you mean something like on this EKA 88 Brian?

 
afishhunter said:
Thank you. I will not bring it up again.
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Not a problem. It made for a good discussion.

Brian.Evans said:
Gary, what about screw pivot? I want to make a sodbuster that looks traditional in every way, except it will use a screw pivot to increase reliability in a hard working style knife. To me, that still counts. I feel like it would belong here better than General
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Brian, Frank and I aren't experts on what is and what isn't traditional. We just do the best we can to maintain the original intent of the sub-forum. Sometimes it's a judgment call. If you want to send an image to Frank and me via PM we can make some kind of decision based on that and let you know. You could also post it in the thread I referenced a few posts back. Worst thing that could happen, if you posted it and we feel it belongs somewhere else is it gets moved. We're all friends here, so feel free to handle it any way you prefer.
 
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