John Lloyd Knives

[Chief]

Carried a few John LLoyd slipjoints over the years, gave them away to friends / family. Been on the lookout for another Lloyd to carry and recently found this 3.5" stag swayback, perfect size for the pocket and great user blade shape. John's 52100 heat treat performance is superior in my experience and no one gets a better blade to handle ratio ... look closely at the tip in the third pic, how close it is to the end of the handle! Lines on the stag covers follow the lines of the knife, nicely matched, excellent hafting, spot-on walk and talk. It's really sharp, already bit me so it's mine for sure now. Often times I am reluctant to use my custom slipjoints, but John is prolific enough that another will come along if, heaven forbid, I lose it, or give it away. You owe it to yourself to carry and use a nice slipjoint, treat yourself to a Lloyd, glad I grabbed this one.

 

[Peregrin]

Carried a few John LLoyd slipjoints over the years, gave them away to friends / family. Been on the lookout for another Lloyd to carry and recently found this 3.5" stag swayback, perfect size for the pocket and great user blade shape. John's 52100 heat treat performance is superior in my experience and no one gets a better blade to handle ratio ... look closely at the tip in the third pic, how close it is to the end of the handle! Lines on the stag covers follow the lines of the knife, nicely matched, excellent hafting, spot-on walk and talk. It's really sharp, already bit me so it's mine for sure now. Often times I am reluctant to use my custom slipjoints, but John is prolific enough that another will come along if, heaven forbid, I lose it, or give it away. You owe it to yourself to carry and use a nice slipjoint, treat yourself to a Lloyd, glad I grabbed this one.

That's a nice one for the pocket, John! It doesn't get much better then a stag shadow from Mr. Lloyd.

 

[Will Power]

Carried a few John LLoyd slipjoints over the years, gave them away to friends / family. Been on the lookout for another Lloyd to carry and recently found this 3.5" stag swayback, perfect size for the pocket and great user blade shape. John's 52100 heat treat performance is superior in my experience and no one gets a better blade to handle ratio ... look closely at the tip in the third pic, how close it is to the end of the handle! Lines on the stag covers follow the lines of the knife, nicely matched, excellent hafting, spot-on walk and talk. It's really sharp, already bit me so it's mine for sure now. Often times I am reluctant to use my custom slipjoints, but John is prolific enough that another will come along if, heaven forbid, I lose it, or give it away. You owe it to yourself to carry and use a nice slipjoint, treat yourself to a Lloyd, glad I grabbed this one.

Certainly a very classy EDC and that's what it's all about with knives

Tremendous Stag and as you say, the right proportions I agree about that steel, its sharpness and durability puts many alleged better steels to shame .

Regards, Will

 

[sf fanatic]

My one and only.View attachment 1944633

 

[VCM3]

Something new from John ,and a new stamp too .

John said the blade is Dion Damascus ,a copper San Mai of sorts with 52100 . The Copper stag he said ,was done years ago by " a guy " and he thinks it was pressed ,or jigged . Blade is ground very thin ,neat one of a kind piece

 

[VCM3]

A city knife with A2 steel and " phenolic rag" this material was once a WWII field telephone box John cut up

Super thin knife and lightweight ,I think would make the ultimate gents knife ,for carry in office attire etc

 

[Campbellclanman]

John's ability to continue to "think outside the square" is amazing, a very talented guy to say the least.

 

[brownshoe]

City knife is a Loveless design, not a Loyd, although Bob believed it needs jimping on the bottom of the handle just under the pivot. He said it helps in peeling fruit. Loyd's is closer to Bob's than most customs.

 

[VCM3]

Pic from John Lloyd ,more City knives . These are3-3/4" closed with 52100 carbon blades & springs
L to R
Mammoth ,Stag ,Vintage Roller Rag & Westinghouse Ivorite ( paper micarta)
The two with " NY Knife Co " shields are ,well .. " NY City Knives "

DelRay stamp

 

[VCM3]

4.25" Backpocket with A2 steel,covers are Sardinian Goat horn DelRay stamp

 

[Will Power]

4.25" Backpocket with A2 steel,covers are Sardinian Goat horn DelRay stamp

That Mufflon (Goat Horn) has turned out exceptionally well, got to start trying to save....not easy with electricity going up over 100% here....but still

 

[glennbad]

Time to change up the pocket carry!

 

[glennbad]

Man, I'm really liking the look of this Westinghouse micarta!

 

[glennbad]

Here's another addition...

 

[RayseM]

Nice glennbad I'd like to see an overview of what appears to be a pretty great display set up behind - the knives and the shelving.

 

[glennbad]

Nice glennbad I'd like to see an overview of what appears to be a pretty great display set up behind - the knives and the shelving.

Not to deviate from the main subject of this thread...here's a little display in my office.

 

[randucci]

I picked up these two.

 

[glennbad]

I picked up these two.

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Wow, those are just beautiful!

 

[glennbad]

I honestly can't help myself...

 

[black mamba]

That's a beauty, Glenn!