Lets hear about your most recent SlipJoint

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O'kay hear goes. My most recent acquisition is a MooreMaker. This is my first try with this brand and I am delighted. I got the Tiny Trapper #5207SS. This is the smallest trapper I have ever seen. It is only 2 5/8" long closed. It still has the spey and main blade just like in the larger versions. Blades are 440 stainless and believe it or not they came fairly sharp right out of the box. This knife sports the Burnt Orange bone scales and they are flawless. I got the smooth bone and the fit and finish is very good. You cannot even feel where the bone meets the bolsters. Great walk and talk.

Now granted this little guy is not made for the abuse that larger trappers take, but it sure is a great alternative to the peanuts,pen knife, etc. patterns out there.

It is an excellent Sunday or dress knife and is a neat conversation piece.

O'kay lets hear from you other folks.
 
My most recent slippie is a Schatt & Morgan SwayBelly Trapper in ATS-34. The swaybelly trapper is quickly becoming my favorite pattern.

It has burnt red worm-groove bone which gives it a very traditional and almost custom feel. The S X M shield is perfectly set into the bone and is highly polished.

This knife sports an outstanding half-stop on both blades. The walk and talk is just superb.

Overall weight of the knife is 4.5 oz, so it is a solid little bugger.
 
I recently picked up several of the Case antique bone single blade series. These are some neat knives that are currently pretty inexpensive ($29-40). They are shaped like traditional patterns like trappers, stockman, jacks, and sowbellys, but they only have the master blade. The only drawback is that they came out of the store with a poor edge but they were easy to sharpen. I bought the sowbelly, wharncliffe trapper, a serpentine jack, and a large stockman style jack.
 
Are you certain that your Moore Maker has 440 stainless blade steel? I have five Moore Makers and have been in contact with them several times personally and my understanding is that MM uses good old 1095 carbon steel for their knives. My knives certainly act like 1095, they sharpen easily, take a razor type edge, last fairly well, and will discolor if unattended. I don't mind the aged patina of carbon steel blades so the last isn't a problem for me at all. If MM is using 440 stainless it's news to me and I'd be interested (and dissapointed!) to hear that.
Other than that, I certainly agree that a good Moore Maker slipjoint in jigged bone is the "cat's ass" of slip joint knives. They're real decent folks down there in Matador, Texas too. I like the fact that they work for a living operating actual working ranches, they carry, use and know their products well. Good stuff!
 
GC,

MooreMaker still relies on 1095 for all of their working knives. They only have a few that carry the 440 stainless. And they are the small dress knives. You can tell which ones they are by the designation -SS- after the stock #.
 
Well today (recent enogh for ya :D ) I recieved my Queen Large Stockman with Cocobolo handles and D2 blades - all I can say is WOW!! The Cocobolo is sweeetttt. Transition from handle to bolsters is super smooth, walk and talk is really impressive. It is just a great knife and add to that I paid only $55 I am really impressed. The only minor thing is the Queen shield sticks out unevenly and looks a little low end production. Has it lived up to my expectations? You bet!! This one is going into my collectors box, so now I have to getone of the other patterns as an EDC - the whittlers and congress look nice.
 
My most recent slip joint is a MOP Queen Peanut...I think I posted a picture over on the picture thread..anyway, even the best made production slips I've ever seen have had at least some little problem...this thing, however, is virtually flawless...looks like a jewel...I was extremely lucky.
 
That's interesting, I didn't know that. MM never mentioned it, I guess because I've never inquired about the little fellows. What 440 is it? A, B, or C? I'm guessing A, but 440C sure would be nice if they have to use a "stainless" steel.
 
My most recent is the Queen large stockman with cocobolo handle. This is well worth the money I spent on it. Great blade grinds, great steel, beautiful cocobolo, great snap, very nice finish. The only negative I can come up with is that it doesn't open super smooth. On the same day I received a Boker 7474 stockman with 1095 blades, rosewood handle. Also a very nice knife, and I only paid $26 for it on ebay!
 
GC,

I would not have known it either if I had not been curious about the SS at the end of the stock number. I am not sure which 440 it is. I asked but no one knew. That probably means 440A.


Dpzer,

MooreMaker knives are made by Queen.
 
Superheavy,
I don't have them yet but I just placed my order for the 2002 Case Collectors Club knives. I started buying the Case Collectors Club knives in 1981 and have not missed a year.
Good Collecting !
Jocko
 
Picked up this White wing trapper from Chris Carlson, nice stag the fit and finish is fantastic !!
 

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Starkdude: Great knife,you are learning.Love the Wharnnie
PS: I have a bunch of Baileys knives.They are among my favorites.
 
Just bought a Queen Stag Hawkbill! Really nice!! Wanted to buy another but can't find Queen Stag Hawks on any sites!
jim
 
Originally posted by dpzer
Who mfgs. Moore Maker Knives?

Thanks for any info.
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I believe their made by Queen. Queen has their hand in the production of most of the high dollar, high quality production knives.

HTH:D:).
 
Today I received an order of Queen knives that I put together with someone from work. My part is the 2-blade folding hunter in cocobolo. My wife told me she didn't know what to get me for Father's day, and told me to order something for myself. This is one sweet knife!
 
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