Let's show some love for the classic yet often over looked Christy knife

[Hickory n steel]

Let's show this humble little knife the appreciation it so rarely receives today.

They've been around since the 30's, and there's probably been millions of them made.
I think they were out of commission for a while but with the grandson of it's creator having all of the original tooling and equipment they're available today at what I consider a very reasonable $24 and change for the basic polished nickel companion model.
The shipping is about $10 but I still think these knives are worth it all things considered.

I ordered one which came Saturday and ive really been loving it so far, it's like a gentleman's knife and a utility knife had a baby and the result is just all around classy yet very functional.
This thing cuts like a Lazer with a blade about the same thickness as a standard utility knife blade, and they lock closed as well as open in 3 different positions adding versatility.

 

[kvaughn]

Can the blade be easily replaced on that?--KV

 

[Ernie1980]

I have looked at these in the past and always been intrigued by the simple yet effective design.

 

[afishhunter]

Can the blade be easily replaced on that?--KV

Should be fairly easy. They sold replacement blades on the website last time I was there.

 

[Ramrodmb]

A lot of history there. Any company that runs for more than one generation means there's passion involved.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Can the blade be easily replaced on that?--KV

Just takes two screws.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I have looked at these in the past and always been intrigued by the simple yet effective design.

Go for it.

 

[Lapedog]

Love this knife.

Reminds me alot of those funny folders.

 

[Wurrwulf]

I think I'll slip my Christy knife into my pocket tomorrow. I really enjoy the design and history. I have found, though, that pocket lint can clog the holes that lock the blade into a given position, and I've actually had the blade slide open in my pocket once from being jostled around. A simple cleaning solves this. One day, though, I would like to make a simple leather slip for my Christy knife.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I think I'll slip my Christy knife into my pocket tomorrow. I really enjoy the design and history. I have found, though, that pocket lint can clog the holes that lock the blade into a given position, and I've actually had the blade slide open in my pocket once from being jostled around. A simple cleaning solves this. One day, though, I would like to make a simple leather slip for my Christy knife.

That would be a good idea.
I've found slips to not be for me, but this is one knife I could probably see having one for.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Let's show this humble little knife the appreciation it so rarely receives today.

They've been around since the 30's, and there's probably been millions of them made.
I think they were out of commission for a while but with the grandson of it's creator having all of the original tooling and equipment they're available today at what I consider a very reasonable $24 and change for the basic polished nickel companion model.
The shipping is about $10 but I still think these knives are worth it all things considered.

I ordered one which came Saturday and ive really been loving it so far, it's like a gentleman's knife and a utility knife had a baby and the result is just all around classy yet very functional.
This thing cuts like a Lazer with a blade about the same thickness as a standard utility knife blade, and they lock closed as well as open in 3 different positions adding versatility.

Congrats on scoring that sweet little piece of cutlery history.

I have looked at these in the past and always been intrigued by the simple yet effective design.

Go for it.

Yes, do it , you will not regret it.

I scored this one a few years ago.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Congrats on scoring that sweet little piece of cutlery history.





Yes, do it , you will not regret it.

I scored this one a few years ago.

Nice, the executive definitely tempted me with it's brass ( plated I'm assuming ) button and screws and polished black nickel finish.
I decided to go for the standard classic model though.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Nice, the executive definitely tempted me with it's brass ( plated I'm assuming ) button and screws and polished black nickel finish.
I decided to go for the standard classic model though.

Have you seen the Mariner ( Brass ) model?
That one is verrry tempting but it has been sold out for a long time.
I hope the make another run someday.

 

[JB in SC]

$10 for shipping? That is robbery with a knife

 

[Hickory n steel]

Have you seen the Mariner ( Brass ) model?
That one is verrry tempting but it has been sold out for a long time.
I hope the make another run someday.

Yes I have, I wanted one but I'm happy enough with the companion.
I definitely hope they make another run of the Mariner someday though.

 

[deltaboy]

Cool knife !

 

[Hickory n steel]

Hopefully a few Christy knives will show up in the " what traditional knife are you totin' today thread " this year.
I think I maybe saw one last year.

 

[flatblackcapo]

I'm pretty sure @jackknife has a Christy or two.

Here's another pic just to kep things rollin'

 

[Jolipapa]

Déjà vu

 

[Duper]

Darn, they do not ship to Canada. A cool piece of history and cutlery. Very few businesses make it through four generations of being family run. Either economics, the industry dies out or the family looses its coherence or passion and they sell or close.

Thanks for starting the thread.

,,,Mike in Canada