Looking for a new edc... Modern slipjoint

pedervisti · Sep 22, 2009

So heres the deal! I live in Denmark where we have some very stupid knife laws: The blade Has to be non locking for carry, The blade has to be under 7 centimeters(2,75 inches) for carry and you should not be able to open the blade with one hand!

So I am looking for a slipjoint, With a blade under 2,75 inches and it must be nailnick, but i dont want a traditional looking knife like for and example the case knives, i want a more modern looking knife since i have plenty of traditional slipjoints.

I thought you guys might be able to help me

Phillip Dobson · Sep 22, 2009

There's always the Spyderco DKPK. It's a version of the UK pen knife that cannot be opened one-handed.

thejamppa · Sep 22, 2009

Edit: Never mind, Micron is too small and Micron 2.0 is lockback...

2nd Edit: Can Spyderco Terzuola open with one hand? Its definately a slipjoint knife. One could that you could modify it so its legal... 3rd Edit: Yeah, its one hand and 3" blade. Well, DKPK is your only choice but it has very salty price..

vic2367 · Sep 22, 2009

Spyderco DKPK sounds just about right for your needs

Harayasu · Sep 22, 2009

It might be too traditional, but what about the good old alox Victorinox Soldier or a Victorinox Pioneer in a nice colour, or the EKA Swede 90 that was mentioned in an other thread?

You could also take a look at the knife reviews of Dagon, he has a number of reviews on modern slip joints too.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=671147

moonwilson · Sep 22, 2009

Have you looked at any of the smaller GEC acrylics?

They're very well-made knives.

ieraseu · Sep 22, 2009

With the knife laws being so strict, the way I look at it is that you minus well carry a SAK and that will allow you to carry a useful set of tools in a nice small package. Oddly enough, I actually live in a state that does not place any restrictions on the type of knife I can carry, but still I usually just carry a SAK with a 2.5" blade and get along just fine with that.

Azraell · Sep 22, 2009

Victorinox Soldier, Cadet, Pioneer, Farmer

All in alox scales. Cadets, Pioneers, and Farmers have different colors to choose from too, and last a lifetime.

Chewy1 · Sep 22, 2009

Fallkniven U2? Byrd Robin? Alpha Dorado?

dalefuller · Sep 22, 2009

vic2367 said:
Spyderco DKPK sounds just about right for your needs

Or the Urban. It's also a slippie with a blade that's within your limits.

5.56 · Sep 22, 2009

Denmark PenKnife DKPK
Non-locking, two handed opening.

next to the UKPK

Hawkings · Sep 22, 2009

Harayasu said:
It might be too traditional, but what about the good old alox Victorinox Soldier or a Victorinox Pioneer in a nice colour, or the EKA Swede 90 that was mentioned in an other thread?

You could also take a look at the knife reviews of Dagon, he has a number of reviews on modern slip joints too.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=671147

The vic alox is slightly to long for danish legal carry. (Live in Denmark to)
The normal red sak is legal to carry.

hunterfisher808 · Sep 22, 2009

I just recently picked up a Lone Wolf Loveless City Knife with snakewood scales, IIRC its 2.60" Real nice slippie that does'nt look like the traditional patterns.

Hawkings · Sep 22, 2009

Chewy1 said:
Fallkniven U2? Byrd Robin? Alpha Dorado?

The U2 have a lock and there for not legal to EDC in Denmark.

My own EDC is a Fallkniven U1, a Victorinox camper and a rambler on my key chain.

The Spyderco DKPK can be hard to come by these days, I believe only 250 were made ( I could be wrong here ) and the 1 guy selling them in Denmark is out of stock ATM and has been so for a while.

Azraell · Sep 23, 2009

Hawkings said:
The vic alox is slightly to long for danish legal carry. (Live in Denmark to)
The normal red sak is legal to carry.

Oh... wow. SAKs are pretty much the least violent knife in existence, even the alox ones.
I'm not sure what else classifies as a "modern slipjoint". Buck has quality slipjoints that have lasted my dad over 30 years, but they aren't very modern aesthetically.

harkamus · Sep 23, 2009

What about the drop point Spyderco slipjoint?

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=SP94GPFG3

pedervisti · Sep 23, 2009

Thanks for all the great input guys!!! i have already tried to find a Spyderco dkpk that will ship international, if you come across any please let me know

And as i said before i must be a nailnick!!

shecky · Sep 23, 2009

I have a Kershaw Two Can, which is a small unusual slipjoint/scissor knife. Has a nail nick. Also has what looks like a thumb stud but functions as a blade stop. Kind of gimmicky, but a nice knife. They also have these newish carabiner knives. The stock photos from Kershaw's site depict a slipjoint with thumb stud, but the ones I've actually seen and handled have a nail nick, no stud. A thumb stud would be useless with the backspring they used, anyhow. Steel on these are low end, but Kershaw does decent products regardless.

Rough Rider has a somewhat unusual stainless handled Stockman with a decorative design etched into the handle. Rough Rider knives are decent and inexpensive. They also have a few micarta handled slipjoints in traditional patterns, if that's modern enough.

I have a small-ish Sanrenmu slipjoint that's pretty nice. It's a bit toothpick-styled, with mirror polished metal handles, a strong backspring, decent steel, and an extremely acutely pointed blade. These things are dirt cheap, if you can find them.

Vinnie the Nose · Sep 23, 2009

If it were me I would get an Al Mar Hawk.