Looking for a slip joint collector

[SVanderkolff]

I am looking for a slip joint collector that would be willing to critique the knife that I made.
I have been making mostly fixed blades for almost 20 years and would like to start making slip joints.
The one I have looks good but I would like someone who owns the best to tell me what isn't the best about the knife.
I would of course pay postage both ways and we could talk about some other payment if required.
I am in Canada , so a Canadian collector would be ideal but shipping stateside is not a big deal either.
Thanks
Steve

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

I would think that another slip-joint maker would be a better judge and would be able to tell you how to improve the mechanics.

 

[SVanderkolff]

That would work well too.
Unfortunately there are no shows anywhere near me which makes it really difficult to discuss
the making of the knives which is why I thought this might work.
The only reason I asked for collectors was that most top makers
are busy making knives where as the collectors are appreciating them.
Thanks
Steve

 

[Murray White]

Steve -- why not get a hold of Paul Savage and James Emmons, contact Roger Pinnock and then maybe all of you could come to my place and among the group might be able to offer some suggestions etc. While slippies are not my staple I do own a couple and you could look at them. Roger either owns or has owned slip joints and I am sure both James and Paul as makers would have good info. Probably Saturday March 19 would be best at the moment. Up to you.

 

[wolfeknives]

Steve, I too have just completed my first slipjoint. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1358659-Gone-Traditional
Give me a call.
Wolfe