looking for a slipjoint

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I am looking to have a traditional slipjoint made with damascus blades/bolsters/backspring and ivory or MOP scales. I would like a "canoe" patteren with a spearpoint blade and a warncliff blade.

MY question is.....Who should I get to make it?

Rich
 
So many great ones out there and I know I will end up leaving someone out.

Top shelf: In my opinion the title of the "big three" still applies for slip joints.
Davis, Shadley and Bose.

These guys are not up-and commers anymore they are known entities making fine slip joints: Reese Bose, Bailey Bradshaw, Dan Burke, Joel Chamblin and Richard Rogers.

Just my opinion, but I would not mind working with any or all of the above. I would start by looking at the work of each of the above and make my decision on what I saw. Each has their own style which might feature a differnt aspect of how the knife is made. Of the 8 above I promise you the decision will not be easy either from the view of the quality of the knives or the quality of the maker as a person. You might end up wanting something from each of them.


(Been there, done that, got the t-shirt, the hat, and the backpack and will go back and do it again
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There are not many knives I've met that I did not like, but I am still a big fan of slipjoints. Glad to see the subject showing up here more and more! These can be some of the most difficult folders to make and the makers that do them well take fit and finish to a level that is stratospheric. Even if they are not you "cup of tea" check out the work of these guys when you get a chance and see what you think.
As an example: There are two backsprings and three liners on a Shadley that I own. The fit on these is so precise that when you look at the back of the knife these five pieces of steel look literaly like one piece of steel. (no exaggeration on this at all)
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I second what Gus said. I either have a knife, or have one on order from all of the above. Although, the only damascus knife I have is from Dan Burke.

Also, all of these makers are a pleasure to talk with. Give them a call!

Jeff

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I would add Bob Conley for your consideration. He's been a maker since 1979 and lives in Jonesboro Tn. Does incredible file work, don't know about Damascus. He does'nt have a website but I can give you his contact info. if you want it, just e-mail me.

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Mike
OUCH!......damn
 
slipjoints are magic...watch the springs appear out of no-where then dissappear with
a that unmistakable snap!
I had a good look at a slipjoint today by Kaj
Embretson that had some of the tightest damascus I've seen there's a pic at
levineknives.com
Good-Luck you won't go wrong with a knife by any of the masters above.
 
Thanks for all of the ideas. It looks like I have a few tough decisions to make.

Rich
 
Add Don Hanson III to that list. He makes some awesome slipjoints.

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Gus has about covered all the bases.
There is a young maker out here in CA.named Roy Humenick.Makes all slipjoints.Nice stuff.Going into the Guild next year.
I just bought a Doctor Pattern that will be delivered in a couple weeks.

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