looking for 'cheaper' slip joint

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i'm new to slip joint knives and could uses some advice. i need one (or more:)) i can EDC during my next few college years.


any thing goes as long as its under $50, preferably closer to $30. im not in a rush so if it goes a little high i can wait.

as always thanks for the advice.:thumbup:
allen.
 
I'd recommend taking a look at the 300 series Buck knifes (I especially like their new yellow "ComfortCraft" series with the more rounded handles; the USA made Bucks will have a 0 in the middle of their model number - 303, 309, ...).

By the way, if you're new to slip joints and pocket carry -- remember that a small difference in size can make a big difference in pocket comfort - they scale up rapidly in bulk and weight. I find knives from 3" to 3 1/2" closed most comfortable to carry. I carried Buck #309 "Companion" knives for years -- two blades, 3" long closed - but thick enough not to feel too small in the hand. The Buck #303 "Cadet" is also a fine choice - 3 1/4", 3 blades - big enough for most any job, small enough to be comfortable to carry.
 
zerogee said:
I'd recommend taking a look at the 300 series Buck knifes (I especially like their new yellow "ComfortCraft" series with the more rounded handles; the USA made Bucks will have a 0 in the middle of their model number - 303, 309, ...).

By the way, if you're new to slip joints and pocket carry -- remember that a small difference in size can make a big difference in pocket comfort - they scale up rapidly in bulk and weight. I find knives from 3" to 3 1/2" closed most comfortable to carry. I carried Buck #309 "Companion" knives for years -- two blades, 3" long closed - but thick enough not to feel too small in the hand. The Buck #303 "Cadet" is also a fine choice - 3 1/4", 3 blades - big enough for most any job, small enough to be comfortable to carry.
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i have a small case sod buster jr at about 2.75 inches, and love that little knife.
i think something a little bigger would be better.

believe it or not i forgot about the buck traditionals. haha.
 
Another recommendation that you look at the Buck 30x series. Best buy in an American-made traditional in stainless steel. They do the best heat treat of 420HC around. I have 3 and have measured the hardness of each of the master blades. 59HRC for each. It makes a noticeable difference in edge retention compared to similar stainless alloys from other companies.
 
Böker Germany can be found at moderate prices if you are patient.
Many styles, mainly carbon some stainless too. Their recent output has impressed me in quality.
 
Case Slimline Trapper. Can be got under $30 both stainless and CV. Bigger than Sodbuster Jr but also slimmer. Buck 30x is not to be undderestimate. Excellent quality.
 
$50 is not a difficult budget to work in at all. i recommend at least one SAK. a college student can always make use of the tool aspect and many can be had for less than $20. at that price you can add another decent slipjoint if you want.
 
I have been collecting knives for over 30 years and started focusing on slip joints last year. I highly recommend the Buck 300 series. In the past nine months I've purchased four knives from this series and will buy the fifth soon. The Cadet 303 is an excellent EDC-sized knife. The main blade is large enough for almost all of my cutting needs yet it easily disappears in a pocket. If you can find a store that stocks them it could be cheaper than buying online.
 
this one has seen better days. it has developed side to side play in the main blade and the pen. the pen blade is rather severe. it's only 8-10 years old.

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i like the blade steel and the springs are rock solid even that they don't match up. i'm not sure i would buy another based on my experience with this one.

keith
 
Queen working series are a bit more, but nice classic designs and well made for around 50 bucks.
 
You can also check out Buck's imported 300 series. They sell them at Walmart, Bass pro, etc. They usually go for less then $20, and are just as good, if not better, quality then the domestic Bucks.
 
Voltron said:
You can also check out Buck's imported 300 series. They sell them at Walmart, Bass pro, etc. They usually go for less then $20, and are just as good, if not better, quality then the domestic Bucks.
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I'd have to agree with Voltron on that. The Buck imported 300's are at thye local 'mart, and are an exellent value in a everyday pocket knife. They are backed up by Buck's legendary service and factory suport of a very honorable family. The gravey on the potatoes is that the Buck's are built like Sherman tanks. Aside from the alox line of Victorinox pocket knives, they may be the best bang for the buck pocket knife you can get.

Carl.
 
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I'd have to agree with Voltron on that. The Buck imported 300's are at thye local 'mart, and are an exellent value in a everyday pocket knife. They are backed up by Buck's legendary service and factory suport of a very honorable family. The gravey on the potatoes is that the Buck's are built like Sherman tanks. Aside from the alox line of Victorinox pocket knives, they may be the best bang for the buck pocket knife you can get.

Carl.
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buck has great service, when my vantage pro broke they where great.

i had just forgot they made traditionals
 
If you watch the exchange carefully, you can really find a nice variety of slipjoints at very good prices.

You might want to check out a Case Copperlock.
 
For a college guy, I think a SAK would be ideal, with the cap lifter and all. Check out the Compact. I carry one when I travel, and use everything on it. It even has a ball point pen, and it's not cumbersome to carry.

Besides that, it's not scary to the Communist sympathisers on campus, LOL!
 
Got an offshore Buck 371. Jackknife and Voltron is right. They are real good quality and built like a tank. I am very impressed with mine. Good video on you tube(Buck Stockman Comparison) to make your own judgment.
 
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