Modern Slip Joints

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I remember the time when a "folder" was a slip joint, that was it for me. Lots have changed since then, I've learned to love the "liner lock", the "frame lock" RIL, etc.
Just noticed the ZT 0230 Jens Anso folder. I think I may take a look at these modern slip joints, very nice.:)
QUESTION:
Can you list other modern slip joints, that I may look at, please?
 
Bench made proper. Hinderer makes a slippie. Lionsteel CK Barlow, viper wharncliff (don’t remember model name). Case/bose collabs, but you won’t find carbon fiber there, only more traditional materials. JE Made, dude out of China but makes a fine fine product.
 
SVTFreak said:
Bench made proper. Hinderer makes a slippie. Lionsteel CK Barlow, viper wharncliff (don’t remember model name). Case/bose collabs, but you won’t find carbon fiber there, only more traditional materials. JE Made, dude out of China but makes a fine fine product.
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Viper swayback. I've been eyeing those lately..
 
I picked up a knife center real steel gslip that's been very nice. Have also heard great things about manly knives for slipjoints
 
My favorites that I own:

Lionsteel Bolus Cutjack (LOOOOVE that knife)
Lionsteel Warhorse
Viper EZ-Open (Not technically a slip joint, but uses multi-stage detent)
 
HIGHLY recommend a Manly Wasp for sub 3 inch or the manly comrade for a larger folder in the modern slipjoint style. These both come in good steel options (s90v and D2 I believe) at really great prices, somewhere between 40 and 80 depending on steel and model.
 
Gerber offers the Straightlace and the Wingtip for not much money.

For not much more, Spyderco's Roadie looks great.

That Lionsteel Barlow looks awesome, as does their BestMan.

WE Knife Co. has the Gentry and the Scamp which I've been eyeing lately. Can't decide which one of these I want.

If I was smart I'd just grab that damned Chris Reeve Impinda and have done with it.

These ought to keep you busy for a minute or two.
 
The Lionsteel is the only one I have and it's traditional looking slipjoint with some modern touches like screws instead of pins and modern steel and other material. My scales are horn but they've done CF ones too and others. There were a bunch of choices in blade shapes too.

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The ZT 0230 and the Chris Reeve Impinda are two more modern looking ones and Spyderco has a whole run of non-locking folders also.
 
I've not seen the J.E. Made before. There's some cool stuff there. I'll have to try one.

Does Spyderco still have the UKPK? That was pretty cool too.
 
Impinda by CRK is a fantastic modern slipjoint. JE Made, Peña x-series, and many others. I would call GEC traditional slipjoints modernly manufactured and worth a look or three as well.
 
ironclad816 said:
HIGHLY recommend a Manly Wasp for sub 3 inch or the manly comrade for a larger folder in the modern slipjoint style. These both come in good steel options (s90v and D2 I believe) at really great prices, somewhere between 40 and 80 depending on steel and model.
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You will not find a better slicing knife for cheaper than the Wasp. S90V is perfect for a 15°ps bevel on thin stock. Also available in Sandvik steel as well.

Great geometry and a deep pocket clip make it my go-to European / Caribbean travel knife where slipjoints are all that are allowed... But honestly, it's all the EDC pocketknife you'd ever need.
 
Own and love the Viper slip joints. Swayback, sowbelly and Key. All modern materials with great action and reasonable price. Viper also offers a lifetime warrantee.

Mike Zieba also makes a terrific modern slipjoint in M390 and modern scale materials.

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The Lionsteel Thrill is very, very enticing at the moment. Viper also makes the Dan 1 and 2 which are quite nice. The Kizer Zip Slip is a good option as well.
 
I have the Lionsteel Bestman with two blades, BM Proper and about a dozen of GEC in traditional material(stag and bone scales). Personally, I was slightly disappointed in Lionsteel execution and design, the micarta scales are uneven side-to-side and not even flush with the bolster, many screws on scales/bolster(again not flush, different heights) and really busy lines all over the body.

If I were to get a 'modern' slipjoint next, I would want to get one from GEC. Despite using all kinds of organic material(stag), everything(bolster/scale, backspring) is flush, clean(no showing of peening or screws) and perfectly executed. It showed someone has taken the pride of craftsmanship. Don't get me wrong, I love and owned some other offering from Lionsteel, but just don't think their modern traditional is at par with GEC.
 
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