Modern slipjoints, some advice please?

[Scurfa]

Good afternoon,

Firstly thank you to the admins for having me onboard this great looking forum. I'm from the UK and because of the strict knife laws we are restricted quite a bit on what we carry as part of our edc knives. I've recently become very interested in modern slipjoint designed knives particularly models with a sheepsfoot or Wharncliffe blade.

Due to a bit of arthritis I prefer the type of slipjoint which allows you to pinch open the blade opposed to relying on the nail nick which could prove tricky for me. I suppose also in an ideal knife I'd prefer something that doesn't have a strong spring so that the pull when opening and closing isn't too stiff. In terms of budget I would be able to stretch to £100 but would obviously prefer spending less. I absolutely love the look of the Jack wolf knives however they are currently out of my price range.

So could I kindly asked based on the above for some advice and recommendations on suitable slipjoints for my needs etc.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.

Scurfa :

 

[Shorttime]

Acta Non Verba Z050

Fox Knives Livri

Real Steel Solis

Can't say anything about the easy-open factor for any of these; just looking for modern wharncliffe slipjoints.

 

[eisman]

While there are a lot of modern knives with blades listed as Wharncliffe, most are not truly of that pattern. It's easier to find that, or the sheepsfoot, in traditional patterns.

There are a number of makers that offer those patterns, some in Britain, which may be easier for you to find, and to meet your budget.

This is a Chinese knife by Rough Ryder, a single blade that's easy to "pinch" open.

This Lambsfoot is by A Wright of Sheffield.

This is the Viper model from Lionsteel, in Italy.

While not the blade pattern you specified, this Petrified Fish knife meets all your other criteria and is a very good knife for the money.


Great Eastern Cutlery also makes this pattern (occasionally) but they are expensive and hard to come by.

 

[ktataragasi]

You should try a Twisted Assisted Junzi. Made to be UK legal and very easy to open.

 

[Another Shepherd]

You might also look into double-detent knives, which in my experience tend to be easier to open than slipjoints.

This is a good thread. Some of the knives shown above are quite tempting for times when I want to conceal a knife legally in Florida.

 

[dirc]

to keep it in your price range - the best option is kershaw's new line of slipjoints

the first 2 are under $50, the last one, the federalist is about 100

 

[hapasnyper]

Look at the qsp hedgehog Traditional Pocket Knives has a really nice exclusive one in titanium jigged

 

[Therom]

My favorites are the CRK impinda and the lionsteel bestman
I am also a fan of Victorinox SAK that I take when I travel and am not sure about the local laws

I have also been impressed by the Manly Wasp

 

[Another Shepherd]

to keep it in your price range - the best option is kershaw's new line of slipjoints

the first 2 are under $50, the last one, the federalist is about 100

That Kershaw 4384 Parley Traditional Slipjoint looks like a really nice easy-open design, but the blade is disappointingly 7Cr17MoV.

 

[dirc]

That Kershaw 4384 Parley Traditional Slipjoint looks like a really nice easy-open design, but the blade is disappointingly 7Cr17MoV.

I agree ... really wish they'd use 14c28n like they do for the leek/blur/lucha ... and the older models like bareknuckle
they missed a great opportunity imho

 

[Another Shepherd]

I agree ... really wish they'd use 14c28n like they do for the leek/blur/lucha ... and the older models like bareknuckle
they missed a great opportunity imho

If it were 14C28N, I would buy it now!

 

[bryan123]

Spyderco Roadie for the win.

 

[Dadpool]

The lionSTEEL modern traditionals are worth a look. They're in your price range, extremely well made, and use excellent materials. I almost always pinch open my Roundhead, and it has a nice medium pull.

 

[mak1277]

Spyderco Roadie for the win.

x2

 

[Deino]

The UK has some odd import fee and tax, therefore many are a little more expensive than expected, unless you get Chinese made (which is fine).

Also, I'm still unsure of what "modern" means. Does it mean the knife have different handle material than wood and brass? And/Or premium steel?

Kansept has the "Bevy" series, which fit your criteria.

Case Sob Buster in synthetic materials is quite modern for me without a big price tag. Though some feel a little cheap, but they are durable.

Ruike L11 has enough blade to be pinched, but it doesn't have the blade style you want.

The Fox Italy's Libar and Livri are pretty decent. They are both pinch open.

Lion Steel from Italy is well known, as people recommended above, for their slip joint line up, but are a little more expensive.

7cr17mov/440A is perfectly fine, really shouldn't be a deal breaker.

 

[Planterz]

Lionsteel Dom (barlow) sheepsfoot. The spring isn't weak, but it's not overly strong either. Closed, a healthy portion of the blade at the end sits outside the handles so there's plenty to grab (moreso than the Bestman), and you also have much more leverage than if you used the nail nicks. The swedge might work against that though - someone else would have to confirm/contradict t hat. Not a wharncliffe, obviously, but definitely pointier than most typical sheepsfoots (sheepsfeet?). A "slim" one (linerless) would probably give you more of a grip on the blade, but might not be as comfortable to hold in an arthritic hand.

 

[Bob Denman]

Tinnus Stone...
The Man is an Artist!!
I know it's just a drop-point; but it's pretty beyond words...

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

Lots of great knives mentioned…

I’ll add the newest Case series. These knives have stonewashed S35v blades with thumb holes in the blade and premium jigged buffalo horn scales. Very nice. Very modern.

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