Modern Slipjoints

b00n said:
I'm kinda curious, what the largest slipjoint knife out there? Production and perhaps custom too, in terms of blade length/overall length.
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grand daddy barlow, 5" handle. It's pretty heavy. Queen had a fisherman's barlow that was also pretty large, it was a 4" blade.

https://www.knivesshipfree.com/queen-cutlery-queen-city-fishermans-barlow-jigged-bone/

Not sure where one can get a grand daddy barlow any more, I was able to get a well used one on ebay a while back but it was even larger in person. The fisherman's barlow was neat but the ridges on the back were pretty awful and I actually just threw it away (had horrible F&F too and a regretful purchase from queen's wild QC variation).
 
b00n said:
I'm kinda curious, what the largest slipjoint knife out there? Production and perhaps custom too, in terms of blade length/overall length.
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Schrade melon testing knife. 4.7" BLADE -10.5" OAL.

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Interesting, I am still on the fence about slippys but I would carry one that is in the ~3.75 blade range, ideally with modern materials, I am tempted by the Hinderer but it's a bit too small for my taste. The Lionsteel Shuffler and Proper Clippoint look good too but also a bit on the small side but in profile/look they are pretty nice.
That melon knife is a little on the slim side.
Glad there are options though, it always looked like most of them taper out at 3 - 3.5 inches with 1-2 oddball exceptions.

Boggs said:
Two that come to mind...

Schrade 858.....3.5”blade,8” oal
Great Eastern 98...... 3.75” blade, 8.5”oal
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That GEC 98 looks awesome. I might have to track one of them down.
 
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b00n said:
Interesting, I am still on the fence about slippys but I would carry one that is in the ~3.75 blade range, ideally with modern materials, I am tempted by the Hinderer but it's a bit too small for my taste. The Lionsteel Shuffler and Proper Clippoint look good too but also a bit on the small side but in profile/look they are pretty nice.
That melon knife is a little on the slim side.
Glad there are options though, it always looked like mostof them taper out at 3 - 3.5 inches with 1-2 oddball exceptions.
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AG Russell has a few interesting slipjoints, though most are more budget options. He uses a lot of 8cr13mov in the slippies which is a reasonable stainless steel compared to 420HC which seems like the standard traditional stainless followed closely but 440c and 154cm. The sowbelly might be an interesting one to look at with a 3 3/8" blade but a very hand-filling handle. It's quite heavy. The rancher/cowboy may is closer to your size range, and thinking further there are a few large sodbusters that have bigger blades on them.

Some quick examples from CK, though squarely in the traditional genre with classic materials.
https://www.collectorknives.net/shop/eye-brand-knives/german-eye-brand-large-sodbuster-wood-1095-99/
https://www.collectorknives.net/sho...n/case-knives-blue-composite-large-sodbuster/
 
bikerector said:
AG Russell has a few interesting slipjoints, though most are more budget options. He uses a lot of 8cr13mov in the slippies which is a reasonable stainless steel compared to 420HC which seems like the standard traditional stainless followed closely but 440c and 154cm. The sowbelly might be an interesting one to look at with a 3 3/8" blade but a very hand-filling handle. It's quite heavy. The rancher/cowboy may is closer to your size range, and thinking further there are a few large sodbusters that have bigger blades on them.

Some quick examples from CK, though squarely in the traditional genre with classic materials.
https://www.collectorknives.net/shop/eye-brand-knives/german-eye-brand-large-sodbuster-wood-1095-99/
https://www.collectorknives.net/sho...n/case-knives-blue-composite-large-sodbuster/
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Nothing wrong with more traditional materials. I like the suggestions, I like the style and that there aren't a dozen different blades in there. I might give a more budget-y one a shot, see how I like actually walking around with a slip joint.
 
I’ve got two “Enigma Knives” one in M390, the other US2000,(Cruwear). Outstanding knives!
 
b00n said:
Nothing wrong with more traditional materials. I like the suggestions, I like the style and that there aren't a dozen different blades in there. I might give a more budget-y one a shot, see how I like actually walking around with a slip joint.
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If you like having a pocket clip, one of the clip sheaths/slips from collectorknives is also a decent option. I think victorinox has some as well for of-the-shelf options. It's something I did when trying them out and really liked. I still carry a boker trapper in a clip slip around the house but now carry my lionsteel dom or GEC moose in a 3-pocket organizer with a flashlight and lighter or short pen.
 
b00n said:
Interesting, I am still on the fence about slippys but I would carry one that is in the ~3.75 blade range, ideally with modern materials, I am tempted by the Hinderer but it's a bit too small for my taste. The Lionsteel Shuffler and Proper Clippoint look good too but also a bit on the small side but in profile/look they are pretty nice.
That melon knife is a little on the slim side.
Glad there are options though, it always looked like most of them taper out at 3 - 3.5 inches with 1-2 oddball exceptions.



That GEC 98 looks awesome. I might have to track one of them down.
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you have the Case Granddad Barlow and the Case Folding Hunter in that size, but I don't think either of them have been made with modern materials.
 
popedandy said:
you have the Case Granddad Barlow and the Case Folding Hunter in that size, but I don't think either of them have been made with modern materials.
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Case did make a Folding Hunter in 154CM. Pattern 6265. The only reason I know that is because I see one for sale on another forum.
 
Halador said:
How's the edge thickness/slicing of that Zipslip? It always looks very thick to me.
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Agreed. It's a short blade with a modified saber grind. It's not a pure or uniform slicer.

The first 3/4" of the blade has a thinner full flat grind that transitions into the false edge. The belly is a high saber and the back of the blade near the finger choil is lower still.

My test is usually food - being somewhat controlled and consistent based on my board and choices in produce.

This photo of just the onion shows the parallel pull marks in the board from how this knife slices better - tip down horizontal pull cuts using that thinner front section of the blade.
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This photo shows smaller items (carrots) cut very thin since only the front part of the blade was required. Pull or push down cutting works.
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The original image with the apple was a more challenging test for this knife, since cuts requiring the entire length of the edge result in more splitting toward the back. That characteristic makes this knife excel as a letter and package opener, more than a food prep tool IMO.

It fills the role of "city knife" carry for places like Boston. I especially like the deep carry clip and finger choil. It's a small blade that you can get a good solid grip on.
 
I just noticed the Boker Plus Slack which is a nice looking slipjoint.
 
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Pomsbz said:
How easy is it to OHO when you're fighting against the spring to open?
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Can thumb open the Zipslip one-handed. The Everflush system is a torsion bar lever attached to the back spacer. This photo shows the inside of the knife and how the shape of the blade and location of the bar create the half stop.

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Eagle Scout said:
Can thumb open the Zipslip one-handed. The Everflush system is a torsion bar lever attached to the back spacer. This photo shows the inside of the knife and how the shape of the blade and location of the bar create the half stop.

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Very cool. I hope they continue with further iterations of the concept!
 
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