My first custom slipjoint! **Pics Added**

ThievesLikeUs

ThievesLikeUs

Joined
Aug 2, 2009
Messages
2,683
Hey all!!

Believe it or not within the span of just a few weeks I have gone from my first high end slipjoint ( GEC 72) to placing orders with

several makers( Todd Davison, Ken Coats, Raymond Smith) and buying my first custom. Man these traditionals really get to you :)

I am just so tired of lugging around a block of steel and titanium in my pocket, just to cut open a package or trim a loose piece of thread

I was cruising my usual vendors and spotted this beauty for a really great price. I coulden't pass it up so its now on its way and should be here tomorrow!!

These pics are from the site I purchased it at, but I will definitely post lots of pics tomorrow and my thoughts as well.

I am so dang excited!!!

**UPDATE POST # 17**















 
Last edited:
ThievesLikeUs said:
Hey all!!

Believe it or not within the span of just a few weeks I have gone from my first high end slipjoint ( GEC 72) to placing orders with

several makers( Todd Davison, Ken Coats, Raymond Smith) and buying my first custom. Man these traditionals really get to you :)

I am just so tired of lugging around a block of steel and titanium in my pocket, just to cut open a package or trim a loose piece of thread

I was cruising my usual vendors and spotted this beauty for a really great price. I coulden't pass it up so its now on its way and should be here tomorrow!!

These pics are from the site I purchased it at, but I will definitely post lots of pics tomorrow and my thoughts as well.

I am so dang excited!!!
Click to expand...
Congratulations! Looks like a nice one! I'll be looking forward to your pics and thoughts.
 
That's awesome. Spey blade is one of my favorites, especially around my kids!
 
I didnt move quite as fast as you, but generally feel the same way. Though I usually carry a slippy and a "tactical" folder together. Use the slippys more often though. That looks like a really nice one! great start!
 
Congrats! That's a good looking knife! A good custom slipjoint is a wonderful thing, I can think of no finer expression of the knife making art.
 
Can't quite remember when I made that one, I'm going to say 4-ish
years ago? Enjoy!
Ken.
 
That looks like a winner!
 
Thanks everyone!

I'm not the biggest fan of clip point blades, definitely prefer a spear or drop point. The Spey is right in the middle and for sure a great edc

blade shape, plus I'm an absolute sucker for a long pull.

After seeing Kens work and placing 2 orders with him :) I just had to check him out first hand.

slide13 said:
Congrats! That's a good looking knife! A good custom slipjoint is a wonderful thing, I can think of no finer expression of the knife making art.
Click to expand...

Very true, the tactical knives are cool, but there is something to be said about the precision and beauty of a traditional.

kc custom said:
Can't quite remember when I made that one, I'm going to say 4-ish
years ago? Enjoy!
Ken.
Click to expand...

Thanks Ken, this is my appetizer to my 2 orders I have in with you :)
 
That looks really nice! Love the flush pins, shield, jigging, and overall clean look of that knife. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
 
received the knife today!!

Wow, what can I say. Its pretty amazing the difference between a custom and even a high end slippy.

Besides the obviously perfect f&f, its also in the hands on difference. The pull is hard, but not too hard. Its a nice quality pull that is fluid the whole cycle.

Very nice half stop, I mean this thing ain't closing on you :) and that snap when fully opened!!! WOW!! I mean is there a better sound out there?

I am a big fan of EO knives and although this is not one, the fact that its a Spey blade makes it just as easy to open without using the pull.

Speaking of the long pull, I love how the heat treat? was left on the inside, as it matches perfectly with the color of the bone. A very nice touch.

The spring is flush in all 3 positions, I love the fluting on the bolster. this is just an incredibly nice knife. Can't believe it was cheaper than even a used case/Bose!!

I can't find any negatives about it except for the end cap has a sharp point, but that is no biggie at all.

Overall I am obviously ecstatic about my first leap into custom slipjoints and I now have a new edc for a long time.
 
Great looking knife. Ken does indeed create some very nice pieces. He's also very helpful in making my goofy mods that I think up.

Good stuff!!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top