My new Custom Slipjoint EDC

Durwood

Durwood

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I picked this up a couple of weekends ago from Mike Alsdorf at a show in Bethalto, Il and decided it was just what I wanted in a custom carry slipjoint...so it went in my pocket earlier this week. This knife is Not too little, not too big and not a lot of money:D I met Mike at his first show in Mount Vernon, Il in November and knew right then I wanted more of his knives. :thumbup: :thumbup: He had some in the works so I spoke for a few.

Mike uses 440C and nickel silver. His fit and finish is absolutely amazing. The blade is hollow ground and mirror polished. I know some folks don't care for nickel silver on a custom...and 440C is out of vogue, but man this thing is sharp and it carries good too-- Not too heavy. Not sure where Mike got this bone, but I love the look of the "rope" jigging. Mike says he patterned this after the Remington Tear drop Jack. It is a tad over 3 1/8" closed. And man does it walk and talk...and has a half stop position too.

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Gorgeous! Looks like a real carrying, using knife. Glad to hear you both are carrying our customs. Hard to think of a better way to honor a maker than to consider one of his knives as a knife you want in your pocket to get you through the day.
 
I can't speak on the Erickson knife, but Mike Alsdorf doesn't have a web site. I think he is planning on selling mainly through dealers and at shows...at least for now.
 
May I ask what the purchase price was? That looks like something I would enjoy carrying.

Thanks!
 
I am building a small web site and have it up and running. With plenty of issues, lol. Is it ok to post the link here in this forum?


Ken Erickson
 
Thanks for the advice Phil! Not sure I have it right but will try,


Ken Erickson
 
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