New to slipjoints

UFMetalEng

UFMetalEng

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I have been collecting knives for years but with the exception of a few SAKs and Bucks (or clones can't tell) that were given to me as a gift, I have never really liked traditional style knives. I started taking a second look at these recently and now decided that I want to buy one. I am looking for a knife to start me off in the right direction. I am willing to spend about 50 (not a hard and fast limit but more of a guidline). I like

natural handle materials
the look of a jigged handle
the canoe style

These are just guidelines and I will consider any suggestions you guys have.

Thanks
 
Hello UFMetalEng,

I wouldn't mind assisting you in your quest as a fellow traditional knife knut, but perhaps you could be more specific in your search..

EXAMPLE: Application..? Type of steel. Blade lengths? Blade count? Preferred patterns?
 
I want to keep it to 2-3 blades. I like patterns like canoe and sowbelly where there is a blade on each side. As for blade size, a 2.5 - 3 inch max would be best. For steel, either stainless or carbon is fine I just want a good working steel that doesn't require a whole lot of maintenance. Overall I just want a nice looking traditional knife that's easy to carry, to see some rotation in my EDC, maybe for dressier occasion or in places where it would be frowned upon less to carry a slipjoint than a modern looking knife.
 
I am out of town and don't have much time to check in, but looks like you guys don't need me. Great recs folks. I have not seen any Canal Street canoes yet. (does not mean there are not any.)

Gus
 
Canoes are excellent choices for EDC! The Bump or point on the bolster that gives the "canoe" look actually provides what is called a sunk joint. A sunk joint is where the sharp back corner of the blade tang is below the outer plane of the knife. It doesn't poke you, or wear out your pocket, because it's below the surface. A well designed 2-blade, single backspring Canoe is arguably the best EDC of the traditional styles!
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The pictures show the backspring as well as the mark side of the knife. Look how slim that nice old Case is!! Sits nicely in the pocket!!
 
Well, it isn't a canoe and the master blade is only 2 inchs, but consider a Case peanut in Redbone with Chrome Vanadium (CV). I've carried the yellow handled version and it is pure pleasure to carry and does a lot more cutting than you think it would.

Just something different to think about. ;)
 
rbmcmjr said:
I bought one of these in Golden Root about a month ago. It is a PERFECT pocket knife. Sharper than blue blazes, right out of the box.

And Bill is Good People, to boot.
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I too have much fondness for the canoe pattern and also believe it's shape and size makes for an ideal every day pocket carry. I like SFO Queen carbon 1095 canoes so much that after I originally bought the Amber Bone, I went back to Bill at Cumberland and bought the other three colors ! I think when these disappear the folks who didn't get one are going to start kickin' themselves. These Queen canoes are every bit as nice as those Blugrass Winchester canoes in 1095 made by Queen back in the late 80's early 90's. Everything about these knives is outstanding........at a remarkable price for the quality......for what my opinion's worth.

If you wanted a canoe pattern in D2 steel you could take a look at Queen's Carved Stag Bone (CSB ) canoes or snag one with a lovely Cocobolo handle before they all vanish, and if'n you wanted a low maintenance stainless canoe I would look hard at those Queen-made "ShurEdge" Robeson's over on Smokey Mt.'s web site.


I am out of town and don't have much time to check in, but looks like you guys don't need me. Great recs folks. I have not seen any Canal Street canoes yet. (does not mean there are not any.)

Gus
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...I hope canal Street decides to do a canoe right quick.....I bet it would be a dandy !


-Regards
 
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