One handed slip joints?

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Aside from the wonderful people at Spyderco are there other one handed slip joints out there? I love the slip joint, easy to use, you know its limits, and they are classics. I am thinking about getting the Terzoula, but I want to see what else there is. Also if possible I would rather have one in high carbon rather than stainless.
 
ursusrubrum said:
Aside from the wonderful people at Spyderco are there other one handed slip joints out there? I love the slip joint, easy to use, you know its limits, and they are classics. I am thinking about getting the Terzoula, but I want to see what else there is. Also if possible I would rather have one in high carbon rather than stainless.
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Go to the Traditional forum and you will get plenty of help there. I don't think the Terzoula is a slipjoint.
 
That's a unique request to ask for a carbon steel slipjoint that will open one handed.

As far as my experience goes, a spyderhole is the ONLY way to safely open a slippy one handed. It affords you control in all directions, which is very important with a slipjoint to prevent getting bit.

Unfortunately, a lot of the "public" benefits of a slipjoint are lost with a one handed opener. It will have a "scary" hole or stud (not that I know of any that exist) and generally not look traditional as a result.

You really can't go wrong with a Terzuola, UKPK, Dyad, or Urban. If you're a bit nutty and want a really fun toy, check out a T-Mag!

EDIT: The $40ish FRN UKPK is coming out, that's a great, cheap way to get a one-handed slippy.


mmarkh said:
Go to the Traditional forum and you will get plenty of help there. I don't think the Terzoula is a slipjoint.
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The Terzuola is most definitely a Slipit-series knife. Perhaps you're thinking of some of his customs?
 
Itch Blade said:
That's a unique request to ask for a carbon steel slipjoint that will open one handed.

As far as my experience goes, a spyderhole is the ONLY way to safely open a slippy one handed. It affords you control in all directions, which is very important with a slipjoint to prevent getting bit.

Unfortunately, a lot of the "public" benefits of a slipjoint are lost with a one handed opener. It will have a "scary" hole or stud (not that I know of any that exist) and generally not look traditional as a result.

You really can't go wrong with a Terzuola, UKPK, Dyad, or Urban. If you're a bit nutty and want a really fun toy, check out a T-Mag!

EDIT: The $40ish FRN UKPK is coming out, that's a great, cheap way to get a one-handed slippy.




The Terzuola is most definitely a Slipit-series knife. Perhaps you're thinking of some of his customs?
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Okay, thanks:)
 
If you do a search (Google, or here on BF for that matter) for 'friction folder' knives, you'll see some unique possibilities. They rely on pivot friction between the blade and the handle to keep the blade open. Many of them have a lever at the back (tang) end of the blade which can be used one-handed.
 
Gentlemen, could we please stay on target? A friction folder is not a slip-joint
 
Itch Blade said:
Thanks. I didn't realize they were so cheap for a CF/S30V blade!

mmarkh's post sparked my curiousty, because I vaguely recalled an older one with a liner lock. I thought ADD was supposed to go away with age! ;)
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I know what you mean. I just had my 49th B-day a few days ago, and it came and went completely unnoticed and un-remembered (by ME) until a buddy of mine called and wished me Happy B-day. Any more, I consider myself lucky if I remember what I ate for dinner last night. :p

And, yes, Spyderco does have some very attractive and reasonably priced offerings in CF & premium steel these days. I'm frustrated, because my finances are way too tight right now to take advantage of 'em.
 
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Hi Usrusrubrum,

Thanx for the kind words about Spyderco.

While we've not done a Slipit in hi-carbon, it is being considered. The German forum is seeking a UK Pen knife with a carbon steel as a forum knife.

It would still be 6-12 months away though.

sal
 
ursusrubrum said:
Gentlemen, could we please stay on target? A friction folder is not a slip-joint
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Regardless of the nomenclature, I'd certainly not dismiss a friction folder. It offers all the benefits you describe in your first post. While maybe not as much fun in the "Widget factor" as a slippy or locking knife, it's a very traditional design.

Obsessed with Edges said:
I know what you mean. I just had my 49th B-day a few days ago, and it came and went completely unnoticed and un-remembered (by ME) until a buddy of of mine called and wished me Happy B-day. Any more, I consider myself lucky if I remember what I ate for dinner last night. :p

And, yes, Spyderco does have some very attractive and reasonably priced offerings in CF & premium steel these days. I'm frustrated, because my finances are way too tight right now to take advantage of 'em.
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Well if you were like me and forgot to eat some days (not a joke if I'm putting in a lot of hours) you'd find a lot more knives sitting around! :o

Sal Glesser said:
Hi Usrusrubrum,

Thanx for the kind words about Spyderco.

While we've not done a Slipit in hi-carbon, it is being considered. The German forum is seeking a UK Pen knife with a carbon steel as a forum knife.

It would still be 6-12 months away though.

sal
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M2!
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi Usrusrubrum,

Thanx for the kind words about Spyderco.

While we've not done a Slipit in hi-carbon, it is being considered. The German forum is seeking a UK Pen knife with a carbon steel as a forum knife.

It would still be 6-12 months away though.

sal
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Awesome!! Thanks Sal! I am not sure if I can wait that long, I am probably going to try out the Terzoula.

Honestly, I rarely do things with my EDC that takes a lock. I use a fixed blade for those sort of chores.
 
Terzuola is not a slipjoint in the traditional sense. No backspring. It uses dual detente balls to keep it opened and closed. So says the purist in me.
 
Thanks for info Sal! I'm drooling already thinking Spyderco UKPK / Urban in ZDP-189 or CPM-D2... Though not per-say a carbon steel's but high carbon content super steels.
 
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