Only traditional's for one month

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not-too-sharp

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The title says it all.
I've decided to put my Spydies,kershaws,and all other one handed T@CTIC00L knives in the safe for a while. I like the anonymity my slipjoints allow. For example, do you know how many people stare when I open a box at work with a Case large trapper or Vic Explorer? None. Guess what happens when I open the same box with an assisted opening tanto blur or Spyderco Endura?
I get watched like I'm going to kill everyone in the aisle ;)
It's almost enlightening.
I think it'll be fun.(and an excellent opportunity to buy like 5 new knives :D)
Right now I only own 5 knives I consider traditional though Case large trapper CV, Case Hammerhead, Buck 110, Victorinox Explorer, and a Victorinox Huntsman.
so you should all share some ideas and pics for new ones :) (preferably case)
 
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Slipjoints can be as addictive as modern folders. I am saving all my coins for a Tribal Spear collaboration and the Case back pocket model. As far as slippies go, the stockman was king for me. After seeing the Tribal Spear and backpocket however, you just can't beat a single blade slipjoint. A few to start off with are

Buck 301
Schrade 8OT if you can find a USA made one, the fit and finish on the Taylor owned Schrades are getting better, but do not match up to the USA made ones IMHO
any Opinels
any of the Victorinox models (I am partial to Alox scales myself)

If you want to move up, take a look at Case's CV line, Great Eastern Cutlery and their family of makers. A great lockback that is now being produced as a slipjoint is the Mountain Man from Queen.

I've found some great deals on used and well used slippies at gun shows and flea markets. Get Blade's Guide to Knives for the history of slippies. Knife World has some great articles on the history of knives and knife companies in the USA, and all over the world.
 
I started carrying slippies for that reason and others. I work in IT and though my boss and co-workers know that I am a knife guy. When I go to different departments and need to use a knife I feel much less eyeballed when I pull out my case trapper or peanut. So now I too am on a slippy kick. Plus I dont have as many as I would like. Right now I have an very old case and I dont know the model that I got from my granfather. Not sure how old just know he carried it for years and right now I am rotating it among my others.
 
silenthunterstudios said:
Slipjoints can be as addictive as modern folders. I am saving all my coins for a Tribal Spear collaboration and the Case back pocket model. As far as slippies go, the stockman was king for me. After seeing the Tribal Spear and backpocket however, you just can't beat a single blade slipjoint. A few to start off with are

Buck 301
Schrade 8OT if you can find a USA made one, the fit and finish on the Taylor owned Schrades are getting better, but do not match up to the USA made ones IMHO
any Opinels
any of the Victorinox models (I am partial to Alox scales myself)

If you want to move up, take a look at Case's CV line, Great Eastern Cutlery and their family of makers. A great lockback that is now being produced as a slipjoint is the Mountain Man from Queen.

I've found some great deals on used and well used slippies at gun shows and flea markets. Get Blade's Guide to Knives for the history of slippies. Knife World has some great articles on the history of knives and knife companies in the USA, and all over the world.
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You tell me:o
Despite the fact I actually can't afford it and shouldn't because of that, I bought a big Douk Douk and a Mercator knife anyway:foot:

Still carrying my trusty Alox Solo though.

Great Classic which I consider a European traditional :thumbup:
 
A couple of years ago Jackknife put forth the peanut challenge. I found a Boker pen at a local shop and got that instead of a peanut. I carried that little thing for a year. At first, with a SAK Camper as a back up. I rarely needed the Camper and stopped carrying it. At the year mark I decided I didn't really need a lock but I do like a longer blade because my pocket knife ends up doing kitchen/bbq duty and the pen knife was hard pressed to keep up. Enter the stockman. A 3 1/4" Hen & Rooster at work and a 4" Boker for everything else. Even camping, the stockman did 90% of everything, the khukuri the other 10%. The belt knife didn't even come out of the sheath. I haven't carried a locking one-hander in a few years. I have one or two but they just sit. I think you'll find there is very little a one hander can do that a slip joint can't.

Frank
 
GEC #73 or GEC #48
case xx CV trapper
SAK Soldier or wenger soldier

great companions, don't miss the others
Maxx
 
I usually carry a Slip joint SAK as a back up blade and for the bottle opener screwdriver etc. But ever since I picked up a couple of Rough Rider Grand Daddy Barlows I've been considering shelving my "tactical" folders and carrying two slip joints instead. Might give it a shot when I'm not at work anyway. :)



SilverFoxKnows said:
I think you'll find there is very little a one hander can do that a slip joint can't.

Frank
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I can think of one thing :D
 
I tried going all traditional a while back and it is surprising how much you can get done with a small carbon blade. I have been EDCing a Case medium stockman this week and moving to a small Texas Jack next week both CV. Don't miss my modern one handers at all. I put a large tactical folder in my right hand pocket this morning and it lasted about 5 minutes 'till I chucked it back in the drawer.

:D Amber bone and yella keeping it real.:thumbup:
 
not-too-sharp said:
The title says it all.
I've decided to put my Spydies,kershaws,and all other one handed T@CTIC00L knives in the safe for a while. I like the anonymity my slipjoints allow. For example, do you know how many people stare when I open a box at work with a Case large trapper or Vic Explorer? None. Guess what happens when I open the same box with an assisted opening tanto blur or Spyderco Endura?
I get watched like I'm going to kill everyone in the aisle ;)
It's almost enlightening.
I think it'll be fun.(and an excellent opportunity to buy like 5 new knives :D)
Right now I only own 5 knives I consider traditional though so you should all share some ideas and pics for new ones :)
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It's gonna be an interesting month!

My guess is, that if you stick it out, really stick it out, with no cheating or backsliding, you're going to come away with a whole different feeling about slippys. First, the public perception of them is of useful old timey tools. And depending on where you use them and who you use them in front of, the comments will vary from things like "my grandpa had a knife like that" or even "what a pretty knife." from a member of the fair sex.

I had one older lady, at a church social lunch no less, ask if anyone had a knife to open a package. I came forth with a bone stag peanut, and she used it, then held it in her hand admiring it. She pronounced it a 'very pretty little knife'. On another occasion I used a stag Hen and Rooster to slice a bagel at a Panera, as their bagel slicer was on the fritz. The girl behind the counter who we know from being regulars, asked to see the knife. Lorri is about 19 to 20 years of age, and she was captivated by the stag. The Bertram knife was old German stuff, from when they put really nice stag on knives, with deep figured bark. Lorri stroked the stag gently, and asked what kind of material it was. When I told her, she kind of smiled and asked "Like, from a real animal?" I told her yes, and she said "Wow, that is so totally cool!"

I don't think I ever saw that reaction from black zytel.

Carl.
 
of mine in Yellow CV! I actually dont like the trapper pattern (i know, i know) but love the medium stockman and the soddie....
Recommendations:
1) Case CV medium stockman
2) Case CV Yeller Sodbuster
3) Case Jumbo Stockman CV
4) Case Canoe CV
good luck to ya
gene

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9-10-2010
Alright I EDC'd my trusty Case trapper today, it was used to open clam shells on a Vic Classic with pink scales I got for my girlfriends keys so my classic can finally return to me. And then again when her grandfather asked if I had a knife to cut above the end of our garden hose to put a new mender on it. When he saw the trapper his response made me laugh. In his words "I didn't think guys your age knew about real knives" and proceeded to do the chore without mangling his hands with a lockless knife ;) Thats day one so far. Wish me luck :D
 
I'll give anything a shot once. Now can I still carry my SAK Farmer of the tools? And just for you Carl I will attempt to carry my peanut as much as possible. I do foresee some rotation in my slippies though.
 
If you're considering picking up 5 knives my advice would be to spread it around to a few different companies to get a feel for what's out there. Two of the most popular Case's around here are the small Texas jack and the swayback jack. The swayback may be a little on the small side depending on your hand size. Queen makes some very nice knives and they are a heck of a value with D2 steel. Their country cousin sodbuster is one of the best knife deals out there. Great Eastern Cutlery has some top notch knives available for a little more money than Case or Queen. The 1095 that they use is excellent and is very easy to sharpen.

Here is a #73 pattern from their Northfield line in smooth almond bone.
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I use to alternate between traditional and modern knives but since I picked this one up last year I haven't gone back. If you hang around here for very long you're going to have a hard time stopping at five.;)
 
September is a great month to give it a shot too. I've had a back forth this past year of trying to kick modern style knives. For some reason though Fall always kicks my longing for traditionals into overdrive. Must be the hunting/nostalgia thing. Cool crisp mornings, hints of smoke in the air, vibrant colors. Anyways...great to be alive and good luck!

Matt
 
dannyp said:
If you're considering picking up 5 knives my advice would be to spread it around to a few different companies to get a feel for what's out there. Two of the most popular Case's around here are the small Texas jack and the swayback jack. The swayback may be a little on the small side depending on your hand size. Queen makes some very nice knives and they are a heck of a value with D2 steel. Their country cousin sodbuster is one of the best knife deals out there. Great Eastern Cutlery has some top notch knives available for a little more money than Case or Queen. The 1095 that they use is excellent and is very easy to sharpen.

Here is a #73 pattern from their Northfield line in smooth almond bone.
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I use to alternate between traditional and modern knives but since I picked this one up last year I haven't gone back. If you hang around here for very long you're going to have a hard time stopping at five.;)
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I had a swayback from a trade but the size was definitely small for my hand.
I'm kind of a big boy (6'1" 215 lbs) and my hands are on the larger side.
I handled a case large sod buster today while i was runnin some errands and really liked it. I'll probably go pick it up tomorrow morning. Also I found a large Case copperlock (its traditional for me ;) ) In a deep purple/blue jigged bone on collector knives and pulled the trigger on it. It should get here tuesday. :) When I get some more extra $ I'm gonna get a GEC Large Stockman And a Queen large canoe :D
 
Since I started acquiring higher quality slipjoints, my moderns have been put away and/or traded. Gone are a BM940, some Spyderco's, and a Sebenza. More will follow. In are a few Case/Bose collabs, some Schatt and Morgan's, a Menefee swayback. The average qualit, mass produced slipjoints I had before were fine, but did not compare in quality with high quality moderns. I like high quality in everything I use, so cheaper knives don't cut it. Once I had my first Case/Bose, the Dogleg Jack, in my hands, I knew I had found the knife answer for me. I'm not in that big a hurry to open my blade. I don't need a knife to alarm people. I tend to keep my eye on a guy whipping out and flinging open a large folder, I'm not sheeple, just aware of my surroundings. And I just love the feel of the traditional folder. Natural materials, comfortable to use. And this sub-forum is the best.

Rob
 
9-11-2010
Today I carried a Case Hammerhead lock-back in my back pocket only after calling a couple of my friends who are knife nuts who confirmed my thoughts on it's status as a traditional knife. It didn't see a ton of use but did open the box and packaging for the high chair I got my son today. It was on the heavy side so I think if I carry it again it'll be in the nice leather belt pouch it came with. But most likely the trapper will get pocket time again tomorrow,and probably stay there until my soddie and copperlock get here.
 
Been doing it for a while myself. Found that in a combat zone the pocket clips caught on too many things and I was loosing stuff too many times. Carried a Buck 110 for most of my last tour.

Still carry a 110 now and a Buck slippy in the weak side pocket. Sometimes I relent and carry a Buck Vantage on the weekends in civy cloths.

I've given up the tacti-cool stuff for the most part. If I go back overseas I may relook it but even then knowledge beats gadgets.
 
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