Preferences; sunken Joints or raised

[penguin9]

I carried a knife with a raised joint for 40 years and it never really bothered me much. It never dug into my hand or ruined a pocket that I can remember. It did kind of upset the aesthetics of an otherwise good-looking the knife, but not enough for me to get rid of it.

Nowadays I would prefer a sunken joint, mainly for the looks, but I wouldn't object to a raised joint on the 'right' knife. I guess what I'm saying is that it's kinda low on the list of acceptance criteria for me.

 

[Dadpool]

I prefer sunken joints, but only as a nice-to-have -- not a must-have. Some patterns don't lend themselves to it, and raised joints won't stop me from enjoying a knife.

 

[hank_rearden]

i have a feeling raised joints are unavoidable with certain configurations. same-end jacks for instance. and what about those with 3 or more blades whose ends overlap?

 

[mbkr]

i have a feeling raised joints are unavoidable with certain configurations. same-end jacks for instance. and what about those with 3 or more blades whose ends overlap?

Same end jacks can have sunken joints. Here's a small Case 87 and a Canal Street Barlow

 

[I'mSoSharp]

SAKS have perfected the art of sunk-joints but then they use the same Equal End frame on most patterns. Makes for smooth pocket carry though and looks better.

But a multilayer SAK has a huge (sideways on) handle compared to it's blade size so it's really easy to cover the tang let alone "sink" it.
SAKs generally aren't equal ended, there is normally a small size difference.

 

[Will Power]

Very well, but I base my assertion on e.g. their Pruner which is two blades one spring thick and certainly Equal End, like most Alox models.

 

[Will Power]

Two approaches similar frame and blades:

Lloyd English Jack left is sunk joint GEC's 93 Sheepfoot is very much exposed There is of course a difference in breadth of blade but both can be pinched open ( if you must...)