should I get into slipjoints?

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Gary007

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Gosh I could see me dumping alot of cash into these types of knives, just looks even more addicting than the standard folders I've been buying.

Been looking on Cumberland Knife Works site, staring and drooling over Queens, Shatt and Morgan (file and wire), and even some Case knives. Some are just beautiful, and nearly irresistible, especially when they say they have only 2 more in stock, with only 100 made...gets my itchy trigger finger even more itchy.

I hate to even start, but I guess I did start last night, I won a Queen Cocobola Canoe last night, for $42.00.

Somebody stop me! :(
 
Just start off stepping lightly.
Check out an use that canoe for a couple of months leave the 4"+ single blade at home and decide what is more suitable to your needs.
 
the good news is that you can really get a lot of knife for the buck in the slipjoint world--some great inexpensive models out there. Not only that, but you can often find cool ones in flea markets and antique shows.

The bad news is that if you get bitten by the custom slipjoint bug---you can end up paying a lot of buck for the knife. [and worth every penny.]
 
what are some of the more great inexpensive models? I may need to know this some time soon. :)

shaldag said:
the good news is that you can really get a lot of knife for the buck in the slipjoint world--some great inexpensive models out there. Not only that, but you can often find cool ones in flea markets and antique shows.

The bad news is that if you get bitten by the custom slipjoint bug---you can end up paying a lot of buck for the knife. [and worth every penny.]
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In my opinion, Queen has lots of great slipjoints, all reasonably priced. A great example is the beautiful abalone small stockman with D2 blades (62 bucks at Cumberland).
 
I'm a slippie beginner myself, although I've used slipjoints since I got my first knife in 1968.

So far, I think that Queens are a good value -- a lot of workmanship and great materials for the buck. I think your first choice was excellent.

I recently acquired some new Bokers. The Classic Red Bone series uses 1095 carbon. The ones I have are very nice.

I've also been pleased with a couple of Case knives with their CV steel.

I have only a few "vintage" slipjoints. Some of them are available for not too much money.
 
one of the first ones I want to buy is the Schatt and Morgan Congress, with those big signature bolsters. Love the way they look

then I want the Mountain Man lock back file and wire

plus about 1/2 dozen others of course, i won't bother with the links, but adds up to about $400 :( . :) Gotta slow down on my thinking.

edited, oh yeah, and the file and wire Gunstock

KeithAM said:
I'm a slippie beginner myself, although I've used slipjoints since I got my first knife in 1968.

So far, I think that Queens are a good value -- a lot of workmanship and great materials for the buck. I think your first choice was excellent.

I recently acquired some new Bokers. The Classic Red Bone series uses 1095 carbon. The ones I have are very nice.

I've also been pleased with a couple of Case knives with their CV steel.

I have only a few "vintage" slipjoints. Some of them are available for not too much money.
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Gary007 said:
what are some of the more great inexpensive models? I may need to know this some time soon. :)
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If you want to check out the wonderful world of the slip joint may I sugest starting with a Buck 301 stockman. Be sure to get the one made here in the U.S.A. as they are making a line of pocket knives just for the Walmart chain in China. I see by your profile that your favorite knife is a Buck 110, so why not stay with a brand that has worked well for you so far.

I carried a Buck 301 from 1971 to about 1992 or so and it tok me a couple of decades to wear it out by using it every day in the machine shop. The Bucks are built like a tank and they have one of the best factory support and warrentee of any knife save Victorinox. Flip over to the Buck forum and you'll find Chuck Buck and Joe Houser there for advise.

If you find you like the slippys then go for the pretty stuff from Queen and Case.










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Gary, everybody should get into sipjoints. But like that potato chip commercial where they say, "bet you can't eat just one," I'll bet that you can't buy just one. As they say, "the sickness only gets worse."

Anyway, check anything put out by Camillus for an inexpensive slip joint. Buck, as jacknife said, also is a good bet. Also don't forget ebay for both new and used. You can still get a good buy on ebay with the knives that were made by Schrade. Check out Mooremaker for their line of working knives. There are many inexpensive imports around today, but I can't vouch for their quality as I do not buy them.
 
I think that Queen Canoe in Cocobolo is my all time favourite.

Post some pics and a review if you will please.
 
Gary007 said:
plus about 1/2 dozen others of course, i won't bother with the links, but adds up to about $400 :( . :) Gotta slow down on my thinking.[/URL]
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Gary, it's not a race. :) Just buy a couple a month, you'll get there. :cool:
 
hmmmm well its better not to start sometimes!!! Afterall before you know it...........25............100..........300.........600......... :o
 
Well, if you're looking to get some rather good deals, check out the Bladeforum "exchange forums" (hint, hint).

You might find some Schrade Old Timers, or Camillus Yello-Jakets, or Swiss Army Knives (hint, hint).

And who knows, maybe someone would be willing to trade them ALL for a very reasonable offer because he is not longer seeking slip-joints and has started to seek one-hand folders (hint, hint).

Cheers,
Allen.
 
I would definitely say start small. Not knife size, of course, but price wise. Make a minimal investment. I suggest picking up a few schrades (the USA ones) or a Camillus or Queen. Maybe one of the new colonials. IMO, those brands offer tremendous bang for the buck. Then you can go from there.

Here's a beauty from Canal Street Cutlery (the former Schrade guys), and moderately priced at $64...

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Good luck,

Glenn
 
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