Slipit Wharn Orange G10 C127GPOR

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I've watched a number of demos on U Tube regarding this knife. I'm a bit perplexed why someone would want a non locking blade. I'm aware laws are different in England, making this a functional knife for those in that country. What are the advantages of purchasing a knife like this in the U.S.?

I also noticed that the demo involved multiple handholds on the knife. Without the lock, what prevents this blade from potentially closing down on the user's hand?

Thanks

P.S. Would anyone know of a tool that could open up a Sypderco knife like this to replace the blade?
 
Some different cities may have a restriction on it in the US as well. Would be viewed better, possibly, too in the US in some areas.

I really like the slipit Wharncliffe, though the fact that it doesn't lock bugs me. I guess if you did a lot of traveling, it be a good knife to have as well.
 
It won't close on you, if you use the choil, works great!
 
The advantage of the Slipits by Spyderco are that some cities ban locking knives.... San Antonio for one and with the changing knife laws who knows what will be legal tomorrow.
The Slipits are held open by spring tension like a conventional slip joint pocket knife. They have a half stop that causes the knife to stop half way thru the opening and closing process. And this does not impede opening the knife one handed. With your index finger in the choil of the knife it want close on your hand. Actually, it is about as safe as a lockback but it could close on you if you are very very careless. And the knife can be closed by removing the index finger from the choil and using pressure with your thumb on the back of the blade to close the knife. This can be done one handed very easily with a little practise. The Slipits have become my favorite Spyderco knife of the one handers and I own 2 UKPK and 2 Urbans. They are great knives. I would not be afraid of them closing in use and with a little use with them you will think the same thing. Have fun with the Slipits.

RKH
 
I guess the only question I have now is where would I find the best price on the UKPK and Urban knives...........plain edge.

Thanks
 
to be perfectly honest im less worried about this knife closing on me then more than half of my other knives. its a fantastic EDC and one of the nicest knives ive ever owned, and that backspring is STRONG id rather use this than most of my linerlocks.

Cheers!

the Colonel
 
Now that's fascinating. I never would have thought that. Thanks for opening my eyes to what for me is a new approach to an old concept.
 
PSB said:
Without the lock, what prevents this blade from potentially closing down on the user's hand?
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I think some people tend to overestimate this danger. True, it can happen if you're careless, but people have been using non-locking slip joint folders for hundreds of years, and continue to do so today without losing any fingers. ;)

Actually, the wharncliffe Slipit in particular looks kind of nice to me, but the main reason I have not bought one is not the lack of a lock, but the price. The Slipits are only a tiny bit larger than the Spyderco Dragonfly (which does lock), but about twice the price. Yeah, the Slipits have G-10 handles, but they still just don't strike me as worth the money compared to other Spyderco offerings. :o
 
I agree with you Mdauben. They are pricey and the Urbans use VG10 steel, too. Sal said they were a little suprised at what they had to charge for them. Had to do with the Yen versus the Dollar. I like G10 a lot but quality does not lose it's value. I do prefer the Slipits over my locking folders and these Slipits are ADDICTIVE!

RKH
 
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