Slipjoint for Groomsmen gifts

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I am going to be married here in a couple months and am wanting to get some nice slipjoints, probably a Whittler or Stockman style, with abalone or pearl scales.

Need to be able to purchase 6 identical knives, of good quality that can be delivered by mid-August. I'm not too concerned about price but am looking in the low $100 range, as I want them to be knives that will be remembered.
 
Nice touch Supper - I gave my guys some nice slippies when I tied the knot many moons ago - I think I'll ask them the next time I see them what became of those beauties - good luck in your search!!!
 
I did the same thing. Some ALOX Vics and the best man got a Western stock with a punch and nice (I think) redwood scales.
 
Ozrab said:
Nice touch Supper - I gave my guys some nice slippies when I tied the knot many moons ago - I think I'll ask them the next time I see them what became of those beauties - good luck in your search!!!
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Thanks. Looks like every place that I can find that has pearl or abalone of GEC, Queen, etc only has a couple of each style in stock. Hmmm....
 
I gave my groomsmen engraved Kershaw Leeks.

Whatever you do I just would suggest that it is a quality knife. But I think you've got that covered already.

Congratulations on the upcoming nuptuals.
 
WA Martin said:
I gave my groomsmen engraved Kershaw Leeks.
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I gave my groomsmen Leeks also. I originally wanted to give them slipjoints, but my wife pointed out that most people these days prefer modern locking blades. Either way the choice of knives for gifts is a good one.
 
Thank you for the congrats WA Martin.

kamagong said:
I gave my groomsmen Leeks also. I originally wanted to give them slipjoints, but my wife pointed out that most people these days prefer modern locking blades. Either way the choice of knives for gifts is a good one.
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My fiance and I talked about this as well. The father of the bride and my father grew up on ranches on The Highline (funny story that I won't get into) which is why I want to go with a stockman pattern. My father has an Old Timer he's been carrying for probably 20 or 30 years now, and is still in pretty good shape with a beautiful patina.

My groomsmen are also into "traditional" stuff as well, hell the best man is a bull rider :D

It will also tickle the fancy of my British brother in law that is fascinated with the "Old West."
 
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My groomsmen are also into "traditional" stuff as well, hell the best man is a bull rider :D

It will also tickle the fancy of my British brother in law that is fascinated with the "Old West."
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Congratulations to you both.

From a UK perspective......

As far as the "Old West" goes I'd look at Moore Maker. It seems to be today's cowboy gear. I only have one of their Muskrats which I've been told are made by Queen - I don't know.

Their range isn't fancy, but it's good quality and about as authentic "Old West" as you might get.

David
 
Something decent? Something unusual? Well, I suggest you order the 2010 Forum Knife in Ebony, that'll be a knife that has something special about it and different:thumbup: Plus there's the exclusivity factor,must be a good omen. Under 100 USD, get your order in quick before the deadline:D You won't get 'em by August but it will give the men something to look forward to after your big day.
 
Supper said:
I am going to be married here in a couple months and am wanting to get some nice slipjoints, probably a Whittler or Stockman style, with abalone or pearl scales.

Need to be able to purchase 6 identical knives, of good quality that can be delivered by mid-August. I'm not too concerned about price but am looking in the low $100 range, as I want them to be knives that will be remembered.
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Congratuations!!!
And welcome to the Trad forum


Queen make some very nice stockman in Abalone or Pearl
The 3 1/4" #26 Stockmans and the #2 Serpentine Jacks are in D2 steel
The 3 1/4" #21 Senator in SS is also very nice
(I have purchased these for special gifts, and my British exec brother was suitably impressed)

Abalone
http://www.crisnercutlery.com/abalone.htm
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Pearl
http://www.crisnercutlery.com/motherofpearl.htm

There is also Fighting Rooster, which is certainly a kick up in quality; but I would not know if he has 6 of each!
It would certainly be worth to buy 6 different knives
http://www.clarencerisner.com
 
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If he has six, Clarence might give you a deal on the Schatt and Morgan Series VI MOP whittler. Good luck and congratulations.
 
Found 6 of the Bulldog Stockman's for a good price and wound up nabbing em. Thanks for the suggestions.

Having some black leather pouches stitched up to offset the white pearl, will provide pics when everything shows up.
 
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