Slipjoint knife

A.L.

A.L.

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Hi folks

Im looking for a good production slipjoint, preferrably with either stag or wooden scales (something traditional anyway).

So what manufacturers would you recommend? I've been eyeing some Queen Cutlery knives and for what I've gathered, they seem to be pretty good quality. Also Case knives look good but the mysterious surcigal stainless gives me doubts.

Thanks for your time.
 
Queen is my favorite. :thumbup:

This is my EDC, a Queen #49 Cattle King in Amber Bone Stag.

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Terve!

Queen Cutlery and its offshoot Schatt&Morgan have a fine range of single and multiblade slipjoints.Most Schatts are stainless some ATS and a few carbon. Queen is mainly D2 and often come dull so you need to sharpen them up which CAN be a bit tricky,once sharp they stay well though.

CASE offer carbon cv and stainless.Forget about prejudice against surgical steel it's well good enough for slipjoint tasks,sharpens easily and is a maintenance free steel.

Great Eastern Cutlery have an up and coming range of ultra traditionals in carbon and a few in stainless,rather big knives though and some liner locks too.

Canal Street is another option.

Böker from Germany offer a decent slipjoint that's not too dear, I've had very good experience with them.

To learn about patterns you can try the Chinese made Rough Rider (please no political rants or flaming, iIm pointing out options!).Inexpensive and not at all shoddy or unpleasant.

Another learning tool is to visit the Traditional Forum for a wealth of knowledge,friendly encouragement and a vast photo pool. Good luck!
 
I'll be the third to mention Case's CV steel. My fav slippie is a Case Trapper in CV with amber bone scales. Great knife, easy to sharpen, and a joy to carry.

I have some Queens, but generally, they're a little smaller than I like to carry. I also have a very nice Northfield #73 in 1095 and Sambar Stag, but it's a bit pricier than the Cases.
 
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Thank you guys, I appreciate your replies!
It seems that the choice becomes even more challenging. :)
You can keep them suggestions coming still ofcourse!
 
I carry and use a Case in my EDC rotation but I'd like to throw in the ring another option. See if you can get your hands on a U.S. made Schrade Old Timer. I carry a 830T two blade jack and it's great. Took a real nice edge and keeps it well.
 
I am not a collector but enjoy nice knives and rotate my EDC often. For an EDC blade that you don't have to worry about, Case and Boker are my favorites. My wife bought me a Case Mini-Trapper in TS stainless 12 years ago. A great knife used from office to garden to the dove field. Takes a wicked edge. I do have a couple Case CVs and they are nice but styles and scales are limited. My Boker, a barlow, is 1085 and is great. I also carry other Bokers, Cases, Moore Maker, Queen and Great Eastern. I would say my very favorite is the Great Eastern...but it is in the price range where I ask for it as a gift.

If you like a Case in true-sharp - go for it. The CV Chestnut Cases do look nice. I may have to try the Swayback Jack. EDIT... of course the one I like is $60+, roughly $20 more than the other Chestnuts... You know, I have been really well served by the yellow handles CV's Cases...they are a great value.
 
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Here's two of my favorites - S&M Swayback Trapper and a Canal St. Gunstock Trapper.

If you're looking for a high quality working knife without spending a fortune I'd also 2nd the Queen Cattle King Stockman.

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Queen makes some damn fine slipjoints, from what I've heard. However, I've also heard that their edges come dull as butter knives. That shouldn't be a problem if you're posting on this forum, since that implies that you're a knife nut.

I don't really care too much about my blades being too hard. I'd rather get a slipjoint that can be sharpened relatively easily, and is meant to last, which is why I'd probably go with Case.
 
A.L. said:
Hi folks

Im looking for a good production slipjoint, preferrably with either stag or wooden scales (something traditional anyway).

So what manufacturers would you recommend? I've been eyeing some Queen Cutlery knives and for what I've gathered, they seem to be pretty good quality. Also Case knives look good but the mysterious surcigal stainless gives me doubts.

Thanks for your time.
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I would recommend Queen as an excellent production knife with D2 in bone or wood.
You will have to sharpen it but it is well worth it.

Now what knife do you want?
There are so many different patterns and sizes.

What size knife do you want?
What size blade do you want?
Single blade or multi blades?
What sort of work or lighter cutting?

When you answer these questions, then you will have more guidance as to what pattern to look at.

As an example, a Queen three bladed stockman comes in three sizes, 3 1/4", 4" and 4 1/4"
The difference in the knife you get is huge, from a very pocketable knife to a totally solid work knife.

This is a good link to see Queen knives, he also ships overseas.
http://www.cumberlandknifeworks.com...category_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28
 
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What size knife do you want?
What size blade do you want?
Single blade or multi blades?
What sort of work or lighter cutting?
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I'd say around 4 to 5" when closed
1 to 2 blades, but more is not bad. I those clip point blades!

Use for the knife would be "normal". :) Not too abusive, but not a decoration either.. Basically anything you can do with knife outdoors and why not indoors too.
 
This is a true gem, and it's offered at a great price. With its abalone shell inlays it isn't exactly tradional, but chances are that you'll love it (as I did the moment I saw it). This is the Boker Magnum Treasure. It's perfectly finished, with an ok 440 blade (not worse than Case "surgical steel") and it's unbelievably cheap:

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Queen makes some damn fine slipjoints, from what I've heard. However, I've also heard that their edges come dull as butter knives. That shouldn't be a problem if you're posting on this forum, since that implies that you're a knife nut.

I don't really care too much about my blades being too hard. I'd rather get a slipjoint that can be sharpened relatively easily, and is meant to last, which is why I'd probably go with Case.
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That's for sure. My Queen cattleman, an otherwise wonderful knife, was not only dull, but the edge was not evenly ground. Not usually a problem, but with D2 it probably took me longer to make the edge right than it did for them to make the knife. The good news is, the knife hasn't gotten dull since I fixed it. Case knives are popular for a reason. Easy to sharpen, decent edge holding, wonderful history, and decent price.
 
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