Slipjoint OR lockback

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I like both. I prefer slipjoints, but I really like a Case Copperlock or Buck 110. I also like the small burl lockbacks in the Russell Catalog.
 
Slip joint for me. I don't like giving up the second blade option and versitility.

If I'm going to be doing something heavy duty enough that I'm worried about the blade closing, I use a sheath knife.
 
I prefer slipjoints in my pocket, but like how the lockback are single bladed and can be really really light.
 
I like a lockback (Buck 110 or 112) but have been EDCing the same Schrade stockman slipjoint since the 1960's... go figure! :D
 
I'd never be the judge of someone elses tool choice, but for urban EDC slipjoints are for me. Nice friendly SAK or old-school pocketknives can go anywhere they want and are always socially/legally acceptable.
 
AG I have a slipjoint in my pocket all the time, but I will tell you the one lockback that sets right on my closet shelf that I grab when called for is my featherlite one hand opener that you make. That is a great knife, you forget it is in your pocket.
 
I currently own 2 lock backs that are not regularly in rotation, whereas I own many slipjoints and carry one at least 5 days a week, so maybe my habits alone answer the question on my part?

That said, I'm not opposed to a lock back design, but my cutting needs don't have me feeling like I need a locking blade. If I did need a locking knife I would probably use a frame lock I have in rotation.

I generally prefer 2 blade slip joints as opposed to single blade. I don't have a good answer as to why that is.
 
The only Lockback that take pocket time way from a slippy is my Fallkniven U2
It is small and light
The same size as a slippy, but lighter.
And it comes with a superb steel.

Yes I would like something light and thin as my Queen Cooperhead single bladed knife offered in a lockback

I do prefer a slippy for the multi blades.
 
I like, use, and carry both, but I actually find that most of the time I *carry* a lockback (3 3/8" to 3 1/2" closed -- would like a 3 1/4" lockback, but I don't have one that size). The reason I like good lockbacks is that I really like the feel of their actions -- not for their "safety" (I find slipjoints perfectly safe to use). I much prefer lockbacks that I can open by simply pinching the blade, rather than messing about with the nail nick (and I don't like thumbobs).
 
I like both, the multiplicity of slip-joint blades the security of a lock-back.

A lock-back should always look like a single blade slipjoint,it must look TRADITIONAL even if made from modern materials. A MOKI is a good example of this etc. So is a CASE Copperlock, no torqx screws ,clips ,carbon fibre,black blades.
 
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A. G. Russell said:
I personally have a strong preference for single blade lockbacks, of course I have almost never met a knife I didn't like.

Which do you prefer, lockback or slipjoint? thanks, A. G.
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I prefer multi-blade slipjoints - usually two-bladers.
 
From a purely utilitarian point of view, I would say I prefer lock blades. Just a little bit of extra safety when using the blade. Fortunatly, my life does not revolve around being as utilitarian as possible, and traditional folders just have a vicereal appeal to me (plus with a bit of common sense and care, they are perfectly safe for most all pocket knife chores). :cool:
 
It depends on the size of the knife. Locks on blades under 2" always struck me as a bit useless, since there's not much you could try doing with a blade that small that would make it close. Over about a 3" blade I start feeling like I really should have a lock. In between I could go either way.
 
jackknife said:
Slip joint for me. I don't like giving up the second blade option and versitility.

If I'm going to be doing something heavy duty enough that I'm worried about the blade closing, I use a sheath knife.
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This is also my exacto thoughts about it.

As to using lockbacks I have a Fallkniven U2 and a Spuderco caly jr that i like highly because of their ability to get and stay sharp.

Bosse
 
I like them both, if I had two choose style over the other it would be slipjoint due to versatility and smaller size.
 
Mr Russell,
I carry both...a SOG Twitch II AO lockback, and a Case CV Sodbuster Jr.
I use the SOG most often, but carry the slipjoint Case because it reminds me of
my father and grandfather who carried slippies exclusively 'back in the old days'.
 
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