Slipjoint OR lockback

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I like both and use both. But my edc is a slipjoint of some kind.

Mike
 
Primarily traditional slipjoints, but I do like the few lock backs that I do have. I will add a Buck 110 to my collection soon.
 
I used to really enjoy locks, simply because they were kind of fun to play with. Well, that was until I was playing with a liner lock and trying to close the blade, when I pushed too hard on the spine of the blade, slicing up the back of my thumb. Luckily, it was sharp enough for a clean cut but not so sharp that it went through like butter.

Slipjoints, I find, are a good balance between friction folders and locking folders. While they don't lock into place, there's enough force to keep it either open or closed. That detent is what I like. It's not what I need, but it doesn't hurt.
 
Really like using a lock-back!

Really love using a slip-joint!

But hey, Ive made room for both on my person and edc both! :thumbup:


Anthony
 
I carry a automatic Lockback, but please don't tell anybody, but also carry a spring back knife also........
 
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Not sure which I prefer, but with a toddler running around the house, I stick to slipjoints. With a good, stiff backspring, I have no worries about him accidentally getting hold of it, opening it, and hurting himself.
 
I normally carry a slipjoint 99% of the time. But after reading this thread and thinking about it for a while I ordered a fallkniven u2 to see how I might like a lockback.
 
I usually carry a small slip for minor cutting tasks, or trimming off that annoying hang nail. When I have to cut something that requires more than 2-3 lbs of pressure, I use my lock blade. I am uncomfortable using a slip for heavy use, as I am always paranoid about the blade accidentally closing or breaking. Since I only use small slips, this is usually the case. I've always wanted a small slip joint size knife, that has a lockback, but have yet to buy one.

My daily carry locking folders usually have a 3 inch blade and full size handle. I don't have much use for a large slipjoint with a strong 3 inch blade, since its only use is pull cutting. I never push cut a slip.
 
John T Wylie Jr said:
love em both , would really love to see a sodbuster lockback :)
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German Eye makes a lockback sodbuster. Just a heads up.

I find that the locking mechanism is one of the last things I actually look at when eyeing a new knife. First comes blade shape, followed by steel, then handle material and shape, and finally the lock. It's also kind of nice to be able to take a knife apart for cleaning, but a Q-Tip does a decent job for the most part.
 
300Bucks said:
A.G.,

I collect one series of knives. I 'USE' several types. I have had slipjoints close or partially close the blade on a few occasions none causing injury. I have stuck my hand inside a elk to cut stuff loose with a stockman, but prefer a small lock. I also hunt with a SAK with a saw and lock blade, which I am pleased with. But, you always have the option to size the knives to job, and carry larger locks or go to fixed blades.
I have a fondness for a old TL-29 which many times I have wondered why was the lock not on the blade instead of on the screwdriver. I am guessing it is for the wire stripping use of the screwdriver blade.
Once in a great while I will have a open blade move, but for everyday-walking around activity as listed in most replies to the "What did you cut today" thread a slipjoint works as the family sedans of knives. In my case and it appears in their's, lockbacks are the heavy haulers.

All that said, if you come up with trim and compact lockbacks the size of average stockmen,trappers,barlows and canoes, I would be interested.

300Bucks
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Man I hope that thing was dead, or the lack of a lock would be the least of your problems :eek::eek::eek:
 
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