Slipjoint Shields. Why?

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Sorry guys, I know I have a lot of questions. :o

I've noticed that the same maker might use more than one shield. I always thought they were to designate the company or maker, or were for engraving purposes.

What are the shields about? I searched and didn't really find anything.

Thanks!
 
Aesthetics and an aesthetic way of helping to secure covers.Check out the covers on this knife,if you notice the reverse side has an extra pin(4),whereas shield side has only 3,plus shield.I have not seen the extra pin before(I'm sure there are others) ,but this demonstrates shield function other than beauty.

Ulster farmers jack
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I have a Moore Maker with 2 shields, one with the company name, other is blank so if you want to engrave initials.

Pete
 
Once again the Farmer's Jack shows off its excellence.:thumbup:

Shields are generally decorative, getting the right style for the pattern is an art itself. Some time ago, there was a thread about shields, their types etc.

Every year when the Forum Knife is being discussed, quite a lot of debate revolves around the type of shield .I certainly have some favourites, but it does depend on the pattern. I also have one or two I can't stand....:D:eek:

Where stag is concerned, a lot of people argue that a shield can spoil the looks of very good stag, but then, very good stag is elusive. Having a shield properly inlet is key in my opinion, I abhor raised shields that are not properly let into the handle.
 
Aaaaaargh!

All this talk about shields today.............last night I was walking through an older part of town, saw a really cool door knocker that I thought would make a good background for a knife picture......can you sense whats coming?
I balanced a really nice custom slip joint on said knocker, readied my cel phone/camera.......oops! Down goes the knife onto the hard concrete......off pops the shield!!!!! Heartbroken and stunned:eek::(:mad:

I sure wish it had been pinned!

So, I guess I'll try to repair it with some epoxy. I just hope I can get it as perfectly flush as it was.

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread, just depressed a little.
 
I am so sorry to hear that you got some damage to your custom, clutchcarter!! I always enjoy your pictures!!! I know the feeling when one hits the ground when trying to take a pic of your beauty.

wlfryjr, that Ulster is soooooooooooooooo beautiful. Thanks for making me smile.


Back on topic....so many sheilds ...so little time. Sometimes the shield just makes the knife sing.
 
clutchcarter said:
Aaaaaargh!

All this talk about shields today.............last night I was walking through an older part of town, saw a really cool door knocker that I thought would make a good background for a knife picture......can you sense whats coming?
I balanced a really nice custom slip joint on said knocker, readied my cel phone/camera.......oops! Down goes the knife onto the hard concrete......off pops the shield!!!!! Heartbroken and stunned:eek::(:mad:

I sure wish it had been pinned!

So, I guess I'll try to repair it with some epoxy. I just hope I can get it as perfectly flush as it was.

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread, just depressed a little.
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Oooh THAT sucks! I totally understand that train of thought... See a cool background, set up (knife, truck, motorcycle etc) and snap the pic. Never had my bike fall over let alone drop a custom knife on concrete. At least the damage sounds minimal. :o
 
There are true experts on here for the REAL and historic reasons but let me give you my silly reason... For me, its for the style. I LOVE a Federal Shield on the right knife.

My favorite shield


This knife would look odd to me without it. :)

Kevin
 
clutchcarter said:
Aaaaaargh!

All this talk about shields today.............last night I was walking through an older part of town, saw a really cool door knocker that I thought would make a good background for a knife picture......can you sense whats coming?
I balanced a really nice custom slip joint on said knocker, readied my cel phone/camera.......oops! Down goes the knife onto the hard concrete......off pops the shield!!!!! Heartbroken and stunned:eek::(:mad:

I sure wish it had been pinned!

So, I guess I'll try to repair it with some epoxy. I just hope I can get it as perfectly flush as it was.

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread, just depressed a little.
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Unless that knife was advertised as not being pinned and its a custom, send it back!
Ken
 
Strigamort said:
Sorry guys, I know I have a lot of questions. :o

I've noticed that the same maker might use more than one shield. I always thought they were to designate the company or maker, or were for engraving purposes.

What are the shields about? I searched and didn't really find anything.

Thanks!
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Plus they are cool little pieces of metal. Sometimes I pin completly thru the liner and sheild. More often
I silver braze a post to the back of the sheild, inlet the sheild and peen the pin on the inside of the liner.
Either way I'm not only confident of the sheild never popping out, but also holding the cover on. Almost
all of these I made with jewelers files and heat treated. So for all the reasons already said, plus we like em.
Ken.
 
kc custom said:
Plus they are cool little pieces of metal. Sometimes I pin completly thru the liner and sheild. More often
I silver braze a post to the back of the sheild, inlet the sheild and peen the pin on the inside of the liner.
Either way I'm not only confident of the sheild never popping out, but also holding the cover on. Almost
all of these I made with jewelers files and heat treated. So for all the reasons already said, plus we like em.
Ken.
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Thats awesome!!! I have been working a ton with files of all types and I admire that work you have done!

I have made quite a few pieces of jewelry out of burls and stag it takes a lot of patience!

Love that federal shield on your knife.
 
kc custom said:
Plus they are cool little pieces of metal. Sometimes I pin completly thru the liner and sheild. More often
I silver braze a post to the back of the sheild, inlet the sheild and peen the pin on the inside of the liner.
Either way I'm not only confident of the sheild never popping out, but also holding the cover on. Almost
all of these I made with jewelers files and heat treated. So for all the reasons already said, plus we like em.
Ken.
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I did not know that shields could be attached like that, fascinating. Oh and I agree, thats a cracking photo. Thanks Ken

Paul
 
Shields also allow you to trademark a knife, like the Canal Street shield, the Case shield, the TLAR shield.

Ed K
 
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