slipjoint workhorse

Mad_Maxx

Mad_Maxx

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last week I've used a CS canittler (3/3,5mm thick blade) to slice a BIG :eek: cardoard box (1,8m x 80cm+-) and after the slicing and tearing it got small enough to throw it away :thumbup:

i've seen that the canittler got a little bit of wobble/play afterwards, cutting was pretty heavy duty due to the weight of the box, I had to hammer the bolster lightly to reduce play but the pin is visible now, similar thing cutting smaller box (usps large) with the #GEC 48

so, i'm thinking about a 2nd knife for those days where I may have to do some heavier work than the usual edc stuff in order not to put the pivot and pin too much under (lateral maybe) stress during the cuts, as they are not adjustable on slippies the way you can adjust it on a normal folder (pivot screw)

I've bought a higonokami to test, heavy pin on the pivot, light and inexpensive knife

I may carry one of my SAKS, the case caliber or the coming TK4 for this, BUT I'm curious on what other options I have on a good slip,non locking folder or similar that is both not very expensive, SLIM, light and built with a heavy duty pivot, some thing like a small soddie?

edit: maybe it's too much or i'm just crazy but I don't want to ruin my nice slippies with this kind of work, modern knives are an option but I'd rather stay to the traditional side rather than using my spyderco's/bench/kershaw and co knives, the heavy use backup should be light and slim preferably

thanks
Maxx
 
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I haven't ever used or owned douk douk, but maybe that could be something? It's kind of similiar with higonokami but it's slipjoint (strong one I reckon) instead of friction. They are also dirt cheap and come in various sizes.
 
i use a folding razor blade to break down cardboard at work. it folds out, has interchangeable blades, pocket clip, light weight, not to mention cheap. it definitely saves my pocket knife.
 
Mad_Maxx said:
I may carry one of my SAKS, the case caliber or the coming TK4 for this, BUT I'm curious on what other options I have on a good slip,non locking folder or similar that is both not very expensive, SLIM, light and built with a heavy duty pivot, some thing like a small soddie?

Maxx
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I think a sod buster would be my first choice based on your requirements.
 
morrowj_98 said:
I think a sod buster would be my first choice based on your requirements.
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thanks
any brands to suggest? case, eye brand, boker tree, kissing krane? besides case I don't know anything about those I found googling and ebaying..

Maxx
 
mad maxx if you put a polished edge with real good mirror bevels on your folders they will glide thru the heaviest boxes with ease. i noticed last year after cutting with a real sharp endura then polishing the edge & bevels with green rouge the endura cut with 1/2 or less effort. also the polished edge lasts a lot longer. the difference is truly amazing.
dennis
 
Carbon Opinel No.8 might not be a bad knife for this kind of work. Sharpens up really well,is a fine slicer&is inexpensive. Frankly, I would not like to use my Traditionals on this kind of 'industrial' task but each to his own.The Opinel will tackle this work with ease, but although Traditional it is not an actual slipjoint as it has a locking collar.
 
Dennis, thanks

I mirror polish all edges, bevelz are either shiny or satin and the blades fullflat and thin, they last longer and cut crazily but if the box or whatever is heavy there is a loto of pressure on the blade, slicing may lock the blade in the cardboard and the pivot may suffer from something like prying (horizontal cut), hence my question

the opinel is fine but i'd like something better, the TK4 will do the job but a slippie is something different, different appeal

Maxx
 
I always use a box cutter for boxes. They cost less than $1 and the blades are cheap in bulk.
 
Gents if you don't mind let's try to keep our observations and recommendations to traditional knives for the purposes of this discussion. Thank you all.
 
I too would recommend a box cutter. I have used my Case Swayback CV to cut up boxes and it did well with the 18 degree/20degree back bevel. I was afraid of putting too much pressure on the blade though with the thicker cardboard.
 
what I would like is a traditional kind of knife, small possibly, less than 4" or better like 3,5" closed
no pinned/bloster construction for the above mentioned problems

it's for those jobs I don't want to use my slippie for, has to be portable and smallish being lightweight

something like the soddie but that I'm not aware of, nothing like an opinel or box cutter too..
I know it's hard
thanks
Maxx
 
Why not go with a 2 layer SAK?
Tinker, Spartan, an Alox Soldier or SI?
Or even a smaller, 84 MM 2 layer SAK?
A Sportsman, or Recruit.
These knives are cheap (under $20), can be bought anywhere (which means, if one breaks, you just get another), but are built to last. Cardboard boxes? Not a problem. The blades may be a bit dull when you get home, but they are quick and easy to restore. Plus, with their full grinds and thin blades, they cut well after getting dull.
Just a thought.
 
First off, while the higonokami is a cool little knife, it isn't the best for cutting heavy duty cardboard. The blade grind gets thick pretty fast and the thin metal handle is hard on the hand for extended cutting. I think the sodbuster might be your best option and Queen's version with D2 would be my choice for cutting a lot of cardboard.
 
Voltron said:
Why not go with a 2 layer SAK?
Tinker, Spartan, an Alox Soldier or SI?
Or even a smaller, 84 MM 2 layer SAK?
A Sportsman, or Recruit.
These knives are cheap (under $20), can be bought anywhere (which means, if one breaks, you just get another), but are built to last. Cardboard boxes? Not a problem. The blades may be a bit dull when you get home, but they are quick and easy to restore. Plus, with their full grinds and thin blades, they cut well after getting dull.
Just a thought.
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because I already have plenty of them :D
soldier, spartan, cadett, have them all

just wanted to try something else...
Maxx
 
Slim, light, not much money you say?

Try a Rough Rider Old Yellow Canoe, inexpensive,plenty of handle to grip yet slim, their stainless comes sharp and is easy to re-tune.
 
The sheepsfoot blade on any well-made stockman with good steel will do the job. In a pinch, I've cut down boxes with a ss Case peanut. The key is simply a thin, SHARP blade.
 
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