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The_Dave

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Guys,

I know nothing about slipjoints or other traditional folders. I woke up this morning and thought I might like to have a nice traditional slipjoint of some kind.

I could go down to the hardware store and pick out a $20 no-name folder, but I want something a little better.

Since I know next to nothing about slipjoints, can you recommend me a nice production or semi-production slipjoint to pick up? What are the high-quality names out there? Arbitrary price point is <$250.

Thanks
 
Hi
I would suggest a similar post in our "Traditional Knives" forum where you will receive an enthusiastic reply.
In answer to your question I would suggest that you check out Great Eastern Cutlery and Schatt & Morgan.
There are many different patterns but I would suggest a nice trapper or stockman. These are both very usable and practical patterns.
However at $250 you are in custom knife territory so you might like to check out a few customs as well.

Good luck with your search and post some pics when you have made your choice.:)

Steven
 
The case Tony Bose models are great. I carry a case cataraugus gunstock everyday and it cuts like a laser and holds a great edge. It has ats-34 blades. Great Eastern makes good knives and they have very good customer service if your knife has a problem.
 
The Case Sodbuster Jr in CV is a sick little piece at 20 bucks. It's so damn simple you won't be able to stop using it-and you'll wind up buying one for every pair of pants you own. Lately, a Kabar 1184 has been my slipjoint of choice.
 
couple of options, though I'm a slippy newbie. I have a stag handled Buck canoe slippy that I love, with 420hc that cuts like crazy. You can't go wrong with a D2 Queen, or a carbon steel Boker. If you want to start off slow, the Buck is nice, even cheaper (usually) would be a Rough Rider (or several) to see what style you like. They usually run about 5-8 dollars each (give or take). Anyhow, a slippy is a great edc choice, they are useful, handsome, and non-threatening to non knife people. Anyhow, good hunting!
 
SAK knives make for great EDCs - I carry the Victorinox Alox Pioneer, and it's a fantastic EDC slipjoint.

At around 20$, that leaves 230$ of your budget left over for booze :D
 
I definitely wouldn't recommend dropping that kind of cash on one if you have literally no idea what pattern you will actually like or use. There are plenty of sub $75 slipjoints of good quality you can try out, and resell for little to no loss before settling on something. There are dozens of patterns, in all different shapes and sizes.

The one I've most recently fallen in love with. Case Swayback Jack in CV.
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