Slipjoints with blade length of 2.5" or less

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Peregrin said:
A post with 3 modern knives pictured was moved to the "Traditional and Modern Pairings" thread. You can make your point without posting images of knives that don't belong here.
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harsh, Gary. Sorry for wanting to help the OP. thought the point was comparing larger blades to small slipjoint options. Anyway, i'll move along.
 
19 other members managed to respond without ignoring the forum guidelines. Not trying to chase anyone away. If I'd left your post here I'm pretty sure I'd be seeing other posts similar to yours. If you want to discuss it further please take it to PMs.
 
popedandy said:
I have the same length restriction and it would be a lot easier if they would bump it up just a bit, but in the meantime here are some that will work: GEC 57 with the wharncliffe blade, GEC 79, Buck 503, Hen and Rooster whittler, Case penknife 32087, Case Texas Jack 22087, Case Canoe 102131 is about 1/16" over but it's close enough that I sometimes carry it, Case stockman 6344, Case Humpback Stockman 63046, Case Barlow 61009 and probably other Case Barlow patterns, Case Mini-Copperhead - I think that's the small one with the wharncliffe main, Rough Rider Barlow, and the Kissing Crane Barlow.
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I thought they imposed a different rule at the yard, but I guess not. Same rule across the board. The analyst in charge of security for my building prepared a list for our volunteer occupant emergency staff of allowed materials. Pepper spray and pocket knives with a blade of 2.5" or less were included. A member here that worked for the SEC kept the "rule book" with him in his briefcase and car, and brought it out a few times at guard desks. But he worked in DC. The rule is considered "at the discretion of individual agencies" I was told. Then, the same person that relayed that to me, gave me a wink and said that rule is enforced throughout.

Everyone has shared some great ideas. Over the years I've learned to accept the versatility of the little legume. I no longer feel under "knifed" with it in my pocket. It is more than adequate for daily tasks. It doesn't play well with others either, but hey, it has to share.
 
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silenthunterstudios said:
I thought they imposed a different rule at the yard, but I guess not. Same rule across the board. The analyst in charge of security for my building prepared a list for our volunteer occupant emergency staff of allowed materials. Pepper spray and pocket knives with a blade of 2.5" or less were included. A member here that worked for the SEC kept the "rule book" with him in his briefcase and car, and brought it out a few times at guard desks. But he worked in DC. The rule is considered "at the discretion of individual agencies" I was told. Then, the same person that relayed that to me, gave me a wink and said that rule is enforced throughout.

Everyone has shared some great ideas. Over the years I've learned to accept the versatility of the little legume. I no longer feel under "knifed" with it in my pocket. It is more than adequate for daily tasks.
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It applies to all federal facilities.
Edit: it is in the federal law on dangerous weapons in federal facilities, 18 U.S. Code 930.g.2 - a dangerous weapon "does not include a pocket knife with a blade length of less than 2 1/2 inches in length." Pocket knife is typically defined as a folding knife, so locking blades are okay, although if your security office disagrees I doubt you'd win the debate.

I find it more of a nuisance than anything else because the traditional knives I like to carry typically have blades over that length, but I do enjoy the GEC workman and the Case canoe, both of which are close to the limit.
 
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I can't remember if he had a particular name for it but every now and then John Lloyd will put out something with a short stout blade in it. VCM3 markets them in the sales forum. There's also a thread in here with them featured.
 
Is the measurement from the bolster or from the tang (all the steel or only the sharpened edge)? That will help answer the OP's question.
 
RobbW said:
Is the measurement from the bolster or from the tang (all the steel or only the sharpened edge)? That will help answer the OP's question.
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The real answer is that I don't know, but the way I figure it is that the blade length is tip to bolster. The other is the sharpened edge length. That's just my personal opinion, though.
 
popedandy said:
The real answer is that I don't know, but the way I figure it is that the blade length is tip to bolster. The other is the sharpened edge length. That's just my personal opinion, though.
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Maybe that ambiguity is deliberately written into the code so that agencies and officers have more discretion depending upon the situation.
 
Here's one I think would fit the bill. The second knife:

VCM3 said:
Those two steels might be close,in character,I'm not sure. But from memory,if that was one of Duncan's & from me,I do believe,W-2.

I think this is the knife ,pristine
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This is another knife from that batch & "era"

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Speaking of knives with a sub three inch blade, does someone have comparison shots of a Case Peanut with an Opinel No. 4 and 5? I would much appreciate it!
 
Not sure if this one has been mentioned, but the GEC 66 Calf Roper Slim is 2.5" for the longest blade. Its a handy little knife that is not too big and not too small.
 
Rough Rider small stockman has a cutting edge of 2.2 inches on the main blade and the cutting edge on the small work knife is 2.5...number of handle materials and locking versions available. These are what I use for work and I reckon I'm covered for everything. :thumbup:

Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr
 
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