Slipjoints?

Zen's right. Get a peanut or a small toothpick or a barlow. Drop it in your pocket. Get a Case or Boker with carbon steel. Oil it, sharpen it. Give yourself a basis of comparison.

Don't ask us why the slippies are popular. Let the knife tell you. That's how you learned you like tacticals, by using them, you came to appreciate their strength and convenience.
 
powernoodle said:
I think its just the pleasure of owning a fine cutting instrument that draws people to slipjoints. To me and others, they can slice like scalpels; remind us of Dad or Grandpa; feel like something finely crafted (can't say that about a Spydie Military); disappear in your pocket; and depending on the observer, can look like artwork.
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That about sums it up for me. I got tired of lugging around large (if lightweight, thanks to modern technology), thick-bladed Spydercos that simply don't cut the things I cut on a daily basis as good as my simple, thin-bladed Case or Schrade or Victorinox slipjoints. Mine is a pretty boring life: I work at a computer 40-50 hours a week and spend a lot of time with my three little kids. I can quarter and peel an apple in no time at all with my Case peanut or my 84mm SAK or my Old Timer 2-blade jack. For awhile, I used to carry an Endura or Military daily. I found it much harder to cut up fruit for my kids with those thick blades. I still like my old Endura3, but I hardly ever carry it. Usually, if I think I'll be needing a large locking blade, I'll carry my Victorinox Adventurer. That thin blade slices wonderfully.
 
Well said! Most of the knives carried today are over-kill. My user is a Gedraitis folder without any lock. :O
 
mnblade said:
That about sums it up for me. I got tired of lugging around large (if lightweight, thanks to modern technology), thick-bladed Spydercos that simply don't cut the things I cut on a daily basis as good as my simple, thin-bladed Case or Schrade or Victorinox slipjoints. Mine is a pretty boring life: I work at a computer 40-50 hours a week and spend a lot of time with my three little kids. I can quarter and peel an apple in no time at all with my Case peanut or my 84mm SAK or my Old Timer 2-blade jack. For awhile, I used to carry an Endura or Military daily. I found it much harder to cut up fruit for my kids with those thick blades. I still like my old Endura3, but I hardly ever carry it. Usually, if I think I'll be needing a large locking blade, I'll carry my Victorinox Adventurer. That thin blade slices wonderfully.
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Have you tried a Spyderco Caly 3 or UKPK?
 
I first became amazed at one handed opening and pocket clip thinking that I could save myself time.

I wouldn't have to set things down or change hands to get out and open a knife.

Lately I have been collecting more slip joints than tacticals. I believe I need to slow down and enjoy my life. When I rush through it I miss all the good stuff and feel frustrated.

Slip joints sort of slow me down. :)
 
slipjoints are, functional, beautiful with a dizzying amount of different patterns and handle materials whats not to like? nostalgia plays a part in it i suppose, but life is possible without fancy locks and wonder material scales, nothing at all against those things i just prefer a more traditional look, to each his own.
recently used a yeller cv trapper to slice up corrugated and cut lotsa wrapping paper, then later a piece of fruit, performed flawlessly and i still have all my digits:D so i dont think the divide is all that great from what you use and i use, we still demand it do what we need it to and both are useful tools.:)
cheers
ivan
 
I own more one handed titaniuam this that n' the other things, but always come back to Slippies, to me, there is nothing quite as nice to hold as a nice thick, stag handled, simple slipjoint.
 
mongomondo said:
Have you tried a Spyderco Caly 3 or UKPK?
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No, but if someone wants to send me one, I will. :) (I had a Calypso Jr. years ago, the micarta handled version. Traded it.) How does the blade width on a Caly 3 compare to a Delica?*

I forgot to mention earlier, around the time I went full-bore back to traditional slippies, I'd also gotten tired of pocket clips knocking stuff or catching on things, and tearing up the pocket of my jeans.


* I should point out that I've owned about 12-15 Spydercos over the years: Delicas, Enduras, Calypso Jr., Military, Goddard, Dragonfly, ATR and a Centofante. Great knives - just not my cup of tea any more (though I'll be keeping an Endura3 around).
 
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It all reverted for me a couple of months ago when I picked up a couple of Cases in yellow CV at Gander Mountain because they reminded me of my grandfather's knife. I used one primarily for a week and realized it really cuts, and cuts well plus it is easier to sharpen. Those thin blades are fantastic and for the price to get a decent american made tactical folder you can get at least 2 maybe 3 slip joints. In the last month I have grown my slip joint collection to 9 and one more on the way. My favorite for carrying at work is a Large Stockman because of the versatility the clip blade is handy in the kitchen, I use the sheepsfoot breaking down boxes, and the spey blade get used for most of my general tasks. I have them sharpened differently so it is almost like a little folding tool box of blades that easily fits in my pocket and with the stag handles it looks nice. I was getting tired of these ultra-hard steels that I could not easily resharpen, Case CV and stainless steel both take great edges easily and exhibit top notch craftsmanship. Sometimes one-hand opening is nice, but the majority of the time my clipped folder does not get used and whatever slip joint gets all the use. I will say slippies must be used like knives, but thats what makes them great thin blades that cut.
 
I have some one handed folders that I like a lot and used quite a bit, but really love the fell of a slip joint knife.

I carry one in my pocket at all times and play with it a lot. I use the handle as a sort of "worry stone" to pass time. A lot of the times I really just like to admire the workmanship and simplicity of it.

Here's my lastest - it's much better looking then any one handed tactical knife I've ever owned.

It's just a gorgeous knife...

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I have an old stockman from about 25 years ago. this and my 110 keep me covered as knives go. i ask whats all the whoooppie about tacticals and all black knives that can be opened with one digit at lightning speed? What for? who here has been in a knife fight or really needed a knife to survive the day? I use mine everyday but i use pliers and hammers and drillmotors also. dont need the latest laser sight on my drill and my hammer dont need carbon fiber grip on it. My stockman gives me the option of three (3) different blade configurations. My 110 is all the knife needed in any camp. Need to chop wood you should have brung an axe! If i needed another knife tomorrow, i would buy a new stockman or a new 110. nuffsaid!
 
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I have carried a Buck 313 Muskrat since 1972, which I believe, based on its markings, was the first year of issue. In that time I have owned many one handed knives that have never spent more than a couple months in my pockets. I don't know why, I just keep coming back to my slippie.
 
Very interesting thread!

About two and half years ago I decided to expand my knifemaking (with much prodding from my Wife and customers) to start building folders. At first I started looking at Cross locks ie liner locks but something triggered me to look at slipjoints. I guess it was the vastly different patterns , choice of handle materials and blade shapes that drew my attention. Coming from a gunsmithing backround the fit and finish of a quality slipjoint reminded me of some of the finer sidelock, overunder and drillings that I had the good fortune to work on. Making springs or spring, fitting single or multi blades into a single frame was a challenge that continues to this day.

As far as everyday cutting I must agree that the thinly ground(in my case, flat ground blades) cut and slice much better than the thicker stock blades normally found on liner locks.

And of course owning or carrying a slipjoint ties many of us to our youth or loved elders. Just as my grandfathers Ball pocket watch that now resides in my safe.

Slipjoints are not for everyone and will not take the place of many other styles of pocket knives but for me at least will always be an important part of my life.

Thanks for your question!
 
Bob W said:
First, if I have to explain you wouldn't understand.
Always nice to hear this fine piece of argument. Lets me know what I am dealing with. Thanks.








Second, what's wrong with a razor-sharp knife that looks great and fits comfortably in a pocket, is made of quality natural materials, and happens to be the same style of knife my grandfather carried?


There are ways to ask questions and educate yourself without being a jerkoff.

If you don't know any better than to close the knife across the back of your fingers, you have no business carrying a knife, locking or not. :grumpy:

Wanna bet that this knife never closed across the back of anyone's fingers despite being carried by my father every hunting season for 30 years?

This was my grandfather's knife. I'd be honored and proud to carry one like it. Yeah, he probably closed it on his fingers all the time. :rolleyes: :jerkit:
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Dude, if all it takes to turn you into a blabbering know it all ass is to question your favorite knife type, then I suggest you :forbidden smilie: a little more often to get some of that ridiculous aggression out before you post.

:forbidden smilie: indeed...










To the rest of the posters that actually picked up on the "tongue in cheek" parts of the original post, Thank You!

This is turning out to be a pretty interesting thread!
 
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zenheretic said:
OP you should get one. A decent one but it doesn't have to 100 dollars or anything. Even a SAK...although not as nice as some other options.
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I have a few SAKs, back from the Boy Scout days, though they kind of got pushed to the wayside when we discovered multitools. SAKs are a hell of a lot nicer to carry though.



I might just have to pick up a Case and see what this stuff is all about...
 
Tripton said:
This is turning out to be a pretty interesting thread!
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I agree and I like the discussion. I didn't enjoy your inappropriate use of the jerk-it smilie (not normall used outside of the cove) and you lashing out in regards to Bob's post. I believe by him saying "If I need to explain then you wouldn't understand" is in reference to your first post. You lost me when you started on the personal attack.
 
myright said:
I agree and I like the discussion. I didn't enjoy your inappropriate use of the jerk-it smilie (not normall used outside of the cove) and you lashing out in regards to Bob's post. I believe by him saying "If I need to explain then you wouldn't understand" is in reference to your first post. You lost me when you started on the personal attack.
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1. I only used it in response. (now fixed...)

2. No attack, just reply.
 
It's all good... Still a great thread that I will follow.

As a fan of traditional folders I like to hear what it is that draws others to these knives also.

I agree, they are not for everyone though.
 
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