Something about Slippies

protourist said:
I don't have one yet but the Swayback is the one that hooked me. It is, in my opinion, the classiest looking knife made.:thumbup:
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Yup. The Case SBJ was my first Slippie purchase, not counting SAKs, and I am amazed at how nice it is.

To be honest, from the pictures I didn't even really like the look of the red bone that comes on the CV jacks, but I loved the overall shape and style, and the carbon steel. In person I LOVE the bone, feels great, looks great, oh man, haha.

Already trying to map out my next few purchases. Not sure if I should put a smiley or a sad face next to that comment :foot:
 
Dangnabit. You guys really need to stop talking about those Case swayback jacks. It is causing me much mental anguish. Flymon has me wanting one of those amber bone small Texas jacks. Oh, well, I'm supposed to get a check this week. We'll see what happens.

Ed
 
Brennanscott said:
I stopped in an old general store today between a few jobs I was doing and saw about 25 or so Case knives.
Green jigged bone, yellow bone, Copperlocks, Jacks, Doctors, Wharnecliff blades, Canoes.. memories of my Grandfather and the Uncle Henry he gave me when I was eight years old.
Now I have a dilemma, As much as I love my Benchmades and Spyderco's..

Nothing says EDC like a beautifully executed traditional folder.
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The only dilemma I see is soon having less time between jobs as you work more to pay for both kinds. Happy collecting, Brennan.
 
fionafa said:
The only dilemma I see is soon having less time between jobs as you work more to pay for both kinds. Happy collecting, Brennan.
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Working overtime to just pay for a few knives is crazy, but a welcome luxury! At least from my experience.
 
Brennanscott said:
I'm a huge tactical knife fan but I spend alot of time outdoors whittling, hiking, fishing etc. with my boy.
I stopped in an old general store today between a few jobs I was doing and saw about 25 or so Case knives.
Green jigged bone, yellow bone, Copperlocks, Jacks, Doctors, Wharnecliff blades, Canoes.. memories of my Grandfather and the Uncle Henry he gave me when I was eight years old.
Now I have a dilemma, As much as I love my Benchmades and Spyderco's..

Nothing says EDC like a beautifully executed traditional folder.
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Ok, now I have a Case 63087 stockman which I bought for whittling. (whittling with my benchmade presidio sucks)

a small chestnut bone tiny trapper

a 6318 amber bone stockman

I'm drooling over a stag handle swayback jack in the store ($158.00)

and now I think I need a nice seahorse..

And this is just Case.. wait till I get to Northfields and S&M'S..:eek:
 
Welcome to the slippery side! I don't know exactly when I was afflicted? infected? I asked my wife and she said obsessed. Luckily we can own more than one, I make them every day and the obsession never goes away.
Ken.
 
whew.... this is a roudy lot ey.

i like both folder and slip for different reasons and i carry both. the folder can go un-noticed and brings me no joy or involvement in the process on using or carrying a knife.
now a nice slipjoint brings me closer to the task. it actually involves me in the process. it's a connection with yourself.
 
That sway back you mention is mesmerizing. I picked one up last week and I can't keep my hands off of it. It is a sweet design and very well executed for a production folder. I opted for the "cheap" one instead of the stag and damascus one. That may turn out to be a mistake because now I REALLY want that stag and damascus version. (too!!!)

I see you have gotten bit pretty hard by the CASE bug. It is not fatal, in most cases, but it can be hard on the wallet. You sound like you might need therapy. Maybe we can get a group rate.

Ed
 
Love Case: 12 models of Case Cranberry Silver script from the Peanut to the Elephant Toe;, and 4 other Case slippies.
Recently obtained a Scagel 2007 single blade slippie in Sanborn Stag...SCORE!!!! Got it on a trade and no cash.
 
I have a couple of Spydercos and a smattering of more modern type knives, but for the most part my knife chores are taken care of nicely by traditionals.

A slipjoint is like a touchstone hearkening back to a simpler time.

It just feels good to have one in youtr pocket.
 
Coonskinner said:
A slipjoint is like a touchstone hearkening back to a simpler time.
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That sums it well in a nutshell for me. I can't handle an old slippy without thinking back to the 1950's, remember family members, friends, camping trips and other things.
 
jackknife said:
That sums it well in a nutshell for me. I can't handle an old slippy without thinking back to the 1950's, remember family members, friends, camping trips and other things.
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I carry a Schrade yellow trapper most of the time.

When I reach into my pocket and wrap my hand around it, I can be transported back in time to Oklahoma springtime branding fires, frosty nights following the hounds in pursuit of the masked bandit, and old friends and family that have already crossed the western slope.
 
Brennanscott said:
I'm a huge tactical knife fan but I spend alot of time outdoors whittling, hiking, fishing etc. with my boy.
I stopped in an old general store today between a few jobs I was doing and saw about 25 or so Case knives.
Green jigged bone, yellow bone, Copperlocks, Jacks, Doctors, Wharnecliff blades, Canoes.. memories of my Grandfather and the Uncle Henry he gave me when I was eight years old.
Now I have a dilemma, As much as I love my Benchmades and Spyderco's..

Nothing says EDC like a beautifully executed traditional folder.
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I know exactly how you feel. Now I find myself only shopping for slipjoints. And to think, I thought I'd never like them. Boy, was I wrong.
 
My most used knife is my USA made Schrade 340T.I have lots of knives of different types,but that one is special to me.Besides, it rides in my pocket well. Jim
 
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