Stainless slip joint for work?

black mamba said:
Collectorknives still has a Schatt & Morgan File & Wire cotton sampler with the big sheepfoot style blade in ATS-34, which should hold an edge significantly longer on cardboard and plastic than just about any other stainless you will find in a production traditional folder. Also has a lanyard hole and some beautiful bone covers, just over 4" closed.

http://www.collectorknives.net/schatt-morgan-file-wire-moss-green-wg-bone-cotton-sampler/
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It is a lovely knife that holds a very keen edge

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An old Case 1199SHR Whaler might work for you - at 4-1/8" it's right in there on size with walnut handles and a big, stout blade. OH

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sogflash said:
I'm looking for a slip joint to use at work. I usually go for carbon steel knives, but I work at a place were it can get very wet, so I'll have to try something waterproof. that excludes carbon steel, and perhaps also natural handle materials. I don't know how well wood and bone will stand up to very wet conditions.

Most of my cutting task involve cardboard and plastic, nothing extreme. A large sheepfoot blade should be able to handle that.

-Nothing smaller than 3,5 inches, preferably 4, but not larger than 4,5.
-Up to 3 blades, but single blades are OK. Sheepfoot blades are my favorite, and thin blades will be most efficient for my cutting tasks.
-Lanyard hole, bail or some other way to attach a lanyard is a plus.
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Another thought ....... grab a stainless Opinel no. 8 and drill a hole in it for a lanyard. Boom! You're done for under $15. Here's some more inspiration.

-- Mark
 
How will the wooden handle stand up to the moist conditions? I think I've heard that the pivot might get tight if it's wet.
 
sogflash said:
How will the wooden handle stand up to the moist conditions? I think I've heard that the pivot might get tight if it's wet.
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If you plan on wet conditions or just want to keep the pivot more consistent you can pre-treat with vaseline or mineral oil.
I've seen suggestions of soaking it in a glass of mineral oil or aplying vaseline and using a hair drier. Mostly you want to completely seal the wood in the pivot and lock area (and the whole handle honestly) from moisture. I know I've seen it mentioned in a thread on BF a few times.
 
I say grab a Case Jr. Sodbuster in yellow delrin and SS, and don't look back. Cheap, durable, good quality. It truly is a hard working knife that will stand up to the work you're talking about no problem. Just my .02
 
sogflash said:
How will the wooden handle stand up to the moist conditions? I think I've heard that the pivot might get tight if it's wet.
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Tight? Maybe. But mine's never gotten so tight I couldn't open it with relative ease. And I've never done anything to mine in terms of "water-proofing" it. If you want to do that, there's lots of good advice here on the forums.

-- Mark
 
5K Qs said:
I'll second Paul's Vic Electrician recommendation. :thumbup::thumbup:
I carry mine almost every day, and think it's an excellent tool!
The only possible drawback for sogflash is the lack of a lanyard attachment.
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- GT
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That's the knife I decided to get. I've wanted one for a while. It's about time I try another victorinox than the solo, and the extra tools might get useful, especially the caplifter.
 
pmew said:
Victorinox alox electrician.

Stainless steel, spear main, sheepfoot secondary, caplifter/flathead screwdriver and awl. A slim two spring design too and about the size you're after.
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+50...what he said
 
I have the Purple large Stockman... great work knife, I too deal with cutting lots o cardboard and plastic, and this is a great knife for such tasks.
It's a big knife, sure, but I find it very comfortable in the pocket.
 
sogflash said:
That's the knife I decided to get. I've wanted one for a while. It's about time I try another victorinox than the solo, and the extra tools might get useful, especially the caplifter.
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Good choice, I think you'll find.
 
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