The Evil Slipjoint

pfft, he should just do what i do and just snap it shut repeatedly on his finger and develop a nice callous so it won't cut him when he does it by accident.
 
OP - A nice slipjoint is a terrible thing to waste. See if he'd be interested in you "returning" it for a lockback. Get an inexpensive, but decent one, and make the switch. Win win.
 
BackwoodsBummin' said:
HA!! Just about made coffee come out my nose when I read that!:D
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This guy took my advice a little too far.

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singularity35 said:
You are the one who is conveniently ignoring the fact that the operator can make an error and have an accident? You are all about blaming factors which the driver can not control. You are not even accepting the fact that a driver can be the cause of his accident.

And a person using a non-locking folder may be doing his utmost best to be safe won't make a mistake?

You seem to be ignoring the fact that operator error can happen.
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I never said anything to the contrary, kiddo. Point out the part where I said people are perfect and don't make mistakes. Oh wait, sorry, you seem to be obsessed with putting words into my mouth - why stop now? Why let the facts get in the way of your whiny trolling? :rolleyes: Dear god, did you even bother reading anything in this thread?

singularity35 said:
Oh but it's your little mind that cannot absorb the concept of a safety net no matter where the factor causing the mishap is coming from. The safety features on a car work equally well whether you or an outside agency is the direct cause of the mishap. In the same way that the lock on a folder will work to a certain extent when the very real possibility of operator error will rear it's ugly head.
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Nevermind, you've answered my question yet again. You clearly haven't bothered to interrupt your little infantile snit to read anything I've posted, or you would have read the part where I flat out said that locking mechanisms on folders served a legitimate function and were by no means unnecessary. I guess it was just a bit inconvenient to read that part, right kiddo? :p

It's pretty sad that you're flat out guilty of every accusation your frustrated prepubescent mind can throw at me... 'Selective perception'? You mean where you repeatedly ignore my statements because they inconveniently refute your arguments and accusations? :rolleyes:

I 'ignore that operator error can happen'? I never denied it, genius. ;) Reading comprehension is your friend...Oh, wait, I guess that would get in the way of your whining, wouldn't it? Don't let the facts confuse, you, kiddo, when it's so easy to just ignore them. :rolleyes:
 
Dorito Monk said:
I never said anything to the contrary, kiddo. Point out the part where I said people are perfect and don't make mistakes. Oh wait, sorry, you seem to be obsessed with putting words into my mouth - why stop now? Why let the facts get in the way of your whiny trolling? :rolleyes: Dear god, did you even bother reading anything in this thread?



Nevermind, you've answered my question yet again. You clearly haven't bothered to interrupt your little infantile snit to read anything I've posted, or you would have read the part where I flat out said that locking mechanisms on folders served a legitimate function and were by no means unnecessary. I guess it was just a bit inconvenient to read that part, right kiddo? :p

It's pretty sad that you're flat out guilty of every accusation your frustrated prepubescent mind can throw at me... 'Selective perception'? You mean where you repeatedly ignore my statements because they inconveniently refute your arguments and accusations? :rolleyes:

I 'ignore that operator error can happen'? I never denied it, genius. ;) Reading comprehension is your friend...Oh, wait, I guess that would get in the way of your whining, wouldn't it? Don't let the facts confuse, you, kiddo, when it's so easy to just ignore them. :rolleyes:
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What an infantile rant post.
 
I had a slip joint close on my right hand little finger when I was a kid of maybe 8 or so. I was carving my initials into a tree in my Aunts yard. Lucky for me it did not hit the joint or tendon. My Aunt bandaged my cut and kicked my ass for carving on her trees. Have not had one close on me since so I guess I learned the lesson. I carry a slip joint daily but do not use it for any heavy duty cutting. I carry a fixed blade and a heavy duty Kershaw liner lock when big game hunting.
 
BackwoodsBummin' said:
"He says that it's a very nice knife but he won't use it because it doesn't lock and he doesn't want it snapping shut on his fingers."

"..."
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Ah, yes, the comment of the ignorant. When I was growing up, slipjoints were what were available, it being before the advent of the Buck 110 made lockbacks ubiquitous. It used to be that one of the things a father taught his son was the proper use of a non-locking knife. When used properly, by putting all pressure on the cutting edge, there is no danger of it "snapping shut".

Your girlfriend's father is likely young enough that he was never taught the proper use of a slipjoint. And apparently he is not mechanically inclined enough to figure it out for himself.
 
It seems like it would be common sense though. I am only 22, and I was raised by my mother alone since age 9, and still I know how to properly use slipjoints.

The only knife that has consistently stayed in my pocket over the years is a case mini trapper. I love slipjoints, even though I had no formal training on them.

I think the guy the OP mentioned is just a pussy.



knarfeng said:
Ah, yes, the comment of the ignorant. When I was growing up, slipjoints were what were available, it being before the advent of the Buck 110 made lockbacks ubiquitous. It used to be that one of the things a father taught his son was the proper use of a non-locking knife. When used properly, by putting all pressure on the cutting edge, there is no danger of it "snapping shut".

Your girlfriend's father is likely young enough that he was never taught the proper use of a slipjoint. And apparently he is not mechanically inclined enough to figure it out for himself.
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The real tragedy here is that beautiful knife sitting in a drawer somewhere. ANy way you can talk him out of it, maybe a trade? HAte to get morbid, but maybe you'll get it back some day.
 
After many years of carrying a SAK I have never cut myself using a slip joint. If there's heavy duty work that needs a knife the only choice would be a sheath knife.

I enjoy the locking Opinels for food work though. :)
 
I haven't had slipjoints close on me when used properly, only when I put too much pressure on the spine of the bade. I should have known better but its my fault (wasn't hurt though).

Another time when I did get cut was on a small slipjoint with a strong back spring. I was closing it one handed and my finger was too high up. The blade snapped to the half stop and ended up about 1mm into my right index finger, just below the 2nd joint. User error, not the knife's fault. I wasn't closing it safely. Now I either close with 2 hands (especially ones with half stops) or make sure my fingers are well below the half stop position.

This is a video of someone doing the same thing. He was closing it and it snapped to the halfstop and cut him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5RLpJ9cUAw
 
cut my whole thumbnail off with my first SAK ofcourse i was ten and it was my first knife learned real quick not to stab with a SAK
 
I havent used a slip joint knife since I was maybe 12 or so but I don't really like them either. Sure it can be used safely for most purposes but with good locks why not get one that does lock?
I remember an SAK closing on me once. I think I was whittling wood or something. I cant remember exactly what caused it to slip but I know it almost closed a few times. I don't think I got cut but I sure didn't like the feeling of almost getting cut.

I think in plunge cut type situations where you have to use the tip slipjoints scare me. I am not talking about heavy duty work.
You also have to be careful not to put your thumb on the back of the blade or you will cause it to close on your own finger. I like to have that extra guide when I am cutting.

Even with locking blades I am a little weary when using the tip.
 
Dorito Munk and singularity35.

Enough of your antics. Either post with respect or take it some other place.

The trolling and insults need to stop now.
 
Ill admit I'm not much of a slipjoint guy apart from saks. but I can say with little slipjoints its easy enough to hold the knife in a way that even if it closes your fingers are safe.
 
Bastid said:
Dorito Munk and singularity35.

Enough of your antics. Either post with respect or take it some other place.

The trolling and insults need to stop now.
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Thanks Bastid, I did realize that two days ago and stopped posting in this thread then.
 
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