The Ideal Hi tech slipjoint knife

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I've been wondering what could be done to bring more folk's back
to the slipjoint fold. So I looked at all the features that make a "modern"
knife so much more desirable. Came up with a few worthwile points.

Using a Camillus 4 1/4" stockman as the example knife...........

Blade Steel .......
440a or Aus-8 for low cost . For a " Hot" setup use VG-10 or 440c

Handle's.......
The sky & your pocket book would be the limit on what to use.
Imagine......No More black souless G-10 or Zytel. Hallaluya!!!!!!!


Locking main blade.......
Yes, this has been done in the past via a brass liner lock back as
up to the backspring. Camillus also made a "Cam-lok" years ago
that used a sliding button to lock the main blade

And.......A pocket clip!!
A pocket clip can be installed on a slip joint in many ways
if the enginerring is done right. My 4 1/4" Camillus made
stockman at the .....top.....of my pocket. Wow!!

Can you dream up a "modern" version of a slip joint??????
 
I'd personally like to see a modernized slip joint that was still a slip joint. If it locks it ain't really a slipjoint is it? I say keep it non-locking since it's only a matter of time before laws get more and more ridiculous like in England where any locking folder is viewed as a weapon. It could still be a one-hander but cancel the thumbstud and do a Lum-style mega nail nick instead.

I know that I'd buy a non-locking folder that had high-tech steel, 21st century sport/utility design and materials but without the old-fashioned look. I love my Victorinox Soldier for example, but it's blade looks kinda gay (new meaning) and on most other traditional slipjoints the design is a little dated looking for my hi-tech tastes. I love the wharncliffe patterns from the likes of Bailey Bradshaw for example, but stag and wood are just not my cup of tea, and the handle shape still looks like something that grampa would carry. Gimme a 3-incher with Ti bolsters and liners, carbon fiber scales and a pocket clip and I'd buy it in a second.

PM
 
For what I use a slipjoint for I do not believe that there is a need for a locking main blade.

As far as slipjoints go I am a traditionalist. I like them the way they are. I would not be interested in a pocket clip. I am sure that others would love this idea, it is just not for me.

I really don't how to bring people into the slipjoint camp (technically something with a locking blade would not be a slipjoint, even if the secondary blades were). I certainly do believe that more people should check them out. They are great knives for everyday use. In my opinion, the multi-blade versions are better as utility knives than most of the locking folders available. You have more choices for a blade to do the job you need done. If it matters to anyone, they also don't seem to bother the sheeple.
 
Hey, strip the extra blades off that stockman and you have...

one of several hundred folders available :confused:

I like a good slipjoint and carry one every day, but if I wanted something special I'd just go to a shop or show and roam around, lot's to choose from, plain to fancy, cheap to mindboggling expensive.
 
Yeah, I know a slipjoint with a lock doesn't seem quite right
I know. I just threw that in there for those folks' who just had to
have a locking blade.

Really anything to convert em' to slipjoints..............

Gee, I'm getting shameless about this..........
 
Gary Crowder makes a one bladed trapper with 154CM blades and micarta scales for $150. Paul Meyers of East Alton, Illinois makes great inexpensive folders out of 440C. Queen is producing producing the new Schatt & Morgan series in D-2. If you want to go upscale, Bailey Bradshaw, Richard Rogers, and Joel Chamblin all make great traditional patterns in ATS-34. P.J. Tomes does great work in 420V for extra cost. My point is that the only change I prefer in slipjoints is an upgrade in blade steel, and that can be had if one will spend the money.
 
Great idea! I'd like to see a D2 3 bladed sj with splashed aluminum handles. I wonder if any of the companies would be that forward thinking....
 
Spark, that sounds like some of what Camillus is doing.

How about this, at Brigade Quartermasters:

CAMILLUS ''OL' GLORY'' 4-BLADE GI POCKET KNIFE

These collector-quality knives feature Camillus’ 4-color ''Ol’ Glory'' on the handle with ''God Bless America'' etched on the blade. Classic version of the GI pocket knife includes hollow-ground high carbon stainless steel 2-13/16'' spear blade, can opener, punch, screwdriver and cap lifter, plus stainless steel shackle.

Well, it's a start.
 
I would like the stockman pattern
with a locking main blade,4"closed.
I would try to increase the width
of the main blade just slightly and
decrease the width of the handle.
Thus the crossection of the handle
would be more rectangular than square.
Thin scales and bolsters, no clip.
This shape would ride in the pocket
better and would be more useful for
an allaround Knife.

-Rebus
 
Other than the addition of the latest, hi-tech blade steel, I wouldn't change a thing on what's allready available in s/j's. So many patterns and handle materials to choose from. To change the basic s/j would be much like what happened to sporting arms about 35 yrs. ago: it would just cheapen them.
 
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