To slip, or not to slip

[bladerunner01]

Never. Even my most beautiful and expensive knives are tools, not jewelry.

Fair enough. Different philosophy and needs I guess. My take is the exact opposite. Mine are all pocket jewelry with the ability to be a tool. Also, it never hurts to try and keep things nice looking, not even tools. I remember growing up, my dad had me help him clean every tool after we used them to work on his truck or do a chore on the house. He said if you don't keep things nice, clean and neat, they can and will fail you at some point. Always take extra care of your things, all things. But again, I get both sides of the coin.

 

[link2derek]

I have been very pleased with the various styles of slips I have purchased from KnivesShipFree. Good quality. Styles and availability change from time to time.

https://www.knivesshipfree.com/sheaths/

 

[321Bandaid]

Fair enough. Different philosophy and needs I guess. My take is the exact opposite. Mine are all pocket jewelry with the ability to be a tool. Also, it never hurts to try and keep things nice looking, not even tools. I remember growing up, my dad had me help him clean every tool after we used them to work on his truck or do a chore on the house. He said if you don't keep things nice, clean and neat, they can and will fail you at some point. Always take extra care of your things, all things. But again, I get both sides of the coin.

Some days, I carry a slip. Some days, I don't. It really just depends on what I'm wearing, the knife itself, etc. They definitely serve a purpose when needed. Just hit up sbh06 . He'll get you squared away!

 

[Blues]

Our own Sharp & Fiery makes some great slips as well.

 

[AntDog]

I’ve had plenty of knives rust and form patina on the liners and bolsters in slips. I was not storing the knife in the slip either - I’d just carry it all day and take it out at night.

If the knife spends enough time in leather, it’ll corrode.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Our own Sharp & Fiery makes some great slips as well.

Indeed he does, I had made mention of that on the previous page of this thread as well. and here's a link to his sub forum Sharp & Fiery

also Horsewright has a neat one that he makes that has a tail that you can attach to a belt or belt loop and then let the sheath drop into the pocket, makes for easier retrieval.

G2

 

[Blues]

Indeed he does, I had made mention of that on the previous page of this thread as well. and here's a link to his sub forum Sharp & Fiery

also Horsewright has a neat one that he makes that has a tail that you can attach to a belt or belt loop and then let the sheath drop into the pocket, makes for easier retrieval.

G2

And while I have no slips by Gary W. Graley , I did have a sheath of his for a Reese Bose sowbelly which was excellent.
I would put Gary on the short list for slips as well.

 

[ShaiHulud]

No slip. Can't be bothered. I like a knife good and used up.
If you're too concerned about signs of wear, leave the knife home.

 

[pvicenzi]

Leave the knife home? I'd rater need a knife that was in a slip, in my pocket, than need a knife that I left home.

 

[Blues]

I thought the purpose of a slip was to keep the knife upright, or from creating and falling through a hole in the pocket, more than protecting the knife.

 

[ChiefTJS]

Slips also protect your pocket from a knife wearing a hole in it.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Slips can help keep your knife more stable in your pocket, as well as keeping lint out.

 

[GovernorJosh]

Great topic here. I use a slip for anything that doesn’t have a pocket clip. Generally the OEMs work very well (whatever comes with the knife…Jack Wolf, Pena, etc). I’ve had good luck with Northwoods Leather, Beard & Owl and a couple of makers on Etsy. Gary W. Graley supplied an excellent custom slip with a knife I purchased from him. I’m waiting on my 1st purchase from Oak Cit Leather with an integrated clip. Most knife manufacturers websites (Chris Reeve for one) advises not to store knives in a sheath or clip. However, I will store one in a new slip for a few days to break in the leather. Anyone else recommend a maker?

 

[ShaiHulud]

Great topic here. I use a slip for anything that doesn’t have a pocket clip. Generally the OEMs work very well (whatever comes with the knife…Jack Wolf, Pena, etc). I’ve had good luck with Northwoods Leather, Beard & Owl and a couple of makers on Etsy. Gary W. Graley supplied an excellent custom slip with a knife I purchased from him. I’m waiting on my 1st purchase from Oak Cit Leather with an integrated clip. Most knife manufacturers websites (Chris Reeve for one) advises not to store knives in a sheath or clip. However, I will store one in a new slip for a few days to break in the leather. Anyone else recommend a maker?View attachment 2621807

I like the slips with clips

 

[ClickBoom]

Not much different than carrying a pair of cheater glasses in a soft case I suppose ~ I might try it Not every pair of dud's is clip friendly and my carry is to heavy in nylon shorts for a clip.

Just hope I don't reach for the knife if i need it and pull out my Glasses

 

[Horsewright]

Thanks Gary W. Graley for the shout out! We do make a deal called a Buckaroo pouch that is basically a leather slip with a tether. These pouches are extremely common in the cowboy world and it's apt that I'm typing this right now as today is The National Day of the Cowboy! My son in his corner office with a view some years back:

Anyhoo the end of the tether on the Buckaroo Pouch has a slit. This allows you to back braid the pouch onto a belt loop.

The pouch goes in whatever pocket ya want. Need your knife pull on the tether and the pouch and knife come out of your pocket. Squeeze the bottom of the pouch and your knife comes out. Just let the pouch hang while you are using your knife and then when done, back in the pouch and back in your pocket. It's a slick lil deal and we make them in several sizes from a Buck 110 basically on down. Fit doesn't have to be exact either. This one has been squeezed at the bottom to pop the knife out for easy grasping.

Pulling a Buckaroo pouch out to castrate this bull calf:

Getting the pouch to put the knife back in after use.

We sell about a gilbillion of these, they are extremely popular.

I've found in my experience that it is the quality of the leather that causes corrosions o knives not as much as type. I've seen veg tan leathers do it and I've seen chrome tan not do it. We use a chrome tan water buffalo for these pouches with an oiltan tether. We tested this water buffalo by making up a pouch and sticking a carbon steel folder with nickel bolsters in it and leaving it on the bathroom counter for about 3 months. No corrosion or rust. I too don't recommend long term storage in leather but have done it without mishap. When we were ranching I kept a loaded Ruger Vaquero in the safe, in its chrome tanned lined holster for over 10 years with no ill effects. It was always ready to go for those late night emergency calls.

Anyhoo ya might want to try one of these Buckaroo pouches, they're handy. We've always have them in stock on our website.

 

[Terry M.]

Thanks Gary W. Graley for the shout out! We do make a deal called a Buckaroo pouch that is basically a leather slip with a tether. These pouches are extremely common in the cowboy world and it's apt that I'm typing this right now as today is The National Day of the Cowboy! My son in his corner office with a view some years back:

Anyhoo the end of the tether on the Buckaroo Pouch has a slit. This allows you to back braid the pouch onto a belt loop.

The pouch goes in whatever pocket ya want. Need your knife pull on the tether and the pouch and knife come out of your pocket. Squeeze the bottom of the pouch and your knife comes out. Just let the pouch hang while you are using your knife and then when done, back in the pouch and back in your pocket. It's a slick lil deal and we make them in several sizes from a Buck 110 basically on down. Fit doesn't have to be exact either. This one has been squeezed at the bottom to pop the knife out for easy grasping.

Pulling a Buckaroo pouch out to castrate this bull calf:

Getting the pouch to put the knife back in after use.

We sell about a gilbillion of these, they are extremely popular.

I've found in my experience that it is the quality of the leather that causes corrosions o knives not as much as type. I've seen veg tan leathers do it and I've seen chrome tan not do it. We use a chrome tan water buffalo for these pouches with an oiltan tether. We tested this water buffalo by making up a pouch and sticking a carbon steel folder with nickel bolsters in it and leaving it on the bathroom counter for about 3 months. No corrosion or rust. I too don't recommend long term storage in leather but have done it without mishap. When we were ranching I kept a loaded Ruger Vaquero in the safe, in its chrome tanned lined holster for over 10 years with no ill effects. It was always ready to go for those late night emergency calls.

Anyhoo ya might want to try one of these Buckaroo pouches, they're handy. We've always have them in stock on our website.

Just visited your website for the first time sir. I’m impressed. The beauty of the pictures and your handmade items.

 

[Horsewright]

Just visited your website for the first time sir. I’m impressed. The beauty of the pictures and your handmade items.

Thank you sir for the kind words!

 

[Stelth]

I use slips for some knives. I made the ones I have from old leather.

 

[Shoguns]

Apparently I walk way too close to things and am always snagging pocket clips on stuff. Plus, I always carry a flashlight and pen with my knife, so over time built up a collection of pocket organizers that will carry those three things plus maybe some other stuff depending on what I’m doing. I’ve found I prefer these more than just a slip.

Usually keep five or six of these loaded up with stuff and depending on what I’m doing that day I can just grab one.