Traditional Knives-Not Much of a Fan

[Maverick299]

I like them both but recently I have been on a traditional click. One reason I like traditional (I read most of the thread, but not every page, so it may have been mentioned) is that it doesn't scare the uneducated. I've had all kinds of bad reactions from people in public when I flick open a emerson or spyderco to cut a loose stitch on my shirt, but no one hardly takes a second glance if you pull out a peanut or trapper.

Same goes for me when I see someone with a knife. When I hear that audible "click" of a modern folder being opened quickly I usually locate the source of the sound to see what they are doing with it. When I see someone using a thumbnail to open an old barlow I never even give them a second look and assume they are going to slice an apple or something.

 

[Maverick299]

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[davek14]

I like them both but recently I have been on a traditional click. One reason I like traditional (I read most of the thread, but not every page, so it may have been mentioned) is that it doesn't scare the uneducated. I've had all kinds of bad reactions from people in public when I flick open a emerson or spyderco to cut a loose stitch on my shirt, but no one hardly takes a second glance if you pull out a peanut or trapper.

Same goes for me when I see someone with a knife. When I hear that audible "click" of a modern folder being opened quickly I usually locate the source of the sound to see what they are doing with it. When I see someone using a thumbnail to open an old barlow I never even give them a second look and assume they are going to slice an apple or something.

Last weekend I was in a convenience store buying a couple hot dogs (or whatever those hot dog shaped things they have really are). I stretched two of the mustard packs, both ends to where they were impossible to open. Just the type of thing you carry a pocket knife for. I had a modern on me (unusually) and took it out to slice them open. There was an alarmed reaction. (like I'd raped a nun)

Let's not make this a "sheeple" thread. I'm just saying that I'm a bit spoiled with my trads in that way.

 

[Marko3]

As a knife lover I like all sorts of knives. From slip joints to a great kitchen knife. I collect automatics and fixed all types of folders. I will admit I stepped away from slip joints for a long time . About 4 months ago I saw a GEC Northfield #47 in stag . I got the knife in the mail and opened up the package and I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed the knife. A little on the tough side to open but just a gorgeous piece .

So after I got the Northfield I contacted a knife maker to do a custom slip joint a maker by the name of JD Ware funny I see this thread
today because I was informed that my custom has shipped so pretty happy about that. Don't cheat yourself out of some nice pieces that are available for very fair prices . You may be surprised at how much you will enjoy the collecting aspect as much as the knives themselves !!

 

[coloradospyderco]

I like them both but recently I have been on a traditional click. One reason I like traditional (I read most of the thread, but not every page, so it may have been mentioned) is that it doesn't scare the uneducated. I've had all kinds of bad reactions from people in public when I flick open a emerson or spyderco to cut a loose stitch on my shirt, but no one hardly takes a second glance if you pull out a peanut or trapper.

Same goes for me when I see someone with a knife. When I hear that audible "click" of a modern folder being opened quickly I usually locate the source of the sound to see what they are doing with it. When I see someone using a thumbnail to open an old barlow I never even give them a second look and assume they are going to slice an apple or something.

Thanks for your input! I agree about knives in public. I would be kind of nervous pulling out my Spyderco PM2 in front of people.

 

[coloradospyderco]

As a knife lover I like all sorts of knives. From slip joints to a great kitchen knife. I collect automatics and fixed all types of folders. I will admit I stepped away from slip joints for a long time . About 4 months ago I saw a GEC Northfield #47 in stag . I got the knife in the mail and opened up the package and I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed the knife. A little on the tough side to open but just a gorgeous piece .

So after I got the Northfield I contacted a knife maker to do a custom slip joint a maker by the name of JD Ware funny I see this thread
today because I was informed that my custom has shipped so pretty happy about that. Don't cheat yourself out of some nice pieces that are available for very fair prices . You may be surprised at how much you will enjoy the collecting aspect as much as the knives themselves !!

Thank you. I have really warmed up to traditional knives!

 

[afishhunter]

Personally, I have less than zero use for an impractical knife. All of my knives are "work" knives.
My current daily EDC is comprised of four knives: SAK Recruit or a camp knife (mainly for the can opener), a Buck 301 Stockman, a Buck 389 Canoe, and the venerable Buck 110. I also EDC with them a CRKT Guppie, for the wrench and screwdriver bits. Some days, I will swap out the canoe and stockman for a two bladed Rough Rider Barlow, and a large Rough Rider Sunfish. But, for now, I'm on a Buck kick, so am carrying them.
Three of my EDC knives are traditional slip joints. In 50 or so years of carrying a slip joint, I have never had one close on me while I was using it ... but then again, I don't try to cut anything in a direction that would cause the blade to close ... that is just common sense (Yeah, I know, common sense isn't so common these days.) I only trust the 110 type back lock, and the Opinel twist lock. I have never seen one of these fail, barring extreme knife abuse.

To say that traditional knives are not designed for work is just plain silly. The slip joint and friction folders (no back spring) are the original folding work knives, and have been working just fine for all kinds of tasks for hundreds of years.

Try a traditional knife, you'll find it is just as capable as any modern knife for normal use. You will also find that a traditional knife is more sheeple friendly than your "tactical" all black "evil looking" "its a weapon" modern knife ... the traditional knife also appears less threatening to your average L.E.O., too.

I'd suggest you try out some Rough Rider traditional knives, LOTS of different patterns and handle materials for not a lot of dollars. Fit, finish, and sharpness is comparable to knives costing many times more.