Traditional slip joints in a good stainless steel?

[Sid Post]

Does it really have to be a slipjoint ?
They're great and the patterns are unique to slipjoint knives usually, but a smaller lockback from the Buck custom shop can be just s traditional.

I hope you can find a slipjoint you want within your budget, but if not and the steel is the most important thing then the Buck CS is always there.

I generally carry a Wally-world Buck 110 in a belt sheath on the farm. It is a serviceable knife there for the harsh use it sees. I'm not really a fan of the deep clip point pattern and it is a bit bulky overall. A slip-joint is more sheeple friendly where I will be using this knife and I do not need the "locking" feature in an office, cafeteria, park bench, etc.

The nice SVN35 drop-point Buck 110's are very tempting but, not for the role this knife will have. I will likely end up with a "Silver Knight" plastic clone to test where I currently use my ~$20 Wally-world Buck 110 before I jump off the deep-end of Buck 110's.

 

[Sid Post]

Also look at Enigma. Classic SAK profile spear blade, nicely hafted like a GEC, but offered in M390 steel occasionally.

How is the quality on these? Equal to Lionsteel, GEC, F&W, ...? They certainly look enticing.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I generally carry a Wally-world Buck 110 in a belt sheath on the farm. It is a serviceable knife there for the harsh use it sees. I'm not really a fan of the deep clip point pattern and it is a bit bulky overall. A slip-joint is more sheeple friendly where I will be using this knife and I do not need the "locking" feature in an office, cafeteria, park bench, etc.

The nice SVN35 drop-point Buck 110's are very tempting but, not for the role this knife will have. I will likely end up with a "Silver Knight" plastic clone to test where I currently use my ~$20 Wally-world Buck 110 before I jump off the deep-end of Buck 110's.

They offer smaller drop point blades like the 503, 501.

Of course a slipjoint Is what you're wantin, the Buck CS is just there if you're not finding much else in a steel you want.

 

[Sid Post]

Consider the Boker Tech Tool City 1 in 12c27 stainless. Good EDC size and has a pocket clip (removable). Nice single blade carry. It's a spear point, but I reground mine to a clip point.
Rich

That looks like a good affordable option. I might have to give one a 'personal test drive'.

 

[Sid Post]

Mate everything you describe wanting to do.
Opinel No8 in stainless comes to mind. That what it was designed for, food prep to sheppard duties.
You could get 1 in ebony wood
If you want a spearpoint for sure, check out the garden model. 12c27 will take a wicked edge.

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Good luck
mitch

That was some out of the box thinking there. I might have to give this one a "personal test drive" as well, though Opinel's are a little "crude" for what I was thinking, suit and tie environment but, I think it might be the ticket I'm looking for ... hmmm

 

[black mamba]

Another for the Bolus, but this one with the drop point, a little closer to a spear. Everything right with this knife: crisp action, terrific M390 steel, blade razor sharp and well centered, beautiful ram horn covers, and long pulls on both sides to accommodate the lefties.

 

[stevekolt]

I have to agree regarding the Lionsteel exclusive knives at CK. I have a Shuffler in carbon fiber, (would love to get one in stag) and an Otnat in natural micarta. Both are outstanding knives, and the service from Mike at CK is fantastic!

 

[joeradza]

How is the quality on these? Equal to Lionsteel, GEC, F&W, ...? They certainly look enticing.

I can only compare them to GEC. The steel is an upgrade for those looking past 1095 carbon. The covers are far from my traditionals but well fitted and durable. The f&f and the w&t is as good as you'd want. And I like the mosaic pins they use, nice touch.

 

[traumkommode]

How is the quality on these? Equal to Lionsteel, GEC, F&W, ...? They certainly look enticing.

As Alan wrote, quality is comparable to GEC. They're "production" knives that are basically customs. They come in M390 or USC2000, and the thinness of the grind is laudable.