what's your top 3 slipjoints

[Blues]

On any given day this could be subject to change which is why I rarely ever post in these sorts of threads...but for today I'll throw three of mine in that I think are truly worthy of being picked.

(Tomorrow, I reserve the right to change my mind and honor three other worthies with the title of top trio, even if I don't post 'em here.):

Ken Erickson:

Reese Bose:

Kerry Hampton:

Enrique Pena:

Well, I cheated. Consider one of the above honorable mention. (So shoot me. )

 

[Blues]

On the production side I guess any of these vintage folders might be in the running...all of which date from the 1930's or earlier...


Remington:

Winchester:

Robeson:

Russell:

(As earlier, pick your "honorable mention" for yourself. I'm just gonna let you sort it all out. )

 

[ken erickson]

At the risk of sounding corny , from a makers point of view, I thought I would list my 3 favorite slipjoints.

The green jigged bone is owned by my Dad. He is in his upper 70's and without fail has this "thing" in his pocket. Although he is the kind of dad that has a hard time telling his kids he's proud of them, I know this is his way of showing it.

This is my first ever slipjoint, proving to myself that I could make them.

Second one is my first multi-blade slipjoint.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Elliott, I love the Winchester, what do they call the jigging on the Kerry Hampton?

 

[Blues]

Elliott, I love the Winchester, what do they call the jigging on the Kerry Hampton?

Thanks, Ted. :thumbup: That Winchester was a lucky find at the Blade Show a couple years back.

Kerry got the bone from Tony Bose who said that his recollection was that it was an old piece of Boker bone. As to the style of jigging (and worm groove on the pile side), I don't know of a particular name.

 

[Will Power]

CURRENTLY I like

Queen Equal End Harness Jack

Queen QCCC Teardrop

GEC E-Z Open single blade

But, as the Man wrote, it's certainly subject to change :thumbup:
Can't let any three hog the limelight for too long, unhealthy

 

[grapesofbaath]

Second one is my first multi-blade slipjoint.

What are your favorite knives that you've ever made, from a non-sentimental perspective? I guess I mean that combination of aesthetics, functionality, creativity, etc. that made you think "this is my favorite work yet".

 

[samblam]

elliot,

i am quiet glad that you decided to share your todays version of your top three, with honorable mention in both custom and production, and anytime you change you mind is fine with me, my top three don't stay the top three for a whole day sometimes, and anytime you change i'd feel very lucky to see pictures as you have some very fine knives.

todays top three are:


case black large sodbuster
case yellow sodbuster junior
sak classic

thanks
sam

 

[ken erickson]

What are your favorite knives that you've ever made, from a non-sentimental perspective? I guess I mean that combination of aesthetics, functionality, creativity, etc. that made you think "this is my favorite work yet".

Boy, I was hoping I would not have to answer this one! The knives that are special to me, are the ones that my customer and I push my experience level. The first time I was challenged like that was Charlie(waynorth) when he approached me and asked if I would make a harness Jack. He made the comment that only a few makers took him up on it. For that reason, that harness jack sticks out. Of course another one happens to be Elliott's cattle knife. The reason for this,is that it was a pattern I originally was very unexcited about doing. Elliott had the vision and stuck with it till I saw the light! I guess what I am getting at is that it means a lot to me when the customer is passionate about the knife. I think one of the other knives that are special to me, happen to be the pattern I call my Junior Michigan Pen. It was a vintage pattern, taken from the Holly Catalog, scaled down. I personally like the pattern and have been very pleased with the acceptance of it. Now if I had to really single out 3 specific knives, I would not be able to complete the task.

Ken

 

[ptradeco]

I will break the three down into three categories for me:

Vintage:
Challenge Cut. Co. This knife is as tight and solid as the day it was new. I find it to be timeless and classy. Not to mention beautiful bone and it gets carried plenty.

Everyday Workaholic:
Rough Rider Congress. This knife was a gift and while it may not have the curb appeal of many of our customs it has been to hell and back on many occasions and is worthy of any discussion concerning tough as nails slipjoints.

Custom:
Tony Bose Diamond Edge Cattle. Nothing else needs to be said.