Which company?

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silenthunterstudios

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Which company, that does not make slipjoints, would you want to see slipjoints from? Which companies would slipjoints be a bad idea for? Obviously, if a companies main line of sales are the complete opposite of slipjoints, a slipjoint wouldn't be the best of ideas for their market. However, if you want to see it, list it.

I'd like to see a small line under the Benchmade name exclusively. The UKPK is technically a slipjoint, but I'd like to see a more traditional slipjoint from Spyderco. Would Chris Reeve be a good choice for a slipjoint model? BRKT would be another choice, but I believe they are going to stay exclusively with fixed blades (sheath knives;)).
 
I'd love to see William Henry put out a line of slipjoints that are made in Japan. With the fit and finish that William Henry is capable of, as well as VG-10 blades, those knives would be just gorgeous.
 
No question, Bob Dozier. His D2 heat treat is wonderful--his knives cut and cut. I have 2 of his fixed blades and one ivory folding hunter, but would love it if he made slipjoints I could purchase as well. No chance of that though, I've asked him on a couple of occasions and he has no interest.
 
I would like to see Buck's USA-made line expanded. I'd love to own one of their USA-made slipjoints, but not unless they offer some traditional / natural materials.

Ka-Bar would be another. A traditional American company that currently makes no traditional American pocketknives. A small line of decent quality pocketknives would compliment their series of traditional fixed-blade hunting knives nicely.

Some brands for which traditional pocketknives would be a poor move: Cold Steel, Benchmade, Spyderco. The have no history in traditional pocketknives, and have built their businesses around black plastic 'tactical' products. There would be no advantages to changing lanes at this point, and the downside could be significant.
 
I do like my Mnandi with the clip removed. With CRKs reputation for quality and tolerances I'll bet they could turn out a nice slipjoint if they were of a mind.
 
I would welcome something from Bark River. But, I don't think it will ever happen....
 
Bob W said:
Ka-Bar would be another. A traditional American company that currently makes no traditional American pocketknives. A small line of decent quality pocketknives would compliment their series of traditional fixed-blade hunting knives nicely.
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Ka Bar made classic slip joint knives years ago. They've since gotten back into the game. They have a few paterns out now. Here's one"
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KA6211

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Look around on ebay (Ka Bar Dogs Head) and you can still find Ka Bar folders.
 
Thanks for the info Rupestris. Those sure are expensive...

I bought a Ka-Bar slipjoint years ago that was made in Hong Kong. If I described it as "junky", that would be generous to the point of inaccuracy. ;)
 
I'll second, and third BRKT. Their handle material choices alone make me drool, and a slipjoint with A2 and one of their fancy burls or what not would be enough to send me over the edge and after the credit card.


Gautier
 
i would like to see kabar do some nice economical slipjoints with good thin flat ground carbon steel blades with a good heat treat. some basic dyed jigged bones and synthetics would be really nice for handle materials. nothing fancy, just simple hardworking knives. i have seen a couple of old kabar folders that were decent, and they took an edge pretty well. i think they could do pretty well filling in the void that camillus left when they shut down.

if barkriver did some slipjoints that would be really awesome.
 
Thomason said:
I do like my Mnandi with the clip removed. With CRKs reputation for quality and tolerances I'll bet they could turn out a nice slipjoint if they were of a mind.
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oooo....I like that idea. that would be nice knife rob.

brett
 
These aren't necessarily traditional American folders (made in Japan), but are nice gents knives and an alternative to black 'tactical' and or metal frame/scaled options. For those not really keen on bone/stag, etc. they do provide some options other than delrin, etc.

Al Mar - not much reason to have a lock on the eagle, hawk, osprey series as they are gents folders. Very nice looking, with many scale materials to choose from and plan or engraved bolsters.

Not sure why spyderco put locks on the dyad, kiwi or kopa's either. I suppose many like/prefer them. I guess the kopa makes more sense, but the kiwi/dyad is a non pocket clip-able model. All may be outfitted with aesthetically pleasing inlays of wood, MOP/abalone, stone, etc. None have a traditional shape/look though, so this may be a deal breaker for many.

As other have mentioned, WH, CR have good reps for materials and detail, etc.
 
Rupestris said:
Ka Bar made classic slip joint knives years ago. ...
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I EDC'd one of those Ka-Bar multi-blade folders as a kid ( ~1952-1962).
I recall they all had black jigged scales, and came NIB with the dullest edge you ever saw !! It took forever (+ a couple of weeks) on a really agressive Arkansas stone to edge them up properly, then quite a while on a fine Arkansas to get them to shave. I recall the blisters I got sitting around the fireplace at my uncle's farm in Missouri ( ~ 1955), listening to tall tales from the depression years, while grinding a suitable edge on my brand new Ka-Bar stockman that I bought especially for our yearly visit to the woods of central Mo. :)

Good days then...I wish I still had that Ka-Bar !
 
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