Why you should edc traditional slip joint knives

nugun55 said:
I have yet to have anyone gasp, shriek, or even feign shock at the appearance of any of my knives. Usually there is no reaction, at all. Any comments I may get, on any of my knives, has always been positive.
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On three separate occasions I've had somebody make a negative comment on my GEC #23. Each time they acted like it was scary just seeing a knife. One of those occasions happened in a cafeteria where everybody present had a knife, but I had to do some nonfood cutting and pulled out my GEC and all of a sudden a knife was a threatening object. I now carry a pen knife for those situations where I don't want to deal with people's reactions. Out in public I don't mind upsetting people, but when I'm at the kid's school I'd prefer not to cause a ruckus. :rolleyes:
 
Cory Hess said:
On three separate occasions I've had somebody make a negative comment on my GEC #23. Each time they acted like it was scary just seeing a knife. One of those occasions happened in a cafeteria where everybody present had a knife, but I had to do some nonfood cutting and pulled out my GEC and all of a sudden a knife was a threatening object. I now carry a pen knife for those situations where I don't want to deal with people's reactions. Out in public I don't mind upsetting people, but when I'm at the kid's school I'd prefer not to cause a ruckus. :rolleyes:
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I'm surprised by that, as I've used my #23 on my college campus without issue, but I'm not familiar with your area.
 
Maybe it is a regional thing. Of course, public schools are super sensitive PC places, anyway. I'm so glad I don't have to deal with them anymore.
 
I have gotten strange looks when I have pulled out any tactical folder in public to open something. Nobody seems to pay any attention if I use my yellow soddie jr. in the same place.
 
Jake Middleton said:
Yes I did, Didn't even know this forum existed until all the traffic started showing up from here. Just wanted to say thanks to Mark for posting it, as a new blog getting started is always the hardest part. I've only been writing for less than 6 months. Now that I know this forum exists though, I might stay around for awhile now and learn some things.
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Welcome.

Pull up a chair on the porch.

If you have not ready, tame a gander at GEC knives.
 
I was surprised by it too. The first time it happened it took me a minute to figure out what the heck the person was talking about. I live out in the middle of dairy country. Half of the people here either live on a farm or grew up on a farm, the other half moved up from the Chicago suburbs. My guess is that the ones that have said something are the immigrants. I know that Illinois is much more strict on anything that can be interpreted as a weapon, especially the Chicago area. Maybe they haven't fully integrated into our rural ways? I have a little Primble gentleman's whittler I switched to for school use and lately I've been using my Queen #03. If somebody is scared of a 2" blade then I really don't have any answer for that, but it hasn't come up yet.
 
Jake Middleton said:
Yes I did, Didn't even know this forum existed until all the traffic started showing up from here. Just wanted to say thanks to Mark for posting it, as a new blog getting started is always the hardest part. I've only been writing for less than 6 months. Now that I know this forum exists though, I might stay around for awhile now and learn some things.
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Jake,

Browsed your site and saw the great reviews on the Case Large Stockman (http://ruggedamericangear.com/knife-reviews/case-knives-large-stockman-review/) and Case Saddlehorn (http://ruggedamericangear.com/knife-reviews/case-saddlehorn-review-2nd-cut-crimson-bone/).

I am a big fan of Case knives myself. If you want to expand your horizons a bit, give Great Eastern Cutlery a try as well. They are more expensive but they do take the fit and finish up a notch.
 
nugun55 said:
It's a nice article. I just have to wonder though, about the fear factor of a modern "flipper" or spring assisted folding knife. I EDC a Spyderco or Kershaw assisted, along with at least one traditional. I use the one handed openers for quick cuts & heavy jobs, etc., all day long. This is in an office and on the plant floor. I have yet to have anyone gasp, shriek, or even feign shock at the appearance of any of my knives. Usually there is no reaction, at all. Any comments I may get, on any of my knives, has always been positive.

As far as "self defense", a folding knife of any kind would be a last desperate attempt for me. I carry a handgun for that highly unlikely scenario. Knives to me are tools. In addition to that, Traditionals represent one of many fine, fading arts of craftsmanship & beauty.
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I completely agree about the handgun, however, I live in an area were you have a better chance of hitting the lottery than getting a CC permit, so for more atleast, a modern knife is my(and many others) first choice as a defensive tool.
 
Thanks for checking it out! I don't own any GEC's yet, but I plan on getting one soonish. Either that, or a Northwoods, I particularity want a slipjoint in D2 steel, D2 is about the most perfect steel in my humble and unknowledgeable opinion!

Also, just wanted to thank everyone for checking out my article/site the past few days. If anyone has any writing suggestions/criticisms or whatnot please let me know! I am new to the blogging thing and still trying to learn/hone my craft.
 
Jake Middleton said:
I completely agree about the handgun, however, I live in an area were you have a better chance of hitting the lottery than getting a CC permit, so for more atleast, a modern knife is my(and many others) first choice as a defensive tool.
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Yeah, having lived in a free state for most of my long life, I tend to forget that that is not always the case for others.
 
Sometimes I think that we Europeans have lost all contact with reality and common sense. Of course I can carry a knife if I don't show it in the city because odds that anyone would question it are nonexistent. Using it anywhere so that other people could see it would cause a lot of strange looks and could lead into trouble with police.

Singing in my head in turns "Breaking the law" by Judas Priest and "Keep on rocking in the free world" by Neil Young. Carry on, gentlemen.
 
HFinn said:
Sometimes I think that we Europeans have lost all contact with reality and common sense. Of course I can carry a knife if I don't show it in the city because odds that anyone would question it are nonexistent. Using it anywhere so that other people could see it would cause a lot of strange looks and could lead into trouble with police.

Singing in my head in turns "Breaking the law" by Judas Priest and "Keep on rocking in the free world" by Neil Young. Carry on, gentlemen.
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For what it's worth, I spend a lot of time in Prague, CZ and carry whatever I want, whenever and wherever I want. Currently an Opinel 8 and my Case peanut. Czech law doesn't limit knife carry in any way.

-- Mark
 
Great read Jake - thanks!

Oh and stay and spend some time here, its a great place to hang out.

For me, working in an office, anything that looks remotely tactical or aggressive is a no no for me - since I really like to have a knife around I always have a SAK or a traditional on my desk and have got nothing but friendly comments along the lines of 'cool knife, I used to have one of those' or 'nice grandpa knife'.
 
benzology said:
Great read Jake - thanks!

Oh and stay and spend some time here, its a great place to hang out.

For me, working in an office, anything that looks remotely tactical or aggressive is a no no for me - since I really like to have a knife around I always have a SAK or a traditional on my desk and have got nothing but friendly comments along the lines of 'cool knife, I used to have one of those' or 'nice grandpa knife'.
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Glad you liked it! a perfect example of why I carry a slipjoint was just yesterday. I was at a big public playground with my family, and my 3 year old son. He wanted to fly hit kite that was in the trunk of my car. Hundreds of kids and families around in a "weapon free zone", took out my Case mini trapper and not a single weird look, in fact the family next to us asked to see it!
 
Coincidentally, I have a Case Mini Trapper in my watch pocket, today. But... I also have my Kershaw Blur clipped to my front pocket. ;) So, I guess could satisfy most anyone. :)
 
nugun55 said:
Coincidentally, I have a Case Mini Trapper in my watch pocket, today. But... I also have my Kershaw Blur clipped to my front pocket. ;) So, I guess could satisfy most anyone. :)
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My case mini trapper in CV was the first knife that I ever owned, that was mine and not my brother's. Got it when I was 10 or 11 I think. I'm 29 now, and it still sees regular service, I wish they made more of their knives in the CV instead of their SS, but even the SS is still good.
 
You definitely need to get you a GEC 1095 steel knife. I think you will be pleased.
 
nugun55 said:
You definitely need to get you a GEC 1095 steel knife. I think you will be pleased.
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what is their most popular model? the only problem when looking at their dealers is they don't describe the individual knives very well, and what purpose they were made for.
 
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