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JC in SC

JC in SC

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At this moment, a Case copperlock is my only truly traditional pocket knife. Interestingly, I received it as a Christmas gift last year and honestly didn't care for it at first. Then I started noticing and appreciating traditional pocket knives, slip joints in particular, and next thing you know, it has been my EDC for the past 6 months or so. I did own a Ken Coats Swayback for a couple of months, primarily for viewing the fit and finish of an established maker though it did get some EDC action. Then I find this forum about a week ago and next thing you know, I order these two this morning (vendor photos).

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These will serve a couple of purposes. First off, they will triple my traditional EDC rotation. Secondly, they will allow me to evaluate two patterns that I haven't handled before. Besides experience, access to an assortment of traditional patterns is one of the things I'm most lacking as an aspiring maker. Needless to say, it will probably be a while before I'm ready to tackle a multi-blade, but I don't think it is ever too early to start thinking about it:D
 
There is no turning back now. Before you know it, you will have a bunch of them around.
Don't forget to share pics of your knives as you make them. Its always good to see people that have talent and desire
 
You need to go thru the Old Knives thread and the Sheffield thread before you're completely ruined -- if you have already, it's too late - you might as well start on the Bose, Ken Erickson, and Kerry Hampton threads, and then...well there's a lotta threads here that'll ruin you come to think about it.... :o :D
 
JC, do you realize what you have here, man? As an aspiring knife maker, you can totally justify buying any and all traditional slippies you want - it's research to further your education and ultimately become a better knife maker! Sa-weet! ;)

Seriously (although the above has a lot of truth in it), looking forward to seeing your work whenever the time is right! :thumbup:
 
Listen......you can hear the bells-a-tollin!
My friend...you are gone!!
Two very nice knives on the way by the looks!
 
Per the tracking number, it looks like I should have these in hand tomorrow:thumbup: I'll try to post some of my own pictures within the next few days.
 
That redbarn board humpack stockman looks really good. I have redbarnboard Canoe and I like it alot. I can't wait your pictures, JC, especially pictures of that gorgeous spear blade humpback stockman... :D
 
JC in SC said:
Needless to say, it will probably be a while before I'm ready to tackle a multi-blade, but I don't think it is ever too early to start thinking about it:D
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Good luck in your endeavors, looking forward to your progression as a maker of slipjoints.

I can say, from personal experience, the sooner you start building multi-blades slipjoints the quicker your learning curve will be. Not only will you get a feel for the more complicated patterns, I believe your single blade slips will progress faster also.

Ken
 
I thought I could save some money nursing old war horses (ie cheap) back to health. Nope, didn't stop me from looking for the new $$$$$$$$ stuff. I have been lucky in some finds though.
 
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Oh my!...I crindge every time I see an image of a double-loaded spring :eek:

What I tell guys starting out... it's a good idea to pick a single blade pattern and just make those until you get a good understanding for all the little issues that goes into making a slip joint. Once you are comfy with that, move on to other patterns and multi-blades. I haven't gone past 2-blades because I'm a wussy! :D
 
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