advice on EDC slip-joint folder?

[Mentalpatient]

Hi there.
I have a sub 3" folding knife at the moment, but it has a proper locking mechanism and so I only carry it outside the garden when I know I will need a knife (eg removing washing machines - to cut open packaging etc.)

however I now want a non locking knife for general use...
and it has to be EDC (Every Day Carry - for uk law)

do slip-joint folders count as locking?
and are there any Swiss Army Knives that have a slip-joint?

any help is appreciated

Will

 

[dwardo]

Slip joint means that you do not have to disengage a mechanism to fold the blade away, just the pressure against the spine of the blade. Your average SAK is a slip joint.

 

[JonathanD]

Has to be the Spyderco UKPK for me, light unobtrusive and brilliant.

A cheaper and lighter FRN version should be available from Heinnies in the next couple of weeks too.

 

[Graham_S]

Pretty much all Swiss Army Knives are slip joints.

 

[JonathanD]

Pretty much all Swiss Army Knives are slip joints.

Except the larger ones remember, like the new Soldier etc, they are all lockers.

 

[Graham_S]

That's why I said "Pretty much"

 

[JonathanD]

That's why I said "Pretty much"

Oh yeah

 

[FGYT]

Except the larger ones remember, like the new Soldier etc, they are all lockers.

just converted my Hunter locker to non locking and ground in a large nail nick to bringthe cutting edge down to sub 3"

will probablt take a coupel of teeth of the Saw at the handle end to bring that to sub 3" as well

ATB

Duncan

bou

 

[British Red]

Trevor Ablett - simply the finest EDC pocket knife available for under £40

 

[Mentalpatient]

thanks for the help everyone

I will take a look at all your suggestions!
Will

 

[Adze]

Depends on what you're really asking...

If you want something stylish/expensive, that's a joy to behold and use and to which you can get thoroughly attached then definitely look at the suggestions above.

However, if you just want a 'beater' which, should it be confiscated/lost/broken etc. will neither dent the bank balance nor hurt your feelings then this just cannot be beaten

Cheers,

 

[dozzer]

sak soldier or farmer would be ideal (and inoffensive if used in public)

 

[slammer187]

These look lovely...
http://gmhandmadeknives.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=199

 

[Mentalpatient]

again, more thanks for the advice

the UKPK looks perfect, but at £90 it is out of reach
I will continue looking for one under £50,

edit:
I think I have found the one: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/-UK-Legal-Carry-Knives/Byrd-Knives/c-1-92-641-653/

Thanks again,
Will

 

[wanderingblade]

No competition - CRKT Edgie.

- UK Legal EDC
- One hand opening
- Belt clip
- Sheepsfoot blade - safe & non threatening to non-knife types
- Very Cheap (can afford to lose it without getting too upset)
- Takes a good edge
- Solid, tough and well weighted
- Good grip / non-slip

'nuff said.

 

[Highbinder]

A cheaper and lighter FRN version should be available from Heinnies in the next couple of weeks too.

Whats FRN?

 

[Timbo]

I edc a Victorinox Soldier, I think its a great non threatening folder and the can opener, bottle opener, reamer etc are pretty useful. If you have the cash the UKPK is great and you can get it in a sheeple-friendly orange G10 or a nice foilage G10 - I dunno what it is but the orange is really nice, mmm orange G10 and S30v blade.. nice

 

[Dangerous Dave]

I EDC the spyderco bug. Possibley (sp?) the most EDC friendly knife ever (the blade is only just over 3 cms). But its not that practical if you need to put some leverage behind the blade.

 

[bushwacker bob]

Whats FRN?

Tough plastic.

 

[addo]

Trevor Ablett - simply the finest EDC pocket knife available for under £40

And for me. Bought one yesterday after visiting his workshop. Trevor wasn't there as taking a rare break, but Reg cooper was and I had a good chat with him, very nice chap. I nipped round to the millennium gallery and picked up one of Trevors for £24. Stunning handmade knife for EDC.