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I loved my SAK but unfortunately have lost it :puppy_dog Not sure whether to get another one or maybe just a one bladed folder (legal) :o
Any ideas and reccomendations ?? Budget about £30
Leon
I take it you want it to be a legal slip joint? I'd suggest a look over on British Blades, I believe there is a group buy on a legal slippie at the moment.
Yes a legal slipjoint is what im after, also with a nice wooden or antler handle :D
Leon
I'd better get that jacket sorted out for you aswell! $orry about the delay, things are a bit hectic at the moment!
Matt Weir
24-10-2007, 12:57
What is this slip joint affair chaps?
A slip joint is folder with a spring which doesn't lock (the joint slips).
What about a Sod Buster?
Have a look here on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110179027881&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=001
This is the one being discussed over on British Blades for a group buy. The blade length is under 3 inches, although it doesn't say on the auction one of the guys has the same knife and measured the blade. It is just the job and the wood looks very nice. Plus, only half the cost of your budget, and made in D2 steel which is very abrasion resistant.
This will make it a bit more difficult to sharpen in the field, but if you sharpen at home who cares! The D2 blades will apparently be fine if you regularly strop them. If you wait for it to go blunt, it'll be a pig to set right again. It's not quite stainless, but it will survive better around water than a carbon steel.
I'm sorely tempted to get one myself!
SAK Alox Farmer is my legal slippie of choice.
pothunter
24-10-2007, 13:09
Opiniel, locks and legal!
Matt Weir
24-10-2007, 13:11
Are we talking about this kind of setup?...
http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Knives/Folding/Xikar%20138%20Excel%20Knife/Dennis%20Shubitowski/Initial%20Report/Liner%20Lock%20Closeup.jpg
Cheers spamel, it sounded perfect but i just dont like the look of it that much :o :rolleyes:
Whats a sod buster ???
Leon
bikething
24-10-2007, 13:22
Opiniel, locks and legal!
If it locks, it ain't legal without a good reason (and safety is NOT a good reason, apparently :rolleyes: )
Opiniel, locks and legal!
Locks require a valid excuse to carry as an EDC.
Are we talking about this kind of setup?...
http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Knives/Folding/Xikar%20138%20Excel%20Knife/Dennis%20Shubitowski/Initial%20Report/Liner%20Lock%20Closeup.jpg
That is a liner lock Matt, again you need to have a good excuse to carry one over a slip joint. Think of your grandads' penknife.
Matt Weir
24-10-2007, 13:29
That is a liner lock Matt, again you need to have a good excuse to carry one over a slip joint. Think of your grandads' penknife.
Ahhh, one that 'pops' into place. I myself have a liner lock EDC :27: :naughty:
sxmolloy
24-10-2007, 13:29
I'm confused. Does anyone have a picture of a slip joint then?
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: ATB....Stu
bikething
24-10-2007, 13:30
I'm confused. Does anyone have a picture of a slip joint then?
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: ATB....Stu any non-locking penknife could be called a slip-joint :)
How about the Spyderco UK Penknife? That is a legal slip joint. Basically, most Swiss Army Knives are slip joint knives. You don't need to press a button or move a catch to be able to close the blade.
Squidders
24-10-2007, 13:31
I got one of these and spent under 5 minutes with a file on the lock mechanism... it's now a stiff slip joint and legal.
http://www.knives-from-solingen.com/shop/artikel/a7020.htm
pretty too...
I also got a nice little case folder at the wilderness gathering, late 1960's early 1970's and mint... again, legal.
http://www.mikesknives.co.uk/11.html (near the bottom of the page)
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25656
One here for sale on this very site, for 30 quid!
Squidders
24-10-2007, 13:49
I just noticed that... could be a result.
To make legal, undo the screw with a slotted screw driver and the top catch lifts out. File the little notch down a bit and replace.
couldn't really be easier and I guess if you wanted to, you could just remove the catch completely and keep it safe in a drawer to make a locking folder at a later date.
I got one of these and spent under 5 minutes with a file on the lock mechanism... it's now a stiff slip joint and legal.
http://www.knives-from-solingen.com/shop/artikel/a7020.htm
pretty too...
I also got a nice little case folder at the wilderness gathering, late 1960's early 1970's and mint... again, legal.
http://www.mikesknives.co.uk/11.html (near the bottom of the page)
That case folder is what im looking for, something just like that :)
Leon
I just noticed that... could be a result.
To make legal, undo the screw with a slotted screw driver and the top catch lifts out. File the little notch down a bit and replace.
couldn't really be easier and I guess if you wanted to, you could just remove the catch completely and keep it safe in a drawer to make a locking folder at a later date.
normal Folders ( slipjoints :rolleyes: ) are designed to be held open by the spring and most ive seen the spring is stronger than a lock version as the lock vrsion used the notch to help hold the blade open
i would be conserned of creating a folder witha weak spring hold more likley and more dangerous than a purpose made non locking folder .......... if you follow me :D
i would go with a SAK :D personnaly
ATB
Duncan
Squidders
24-10-2007, 14:55
yeah but going on experience (and still having all my digits)... i'm less concerned :nana:
Ive looked about for the case knives but they all seem to be in dollars :( Anybody got a link ?
Leon
Squidders
24-10-2007, 15:17
you could try: http://www.attacc.com/acatalog/CASE.html
Thanks but dont like the look of any of them ones :o I know looks shouldnt matter that much but if its going to be in my pocket all the time, i want one that looks good :rolleyes: :D
Leon
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Sheffield/Sheffield-George-Wostenholm-Lambsfoot/p-92-185-1611/
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Marbles/Marbles-Outdoors-Congress/p-92-169-1464/
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Marbles/Marbles-Outdoors-Trapper/p-92-169-1465/
Try those, see what you think.
British army penknife.
Bit bulky but hard to beat
A nice selection of pocket knives here
http://www.sheffield-pocketknives.com/cart.html
British army penknife.
Bit bulky but hard to beat
Not great if you want to do an extended bit of carving, I found that out again just earlier on stripping bark off of two staves!
British Red
24-10-2007, 17:08
A proper Trevor Ablett sheffield handmade pocket knife - can't be beat and under £30 - a real piece of England and EDC legal
Red
A proper Trevor Ablett sheffield handmade pocket knife - can't be beat and under £30 - a real piece of England and EDC legal
Red
And very easy on the eye too!!
/ Karl
These are definatly worth considering.
Rough Rider, the top one is jigged bone and the bottom is stag antler, both genuine. Both UK EDC legal.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/chopper692006/S8000806.jpg
I called www.heinnie.com to check their stock as I wanted a Marbles slip joint. I was told that although they had stock these were better quality and better value for money. Heinnie even rated them as better quality than Case.
You wont find them on their web site as they did not want to detract from the sale of others in their range, but call and ask.
Now...the painful bit, they were both supplied and delivered for less than £20, yes both:eek: .
I did have to finnish the edges off, but are now shaving sharp and I will say that very good quality, I always have one in my EDC pouch. I did polish that awful writing off.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/chopper692006/S8000958.jpg
British Red
24-10-2007, 17:34
And very easy on the eye too!!
/ Karl
Too right!
http://www.littlemesters.com/media/3quartEttrickPeachsmall.jpg
I have a double blade - lambsfoot and spear point as my EDC - its very "gentlemanly" somehow and quite clearly a tool not a weapon. A handmade, rosewood and brass handled knife for £20 - £30
Bargain!
Red
Cheers guys but now im spoilt for choice, now having my dinner but will try to whittle it down to my favourite few soon :D
Leon
A proper Trevor Ablett sheffield handmade pocket knife - can't be beat and under £30 - a real piece of England and EDC legal
Red
These are beautiful knives and just what i want !!!! I would really like a 2 bladed version with a farmers blade and a lambsfoot but they're 3.5" long so would not be legal :(
Leon
Right i think i've decided on what i want.
A Trevor Ablett 3½" Clip and Spear, double brass bolster with a Rosewood handle:D :D
Cheers for the help guys
Leon
http://www.littlemesters.com/index.html?target=p_1730.html&lang=en-gb
British Red
24-10-2007, 20:13
Leon, the 3 1/2" is the closed length. IIRC the blade should be under 3" so fine (but measure it to be sure)
Red
Very nice Leon. Pretty much what I'd considered before I realised that I had absolutely no justification for buying another knife!
Cool, thats it then, should have the cash soon :)
Leon
Have finally got round to ordering it :D should be here soon
Leon
British Red
18-11-2007, 21:59
Sweet - you will have to sharpen it when it turn up but its no effort on a small knife
Enjoy
Red
Ahhhh just got an email from trevor saying that the knife i ordered is out of stock :(
Leon
traderran
16-01-2009, 23:40
Yes a legal slipjoint is what im after, also with a nice wooden or antler handle :D
Leon
Check out the Case moose pattern. This has been my go to
pocket knife for over 40 years at about 60 bucks US they are a great deal.