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My long awaited slippy.

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My long awaited slippy.
on: October 22, 2008, 08:59:44 PM
I have always had a craving for a nice slip jointed folder but never seemed to be able to find one that I was really keen on.  After looking for quite a while without any luck, I was approached by Russell White who works for Taylor Eye Witness www.premiercutlery.co.uk as a knife maker.  He said that he would be able to make a knife to pretty much exactly what I wanted, so I looked into the site to see what was available.  I found a blade and handle shape that I liked (pattern #166) and so spoke to him again and asked about getting some filework done on the back spring and putting some black Micarta scales on there.  Russell was very helpful and after a few messages were exchanged I had ordered a knife from him.

Well it arrived yesterday and here are the results;











I could not be more pleased with it.  :)  It is (dare I say it?) absolutely perfect and is exactly what I wanted  :).  The quality is superb and is backed with a lifetime guarantee as well.

Everything about it is flawless.  The filework, the bolsters and the Micarta handles are all finished off perfectly and give the knife a comfortable and solid feel.  (The Micarta has a lovely grain on it but I am not sure if you can see that with my bad photography.)

Russell himself is a true gentleman as well.  He didn't mind going out of his way to speak to me so I got exactly what I wanted and the quality of his workmanship is second to none.  I managed to find this video (which I believe was created by members of british blades so would like to give them some credit) of Russell himself at work making another knife;

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YSKrH3NC_eA

So, as you can tell I'm pretty chuffed.  :D
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Re: My long awaited slippy.
Reply #1 on: October 22, 2008, 09:15:37 PM
What a beauty! How much did that thing cost ya?
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Re: My long awaited slippy.
Reply #2 on: October 22, 2008, 09:17:01 PM
What a beauty! How much did that thing cost ya?

Quite a lot.  :-\  Was totally worth it though.  :D
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Reply #3 on: October 22, 2008, 09:29:06 PM
Very impressive piece that! Not my personal cup of tea, but glad you're happy with it! Looks very well finished :)
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Re: My long awaited slippy.
Reply #4 on: October 22, 2008, 10:18:04 PM
Not that is a damn fine slippy mate :drool:

Truly gorgeous :)

What are the dimentions mate ???
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Re: My long awaited slippy.
Reply #5 on: October 22, 2008, 10:21:55 PM
Blade 2.75".  Closed length 3.5".  Total length about 6.25". 

Steel is 420HC for those that are into that kinda thing.
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Re: My long awaited slippy.
Reply #6 on: October 22, 2008, 10:26:52 PM
Benner,

That my friend is a beautiful looking blade...if its not too rude, and hypothetically if anything should happen to you...can I have it...just to remember you by  :D

Also,  what size shoe are you (hypothetically)

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Re: My long awaited slippy.
Reply #7 on: October 22, 2008, 10:28:10 PM
Benner,

That my friend is a beautiful looking blade...if its not too rude, and hypothetically if anything should happen to you...can I have it...just to remember you by  :D

Also,  what size shoe are you (hypothetically)

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 :D :D

Well as you asked first I'll make sure the wife hands it on to you on my passing.  :D
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Re: My long awaited slippy.
Reply #8 on: October 22, 2008, 10:29:08 PM
Blade 2.75".  Closed length 3.5".  Total length about 6.25". 

Steel is 420HC for those that are into that kinda thing.
That's pretty cool little package then :)

Are you sure you'll be able to find it amoungst all the other crap you've got in your pockets :D
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Reply #9 on: October 22, 2008, 10:29:33 PM
Benner,

That my friend is a beautiful looking blade...if its not too rude, and hypothetically if anything should happen to you...can I have it...just to remember you by  :D

Also,  what size shoe are you (hypothetically)

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Re: My long awaited slippy.
Reply #10 on: October 22, 2008, 10:30:24 PM
You have been getting some posh blades haven't you  :drool:

I picked up some new old stock Sheffield knives the other day.  I think its fair to say mine are not quite in the same league...



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Reply #11 on: October 22, 2008, 10:31:40 PM
Blade 2.75".  Closed length 3.5".  Total length about 6.25". 

Steel is 420HC for those that are into that kinda thing.
That's pretty cool little package then :)

Are you sure you'll be able to find it amoungst all the other crap you've got in your pockets :D

I wouldn't dare pocket it with anything else.  :o  It'll have a pocket of its own.  :D
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Reply #12 on: October 22, 2008, 10:32:23 PM
You have been getting some posh blades haven't you  :drool:

I picked up some new old stock Sheffield knives the other day.  I think its fair to say mine are not quite in the same league...



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I'd say not :-\

Do the blades deploy when you turn the ring's (can't remember the term for that style of blade :think:)
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Reply #13 on: October 22, 2008, 10:32:44 PM
You have been getting some posh blades haven't you  :drool:

I picked up some new old stock Sheffield knives the other day.  I think its fair to say mine are not quite in the same league...

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Neil

Any dates on the packaging my any chance?
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Reply #14 on: October 22, 2008, 10:43:16 PM
Sorry no date.  There's a code stamped on the end of the box, 2389 /R  but that doesn't mean anything to me. 

Yes Mike, and no I can't remember what they're called either :)


So are you collecting Sheffield blades these days Ben or is this a one off (very) special?

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Reply #15 on: October 22, 2008, 10:44:23 PM
Sorry no date.  There's a code stamped on the end of the box, 2389 /R  but that doesn't mean anything to me. 

Yes Mike, and no I can't remember what they're called either :)


So are you collecting Sheffield blades these days Ben or is this a one off (very) special?

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That's usually an expensive feature :)
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Reply #16 on: October 22, 2008, 10:44:50 PM
Sorry no date.  There's a code stamped on the end of the box, 2389 /R  but that doesn't mean anything to me. 

Yes Mike, and no I can't remember what they're called either :)


So are you collecting Sheffield blades these days Ben or is this a one off (very) special?

Neil

Yeah just a one off.  Something I have wanted for a long time.
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Reply #17 on: October 22, 2008, 10:46:23 PM
I hope I get the chance to play with it some time in the future, it does look lovely!

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Reply #18 on: October 22, 2008, 10:48:30 PM
I hope I get the chance to play with it some time in the future, it does look lovely!

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I'm sure you will.  :)
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Reply #19 on: October 22, 2008, 10:49:01 PM
How long is it to the next meet again :D
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Reply #20 on: October 22, 2008, 10:50:11 PM
I think we narrowed it down to 2009  :think:

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Reply #21 on: October 22, 2008, 10:52:27 PM
I think we narrowed it down to 2009  :think:

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That's ok then, at least we've got a provisional date at least :D
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Reply #22 on: October 22, 2008, 10:53:26 PM
No, he means nearly ten past eight (20:09)  :D


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Reply #23 on: October 22, 2008, 10:55:32 PM
No, he means nearly ten past eight (20:09)  :D
Doesn't leave much drinking time :(
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Reply #24 on: October 22, 2008, 10:59:06 PM
Like you'd care  ::)

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Reply #25 on: October 22, 2008, 11:00:06 PM
Like you'd care  ::)

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I'm off booze for life after my last little episode :o :D
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Reply #26 on: October 22, 2008, 11:01:25 PM
Yep...the sheep will never take rohypnol again either  :P


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Reply #27 on: October 22, 2008, 11:03:12 PM
Yep...the sheep will never take rohypnol again either  :P
I left them bahhing happy and satisfied, what more could they want ??? :D
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Reply #28 on: October 22, 2008, 11:04:58 PM
I know it worked for the sheep but don't try and pull the wool over our eyes  :twak:


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Reply #29 on: October 22, 2008, 11:05:56 PM
I know it worked for the sheep but don't try and pull the wool over our eyes  :twak:
Groan ::) :D :D
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