Anybody else EDC a traditional slipjoint?

[jerseydevil]

Over the past couple of months, I've found myself carrying a traditional slipjoint more and more.  There are a couple of reasons for this - if I'm at work and need to cut something with customers around, they are more sheeple friendly than, say, my Kershaw Leek.  Another reason is that slipjoints are, well, cool.  They're old school, and still do their jobs just as well today as back in my great-grandfather's time.  Honestly a slippie is all I really need for most of my day-to-day cutting chores.  Here are some of my favorites:

At left is a Buck 301, which is a recent addition to my collection.  Great knife, takes and keeps a fantastic edge.  In the middle is an old Ka-Bar Barlow.  I like the Barlow pattern.  My father has carried an old Schrade Barlow since before I was born.  My first real pocketknife was a Barlow.  On the right are two CV Cases - a Mini Trapper and a small Texas Jack.  I think CV is great, takes a great edge, and over time a nice patina.  The clip blade on the Trapper has a bit of patina going, I decided not to force one on either of these two.  Anyone else regularly carry a slipjoint?  Let's see some pics!

[AimlessWanderer]

You know I'm actually a bit embarrassed I don't carry one more  I do have my favourites, but all my nice traditional slippies seem to have been nosed out by SAK's or by more modern slippies.

I was actually thinking about this earlier this evening, and once I get my SOG PPPP mod converted to knifeless, and my REBAR converted to knifeless, I'm hoping to spend more time with a slippie in my pocket again.

There's something so timeless and reliable about a nice traditional pocket knife

[Syph007]

I don't even own one, but your pic of those really makes me want to grab one next.     Are there any tradional looking slippies with stainless blades?  I tend to be a rust magnet with blades.

[16VGTIDave]

I have to agree! This old Böker is always in my left front pocket.

Dave


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[kirk13]

I EDC a slippie every day at work as a dedicated boxbasher.FFavourites inclued Taylors Eye Whitness warncliff from Neils giveaway,SanReMu HO2(curse you Al),CRKT Edgie,Byrd Tern,and Spydie UKPK Rescue.

I've had a go at different Rough Riders,and my Buck Stockman,but the singlebladed knives work out best for me

[AimlessWanderer]

I EDC a slippie every day at work as a dedicated boxbasher.FFavourites inclued Taylors Eye Whitness warncliff from Neils giveaway,SanReMu HO2(curse you Al),CRKT Edgie,Byrd Tern,and Spydie UKPK Rescue.

I've had a go at different Rough Riders,and my Buck Stockman,but the single bladed knives work out best for me

I do like single bladed slippies, and a couple of Sheffield made ones are my favourite. I do have a few Barlow style I like to carry too though, and a Case Seahorse Whittler. Congress and Stockman styles leave me cold these days though

John, you really need to try a Byrd Wings Slipit next mate 
I'm pretty sure you'll like it 

[jerseydevil]

You know I'm actually a bit embarrassed I don't carry one more 

Geez, Al, I figured you'd be one of the first to answer yes.   

Are there any tradional looking slippies with stainless blades?  I tend to be a rust magnet with blades.

Oh, sure there are.  The Buck in that pic is 420HC Stainless.  I think the Barlow is stainless too but I'm not 100% sure.  All of these Cases are though:


Red bone Mini trapper, red Barnboard bone Humpback Stockman, and a red bone Medium Stockman, all in Case's Tru-Sharp stainless steel.  I've read of people disliking Tru-Sharp, but I've never had an issue with it, not being a steel snob.
@Kirk - I forgot the Taylors Eye Witness.  I got one from Neil too, and it is a tough, hard working blade. 

[AimlessWanderer]

You know I'm actually a bit embarrassed I don't carry one more 

Geez, Al, I figured you'd be one of the first to answer yes.   

I know 

Don't fret though Tom, I'm working on it   

[Syph007]

Are there any tradional looking slippies with stainless blades?  I tend to be a rust magnet with blades.

Oh, sure there are.  The Buck in that pic is 420HC Stainless.  I think the Barlow is stainless too but I'm not 100% sure. 

Ok I had an impulse buy moment and I've got a Buck 301 Stockman on the way.   

Thanks for enabling!

[jerseydevil]

  Always willing to help out.    I got my 301 last week, and I love it.  The sheepsfoot blade is a perfect box buster.  The clip and spey also have been put to good use.  It's a nice, hand-filling knife without being too bulky.  Another neat point about traditionals that I've found is that when using them around people, others have a tendency to show you their own pocket knife.  That's actually how I got my Slimline Trapper from a customer.  A while ago he saw me using my Barlow, and pulled out his old Sodbuster.  All the time, he's asking me what I'm carrying that day, I tend to mix it up a bit. 

[jwh]

Almost always have one in front left pocket. Usually a Case of some sort and here lately I have added a few GEC and Bucks to the lineup.

jwh

[Jmora]

pretty much all this year I have been EDCing slipjoints, really into GEC things
my favourite at the moment GEC Linerlock:

slipjoint in action, powering through this chocolate marshmallow banana:

some others:

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Fine knives guys

I used to carry a traditional slippy from the age of 13, but inevitably it got edged out by the utility of Sak's ect

[edcgear]

 

Slippies are awesome knives... Always have one on me!

[AimlessWanderer]

I decided to carry a slippy today as a result of this thread 



But I have got a bag full of other goodies too 

[Sazabi]

Beautiful knife, Al; a couple years ago I had the chance to get some of those I-XL knives (not that nice, unfortunately) and I passed. :/

[Syph007]

Smurf you people, I was looking at Buck slip joints then saw this little one with scissors... and it's on its way now too.    I have impulse buying issues... oh well. It looks neat and I didnt know they made a model with scissors so I had to try.

[edcgear]

I do wonder how good are scissors on those slippies (Buck, Case...)

[M.TEX]

 I own couple but they are very old and can't be used like an EDC....
 I wish I can find someone to help me get one that is NOT so used...
 BTW I placed an request on " tools Needed " but so far nothing....
 Plus the remington I had for whittling is so bad that I can't sharp the edge 
 anymore...

 Ohhhhh well......

[Jmora]

Smurf you people, I was looking at Buck slip joints then saw this little one with scissors... and it's on its way now too.    I have impulse buying issues... oh well. It looks neat and I didnt know they made a model with scissors so I had to try.

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that is pretty good looking. would like one myself but I just ordered a different GEC, so my budget is shot for a while. 

[edcgear]

I own couple but they are very old and can't be used like an EDC....
 I wish I can find someone to help me get one that is NOT so used...
 BTW I placed an request on " tools Needed " but so far nothing....
 Plus the remington I had for whittling is so bad that I can't sharp the edge 
 anymore...

 Ohhhhh well......

Best luck in getting that Case Amber....  The guy said to me no trades, but hope you'll get better luck!! Great looking knife that one!

[M.TEX]

 I didn't ask.....

[edcgear]

I didn't ask.....

Over @ EDCF 

[M.TEX]

  maybe

 I have been searching for some trade or deal in many places....maybe I did...

[Sazabi]

I didn't ask.....

Over @ EDCF 

Last time I was on EDCF, I could no longer find their Buy/Sell/Trade forum. :/

[M.TEX]

 I was too shy to ask the same question....
 because I was out of the EDCF for months....but looks like is no longer there....
 sad...

[edcgear]

BST is there... You should address to someone in mod/admin team for that. They switched forum and there are some issue still....

[Sparky415]

I very occasionally carry my Electricians knife  (Zed  )



Seen here with a friends Trevor Ablett

[jerseydevil]

Some pretty knives being posted guys.    Today I was at a picnic and had my new Slimline Trapper in my pocket.  It saw plenty of use on small cutting jobs throughout the day and still can shave.  I think I'm in love.....

I do wonder how good are scissors on those slippies (Buck, Case...)

I have a Case pen knife that has scissors.  It doesn't see any pocket time, partly because it's tiny and I'm afraid I'd lose it, and it's also the only knife in my collection with stag handles.  The scissors work fine for cutting paper, but don't work well on fingernails and such.

[AimlessWanderer]

Beautiful knife, Al; a couple years ago I had the chance to get some of those I-XL knives (not that nice, unfortunately) and I passed. :/

Thanks Rex. I have got another in rosewood, still tucked away in it's presentation box with a pocket steel. The Wostenholm clip blades are a little soft on the backspring compared to Rodgers (their sister company in the same facility) for some reason, but otherwise they're not bad little knives and hold a reasonable edge

I have a Case pen knife that has scissors.  It doesn't see any pocket time, partly because it's tiny and I'm afraid I'd lose it, and it's also the only knife in my collection with stag handles.  The scissors work fine for cutting paper, but don't work well on fingernails and such.

I've been tempted by those little case knives a few times myself. Thanks for the feedback on the scissors Tom. Sounds like I should stick with my Barlows and Seahorses