Show your slip joint's thread!

[NutSAK]

That humpback has beautiful handles.

Thanks Ash.  They remind me of candy--like watermelon Jolly Ranchers. 

I ordered a Swayback Jack Chestnut CV today.  I just couldn't take looking at the pictures of yours any more. 

[Ashley]

That humpback has beautiful handles.

Thanks Ash.  They remind me of candy--like watermelon Jolly Ranchers. 

I ordered a Swayback Jack Chestnut CV today.  I just couldn't take looking at the pictures of yours any more. 

You won't be sorry. I love mine. I can't believe I waited almost a year to finally get it!

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nice story 2xtap and a flawless looking knife, 

Thats a great looking knife. The story is also very cool.   

Great story, and a very nice rare knife to add to the collection.   

Thanks. It's things like this that set the knife community apart from many others I have been, and are, a part of. And of all the knives I own I have very few that have any real history or story behind them.......it's nice to add something that does. 

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I carried my new Case Dark Red Bone Humpback Whittler CV (#63046) today, and it has proven to be my favorite EDC slippy so far.  More pics and comments will follow.

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NutSAK,

Real nice bud, them scales sure are Red. I really like the color on that one. Is this one you ordered from Mike?

So how is the F&F on it, and how does it feel in the hand? I've been on again/off again looking at these. I like the look but usually when I end up buying a new Case Stockman it's either a #75 or #47 pattern. I've been wanting to get into these but just haven't jumped at it yet.

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[NutSAK]

NutSAK,

Real nice bud, them scales sure are Red. I really like the color on that one. Is this one you ordered from Mike?

So how is the F&F on it, and how does it feel in the hand? I've been on again/off again looking at these. I like the look but usually when I end up buying a new Case Stockman it's either a #75 or #47 pattern. I've been wanting to get into these but just haven't jumped at it yet.

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Yep, this one came from Mike at CK.net.  It looks like I didn't have to worry too much about faded red, huh?

I've put together a short review of the Humpback in a separate thread.  Check it out!  BTW, I would like us to consider separating out the reviews like the ones you do into separate threads in the future.  They just seem to get buried in here.

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NutSAK,

I was doing that for a while, figured it would be easier to keep track of when all in the same thread. I'll go back to doing mine separate from this thread.

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[pelotonjon]

What model is the SAK with the pliers in this pic?

[enki_ck]

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What model is the SAK with the pliers in this pic?

Looks like a Wenger MiniGrip

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=391&Itemid=0

[AimlessWanderer]

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What model is the SAK with the pliers in this pic?

Looks like a Wenger MiniGrip

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=391&Itemid=0

Yup, serrated blade version to be precise

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Just arrived today, a 2003 production Robeson Shuredge "Demonstrator" Large Barlow in Red Smooth Bone..........







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[Ashley]

Verfy nice 2XTap

[NutSAK]

Nice 'daddy!   

[Zed]

   that is very nice 

[Zed]

I got my 1st but not my last barlow type knife the other day, its a timber wolf jack knife barlow, i brushed the bolsters as too shinny for me as drove me nuts with finger prints  this will be a proper user for me as well as the timber wolf congress, this barlow is well put together tight with only 1 very slight gap, very solid 2 stop type lock, both blades very sharp out of the box,not sure on materilals of blades as just says SS ,





this is very addictive 

[NutSAK]

   I'd like to see more of that small barrel-lock knife with the corkscrew Zed.

I gave my Humpback Whittler a "tan" last night:



I dunked each blade in hot vinegar for 5-10 minutes, then followed up with #00 steel wool.  It made for a nice, even grey patina.

[Zed]

  I'd like to see more of that small barrel-lock knife with the corkscrew Zed.

I gave my Humpback Whittler a "tan" last night:

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I dunked each blade in hot vinegar for 5-10 minutes, then followed up with #00 steel wool.  It made for a nice, even grey patina.

i like that look, would it work on my barlow ?

they are both richards sheffield miniture pocket knives, i made a new loop for the CS model as was missing so i copied the one off of the MOP one,

[NutSAK]

Very cool!  That's about the most compact corkscrew knife I've ever seen.

The "forced patina" with vinegar that I did on the Humpback will work on any carbon blade.  It will have no effect on stainless blades.  Other methods can be used to get a patina but, AFAIK, vinegar & steel wool is the best way to get an even finish.  The longer the blade is exposed to the acid, the darker the patina will be--to a point.  Mustard, onions, citrus fruits, apples, raw meat, etc. can be used also to different effect.

[Zed]

Very cool!  That's about the most compact corkscrew knife I've ever seen.

The "forced patina" with vinegar that I did on the Humpback will work on any carbon blade.  It will have no effect on stainless blades.  Other methods can be used to get a patina but, AFAIK, vinegar & steel wool is the best way to get an even finish.  The longer the blade is exposed to the acid, the darker the patina will be--to a point.  Mustard, onions, citrus fruits, apples, raw meat, etc. can be used also to different effect.

Thanks terry for the info, yeah a ver small CS  would need a very little cork    there from around 1950 , i grabbed them for £1 as liked them 

[Ashley]

I gave my Humpback Whittler a "tan" last night:

Thanks for getting naked and getting a tan last night.  What a nice show.   

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NutSAK,

That came out real good on that Humpback.

I've never been one much for carbon steel in my knives, I prefer a good stainless. I've also never been a fan of patina but it does look good in certain ways on certain knives. A properly done even coverage forced patina, to me, always looks better than a natural patina.

Yours came out real good, that even gray coverage on the blades works well against the polished bolsters and beautiful red bone. You did that one up right! 

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[Ashley]

A friend of mine on BF wrote this song about my Case Swayback jack. On BF the title of my thread was "I finally got a swayback jack" so he used it as the chorus of his song. LOL 

[NutSAK]

That's awesome Ash! 

I just got my CV Swayback today, and I know what the man is singing about.  The fit and finish is literally perfect, and the chestnut bone is bea-u-ti-ful!!  As many others have said (and the song says) I would like it to be a bit bigger, but it's a helluva knife for its size.

2xTap, thanks for the props on the patina--it was very easy to do.  I've always been a stainless guy in the past too (SAKs of course), but now I find myself with two Case CV knives and one more on the way.  I really like the edge holding ability that CV offers for a user while still being very easy to sharpen.  If I was a collector type guy, I would be buying a lot of stainless.

If I hadn't put the patina on that knife, I knew I would be polishing the damn thing every day or two, so I bit the bullet.  I'm glad I did.  As you know, the patina is sort of a "living" thing that is always changing, but if it gets to where I don't like it, I can always do another steel wool and vinegar treatment to even it up again.  I very much dislike mirror finishes on a user knife so, to me, the carbon patina is an excellent alternative.  I'm pleased with how it turned out too, and find myself pulling it out of my pocket to look at it frequently. 

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Ashley,

That is just Classic! And even funnier, after the song ended, as I started to type this I found myself humming the song! 

NutSAK,

With Case, I've been more than happy with the edge holding of their Stainless. As long as you don't thin the edge out too much it holds up well to everyday chores. For me though, I still have to maintain carbon steel even with a patina for it still rusts on me. A real old patina not so much, but I still have to be careful. With the 420HC Case uses, alot less maintainance.

And I'm just the opposite, I prefer polished blades on my users. They are much easier to clean and maintain......and harder to rust. And if I am too lenient on keeping my blades clean, even polished 420HC, I can rust them. I already put two small pits on the mainblade of my Case Gunboat in stainless. It took about a week to develope, it would of been mere days with this type of stainless had they been brushed finished or satin.

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[NutSAK]

With Case, I've been more than happy with the edge holding of their Stainless. As long as you don't thin the edge out too much it holds up well to everyday chores.

Well, that's good to hear.  I have two stainless Cases on the way too!!    I'll give a little hint: the Swayback got me on a wharncliffe kick.  Pictures to follow when they arrive!

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Well, that's good to hear.  I have two stainless Cases on the way too!!    I'll give a little hint: the Swayback got me on a wharncliffe kick.  Pictures to follow when they arrive!

Let me guess, would any of them resemble one of these..........



Or maybe one like this............



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[NutSAK]

Nope!  That Copperlock is saweeet though!  I don't think anything needs to be said about the Seahorse.  Much respect there.

Both knives I bought have the same frame, but one has two blades and the other is a single.  You know where I've been buying most of my slip joints, so that's damn near a dead giveaway. 

[Ashley]

Ok I think I must say outta this sub forum. March 30th is my last day at my job. The company I work for lost there contract with the coal mine and so 42 of us are without jobs as of the 30th. Now I want a damn seahorse.  I must leave, turn off my PC and never return. 

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Nope!  That Copperlock is saweeet though!  I don't think anything needs to be said about the Seahorse.  Much respect there.

Both knives I bought have the same frame, but one has two blades and the other is a single.  You know where I've been buying most of my slip joints, so that's damn near a dead giveaway. 

Yeah, that narrows it down to one pattern in particular. On the two blade version what bone did you go with?

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Ok I think I must say outta this sub forum. March 30th is my last day at my job. The company I work for lost there contract with the coal mine and so 42 of us are without jobs as of the 30th. Now I want a damn seahorse.  I must leave, turn off my PC and never return. 

Damn, that sucks. Sorry to hear that Ash. I hope things turn for the better soon for ya.

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[NutSAK]

Ok I think I must say outta this sub forum. March 30th is my last day at my job. The company I work for lost there contract with the coal mine and so 42 of us are without jobs as of the 30th. Now I want a damn seahorse.  I must leave, turn off my PC and never return. 

Very sorry to hear that Ash.    I hope things start looking up and you can hang around.  You'll be missed around here.