Show your slip joint's thread!

[Sparky415]

I finally got a wooden Svord, shown with a plastic one for comparison.

The plastic ones feel smoother, in operation.

The wooden handles seem to be made from lightly varnished cheap-feeling wood.
Their size is practically identical.

The wooden one weighs only about a gram less than the plastic ones so the handles density must be similar.

You need to get your sandpaper out Dks 

It will feel lovely when you have had a play with it 




(The bottom one, I took a Svord that had been played with and made some new Oak scales for it) 

[dks]

 

Svords allways need some work, just look at their grinds..

I hope using sandpaper on it will not hurt its collectability 

[Zed]

I finally got a wooden Svord, shown with a plastic one for comparison.

The plastic ones feel smoother, in operation.

The wooden handles seem to be made from lightly varnished cheap-feeling wood.
Their size is practically identical.

The wooden one weighs only about a gram less than the plastic ones so the handles density must be similar.

You need to get your sandpaper out Dks 

It will feel lovely when you have had a play with it 

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(The bottom one, I took a Svord that had been played with and made some new Oak scales for it) 

   very nice tony 

[Sparky415]

I think sandpaper will make them more collectable 
 
As you know I'm a fan of them but they might disappoint people used to buying a SAK and expecting a perfectly finished knife 
These will benefit from a small amount of sanding 

Thanks Zed (I think you saw them last year in another thread) 

[Zed]

I think sandpaper will make them more collectable 
 
As you know I'm a fan of them but they might disappoint people used to buying a SAK and expecting a perfectly finished knife 
These will benefit from a small amount of sanding 

Thanks Zed (I think you saw them last year in another thread) 

yeah saw them before tony, i was tempted last year but left it, i think i will get one in the end and mod the handle, ill wait for one to come up cheap 

[sergemaster]

Amici,
Here's a classic I happen to stumble across while doing a little inventory this afternoon, a classic pattern which was once standard issue but no longer.

this slip joint has been with me for years and has seen allot of action, and still has allot of life left.

Cheers,
Serge

[Zed]

Amici,
Here's a classic I happen to stumble across while doing a little inventory this afternoon, a classic pattern which was once standard issue but no longer.

this slip joint has been with me for years and has seen allot of action, and still has allot of life left.

Cheers,
Serge

   over here there is a cheap copy for about £6.99 ive been tempted a few times but im going to hold on for one a camillus 

[NutSAK]

That's a great camp knife you have there Serge. 

[MultiMat]

Amici,
Here's a classic I happen to stumble across while doing a little inventory this afternoon, a classic pattern which was once standard issue but no longer.

this slip joint has been with me for years and has seen allot of action, and still has allot of life left.

Cheers,
Serge

What year is on the blade tang 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Amici,
Here's a classic I happen to stumble across while doing a little inventory this afternoon, a classic pattern which was once standard issue but no longer.

this slip joint has been with me for years and has seen allot of action, and still has allot of life left.

Cheers,
Serge

Very cool

[NutSAK]

Great Eastern Cutlery Weaver's Jack, rust red Micarta.  This one is an "S" or "store" model, with scale color mis-match, and was priced accordingly.

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NutSAK,

Very nice, I like that handle material. Not sure which I like better though, the pile side or the mark side. I do like that GEC decided to go with a noticably less curvy Hawkbill on the mainblade of these. 

I bet these are pretty thick for their size being a three backspringer, got any backspring shots?

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[NutSAK]

I totally agree on the main blade profile, and I wouldn't have bought one if it had a more traditional hawkbill profile.  This one should be perfect for cutting rope, landscape fabric, etc.

To me, the pile side is definitely more attractive.  Honestly, I thought this was probably the least attractive scale material offered in this pattern, but I wanted a tough user and the micarta seemed the obvious best choice.  I would really like to see the Northfield in green hemlock bone in person.

I don't have a backspring shot, but I'll get you one.  The width is exactly 5/8" at the head end, which actually feels really good to me, about like a 3-layer cellidor SAK.  Using the clip and pen blades are a bit awkward with the main folded, but not uncomfortable.

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NutSAK,

Yeah, I am not a fan of Hawkbill blades. GEC's take on it is much better. Not sure myself which I prefer as far as color. I am leaning to the mark side on yours but can't really say.

5/8" at it's thickest isn't bad. And I can see what you mean about using the secondaries with that big Hawk closed up.....with it's proud stance in the frame and that serpentine shape it's likely not the most comfortable. But hand size would likely be a serious determining factor on how it feels to certain individuals.

Nice slippie regardless.

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[Zed]

very nice  handy blade selection 

probably shown these but did a comparison pic, colonial forest master and roger boned scaled ulster knife co scout, carrying that one today,

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Zed,

Some nice classic Scouts you have there, real nice! 

Is that Colonial a shell handled piece? Kind of looks it but I can't tell for sure.

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[Zed]

Zed,

Some nice classic Scouts you have there, real nice! 

Is that Colonial a shell handled piece? Kind of looks it but I can't tell for sure.

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plastic  feels nice in the hand though 

[2xTap]

Here's a few new additions to the collection I got recently...........

Moore Maker #5301U Stockman in Red Smooth Bone (Utica-built):




Remington R15 Stockman in Laminated Wood (Camillus-built):




Case Brothers #47 Stockman in Dark Molasses Bone:





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[Zed]

   love the case, how are the remingtons ? 

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Zed,

The Remington's are nice, at least for the earlier Camillus built stuff. I own alot of Camillus built Remingtons, mostly Scout pattern knives. All good. This new Stockman I got is real good. The newer remington stuff being made by Bear & Son has been a hit and miss affair though. I have one of these and it's OK, a Reproduction Scout......but have seen some others that were absolutely horrible.

I try to stick with the earlier Camillus built stuff.

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[Zed]

Zed,

The Remington's are nice, at least for the earlier Camillus built stuff. I own alot of Camillus built Remingtons, mostly Scout pattern knives. All good. This new Stockman I got is real good. The newer remington stuff being made by Bear & Son has been a hit and miss affair though. I have one of these and it's OK, a Reproduction Scout......but have seen some others that were absolutely horrible.

I try to stick with the earlier Camillus built stuff.

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do the early ones say camillus on them ? what are the tell tell marks 

[Zed]

My edc rotation with added 303 cadet as wasnt going to use it but really like its size and blades,

[dks]

Classics!

I love the scout models, I have been trying to get some of the older ones on ebay, but they allways seem to be going for more than I am willing to pay. I make do with RR scouts..

2X, I am sure if I could see your knives they would be great! 

[Gareth]

I finally got a wooden Svord, shown with a plastic one for comparison.

The plastic ones feel smoother, in operation.

The wooden handles seem to be made from lightly varnished cheap-feeling wood.
Their size is practically identical.

The wooden one weighs only about a gram less than the plastic ones so the handles density must be similar.

You need to get your sandpaper out Dks 

It will feel lovely when you have had a play with it 

(Image removed from quote.)


(The bottom one, I took a Svord that had been played with and made some new Oak scales for it) 

I'm now the proud owner of the upper Svord in this pic.  Cheers again Tony, it's already been helping with making dinner.

[Sazabi]

My edc rotation with added 303 cadet as wasnt going to use it but really like its size and blades,

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Aside from the Buck Cadet, Case Mini Trapper, and Case Sod Buster, do you mind listing the makers and knife names from top to bottom, please?

[Sparky415]

I finally got a wooden Svord, shown with a plastic one for comparison.

The plastic ones feel smoother, in operation.

The wooden handles seem to be made from lightly varnished cheap-feeling wood.
Their size is practically identical.

The wooden one weighs only about a gram less than the plastic ones so the handles density must be similar.

You need to get your sandpaper out Dks 

It will feel lovely when you have had a play with it 

(Image removed from quote.)


(The bottom one, I took a Svord that had been played with and made some new Oak scales for it) 

I'm now the proud owner of the upper Svord in this pic.  Cheers again Tony, it's already been helping with making dinner.

Gareth,
How are you getting on with it? Have you owned one before?
Friction folders are an acquired taste but I really like them 

[dks]

Two canoes, a Colt Titanium and an Indian Head, similar to the Rough Rider canoes.
The Indian head is practically identical to the Rough Rider Long rifle Canoe, down to the bone used. The Indian Head, however, says that it is Hand Made.

The Colt has a very shiny titanium coating, and is the smoothest feeling of all the canoes I have that are made in that same factory.
It has nicely polished springs, and the finish is a “click” better than the Indian Head and RRs.

[Gareth]

I finally got a wooden Svord, shown with a plastic one for comparison.

The plastic ones feel smoother, in operation.

The wooden handles seem to be made from lightly varnished cheap-feeling wood.
Their size is practically identical.

The wooden one weighs only about a gram less than the plastic ones so the handles density must be similar.

You need to get your sandpaper out Dks 

It will feel lovely when you have had a play with it 




(The bottom one, I took a Svord that had been played with and made some new Oak scales for it) 

I'm now the proud owner of the upper Svord in this pic.  Cheers again Tony, it's already been helping with making dinner.

Gareth,
How are you getting on with it? Have you owned one before?
Friction folders are an acquired taste but I really like them 

I'm liking it, great to fiddle with anyway.   I carried it at work yesterday but I have to admit it felt huge sitting in my pocket.   I am rather more used to a small traditional pocket knife or SAK though, so it's hardly surprising it felt big.

[Sparky415]

And it should be legal to EDC as the blade is now less than 3” (you better check that) 

[dks]

Got a new Chinese Kissing Crane SodBuster, one of my favourite patterns.

Shown with two other practically identical sodbusters and two other similar Kissing Cranes from Italy.

The Case feels the best but the Kissing Crane is not far behind.