American slipjoints- Case Stockman etc

[Hellz]

Got a trio of slipjoints in the post today:

These are my first classic slipjoints, and I have to say I'm pretty impressed. I've put some more pictures of them here: Slipjoints

Hellz

 

[bushwacker bob]

wow!!!!
is that canoe model damascus?

 

[Hoodoo]

Looks like you started with some nice ones. Those are beauties.

 

[Hellz]

wow!!!!
is that canoe model damascus?

Yes

Hellz

 

[bushwacker bob]

HELLZ BELLES

 

[Doc]

Good kit Hellz.

Got my Schrade Old Timer 340T Stockman today.

Great little knife - I'm very pleased. Feels very solid and can't believe how they made them so well at such a low price. Only moderately sharp as supplied but just a few minutes work needed.

A shame the company went under. Hope the workers are all right. I've seen what can happen in towns where the main employer goes under.

 

[Tack]

Guys,
I was so enthused by this thread that I went a little crazy and ordered three slipjoints from RC Knives.
Number one is a Russell Barlow with clip and spear point blades, the second is a Boker large stockman with clip, sheep's foot and spey blades, which, incidentally is now my E.D.C. and the third is a Schrade CSW296 trapper.
The Schrade is a limited edition and, I have to say is the most superb folding knife I have ever handled. The fit and finish are, quite literally flawless. I can only assume that they were assembled and fitted by hand. Needless to say that this one will remain in the box.
The service I received from RC Knives (via E-Bay) was excellent.
Anyway, thanks, I now have a new way of reducing my bank balance.
Tack

 

[Hoodoo]

Hey Tack, got any photos? I think I might have the same Barlow. That is one super little knife. Does it look like the one on the right?

 

[Tack]

Hoodoo,
Sorry its taken me a while to reply but I've been in Manchester waiting for an aircraft from Calgary which turned in seventeen hours late!
My Barlow is the same one as yours except mine has stag for the grips.
If someone can advise on posting photographs as part of a reply I'll be delighted to share my collection.
Regards
Tack

 

[Doc]

I was going to apologise for resurrecting an eight year old thread, but the information and photos on this one are too good to be buried in the archives.

Having sold some stuff on the forum, I'm looking at getting a really nice slipjoint, probably a Case. I've got £50-£70 to spend.

I was impressed by the £9 Rough Rider I saw at a meet but these are Chinese made and although fantastic value, not quite in the same league.

Any recommndations?

 

[British Red]

I would say go after a nice Trevor Ablett - you will have change too

 

[Hoodoo]

I was going to apologise for resurrecting an eight year old thread, but the information and photos on this one are too good to be buried in the archives.

Having sold some stuff on the forum, I'm looking at getting a really nice slipjoint, probably a Case. I've got £50-£70 to spend.

I was impressed by the £9 Rough Rider I saw at a meet but these are Chinese made and although fantastic value, not quite in the same league.

Any recommndations?

I'd take a look at Great Eastern Cutlery. They are cranking out some great knives.

 

[Doc]

Thanks for bot replies. The Great eastern models do look rather nice.

I have a Sheffield folder but it's an A Wright which I think are not quite as good as the Abletts.

 

[Hoodoo]

Thanks for bot replies. The Great eastern models do look rather nice.

I have a Sheffield folder but it's an A Wright which I think are not quite as good as the Abletts.

The essential problem with the GEC slips is that once you buy one, you will want more.

 

[falcon]

Have a look at Moonraker Knives...they've quite a range of folders including some Queen's Cutlery slipjoints in D2 steel.. I picked one up at the Wilderness Gathering and they're very well put together. No links etc to them, just the odd purchase over the years.
http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/queen.htm