Large single blade slipjoints

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I was downtown today and I bought a pair of large slipjoints. I just couldn’t help myself. They are both made by Zebu of Barretos, São Paulo. I have really grown to love these traditional “Pica Fumo” style Brazilian pocket knives. They have stainless blades but take a really nice edge. They make a great companion to a machete.

The upper knife has an 82 mm blade the lower 90mm. Zebu’s tend to have very stiff springs and no blade play at all. These don't lock, so I imagine they would be UK legal for bushcraft.

It is very difficult to find a decent, nationally made small fixed blade knife in Brazil. The Zebu’s are solid workers; I use these for bushcraft tasks a lot. Mac


Zebu Website (Portuguese)

 

[shep]

I like the look of those Mac. How much do they cost?

 

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I got these for R$24 for the heavier bladed one and R$21.00 for the longer. That would be 7.5 Pounds for the top and 6.6 for the lower. Even I can afford them. Mac

 

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Here's a shot to give some perspective.

These are big,sturdy knives. Mac

 

[sam_acw]

Sodbusters are of the same type - I've got one and it makes a good bush knife for more civilized areas where getting a fixed blade there can be a problem.