New slip joints

[Hoodoo]

There used to be a lot of interest in slipjoints around here but I haven't seen much lately. I just picked up a couple new ones that I'm pretty excited about. Made by Great Eastern Cutlery. Good walk and talk, nice fit and finish. No wobble in the blades. 1095 carbon steel and I've convexed the blades on one of them (two-bladed Scout) and they appear to be well heat treated. Some models also come in 440C but I haven't tried any of those yet.

Here is a source: JRE Industries

Any slippie fans still lurking around here?

 

[BorderReiver]

There used to be a lot of interest in slipjoints around here but I haven't seen much lately. I just picked up a couple new ones that I'm pretty excited about. Made by Great Eastern Cutlery. Good walk and talk, nice fit and finish. No wobble in the blades. 1095 carbon steel and I've convexed the blades on one of them (two-bladed Scout) and they appear to be well heat treated. Some models also come in 440C but I haven't tried any of those yet.

Here is a source: JRE Industries

Any slippie fans still lurking around here?

Oh yes Hoodoo.

Two lovely examples there.

 

[Barn Owl]

Really nice knives on that site Hoodoo.

I'm concentrating on fixed blades at the moment.

 

[sc_barker]

They look great, some of the other on the site are also really nice.

 

[nitram55]

Lovely knives hoodoo, I really like the scout as I am partial to trapper syle slippies.
Thanks for sharing.

Martin

 

[bushwacker bob]

Any slippie fans still lurking around here?

I'm still here. Tho' I sometimes wonder....
I have a CaseXX damascus Eisenhower in my pocket at the moment. (Japanese damascus!!!)
They're a nice couple, especially the stockman with snakewood handles.

 

[Hoodoo]

Good to see there's still some slippie fans around.

 

[edispilff]

I've been inspired to make a few of these now... looks like excellent craftmanship!

 

[bigjackbrass]

Curse you, Hoodoo!

Well, obviously not really... I found myself wandering through through the catalogue and have ordered one of the #73 Beaver Tail knives from "Knives Ship Free"... which they don't if you happen to live in England, but at least they ship for a reasonable amount. My old Barlow is looking a bit shabby these days and the Beaver Tail just called out to me.

 

[Hoodoo]

Curse you, Hoodoo!

Well, obviously not really... I found myself wandering through through the catalogue and have ordered one of the #73 Beaver Tail knives from "Knives Ship Free"... which they don't if you happen to live in England, but at least they ship for a reasonable amount. My old Barlow is looking a bit shabby these days and the Beaver Tail just called out to me.

Sorry.

Give us a report on the overall quality eh? So far, everything I've seen has been real good. The company seems to take QC seriously. I figure now is the time to get them because who knows what the future holds. They could get even better, or they could get worse. I dunno. I still want to get a Pioneer two blader but I haven't found the right one yet. A Pioneer single blade clip with a liner lock added in like the Old Timer 125OT would rock my world. Or a Pioneer clip/saw combo with be a woodcrafter/hunter's delight.

 

[Doc]

They look fantastic knives. The trusty slipjoint seems a little out of fashion - I cannot understand why. Most are UK-legal and are in many ways ideal for this country as they are so obviously non-threatening - more Granpa than Gangsta. They are also more comfortable for pocket carry - I remember Case did 'pocket worn' types with rounded corners.

Hoodoos new knives look really good - the upper one ideal for pocket carry.

There were some very illuminating old threads on slipjoints with great pictures. The search button is yout friend here.

 

[Hoodoo]

Hmmm....I can't let a slipjoint thread die without a fight. :swordfigh

Just got this in the mail from Billy Watson. A hand-forged Ballend Barlow.

 

[Doc]

Very nice.

Here's a link to one of the old slipjoint thread.

(***WARNING - lock up credit card before viewing***)


http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6403&highlight=slipjoint

 

[British Red]

Now thats a proper knife. I must admit I don't like all the fancy lettering on the blades of the others - all abit loud brash and colonial . The Barlow is nicely subdued though - except for the file work which is a bit "bling" for my taste

Red

 

[Hoodoo]

Now thats a proper knife. I must admit I don't like all the fancy lettering on the blades of the others - all abit loud brash and colonial . The Barlow is nicely subdued though - except for the file work which is a bit "bling" for my taste

Red

I thought you liked bling.

 

[British Red]

Thats not bling - thats understated English elegance

Its a bit like tweed - you grandad's Harris tweed is style - a brash red and blue "plaid" is errm not.


Red

 

[Hoodoo]

Thats not bling - thats understated English elegance

Its a bit like tweed - you grandad's Harris tweed is style - a brash red and blue "plaid" is errm not.


Red

Ya sure Red. Whatever.

 

[sam_acw]

I've got a nice sodbuster, an Eye brand one. It's a good knife but there isn't a lot of space for it to get used at the moment!

 

[spamel]

Thats not bling - thats understated English elegance

Its a bit like tweed - you grandad's Harris tweed is style - a brash red and blue "plaid" is errm not.


Red

Does it still look that shiny Red?

(I bet not!)

 

[British Red]

Nah mate its got sharpening marks all over it

The nickel silver is interesting as I have to give it a polish every now and again or it does tarnish.

Still a lovely knife mind you.

Now the blades on my Ablett are just plain black . It aint patina - just plain stains

Red