Really great points! I’m thinking about picking up a slipjoint as a backup myself for two of the main reasons you mentioned: it won’t freak people out, and it reminds me of my granddad. Thanks for the video, bud!
Man I’ve watched a few of your videos before in the past but just now subscribed to your channel. I appreciate the good content, especially on traditional knives. That’s all I’ve carried for years. Like you’ve mentioned, it just takes ya back to simpler times!
I'm sure you'd like the Otter Messer Anchor knife, I was buying my wife a neck chain at a Jewelers in UK, she wanted the sales tag cut off it, so I took out my Anchor knife and in a second cut the tag off , the salesman was not scared but impressed. Our UK knife laws are very strict too... but as a slip joint less than 3 inches it is legal.
I edc my modern knife and I also carry my traditional trapper knife just food. Like when I have cut a tough steak at restaurant or when I’m at road side fruit stand and I have cut orange or peach. Like you say… it doesn’t feel threatening to other people and it slows you down to simpler times.
👍🏼👍🏼I started carrying a slipjoint in my goat tool tool pouch. Inherited from grandpa. It’s an old Hammer Brand. I think from around 1945-1955 ish. Looks like a pickle. :) I love having one of my grandpas knives on me.
i saw SISAL ROOOOOPE....Also, i got a hedgehog bc of you...it's my first and probably last slippy but it's awesome and i can't wait to get my richter slip and start carrying it...
Great video! I have many modern folders ranging from budget to $300+ milled titanium super steels. I love them, but none are as beautiful to me as a good slipjoint with gorgeous bone or wood scales.
Most videos I see on TH-cam about the new slip joint craze. Tend to be more on the expensive side as far as Rosecraft, Jack Wolf knives excetra are there any budget brands out there worth considering really appreciate your time and effort on the channel keep up the good work 👍🏼
Rough Rider makes a ton of under $20 slipjoints. Obviously expensive varies by person, but I don't think of RoseCraft as expensive, rather exceptional high value for $44-55, very good quality and gorgeous.
Just recently started to add in some slip joints to my collection. I got a Lionsteel Bestman for Christmas a couple years ago and I really like the modern traditional esthetic. For my birthday this year I just ordered a Boker Coffin slip joint in MagnaCut and a Reel Steel Gslip in VG10! And natural micarta. I hope to add more in the near future. Maybe some more traditional slip joints.
Man I tried like hell to grab one of those yellow rose barlows but wasn't quick enough. I usually switch between a 23, 39, and 71 plus a few Case depending on the day. Definitely not a primary carry but a great secondary and almost like a worry stone in your hand folded up when you have some nice bone covers! Great video man!
@@doodysdaggers yeah I know, I've got a TC 15 Barlow in sawcut bone I'm selling now but I definitely wanted a yellow rose but all good, the hunt is half the fun!
See now this is good idea, so many people just despise slip joints for some reason without giving thought as to why. People should stop and think that with all the hubbub about the “minimalist” style in the knife community, slip joints are the OG! They can also be crazy cool or oversized or unique or plain. Every knife has it’s own appeal and these are no different. Thanks for sharing your reasons!
@@doodysdaggers oh buddy I know, I've been trying for a while but my pockets aren't very deep and i'm outside of the USA so conversion plus shipping doesn't make it any easier
Heya Doody! I’m trying to find a video on how to install an easy open notch onto a slipjoint. Your favourite GEC has one that I believe that you installed…. is there a video demonstrating how you did this? I have a Boker Cattle Knife that is uncomfortable to open, but I don’t want to eff it up🤪 love to check it out if it exists….
I don’t have a video of me doing it. But it’s pretty easy, you’ll need a Dremel or some other rotary tool. And a carbide burr. Something like this: amzn.to/46xpYQN Then you just grind away until it looks good. After you get it roughed in, use sandpaper and hand file to get it nice and smooth
found one in a drawer the other day which got me thinking rather negatively about slip joints. and everything i came away with is essentially true. all the advantages are aesthetic, except for being not threatening, which does exist elsewhere. (such as in Opinels.) and legality, which in my particular case i basically consider aesthetic. (though indeed it may very well not be so in other's.) but like... eh. i think two kinds of people carry slip joints. people who just think theyre super neato and who like carrying them. in which case go for it, live as you like. and people who've been carrying them for 40 year or whatever, in which case it's clearly been working out just fine. frankly I might start getting and carrying some slipjoints myself just for y'know, shits and giggles.
I was so fixated into tactical stuff that I didn't carry any folder. Then I got into tactical folders...then slipjoints. Now, there are days that I only carry a titanium spike and a slipjoint. Slipjoints are beautiful and do their job better than other folders. If we do put aesthetics above all when choosing shoes and clothing, can't we do the same with knives? Aethetics and tradition are fundamental parts of life and of a healthy psyche. I think slipjoints are: TOOLS, FASHION AND HERITAGE. But...they're not harmless also. The spanish navaja was originally a friction folder and it's fighting techniques can be applied to slipjoints.
There is no practical reason, if legally permissible a modern folder or fixed blade is better in every way. Traditional folders are basically jewelry, nice to look at, and you can accessorize them with a small leather purse as well. If you carry a knife for style/feeling it really doesn't matter what you choose, but if you live a lifestyle that actually requires you to use your knife and must deploy it from carry 30,40,50+ times a day the extra time messing with slips and nail nicks adds up, slows you down, and makes a mechanical failure all more likely. I don't think the actual hard-users are the people funding the current market trend in modern traditional folders however. I think they are primarily being purchased and carried by hobbyists, collectors, and hipsters.
I grew up with slipjoints/traditionals and modern knives were fairly rare. I find most (not all) moderns a little samey and just don't get the same charge buying most moderns as i do traditionals. Entirely irrational but that's how it is.
My favorite reason is how classy and nostalgic slipjoints are I love the modern traditional ones and the old school traditionals! They are all nice.
They have charm, history and definitely nostalgia factor.
Really great points! I’m thinking about picking up a slipjoint as a backup myself for two of the main reasons you mentioned: it won’t freak people out, and it reminds me of my granddad. Thanks for the video, bud!
Man I’ve watched a few of your videos before in the past but just now subscribed to your channel. I appreciate the good content, especially on traditional knives. That’s all I’ve carried for years. Like you’ve mentioned, it just takes ya back to simpler times!
Exactly!
Thanks buddy, glad to have you 🤠
I'm sure you'd like the Otter Messer Anchor knife, I was buying my wife a neck chain at a Jewelers in UK, she wanted the sales tag cut off it, so I took out my Anchor knife and in a second cut the tag off , the salesman was not scared but impressed. Our UK knife laws are very strict too... but as a slip joint less than 3 inches it is legal.
I’ll take a look!
yeah i'm convinced for sure
I edc my modern knife and I also carry my traditional trapper knife just food. Like when I have cut a tough steak at restaurant or when I’m at road side fruit stand and I have cut orange or peach. Like you say… it doesn’t feel threatening to other people and it slows you down to simpler times.
That’s perfect!
👍🏼👍🏼I started carrying a slipjoint in my goat tool tool pouch. Inherited from grandpa. It’s an old Hammer Brand. I think from around 1945-1955 ish. Looks like a pickle. :)
I love having one of my grandpas knives on me.
Pickle knife!!
That’s awesome man, it always feels good to carry something so special from grandpa
@@doodysdaggers 👍🏼👍🏼
i saw SISAL ROOOOOPE....Also, i got a hedgehog bc of you...it's my first and probably last slippy but it's awesome and i can't wait to get my richter slip and start carrying it...
Woooooo! Awesome dood, glad you went for a Hog
Great video! I have many modern folders ranging from budget to $300+ milled titanium super steels. I love them, but none are as beautiful to me as a good slipjoint with gorgeous bone or wood scales.
Yes exactly! Thanks man 🤠
I’m a fan of “cool old shit” which includes slipjoints! There’s something very tactile about using one of them.
I always carry a slip joint.. usually my backup.. great video Dood! 😎♿️. Today I’m carrying a RCB Appalachian Jack with pry bar end. Great tool!
I had never seen that one until I just now looked it up! What a cool idea!
Awesome thanks for the recommendation of the ORJ. Can’t wait to get it
Let me know how ya like it!!
Most videos I see on TH-cam about the new slip joint craze. Tend to be more on the expensive side as far as Rosecraft, Jack Wolf knives excetra are there any budget brands out there worth considering really appreciate your time and effort on the channel keep up the good work 👍🏼
Rough Rider makes a ton of under $20 slipjoints. Obviously expensive varies by person, but I don't think of RoseCraft as expensive, rather exceptional high value for $44-55, very good quality and gorgeous.
Just recently started to add in some slip joints to my collection. I got a Lionsteel Bestman for Christmas a couple years ago and I really like the modern traditional esthetic. For my birthday this year I just ordered a Boker Coffin slip joint in MagnaCut and a Reel Steel Gslip in VG10! And natural micarta. I hope to add more in the near future. Maybe some more traditional slip joints.
Rad! Welcome to trad world!
Thanks!
Thanks, DD. I carry at least one modern and one traditional everyday (along with a necker and/or a Milwaukee Fastback utility).
Right on! Me too. It’s a great combo
Thanks for watching bud 🤠
That belt buckle is beautiful.
Well said!!
I have been hooked for a while now!
Man I tried like hell to grab one of those yellow rose barlows but wasn't quick enough. I usually switch between a 23, 39, and 71 plus a few Case depending on the day. Definitely not a primary carry but a great secondary and almost like a worry stone in your hand folded up when you have some nice bone covers! Great video man!
Thanks man! I know dude they sold out so damn quick it was nuts
@@doodysdaggers yeah I know, I've got a TC 15 Barlow in sawcut bone I'm selling now but I definitely wanted a yellow rose but all good, the hunt is half the fun!
See now this is good idea, so many people just despise slip joints for some reason without giving thought as to why. People should stop and think that with all the hubbub about the “minimalist” style in the knife community, slip joints are the OG! They can also be crazy cool or oversized or unique or plain. Every knife has it’s own appeal and these are no different. Thanks for sharing your reasons!
Yes exactly! Disliking them for no good reason is dumb
Good reasons, specially the last one 😁 !
Great work on making your own slips! ❤
Nicely done.
Very well said.
wish i could find a GEC at msrp. I have a slipjoint from enigma knives i'm pretty happy with and it's often the only knife i carry during the week
I’ve gotten all mine used on Instagram or FB groups. They’re so hard to get new!
@@doodysdaggers oh buddy I know, I've been trying for a while but my pockets aren't very deep and i'm outside of the USA so conversion plus shipping doesn't make it any easier
Great pitch. I agree with you. Slip joints are great to carry. Have a great weekend!
You too Dean!
Ya man. I’m right there with you.
👍. Well said.
A little 2 blade Old Timer is my EDC.
Heya Doody! I’m trying to find a video on how to install an easy open notch onto a slipjoint. Your favourite GEC has one that I believe that you installed…. is there a video demonstrating how you did this? I have a Boker Cattle Knife that is uncomfortable to open, but I don’t want to eff it up🤪 love to check it out if it exists….
I don’t have a video of me doing it.
But it’s pretty easy, you’ll need a Dremel or some other rotary tool. And a carbide burr. Something like this:
amzn.to/46xpYQN
Then you just grind away until it looks good. After you get it roughed in, use sandpaper and hand file to get it nice and smooth
Thanks so much! I imagine those bits will work good for both the bone handles as well as the stainless liners? Hope you have a great weekend!
@@pocketknives_and_harmonicas yeah they will grind through everything. Good luck!
What are some affordable good slip joints
Rough Ryder makes very affordable stuff. Sub $20
what knife is that brown one in the beginning
I can’t remember. It’s a GEC but can’t remember the specific model
You have some nice lookers here.
What brand is that yellow Barlow knife?
Great Eastern Cutlery
found one in a drawer the other day which got me thinking rather negatively about slip joints.
and everything i came away with is essentially true. all the advantages are aesthetic, except for being not threatening, which does exist elsewhere. (such as in Opinels.) and legality, which in my particular case i basically consider aesthetic. (though indeed it may very well not be so in other's.)
but like... eh.
i think two kinds of people carry slip joints. people who just think theyre super neato and who like carrying them. in which case go for it, live as you like. and people who've been carrying them for 40 year or whatever, in which case it's clearly been working out just fine.
frankly I might start getting and carrying some slipjoints myself just for y'know, shits and giggles.
Yeah man why not give it a try? 🤠
I was so fixated into tactical stuff that I didn't carry any folder. Then I got into tactical folders...then slipjoints. Now, there are days that I only carry a titanium spike and a slipjoint. Slipjoints are beautiful and do their job better than other folders. If we do put aesthetics above all when choosing shoes and clothing, can't we do the same with knives? Aethetics and tradition are fundamental parts of life and of a healthy psyche. I think slipjoints are: TOOLS, FASHION AND HERITAGE.
But...they're not harmless also. The spanish navaja was originally a friction folder and it's fighting techniques can be applied to slipjoints.
There is no practical reason, if legally permissible a modern folder or fixed blade is better in every way. Traditional folders are basically jewelry, nice to look at, and you can accessorize them with a small leather purse as well. If you carry a knife for style/feeling it really doesn't matter what you choose, but if you live a lifestyle that actually requires you to use your knife and must deploy it from carry 30,40,50+ times a day the extra time messing with slips and nail nicks adds up, slows you down, and makes a mechanical failure all more likely. I don't think the actual hard-users are the people funding the current market trend in modern traditional folders however. I think they are primarily being purchased and carried by hobbyists, collectors, and hipsters.
I’m in desperate need of a solid leather slip for my Case sodbuster jr.. any recommendations?
I happen to make slips. Is it synthetic handle or bone?
@@doodysdaggers it’s bone. It’s the bluish kinfolk model sod buster jr
@@oHawksun okay nice! I can make you one. Hit me up on Instagram or email
@@doodysdaggers I shot you a email man!
@@oHawksun I haven’t gotten it yet.
kevindoodyvideos@gmail.com
Sold
You forgot to mention it puts hair on your chest.
Oh that’s why it’s been growing like crazy!
I grew up with slipjoints/traditionals and modern knives were fairly rare. I find most (not all) moderns a little samey and just don't get the same charge buying most moderns as i do traditionals. Entirely irrational but that's how it is.
I get it!
Let me know when you’re ready to trade that yellow. I have a L collection of GEC.
Never! But I do have a #78 American Jack I am looking to trade
Well said brother. 💯 agreed. Btw that Yellow Rose is super sexy.
It sure is, thanks man 🤠
Actually, a slip joint has more daily utility than a "star wars" tactical folder.
Slipjoints are romantic
That’s a great word to describe them
Ah yes non threatening knife while covered in hand tattoos lol...that logic works out.
Everyone has tattoos nowadays.. back when I got them it used to be mostly only punks, metal heads, or gangsters would get hand tattoos
That applies for regular tattoos not for hands neck and face. And thats coming from someone with quite a few tattoos.@@doodysdaggers