How long did the repair take? I just got my #73 slip joint back and it took almost a month. It had some blade wiggle and it wasn't sharp but it's all fixed now.
Very interesting point. I'm finally hip to the term "GEC". Took bloody long enough. LOL. I need more caffine. Tid-ew-ett. I think that it how it's pronounced.
Excellent comparison. The videos the past few months have been great. I'm starting to get an appreciation for slip joints now. It's great to see knives like this when most reviews are on the tactical current gen folders. Good seeing folders with the style you grew up seeing your father and grandfathers use. Thanks for sharing.
@Itachi810 You're very welcome. They are beautiful and well worth every cent. Good investments and they do remind me of old times and the history. There is alot to learn with slipjoints is what I like. Finding knives that are so old and being worth so much, most people dont know what they have and sell it at a very cheap price.
@victorinoxfan Yeah so have you....lol. Thanks for watching Vic. Glad you get some entertainment out of my vids bro. Hows the weather up there right now?
The weather is actually kinda warm here in Toronto. It's like 11 Celcius today (52 F). Kind of strange.....
Speaking of blades I just ordered another sweet one that should be here in a couple of weeks. My SnG shouldn't be so lonely anymore. And I've got a sick Sebenza add-on coming in as well. hopefully those things interest you :)
Thanks for the closer look. These really are nice. Although I'm not a fan of the bone handle scales (probably would prefer wood), they're still pretty good. I'm at a bit of a spot here, where a more traditional knife for EDC (a Buck 110 is an excellent compromise) is what I'd like, but a heavier duty (like the Ontario Utilitac II) is what I'd need.
BTW, something must've knocked over your pots. If that were me in your position, I'd stop the vid, grab one of those knives and check it out.
@DemonHide Naw would grab my Gun and my log to go check it out. Knives are secondary to my household protection. 12 Gauge first, 1911 second, and club 3rd option. Slippies are a good choice as taking with you if you want something that brings pleasure to you every time you use it. Thanks for the comments again and watching.
I love traditional slipjoints: great collectibles. As far as actual use - not so much. Sharpens too easy (metal flies off with the daintiest of strokes on diamonds). Very easy to cut yourself while opening/closing due to the blade snap. They're lovely but a far cry from the practicality of a spyderco or a benchmade modern knife. Love your vids, keep cranking them out.
@pelahale Yeah the stainless steel is very soft. But so far these high carbon ones that I have been getting lately made from the olden days takes a great edge and lasts, but is hard to sharpen if it gets dull, just cause it is so hard of steel. Thanks for the comments and watching.
lol, if I heard a crash like that behind me while shooting a vid I'd probably crap myself... heck I almost crapped myself just hearing it while watching your vid LOL.
I've got about a dozen slip joints I inherited from my father and grandfathers. Most are "Crown" or "Royal", something like that. I'm sure they were the cheapest of cheap back in the 20s/30s/40s/50s but I really should put some time into them to clean them up. Thanks for the vids and generating some interest in slipjoints!
@FrenziedCalm lol, nice crapping the pants. It was very loud wasnt it. Still dont know what it was. One thing I have found is that it is very comforting to take a very old knife that you would never want and cleaning it up and turning it back into a great looking knife. With slipjoints, they clean up so nicely and really make it worth your time. It is alot of work to get them back into shape, but when finished you feel really good inside seeing the end result of your efforts.
what number or pattern is the knife on the right?
saltwaterebel 3 weeks ago
i just sent back another knife of theirs, a #72 which is also a lock back because it had a lot of blade play.
survivorman0824 1 month ago
dude who cares about how thick one side of the knife is compared to the other.
survivorman0824 1 month ago
whats with the depressing video voice?
survivorman0824 1 month ago
How long did the repair take? I just got my #73 slip joint back and it took almost a month. It had some blade wiggle and it wasn't sharp but it's all fixed now.
mongomondomongo 3 months ago
You make great vids man. I dig GEC knives. Thanks for taking the time to do these vids. Believe it or not we like watching 'em. :)
SageSofa 8 months ago
How do you care for your stag? Do you do anything to prevent it from shrinking... or is there anything you can do about that?
bichettereds 10 months ago
Very interesting point. I'm finally hip to the term "GEC". Took bloody long enough. LOL. I need more caffine. Tid-ew-ett. I think that it how it's pronounced.
cmonsterz 1 year ago
Whip off your blades and don't leave fingerprints.
theoutdoorman100 1 year ago
Excellent comparison. The videos the past few months have been great. I'm starting to get an appreciation for slip joints now. It's great to see knives like this when most reviews are on the tactical current gen folders. Good seeing folders with the style you grew up seeing your father and grandfathers use. Thanks for sharing.
Itachi810 1 year ago
@Itachi810 You're very welcome. They are beautiful and well worth every cent. Good investments and they do remind me of old times and the history. There is alot to learn with slipjoints is what I like. Finding knives that are so old and being worth so much, most people dont know what they have and sell it at a very cheap price.
bbabear01 1 year ago
Man you have been getting a lot of amazing blades. Most jealous XD
victorinoxfan 1 year ago
@victorinoxfan Yeah so have you....lol. Thanks for watching Vic. Glad you get some entertainment out of my vids bro. Hows the weather up there right now?
bbabear01 1 year ago
@bbabear01
The weather is actually kinda warm here in Toronto. It's like 11 Celcius today (52 F). Kind of strange.....
Speaking of blades I just ordered another sweet one that should be here in a couple of weeks. My SnG shouldn't be so lonely anymore. And I've got a sick Sebenza add-on coming in as well. hopefully those things interest you :)
victorinoxfan 1 year ago
@victorinoxfan Very nice, cant wait to see what you got coming in.
bbabear01 1 year ago
Thanks for the closer look. These really are nice. Although I'm not a fan of the bone handle scales (probably would prefer wood), they're still pretty good. I'm at a bit of a spot here, where a more traditional knife for EDC (a Buck 110 is an excellent compromise) is what I'd like, but a heavier duty (like the Ontario Utilitac II) is what I'd need.
BTW, something must've knocked over your pots. If that were me in your position, I'd stop the vid, grab one of those knives and check it out.
DemonHide 1 year ago
@DemonHide Naw would grab my Gun and my log to go check it out. Knives are secondary to my household protection. 12 Gauge first, 1911 second, and club 3rd option. Slippies are a good choice as taking with you if you want something that brings pleasure to you every time you use it. Thanks for the comments again and watching.
bbabear01 1 year ago
I love traditional slipjoints: great collectibles. As far as actual use - not so much. Sharpens too easy (metal flies off with the daintiest of strokes on diamonds). Very easy to cut yourself while opening/closing due to the blade snap. They're lovely but a far cry from the practicality of a spyderco or a benchmade modern knife. Love your vids, keep cranking them out.
pelahale 1 year ago
@pelahale Yeah the stainless steel is very soft. But so far these high carbon ones that I have been getting lately made from the olden days takes a great edge and lasts, but is hard to sharpen if it gets dull, just cause it is so hard of steel. Thanks for the comments and watching.
bbabear01 1 year ago
those GEC's look good! i am gonna have to try one out someday. thanks for the vid! (again!) :D
gundude73 1 year ago
@gundude73 You're welcome and thanks for watching Again. lol
bbabear01 1 year ago
lol, if I heard a crash like that behind me while shooting a vid I'd probably crap myself... heck I almost crapped myself just hearing it while watching your vid LOL.
I've got about a dozen slip joints I inherited from my father and grandfathers. Most are "Crown" or "Royal", something like that. I'm sure they were the cheapest of cheap back in the 20s/30s/40s/50s but I really should put some time into them to clean them up. Thanks for the vids and generating some interest in slipjoints!
FrenziedCalm 1 year ago
@FrenziedCalm lol, nice crapping the pants. It was very loud wasnt it. Still dont know what it was. One thing I have found is that it is very comforting to take a very old knife that you would never want and cleaning it up and turning it back into a great looking knife. With slipjoints, they clean up so nicely and really make it worth your time. It is alot of work to get them back into shape, but when finished you feel really good inside seeing the end result of your efforts.
bbabear01 1 year ago
@FrenziedCalm Thanks for watching Frenzied and really appreciate the comment.
bbabear01 1 year ago
Great vids! You are the unboxing king! Mike
torquefactory 1 year ago
@torquefactory Thanks Mike, very kind words. Keep watching I have alot more to come. Thanks for watching and commenting.
bbabear01 1 year ago