Rose and Thistle Custom
Josh Mead
- Joined
- May 9, 2018
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Usually a Griptilian and a Proper
I've been searching around for a good single-blade slipjoint that has a pocket clip ( *gasp* ). There are times when I don't want a knife rattling around in my pocket and a pocket clip would come in handy for those situations. There are some of these knives out there, but they usually come with thumb studs, or some type of locking mechanism, or just look way too modern. I finally found this Boker with Sandvik steel, canvas micarta handles, and a pocket clip. I think it's a good compromise between traditional and modern knife designs. Shown here with my GEC #14 for size comparison...
I wasn't searching, but I ran across one. And aside from the different covers, it's the same as yours. I was more after the 12C27 blade steel hardened to a 59HRC, than I was the clip. I had planned to remove it. But I tried it first and had an AHAH! moment. So here I am, carrying a knife that isn't really modern, but isn't traditional either.I've been searching around for a good single-blade slipjoint that has a pocket clip
Very nice, I like the orange too. I don't carry it very often, but it's very comfortable when I do carry it. A pocket clip is one modern feature that I do still like. If you switch the pocket clip to the other side, be aware that the second screw on the pivot end is too long without the clip. It was rubbing against the tang of the blade so I just ground a little length off of it. Works perfectly now. I also ground off the glass breaker tip.I wasn't searching, but I ran across one. And aside from the different covers, it's the same as yours. I was more after the 12C27 blade steel hardened to a 59HRC, than I was the clip. I had planned to remove it. But I tried it first and had an AHAH! moment. So here I am, carrying a knife that isn't really modern, but isn't traditional either.
I do like the Case Mini-Copperhead for my watch pocket, though. I like having access to a small thin blade.
If heaven is on my belt Ken, then yes A daily carry since it arrived Ken, going on 3-4 yrs now? Thank you for thatG’day Paul
Are you still totin the stitchless sheath from years ago , or has it gone to the heaven
Ken