Never had a slippie -- would I want one even though I'm a firm believer in locks?

[Donut]

Good point - it is a bit thick for such a small blade - perhaps in another run it could be taken down to 2mm to make it a better apple/cheese slicer? :)

That would be sweet. :) I have cut through a block of cheese with mine and it feels like a bear.

[vic]

vic, you should be able to give us 1,000 specific reasons a slipjoint is good or bad, but you just say they are bad and give us zero reason. It seems like you are arguing, but giving NO information to support why your side is correct. You have said a lot so far, and all I can report is: He has made some interesting assumptions and he is _trying to stand by what he has assumed_.

i didn't say they are bad i said i liked them but that they are not as capable or safe as a good locking folder, they have their place but that place is not with someone who wants a lock and has no legal constraints regarding one

in the context of this thread, with what the ts said in his op, i said i didn't think there was much point in him bothering with one if he wished it had a lock and he didn't want a slipjoint or need one for any specific reason like he said, i think he said he got one anyway which is fine, hope he likes it

i'm not trying to argue like you say, why would i bother trying to argue with you? i don't think you read/understood my posts in this thread anyway if you say that i said slipjoints are "bad"

your posts in this thread are ridiculous, what the **** is wrong with you, i don't need an answer to that question btw donut

[The Deacon]

I typically carry only my G-10 UKPK to the gym every day. It is very light and the low ride clip makes it carry well with flexible shorts or pants even when I have NO pockets.

If you're comfortable doing that, then by all means continue to do so. I'd choose to carry a Chaparral under those circumstances. It's a hair more compact, has thinner blade for even better slicing, and is easier for me to open and close. Or I'd go for lighter weight and carry an FRN Calypso Jr. I'm not saying nobody should ever purchase a non locking folder, just that I'd never recommend one to someone unless it was the only thing they could carry legally. Truth is, I own two G-10 UKPKs, a DKPK, an Urban, a few Bugs, a HoneyBee, a Grasshopper, and a couple Chinese Gooseberries. I just can't find one good reason to carry any of them except the Bug.

[Mr Blonde]

My main use for slipits is for when I'm visiting countries that ban locking folders. And Spyderco's slipits are nice enough for me not to 'miss' the lock. For my utility use, I definitely don't miss the lock. One thing I really like about slipits is their ease of closing. There are no buttons or locks to manipulate before closing the blade. I also like their light weight, most of my slipits are linerless and compact. The FRN slipits are a breath of fresh air in Spyderco's lightweight division. I love the linerless construction of these Spydies, like my locking older Calypso jr. and Delica 3 models. Then again, the lightweight Manix 2 proves that it can be done with a lock too.

[flash900]

Follow-up:

While I was seduced by the wharnie shape, orange color, under 3-inch blade size, and -- let's not forget -- the closeout price -- even Spydie might have a hard time convincing me to buy any more slippies. I see no good reason to give up locks while I still have an option.

[vic]

Follow-up:

While I was seduced by the wharnie shape, orange color, under 3-inch blade size, and -- let's not forget -- the closeout price -- even Spydie might have a hard time convincing me to buy any more slippies. I see no good reason to give up locks while I still have an option.

from your op i didn't think it would be for you flash, if you can't return it or get a decent price at least you'll have something you got for a good price in case you ever do have to come to the UK, that urban would be brutally expensive here

[kbuzbee]

For my utility use, I definitely don't miss the lock. One thing I really like about slipits is their ease of closing. There are no buttons or locks to manipulate before closing the blade.

Exactly this Wouter. I recently carried my DPFGUKPK while on holiday (for no reason other than I wanted to) and when I returned to my Caly 3.5 SB it took me a bit to remember 'oh yeah, I have to unlock it'

My main reason for "liking" locks actually has nothing to do with their intended purpose, truth be known. It's because locks like BBL, Comp, Liner & Frame make the action smoother (sans requirement for a spring in there)

Ken

[Commendatore]

Lock vs Slipit?

In my case there are no legal restrictions, for work I though prefer small blades that are easy to manipulate. My most used one is a Robin-so far the best ergos! Next in ergonomics are UKPK and Urban. Plus: They have linerless handles, the G10 ones feel solid and they are wide enough for my hands.
I might be blind or stupid but I don't recall any other recent or shortly discontinued :spyder: with such a blade/handle-angle, linerless G10, 50:50 choil, blade hump (I thought it looked strange for years, now I don't like knives without it!) and shallow/no belly blades.
The design fulfils the needs for my work (outdoor equipment store chores), even better than other great knives I own. When it comes to camping and hunting, cutting with a multitude of grip variations I can't imagine always placing a finger in the choil, therefore I do use other knives.

So I do feel safe with slipits-when I use them for edge forward standard grip cutting. No problem cutting 3 inch saplings with my G10 UKPK Rescue. Almost as fast as a saw The 79mm Rescue has an other angle-works ok but not as comfortable+fast as the UKPK.
So I love Spyderco slipits' ergos, would love them even with a lock but don't feel a need for it. Besides: Some of the backlocks I own don't have an even handle spine when the lock is engaged, my slipits are flush being open or closed.
*daydream*: A Dodo with rescue/wharncliff blade + deep carry clip + slightly slimmer and shorter handle could be an other knife for EDC (being a UKPK with BBL).

P.S.: Have no slippie-wound yet but Persistence (when closing it) and Assist (when the lock spring pushed the blade back while opening it) did get a bite. Maybe I'm more cautious with slipits :o

[BAL]

After my first locking blade, for me it is hard to use a slip-it especially for anything serious.
I have a couple small ones that I use for finger nail work, but that's about it. A few people
have said that they are faster to close, but I am so use to releasing a lock, that it takes
me longer on a slipit because I keep feeling for the release.

[wsdavies]

I prob. edc one of my UKPK's more than any other knife. I like the size and how they deep carry. I wish they made a locking (frn) version, but at the same time I like the slipits.

[gaj999]

... a locking folder can do anything a slip joint can but a slip joint cannot do everything a locking folder can.

Sort of. But not really. With a stockman, you get three blades in one package. A thin sheepsfoot for anything wanting a hair-popping edge, a wharncliffe for power cutting, and a clip blade for picking splinters, cutting lunch, opening letters, whatever. What you lose is one handed opening and stupidity insurance.

Gordon