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With tons of new knives with all kinds of locks, opening mechanisms, tactical black hunting knife coatings and new and interesting knife designs, a simple everyday carrying knife can sometimes be lost in the mess. People forget the modest slip joint. Here are five reasons why slip-joint knives are still great.
Slip Joint Knives Are Classic
Pocket knives with slip joints have been used for hundreds of years (since the 1600s); there is just something elegant about their curves and design. They are stylish and traditional. It’s the knives that your grandfather carried in his pocket for decades. They bring nostalgic memories of fishing, working on the farm or building things in the garage.
Slip Joint Knives are Not Threatening
Have you ever brought out your locking knife and have people in the neighborhood gives you a look? Or are you shocked when you click it open? I don’t want to scare people. I went into a fast food restaurant and the cashier was staring at my neck all the time. In a situation where you are not looking to attract attention, you can wear a traditional slip joint. People react differently to a slip joint. In the office, in a restaurant, or almost everywhere, people won’t keep an eye on. It does the same job as a locking knife, but without drama.
Slip Joint Knives Do Not Give a False Sense of Security
The final design has improved considerably in recent decades. Modern knife locks can take a beating before they break. However, a ending will never cover human error. A slip connection forces you to really think about what you are trying to achieve. A non-locking knife demands respect because of the possibility that it will fall back on you in case of incorrect use. It encourages the maxim, “measure twice and cut once.” In other words, you might think about what you are trying to achieve, and how you intend to achieve it before you start cutting away. The most common knife injuries come from trying to cut something in the wrong direction or angle or putting too much pressure on the knife.
A Good Starting Knife
Parents often come to our store in search of a knife for their child that is both safe and manageable. Most parents rule out a slip joint knife. They are on a locking knife. That’s fine. Locking blades are safer than sliding blades if used correctly. The safest type of manure is actually a small fixed knife that often surprises people. But there are no moving parts and many early injuries are only due to the operation of the blade.
I think there is an argument for slip joint blades for two reasons. The first relates to point # 1, slip joint knives are nostalgic. There is something great about passing on a nostalgic knife pattern to the next generation. The second reason relates to point # 3. A child who tries to be very careful with a slip joint is much safer than a carefree and safer locking knife.
I’m sure I get lots of angry comments and stories about how slip-joint knives are a terrible starter knife. I will explain my reasoning in a separate article. For now I will simply say that slip-joint knives have been starter knives for centuries and that only you, the parent or guardian, can determine whether your child is ready for a knife and what kind of knife they are ready for.
Slip Joint Knives Are Legal Almost Everywhere
Slip connections are legal almost everywhere you go – with the exception of airports and government buildings. California, New York City or Europe, you name the place and you can have a basic slip joint knife there. Now there may be length restrictions, or other such nonsense, but for the most part slip-joint knives are well accepted almost everywhere.
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