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Traditional Slip-Joints

Traditional slip-joint pocket knives with a spring-tensioned blade and no lock, following classic two-blade trapper patterns in jigged bone.

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A slip-joint knife has no locking mechanism — a spring tensions the blade open and closed, the traditional folding-knife design used for generations before liner-locks and framelocks existed. Our slip-joint pocket knives follow classic patterns like the two-blade trapper, finished with jigged bone handles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In many jurisdictions, non-locking slip-joint knives are treated more leniently than locking folders because they're classified as traditional pocket knives rather than potential weapons — but rules vary significantly by state and city, so always check local law before carrying one, especially across state lines.