Why I Carry a £30 Barlow Instead of My £150 Spyderco
Published: 3 days ago
If you carry a locking folder in the UK, you could face a £5,000 fine and a criminal record. This £30 Arthur Wright Sheffield Barlow is completely legal to carry anywhere in the UK under Section 139 - no good reason needed. I compare it against a £200 Spyderco Para 3 to show why traditional slipjoints beat modern tactical folders for UK everyday carry.
UK knife law allows non-locking folders under 3 inches without justification. Locking knives require good reason or you're breaking the law. The knife industry has sold British carriers expensive folders they legally cannot use.
⏱️TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The Illegal Knife In Your Pocket
0:47 - UK Knife Law Reality Check
1:45 - The Industry Secret
2:18 - The Legal Alternative
3:09 - THE BRUTAL COMPARISON
4:11 - Build Quality Showdown
5:02 - The Price Insanity
5:32 - THE CARRY REALITY CHECK
6:11 - Why Locks Don't Matter for EDC
7:00 - The Psychological Trap
8:06 - THE INDUSTRY REALITY
8:37 - What This Really Means, The Choice
9:07 - The Heritage Argument
9:22 - The Challenge
????WHERE TO BUY (UK Legal Retailers):
• Heinnie Haynes Affiliate link - https://tidd.ly/42wcqWF
• Brigantian Vintage Knives https://www.brigantian-vintage-pocketknives.co.uk/
• Famous Sheffield Shop - https://www.sheffield-made.com/
• 10% Off at https://rosecraftblades.com/ with code Slippy10
• Rhoose Point Remedies, Outstanding wood restoration products! Affiliate link - https://rhoosepointremedies.com/product-category/wood-treatments/?wpam_id=15
• 10% off https://www.wubenlight.com/?ref=aofsfnod with code Slippy10 -
• 10% off https://www.viperade.com/ with code Slippy10 -
• 15% off https://shiresupply.com with code SlipjointSawyer15
???? KEY POINTS:
• UK legal knife carry explained
• Non-locking folders under 3 inches legal
• Section 139 Criminal Justice Act breakdown
• Sheffield traditional pocket knives
• Arthur Wright Barlow review
• Spyderco Para 3 UK legal status
• Everyday carry UK law
• Slipjoint vs locking folder comparison
• C70 carbon steel vs BD1N stainless
• Best legal EDC knife UK
• Traditional knife heritage
• Pocket knife laws UK 2025
???? GEAR FEATURED:
Arthur Wright Sheffield Barlow (£35)
Spyderco Para 3 (£150)
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© 2025 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.
UK knife law allows non-locking folders under 3 inches without justification. Locking knives require good reason or you're breaking the law. The knife industry has sold British carriers expensive folders they legally cannot use.
⏱️TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The Illegal Knife In Your Pocket
0:47 - UK Knife Law Reality Check
1:45 - The Industry Secret
2:18 - The Legal Alternative
3:09 - THE BRUTAL COMPARISON
4:11 - Build Quality Showdown
5:02 - The Price Insanity
5:32 - THE CARRY REALITY CHECK
6:11 - Why Locks Don't Matter for EDC
7:00 - The Psychological Trap
8:06 - THE INDUSTRY REALITY
8:37 - What This Really Means, The Choice
9:07 - The Heritage Argument
9:22 - The Challenge
????WHERE TO BUY (UK Legal Retailers):
• Heinnie Haynes Affiliate link - https://tidd.ly/42wcqWF
• Brigantian Vintage Knives https://www.brigantian-vintage-pocketknives.co.uk/
• Famous Sheffield Shop - https://www.sheffield-made.com/
• 10% Off at https://rosecraftblades.com/ with code Slippy10
• Rhoose Point Remedies, Outstanding wood restoration products! Affiliate link - https://rhoosepointremedies.com/product-category/wood-treatments/?wpam_id=15
• 10% off https://www.wubenlight.com/?ref=aofsfnod with code Slippy10 -
• 10% off https://www.viperade.com/ with code Slippy10 -
• 15% off https://shiresupply.com with code SlipjointSawyer15
???? KEY POINTS:
• UK legal knife carry explained
• Non-locking folders under 3 inches legal
• Section 139 Criminal Justice Act breakdown
• Sheffield traditional pocket knives
• Arthur Wright Barlow review
• Spyderco Para 3 UK legal status
• Everyday carry UK law
• Slipjoint vs locking folder comparison
• C70 carbon steel vs BD1N stainless
• Best legal EDC knife UK
• Traditional knife heritage
• Pocket knife laws UK 2025
???? GEAR FEATURED:
Arthur Wright Sheffield Barlow (£35)
Spyderco Para 3 (£150)
Subscribe for traditional knife content, restorations, and UK legal carry advice.
???? BUSINESS ENQUIRIES:
Email - Slipjointsawyer@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slipjointsawyer?igsh=aWttYWt0dGE0ZHA4
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@slipjointsawyer?_t=ZN-90wDeGIIDSA&_r=1
DISCLAIMER: Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to keep making honest reviews. I only recommend products I've personally tested and believe in.
© 2025 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.