Your 5th Knife Needs to Be a Pen Knife! Here’s Why!
Published: 5 days ago
After 1,200 videos restoring traditional pocket knives, I've found 7 Sheffield pen knives most collectors completely overlook. These forgotten masterpieces deserve the 5th spot in your EDC collection. Here's why pen knives are the perfect everyday carry addition you're missing.
IN THIS VIDEO:
• Joseph Rogers & Sons - The gentleman's EDC pen knife
• George Wostenholm IXL - Carbon steel precision for detail work
• Arthur Price Sheffield - Museum-quality craftsmanship meets daily carry
• Why pen knives outperform modern folders for everyday tasks
• Sheffield heritage vs modern production knives
• How to spot quality vintage pen knives under £50
• My top pick for your 5th pocket knife
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Why pen knives matter for EDC
0:13 Knife 1 - First Sheffield masterpiece
1:50 Knife 2 - Overlooked EDC gem
3:00 Knife 3 - Carbon steel advantage
4:05 Knife 4 - Gentleman's carry
4:57 Which knife would YOU carry?
5:08 Knife 5 - Restoration quality showcase
7:00 Knife 6 - Value proposition
8:22 Knife 7 - THE hero pick
10:25 Final thoughts
FEATURED MAKERS:
Joseph Rogers & Sons, John Watts, R.Groves - representing the golden age of Sheffield cutlery craftsmanship from the 1920s-1930s.
Which pen knife would YOU add as your 5th EDC? Comment below - I read every single one.
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• Brigantian Vintage Knives https://www.brigantian-vintage-pocketknives.co.uk/
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• Rhoose Point Remedies, Outstanding wood restoration products! Affiliate link - https://rhoosepointremedies.com/product-category/wood-treatments/?wpam_id=15
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IN THIS VIDEO:
• Joseph Rogers & Sons - The gentleman's EDC pen knife
• George Wostenholm IXL - Carbon steel precision for detail work
• Arthur Price Sheffield - Museum-quality craftsmanship meets daily carry
• Why pen knives outperform modern folders for everyday tasks
• Sheffield heritage vs modern production knives
• How to spot quality vintage pen knives under £50
• My top pick for your 5th pocket knife
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Why pen knives matter for EDC
0:13 Knife 1 - First Sheffield masterpiece
1:50 Knife 2 - Overlooked EDC gem
3:00 Knife 3 - Carbon steel advantage
4:05 Knife 4 - Gentleman's carry
4:57 Which knife would YOU carry?
5:08 Knife 5 - Restoration quality showcase
7:00 Knife 6 - Value proposition
8:22 Knife 7 - THE hero pick
10:25 Final thoughts
FEATURED MAKERS:
Joseph Rogers & Sons, John Watts, R.Groves - representing the golden age of Sheffield cutlery craftsmanship from the 1920s-1930s.
Which pen knife would YOU add as your 5th EDC? Comment below - I read every single one.
SUBSCRIBE for traditional pocket knife reviews, Sheffield restorations, and honest collecting advice: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5VwpmxWhNJc2LfTmKN7Tw
RELATED VIDEOS:
https://youtu.be/eYMPqhkw7Js
https://youtu.be/z5oLAlG06Os
https://youtu.be/TgHbPf3Vp18
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
???? WHERE TO BUY (Affiliate Links):
• Heinnie Haynes Affiliate link - https://tidd.ly/42wcqWF
• Brigantian Vintage Knives https://www.brigantian-vintage-pocketknives.co.uk/
• 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
???? 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
???? SUBSCRIBE for honest knife reviews, restorations, and collecting tips!
???? LIKE if you agree
???? COMMENT which is your favourite
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.