5 Vintage Knife Finds I Still Can’t Believe I Scored
Published: 3 days ago
5 of the best vintage pocket knives I’ve ever found – from Sheffield workhorses to underrated American classics. If you like traditional slipjoints, real patina, and honest value for money, this one’s for you.
In this video I break down my top 5 vintage knife finds of 2025 – what I paid, why they’re special, and how they compare to modern production knives. You’ll see where the real value is in vintage pocket knives, and what to look for at auctions, fairs, and online listings.
What you’ll learn in this video:
• How to spot genuine quality in vintage pocket knives
• The makers and patterns that are still underrated (and under-priced)
• What condition issues are worth fixing – and what to walk away from
• How these old knives compare to modern EDC and “traditional-style” releases
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: what makes a great vintage knife find
0:12 – : Foundation piece and why it matters
1:38 – : British with real character
3:22 – : Sheffield royalty
5:41 – : Sheffield stockman craftsmanship showcase
7:35 – : The standout vintage stag and why it wins
9:05 – Final thoughts & which one I’d actually carry
If you’re building a collection, thinking about your first vintage slipjoint, or just love old steel and proper grinds, this should give you a solid idea of where the best value is hiding.
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• lambsfoot knife
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In this video I break down my top 5 vintage knife finds of 2025 – what I paid, why they’re special, and how they compare to modern production knives. You’ll see where the real value is in vintage pocket knives, and what to look for at auctions, fairs, and online listings.
What you’ll learn in this video:
• How to spot genuine quality in vintage pocket knives
• The makers and patterns that are still underrated (and under-priced)
• What condition issues are worth fixing – and what to walk away from
• How these old knives compare to modern EDC and “traditional-style” releases
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: what makes a great vintage knife find
0:12 – : Foundation piece and why it matters
1:38 – : British with real character
3:22 – : Sheffield royalty
5:41 – : Sheffield stockman craftsmanship showcase
7:35 – : The standout vintage stag and why it wins
9:05 – Final thoughts & which one I’d actually carry
If you’re building a collection, thinking about your first vintage slipjoint, or just love old steel and proper grinds, this should give you a solid idea of where the best value is hiding.
Subscribe for more: traditional pocket knife reviews, Sheffield deep dives, restorations, and honest collecting advice every week.
Bullet Point Keywords:
• knife restoration
• vintage finds
• traditional knives
• vintage pocket knives
• antique knives
• Sheffield knives
• collector knives
• pocket knife reviews
• knife collecting
• antique pocket knives
• slipjoint knives
• classic slipjoints
• vintage edc
• collectible knives
• knife history
• Sheffield slipjoints
• case knives
• stag handled knives
• lambsfoot knife
• stockman knife
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
???? RELATED VIDEOS YOU'LL LOVE:
• https://youtu.be/5KZb3Vzx-QI
• https://youtu.be/gZd4k8qmIIo
• https://youtu.be/cYFJ2TwGv8I
???? 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.
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