My Top 5 Traditional EDC Knives of 2025 I’d Buy Again
Published: 1 week ago
Out of all the traditional pocket knives I carried in 2025, these are the only five I’d happily buy again with my own money – and one of them genuinely surprised me.
After testing well over a hundred knives this year, I’ve cut it down to just 5 traditional slipjoints that actually earned pocket time. No flippers, no frame locks, no hype pieces that live in a drawer – just honest, non-locking EDC that works. If you’re trying to pick a sensible traditional EDC, looking for the 55 best pocket knives 2025, or wondering which 33 best victorinox 2025 options are actually worth it, this should save you some cash and a few bad purchases.
In this video we’ll talk real-world use, not just specs on paper – where each knife shines, what annoys me, and which ones I’d instantly re-buy if they disappeared tomorrow.
TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS:
0:00 – The only 5 I’d buy again in 2025
0:27 – : Solid & predictable “around-the-house” knife
2:25 – : Classic Sheffield-style restoration piece
4:36 – : Budget slipjoint that outperforms the price
6:37 – : The controversial modern-traditional pick
8:48 – : The all-round traditional EDC I trust
11:00 – Community questions & your turn
WHAT YOU’LL SEE:
• Traditional slipjoint pocket knives only – no locks, all UK‑friendly patterns
• A mix of Victorinox Alox, classic Sheffield patterns, and modern slipjoints
• Honest pros and cons from actual carry, not just a week on the desk
• Where I think your money is well spent… and where it’s wasted
If you’re into:
• 57 traditional pocket knife collecting
• 57 slipjoint knives for everyday carry
• Old-school 60 sheffield knives and restorations
• Practical EDC that won’t get you in trouble in the UK
…you’re in the right place.
MORE TRADITIONAL KNIFE VIDEOS:
Watch my “only buy these” Victorinox breakdown:
Only 5 Victorinox Models You Actually Need
Why a traditional pocket knife still makes sense in 2025:
5 Reasons You Need To Carry A Traditional Pocket Knife
SUPPORT & COMMUNITY:
???? If this helped you narrow down your next knife, hit like – it tells YouTube to show it to more knife people.
???? Tell me in the comments:
• Which traditional in your drawer would you genuinely buy again?
• Which one turned out to be a complete waste of money?
I read as many as I can, and your answers help other collectors avoid bad buys.
???? Subscribe for weekly videos on:
• Traditional pocket knife reviews and comparisons
• Victorinox and other Swiss Army knife breakdowns
• Sheffield and vintage slipjoint restorations
• Straight-talking EDC advice without the marketing fluff
???? WHERE TO BUY (Affiliate Links):
• Heinnie Haynes Affiliate link - https://tidd.ly/42wcqWF
• Moonraker Knives - https://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/
• 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
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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.
After testing well over a hundred knives this year, I’ve cut it down to just 5 traditional slipjoints that actually earned pocket time. No flippers, no frame locks, no hype pieces that live in a drawer – just honest, non-locking EDC that works. If you’re trying to pick a sensible traditional EDC, looking for the 55 best pocket knives 2025, or wondering which 33 best victorinox 2025 options are actually worth it, this should save you some cash and a few bad purchases.
In this video we’ll talk real-world use, not just specs on paper – where each knife shines, what annoys me, and which ones I’d instantly re-buy if they disappeared tomorrow.
TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS:
0:00 – The only 5 I’d buy again in 2025
0:27 – : Solid & predictable “around-the-house” knife
2:25 – : Classic Sheffield-style restoration piece
4:36 – : Budget slipjoint that outperforms the price
6:37 – : The controversial modern-traditional pick
8:48 – : The all-round traditional EDC I trust
11:00 – Community questions & your turn
WHAT YOU’LL SEE:
• Traditional slipjoint pocket knives only – no locks, all UK‑friendly patterns
• A mix of Victorinox Alox, classic Sheffield patterns, and modern slipjoints
• Honest pros and cons from actual carry, not just a week on the desk
• Where I think your money is well spent… and where it’s wasted
If you’re into:
• 57 traditional pocket knife collecting
• 57 slipjoint knives for everyday carry
• Old-school 60 sheffield knives and restorations
• Practical EDC that won’t get you in trouble in the UK
…you’re in the right place.
MORE TRADITIONAL KNIFE VIDEOS:
Watch my “only buy these” Victorinox breakdown:
Only 5 Victorinox Models You Actually Need
Why a traditional pocket knife still makes sense in 2025:
5 Reasons You Need To Carry A Traditional Pocket Knife
SUPPORT & COMMUNITY:
???? If this helped you narrow down your next knife, hit like – it tells YouTube to show it to more knife people.
???? Tell me in the comments:
• Which traditional in your drawer would you genuinely buy again?
• Which one turned out to be a complete waste of money?
I read as many as I can, and your answers help other collectors avoid bad buys.
???? Subscribe for weekly videos on:
• Traditional pocket knife reviews and comparisons
• Victorinox and other Swiss Army knife breakdowns
• Sheffield and vintage slipjoint restorations
• Straight-talking EDC advice without the marketing fluff
???? WHERE TO BUY (Affiliate Links):
• Heinnie Haynes Affiliate link - https://tidd.ly/42wcqWF
• Moonraker Knives - https://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/
• 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
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.