The Best Vintage USA Pocket Knives I’ve Ever Found
Published: 1 week ago
These are the 10 best vintage American pocket knives I’ve ever found – and in this video I’ll show you exactly what makes them “holy grails”.
We’ll look at rare USA-made patterns, scarce tang stamps, and survivor-grade condition pieces that almost never show up in the wild. If you’re into traditional slipjoints, old-school American cutlery, and hunting for the one knife you’ll probably never sell…this one’s for you.
In this video you’ll see:
• My personal top 10 vintage USA pocket knives from the collection
• Why each knife is special: stamp, pattern, history, or condition
• Where I actually found them – shows, eBay, junk shops, and house clearances
• Rough “what I paid” vs what I think they’re worth today
• Practical collector tips for spotting value and avoiding expensive mistakes
If you’re trying to learn what a true “grail” looks like in the vintage USA world, this will give you a solid benchmark and a few patterns to start hunting for.
Timestamps
0:00 – The 10 best vintage American pocket knives I’ve ever found
0:10 – Ground rules: what counts as a “holy grail” knife
0:30 – – A rock-solid classic USA workhorse
1:43 – – Underrated pattern with a killer stamp
2:54 – – Condition rarity: survivor in great shape
4:00 – – The knife that should be more famous
5:05 – – The first “real” grail I ever found
6:20 – – Pattern that’s hard to track down
7:36 – – Quietly valuable knife most people walk past
9:00 – – True collector piece I was lucky to find
10:02 – – Almost impossible to upgrade example
11:27 – – The ultimate vintage USA pocket knife in my collection
12:58 – What did I miss? Your American grail knives
About the Channel
Welcome to Slipjoint Sawyer – traditional pocket knives, antique restorations, and honest collecting advice.
I focus on:
• Vintage USA slipjoints and traditional folders
• Restoring old knives without destroying their history
• Brand histories, tang stamps, and pattern deep-dives
• Practical buying tips for shows, auctions, and online listings
If you enjoy old-school American cutlery, you’ll feel at home here.
Subscribe for more vintage knife videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@SlipjointSawyer
Knife Collecting Resources
• How I clean and restore vintage slipjoints (without over polishing)
• Spotting bad repairs and problem knives at shows
• Understanding tang stamps and production eras on USA knives
(I’ll drop links to those videos in the cards and end screen.)
Keywords
• vintage USA pocket knives
• vintage American pocket knives
• holy grail pocket knives
• rare vintage pocket knives
• USA made slipjoint knives
• traditional pocket knife collection
• knife collector tips
• how to collect vintage knives
• rare tang stamp knives
• best vintage pocket knives
• antique pocket knife collection
• pocket knife restoration
• old American pocket knives
• knife show buying tips
• Slipjoint Sawyer
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
• 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.
We’ll look at rare USA-made patterns, scarce tang stamps, and survivor-grade condition pieces that almost never show up in the wild. If you’re into traditional slipjoints, old-school American cutlery, and hunting for the one knife you’ll probably never sell…this one’s for you.
In this video you’ll see:
• My personal top 10 vintage USA pocket knives from the collection
• Why each knife is special: stamp, pattern, history, or condition
• Where I actually found them – shows, eBay, junk shops, and house clearances
• Rough “what I paid” vs what I think they’re worth today
• Practical collector tips for spotting value and avoiding expensive mistakes
If you’re trying to learn what a true “grail” looks like in the vintage USA world, this will give you a solid benchmark and a few patterns to start hunting for.
Timestamps
0:00 – The 10 best vintage American pocket knives I’ve ever found
0:10 – Ground rules: what counts as a “holy grail” knife
0:30 – – A rock-solid classic USA workhorse
1:43 – – Underrated pattern with a killer stamp
2:54 – – Condition rarity: survivor in great shape
4:00 – – The knife that should be more famous
5:05 – – The first “real” grail I ever found
6:20 – – Pattern that’s hard to track down
7:36 – – Quietly valuable knife most people walk past
9:00 – – True collector piece I was lucky to find
10:02 – – Almost impossible to upgrade example
11:27 – – The ultimate vintage USA pocket knife in my collection
12:58 – What did I miss? Your American grail knives
About the Channel
Welcome to Slipjoint Sawyer – traditional pocket knives, antique restorations, and honest collecting advice.
I focus on:
• Vintage USA slipjoints and traditional folders
• Restoring old knives without destroying their history
• Brand histories, tang stamps, and pattern deep-dives
• Practical buying tips for shows, auctions, and online listings
If you enjoy old-school American cutlery, you’ll feel at home here.
Subscribe for more vintage knife videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@SlipjointSawyer
Knife Collecting Resources
• How I clean and restore vintage slipjoints (without over polishing)
• Spotting bad repairs and problem knives at shows
• Understanding tang stamps and production eras on USA knives
(I’ll drop links to those videos in the cards and end screen.)
Keywords
• vintage USA pocket knives
• vintage American pocket knives
• holy grail pocket knives
• rare vintage pocket knives
• USA made slipjoint knives
• traditional pocket knife collection
• knife collector tips
• how to collect vintage knives
• rare tang stamp knives
• best vintage pocket knives
• antique pocket knife collection
• pocket knife restoration
• old American pocket knives
• knife show buying tips
• Slipjoint Sawyer
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
• 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.