Stop Wasting Money! 5 Pocket Knife Buying Mistakes
Published: 1 day ago
Stop wasting money on pocket knives you’ll never carry. In this video I break down 5 common buying mistakes I see collectors and beginners make all the time – and how to avoid them. If you’re into traditional slipjoints, Swiss Army Knives, or classic Sheffield folders, this will save you cash, drawer clutter, and a lot of regret.
With over 1,100 videos and more than 7 million views on this channel, plus years of hands-on restoration work in the workshop, I’ve handled more traditional pocket knives than most people will see in a lifetime. These aren’t theories – these are hard‑learned lessons from real use, real repairs, and real collecting.
In this video you’ll learn:
• The specs that actually matter – and which ones are just marketing fluff
• How to spot “safe queens” you’ll never actually carry
• When you should absolutely NOT chase a brand name
• The hidden costs of cheap “bargain” knives
• How to build a focused collection you’re proud to use
Timestamps:
0:00 – Stop Wasting Money on Pocket Knives
0:15 – Why You Should Trust My Experience
0:40 – Mistake : BUYING ON LOOKS, NOT USE
2:45 – Mistake : IGNORING BLADE STEEL & SHARPENING
4:57 – Mistake : OVERSPENDING ON YOUR FIRST KNIFE
6:50 – Mistake : OVERSPENDING ON YOUR FIRST KNIFE
8:42 – Mistake : CHASING BRAND HYPE
10:10 – Final Thoughts & Better Ways to Spend Your Money
If you find this helpful, hit like, subscribe, and drop a comment with the WORST knife purchase you’ve ever made – I read them all and it helps guide future videos.
Want more traditional pocket knife content? Check out my other videos on restorations, buying guides, and classic Sheffield and Swiss Army knives on the channel.
Knife & gear links, discount codes, Discord community, Instagram, and contact info are all below in the description.
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
• 10% off with code SLIPPY10 https://www.twistedassisted.co.uk/
• 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
© 2025 Slipjoint Sawyer. Some links may be affiliate links which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. ????✨
With over 1,100 videos and more than 7 million views on this channel, plus years of hands-on restoration work in the workshop, I’ve handled more traditional pocket knives than most people will see in a lifetime. These aren’t theories – these are hard‑learned lessons from real use, real repairs, and real collecting.
In this video you’ll learn:
• The specs that actually matter – and which ones are just marketing fluff
• How to spot “safe queens” you’ll never actually carry
• When you should absolutely NOT chase a brand name
• The hidden costs of cheap “bargain” knives
• How to build a focused collection you’re proud to use
Timestamps:
0:00 – Stop Wasting Money on Pocket Knives
0:15 – Why You Should Trust My Experience
0:40 – Mistake : BUYING ON LOOKS, NOT USE
2:45 – Mistake : IGNORING BLADE STEEL & SHARPENING
4:57 – Mistake : OVERSPENDING ON YOUR FIRST KNIFE
6:50 – Mistake : OVERSPENDING ON YOUR FIRST KNIFE
8:42 – Mistake : CHASING BRAND HYPE
10:10 – Final Thoughts & Better Ways to Spend Your Money
If you find this helpful, hit like, subscribe, and drop a comment with the WORST knife purchase you’ve ever made – I read them all and it helps guide future videos.
Want more traditional pocket knife content? Check out my other videos on restorations, buying guides, and classic Sheffield and Swiss Army knives on the channel.
Knife & gear links, discount codes, Discord community, Instagram, and contact info are all below in the description.
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
• 10% off with code SLIPPY10 https://www.twistedassisted.co.uk/
• 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
© 2025 Slipjoint Sawyer. Some links may be affiliate links which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. ????✨