Grandpa Knew Something We Forgot About Knives
Published: 1 week ago
They called them grandpa knives. No lock, no liner, no assisted opening — just steel, springs, and decades of honest use. But here's the thing: your grandfather wasn't carrying something inferior. He was carrying something better designed for real life than most of what's on the market today.
In this video I'm breaking down 5 classic slipjoint pocket knife patterns that every collector should know — the Stockman, the Jack knife, the Barlow, the Sodbuster, and the Sheffield Penknife. Where they came from, what they were made for, and why they're still worth carrying right now.
And if you're in the UK — these are the knives you can actually carry legally. Non-locking blade under 3 inches. No restrictions, no grey areas.
???? CHAPTERS
0:00 — Introduction: What Makes a "Grandpa Knife"
0:18 — Why Slipjoints Still Make Sense (UK Carry & Practical Use)
3:08 — Pattern 1: The Stockman
4:24 — Pattern 2: The Jack Knife
6:00 — Pattern 3: The Barlow
7:40 — Pattern 4: The Sodbuster
8:46 — Pattern 5: The Sheffield Penknife
10:11 — Which One Should You Carry?
???? KNIVES & BRANDS MENTIONED
Case Knives (USA)
Schrade (USA)
Joseph Rogers — Sheffield, England
George Wostenholm — Sheffield, England
???? TELL ME IN THE COMMENTS
What pattern are you carrying right now — brand, age, and how long you've had it. Let's see what the community is packing.
???? NEW HERE?
I'm Slipjoint Sawyer — traditional pocket knives, antique restorations, and honest collecting advice from the UK. I cover everything from iconic Victorinox pieces to forgotten Sheffield masterpieces by Joseph Rogers and George Wostenholm. If you're into the history and craft of classic knives, subscribe — we're on the road to 50K and the community here is genuinely brilliant.
► Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@SlipjointSawyer
???? WHY TRUST MY OPINION?
With over 1,100 videos and over 7 million views on this channel, I've restored, reviewed, and tested more traditional pocket knives than anyone else on YouTube. This isn't theory - it's hands-on experience from years in the workshop.
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
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• 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
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.
In this video I'm breaking down 5 classic slipjoint pocket knife patterns that every collector should know — the Stockman, the Jack knife, the Barlow, the Sodbuster, and the Sheffield Penknife. Where they came from, what they were made for, and why they're still worth carrying right now.
And if you're in the UK — these are the knives you can actually carry legally. Non-locking blade under 3 inches. No restrictions, no grey areas.
???? CHAPTERS
0:00 — Introduction: What Makes a "Grandpa Knife"
0:18 — Why Slipjoints Still Make Sense (UK Carry & Practical Use)
3:08 — Pattern 1: The Stockman
4:24 — Pattern 2: The Jack Knife
6:00 — Pattern 3: The Barlow
7:40 — Pattern 4: The Sodbuster
8:46 — Pattern 5: The Sheffield Penknife
10:11 — Which One Should You Carry?
???? KNIVES & BRANDS MENTIONED
Case Knives (USA)
Schrade (USA)
Joseph Rogers — Sheffield, England
George Wostenholm — Sheffield, England
???? TELL ME IN THE COMMENTS
What pattern are you carrying right now — brand, age, and how long you've had it. Let's see what the community is packing.
???? NEW HERE?
I'm Slipjoint Sawyer — traditional pocket knives, antique restorations, and honest collecting advice from the UK. I cover everything from iconic Victorinox pieces to forgotten Sheffield masterpieces by Joseph Rogers and George Wostenholm. If you're into the history and craft of classic knives, subscribe — we're on the road to 50K and the community here is genuinely brilliant.
► Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@SlipjointSawyer
???? WHY TRUST MY OPINION?
With over 1,100 videos and over 7 million views on this channel, I've restored, reviewed, and tested more traditional pocket knives than anyone else on YouTube. This isn't theory - it's hands-on experience from years in the workshop.
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
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.