I Spent £160 on a Custom Sheffield Knife — Was It Worth It?
Published: 5 days ago
Is a custom pocket knife actually worth 160 pounds? After five years of collecting Sheffield slip joints, I put a high-end custom piece to the test.
Collecting Sheffield slip joints has been a major part of my hobby for half a decade, but I have always hesitated to drop serious money on a single item. This video explores whether a specific custom slip joint justifies its premium price tag compared to the hundreds of standard models I already own. If you are a knife collector who has wondered if the jump to custom gear is just hype or a genuine step up in quality, this review provides a direct comparison.
By the end, you will understand the specific craftsmanship differences that separate a standard production knife from a custom pocket knife. I break down the build quality, feel, and performance to help you decide if your next purchase should be an upgrade or more of the same.
Subscribe for weekly knife collecting breakdowns, and let me know in the comments: what is the most you have ever spent on a single slip joint?
In this video I cover:
✅ What £160 actually buys you in the custom Sheffield market
✅ Blade geometry, walk and talk, backspring tension — full inspection
✅ 3 weeks of daily EDC — how it carries in real life
✅ UK legal carry — yes, this is completely legal EDC
✅ Honest verdict: vintage vs custom at the same price point If you're serious about Sheffield pocket knives, traditional slip joints, or UK legal everyday carry — this one is for you.
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⏱ CHAPTERS
0:00 – Was it worth it?
0:31 – Why custom Sheffield?
1:35 – The maker
2:09 – Full physical inspection
4:34 – Daily carry experience
6:08 – The honest money conversation
7:44 – Final verdict
8:32 – Your thoughts?
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Email - Slipjointsawyer@gmail.com
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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.
© 2026 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.
Collecting Sheffield slip joints has been a major part of my hobby for half a decade, but I have always hesitated to drop serious money on a single item. This video explores whether a specific custom slip joint justifies its premium price tag compared to the hundreds of standard models I already own. If you are a knife collector who has wondered if the jump to custom gear is just hype or a genuine step up in quality, this review provides a direct comparison.
By the end, you will understand the specific craftsmanship differences that separate a standard production knife from a custom pocket knife. I break down the build quality, feel, and performance to help you decide if your next purchase should be an upgrade or more of the same.
Subscribe for weekly knife collecting breakdowns, and let me know in the comments: what is the most you have ever spent on a single slip joint?
In this video I cover:
✅ What £160 actually buys you in the custom Sheffield market
✅ Blade geometry, walk and talk, backspring tension — full inspection
✅ 3 weeks of daily EDC — how it carries in real life
✅ UK legal carry — yes, this is completely legal EDC
✅ Honest verdict: vintage vs custom at the same price point If you're serious about Sheffield pocket knives, traditional slip joints, or UK legal everyday carry — this one is for you.
???? Subscribe — Road to 50K: https://www.youtube.com/@SlipjointSawyer
⏱ CHAPTERS
0:00 – Was it worth it?
0:31 – Why custom Sheffield?
1:35 – The maker
2:09 – Full physical inspection
4:34 – Daily carry experience
6:08 – The honest money conversation
7:44 – Final verdict
8:32 – Your thoughts?
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
???? RELATED VIDEOS YOU'LL LOVE:
• https://youtu.be/6WEGfM9Fxd4
• https://youtu.be/sH46v95seIs
• https://youtu.be/MgFTh9JJSpM
???? 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/
• USA Traditional Pocket Knives - https://www.traditionalpocketknives.com/
• 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.
© 2026 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.