3 Mistakes That Cost Me Hundreds Collecting Traditional Pocket Knives
Published: 6 days ago
After 5 years collecting traditional pocket knives, I've made some genuinely expensive mistakes — and in this video, I'm laying all of them out so you don't have to repeat them.
From overpaying at car boot sales to selling the wrong knives too early,
these are the real lessons I wish someone had told me on day one. Whether you're just starting your collection or you're a few years in, this is the honest guide to collecting traditional Sheffield slip joint knives without wasting money.
???? Makers mentioned: Joseph Rogers, George Wostenholm, A. Wright & Son
???? UK legal carry context throughout
Timestamps:
0:00 – What I wish I knew
0:27 – Mistake : Buying on enthusiasm
3:47 – Mistake : The collector trap
7:23 – Mistake : The one that still hurts
10:26 – What I'd do differently from day one
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???? 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 -
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From overpaying at car boot sales to selling the wrong knives too early,
these are the real lessons I wish someone had told me on day one. Whether you're just starting your collection or you're a few years in, this is the honest guide to collecting traditional Sheffield slip joint knives without wasting money.
???? Makers mentioned: Joseph Rogers, George Wostenholm, A. Wright & Son
???? UK legal carry context throughout
Timestamps:
0:00 – What I wish I knew
0:27 – Mistake : Buying on enthusiasm
3:47 – Mistake : The collector trap
7:23 – Mistake : The one that still hurts
10:26 – What I'd do differently from day one
???? We're on the Road to 30k — if you're getting genuine value from these deep dives, hit that subscribe button right now and join the community - https://www.youtube.com/@SlipjointSawyer
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.