{"id":24633,"date":"2026-04-01T07:16:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T22:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633"},"modified":"2026-04-01T07:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T22:16:07","slug":"american-blade-works-slip-joint-knife-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633","title":{"rendered":"American Blade Works Slip Joint Knife Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The 100% American Made American Blade Works Slip joint affords titanium scales, a Magnacut hollow-ground blade, and really robust detents. Learn on for extra pictures!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a2ba109d4ef8\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a2ba109d4ef8\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a2ba109d4ef8\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Official_Specs\" title=\"Official Specs\">Official Specs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Variations\" title=\"Variations\">Variations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Worth\" title=\"Worth\">Worth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Package_deal_and_Guide\" title=\"Package deal and Guide\">Package deal and Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#What%E2%80%99s_Included\" title=\"What\u2019s Included\">What\u2019s Included<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Look\" title=\"Look\">Look<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Open_Shut_Lock\" title=\"Open \/ Shut \/ Lock\">Open \/ Shut \/ Lock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Construct_and_Really_feel\" title=\"Construct and Really feel\">Construct and Really feel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Measurement\" title=\"Measurement\">Measurement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Metal_Minimize_Oats\" title=\"Metal \/ Minimize \/ Oats\">Metal \/ Minimize \/ Oats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Abstract_and_Conclusion\" title=\"Abstract and Conclusion\">Abstract and Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=24633\/#Notes\" title=\"Notes\">Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Specs\"><\/span>Official Specs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Right here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbladeworks.com\/products\/slip-joint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a hyperlink to the American Blade Works Slip joint knife<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations\"><\/span>Variations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The American Blade Works Slip joint exists in just a few variations that differ solely in\u00a0<em>scale\u00a0<\/em>design. The one I&#8217;ve right here is bought solely at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dlttrading.com\/american-blade-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DLT Buying and selling<\/a> (which is the place I purchased mine!). Notably, the American Blade Works Slip joint shouldn&#8217;t be often in inventory on the ABW web site, however\u00a0<em>often<\/em> DLT (and possibly others) could have inventory of their unique designs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worth\"><\/span>Worth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The American Blade Works Slip joint sells for $159. I consider each mannequin has the identical value.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Package_deal_and_Guide\"><\/span>Package deal and Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-139297 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint box\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-02\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint box\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>There isn&#8217;t any handbook.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%99s_Included\"><\/span>What\u2019s Included<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-03.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139238\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-03.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint what's included\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>American Blade Works Slip joint<\/li>\n<li>Guarantee paper (I\u2019ll get a scan of this!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look\"><\/span>Look<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-09.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139244\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-09.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint open side view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The look is completely what drew me into the American Blade Works Slip joint. I&#8217;m not even an enormous slip joint fan. I\u2019ve by no means disliked them; I&#8217;ve simply at all times categorized them as extra \u2018grandfather\u2019 knives. Sorry!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-10.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139245\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-10.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint open side view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The American Blade Works Slip joint is positively a contemporary tackle a slip joint, although, and possibly that\u2019s why I\u2019m snug with it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-11.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139246\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-11.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint three quarter view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What makes this American Blade Works Slip joint a DLT unique is the milling on the scales. On the inventory model, the milling sample is identical, however a distinct orientation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-16.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139251\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-16.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint closed side view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t suppose that is a lot of a useful distinction, and albeit, I selected this one as a result of it\u2019s the one I <em>might purchase<\/em> (all others had been out of inventory!) I just like the look simply advantageous and it features flawlessly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-19.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139254\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-19.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint closed side view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Shut_Lock\"><\/span>Open \/ Shut \/ Lock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The American Blade Works Slip joint is a slip joint! That\u2019s not even \u201cwithin the identify\u201d \u2013 that IS the identify of this knife! American Blade Works is the model, Slip Joint is the mannequin. As is conventional with slip joints, this ABW requires a pinch motion to tug the blade open.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-22.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139257\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-22.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint milling on scales\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no flip, button, Axis, Crossbar, and so on. Nothing however a pinch! And once more, you count on that with a slip joint. There\u00a0<em>is<\/em> a nail nick on the blade close to the pivot. Which will as nicely not be there \u2013 you\u2019ll by no means open the knife utilizing that nick in any means. I pinch the blade within the space simply ahead of that nick.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-14.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139249\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-14.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint open at first detent\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That is the \u201clock\u201d part, however the American Blade Works Slip joint doesn\u2019t have a lock. The blade path has two detents. One could be seen above. It holds the blade at round 90 levels. The opposite is the place the blade is absolutely open. It\u2019s a\u00a0<em>very<\/em> safe detent, to the purpose that within the place above, you could possibly simply use the knife for reducing one thing.<\/p>\n<p>To shut the American Blade Works Slip joint, simply press on the backbone to push the blade again into the deal with place.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Construct_and_Really_feel\"><\/span>Construct and Really feel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Each the construct and really feel of the American Blade Works Slip joint are incredible. Every little thing that needs to be cosy may be very cosy. Every little thing that ought to transfer strikes very easily.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-12.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139247\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-12.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint back with blade label\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not a lot about this knife could possibly be completed higher, however right here\u2019s one very tiny factor \u2013 the Magnacut emblem on the backbone is off-center on my copy of this knife. Clearly, that doesn\u2019t have an effect on performance within the least, and with out detailed pictures, you could by no means even discover.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-23.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139258\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-23.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint spine view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The scales listed here are titanium.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-15.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139250\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-15.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint inside view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll speak concerning the blade extra in a bit, however right here you possibly can see the blade centering. It\u2019s not useless middle on my knife, however it\u2019s nonetheless superb.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-17.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139252\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-17.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint blade shape and centering\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABW says this concerning the pivot:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The blade rides on phosphor bronze washers. The pivot and pivot screw has been created from hardened 416 stainless.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Beneath you possibly can see these phosphor bronze washers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-20.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139255\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-20.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint bearings\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Right here\u2019s my one\u00a0<em>design<\/em> want for the American Blade Works Slip joint. The again edges (seen under) of the scales have a really slight curve. The half within the center, which I consider to be the spring half, does\u00a0<em>not<\/em> have this curve. So there\u2019s a slight mismatch in profile between the scales and the middle half. I\u2019d love for these to match!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-21.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139256\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-21.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint spine view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One facet of the pivot has a TORX screw. My studying signifies one\u00a0<em>usually<\/em> mustn&#8217;t disassemble slip joint knives, although, as they&#8217;re <em>very\u00a0<\/em>tough to reassemble.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-24.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139259\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-24.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint pivot side view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The opposite facet of the pivot has the ABW emblem and is keyed. I like that as a result of I like specificity!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-25.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139260\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-25.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint logo on pivot\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The scales are properly beveled all the best way round and usually snug to carry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-26.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139261\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-26.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint scale edge view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-27.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139262\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-27.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint spine\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-28.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139263\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-28.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint pivot bearing view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139264\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-29.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint inside\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Right here\u2019s one other have a look at the place I want the spring matched the profile of the handles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-31.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139266\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-31.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint spine\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The blade may be very flat throughout the backbone!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-32.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139267\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-32.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint standing on spine\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measurement\"><\/span>Measurement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Blade size: 2.25\u2033<br \/>Size when closed: 3.312\u2033<br \/>Weight: 64.7g<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-2\" class=\"gallery galleryid-139297 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-04\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint on a two dollar bill compared to Civivi Elementum in orange\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-05\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint on a two dollar bill compared to Civivi Elementum in orange\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Above, you possibly can see the American Blade Works Slip joint knife with the <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2020\/09\/25\/civivi-elementum-c907r-g10-in-orange-knife-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civivi Elementum<\/a> in orange G10. I take advantage of that knife a lot! I haven\u2019t talked about it a lot but, however that Spyderco Lil Native goes to be my \u201cnicer\u201d knife measurement commonplace (in the identical means that I take advantage of a Convoy S2+ and Hanko Machine Works Trident as flashlight measurement references.)<\/p>\n<p>Right here\u2019s the knife in hand:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-07.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139242\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-07.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint in hand\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above, you possibly can see that on my average-sized hand, you don\u2019t actually have a spot to your pinky.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-08.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139243\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-08.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint in hand\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beneath you possibly can see the American Blade Works Slip joint knife with the venerable Convoy S2+. The model under is a customized laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full submit <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2023\/09\/21\/wavy-engraved-convoy-s2-flashlight-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on an engraved orange host proper right here!<\/a> Or go<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetconnections.com\/products\/convoy-custom-laser-engraved-s2?utm_source=zeroair&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=zeroair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0straight to GadgetConnections.com to purchase your Convoy S2+ now<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-06.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139241\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-06.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint with two standard sized flashlights\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Additionally within the photograph above, my Normal Reference Materials (SRM) flashlight is the <strong>Hanko Machine Works Trident<\/strong>, an 18350 gentle. Whereas I&#8217;ve not reviewed or examined the <em>Gunner Grip<\/em> model seen right here, I&#8217;ve examined a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2020\/09\/04\/hanko-machine-works-total-tesseract-trident\/\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanko Machine Works Trident Whole Tesseract<\/a> in brass. I really like the Trident, and it\u2019s a putting distinction to the cheap Convoy S2+, one other nice SRM.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metal_Minimize_Oats\"><\/span>Metal \/ Minimize \/ <del>Oats<\/del><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The blade metal is Magnacut. Magnacut is all the fashion recently. I&#8217;ve no complaints concerning the metal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-13.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139248\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-13.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint closed spine view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>American Blade Works doesn\u2019t state what blade form that is, however it\u2019s a Wharncliffe or a modified model of that form. For being only a 2.25\u2033 blade, the leading edge presents means larger! In truth, that was an preliminary \u201cgrievance\u201d (or simply \u201cthought\u201d) concerning the American Blade Works Slip joint \u2013 it\u2019s means larger than I anticipated!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-30.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139265\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-30.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint blade shape\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The blade is\u00a0<em>hole<\/em> floor. It\u2019s very putting when considered head-on as under! It is vitally cutty, too!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-18.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139253\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-18.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint blade shape\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coltellimania.com\/en\/the-complete-guide-to-blade-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coltellimania.com<\/a>\u00a0produced <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blade-shapes.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this picture<\/a>. It appears to usually assist that the American Blade Works Slip joint is a Wharncliffe blade. (That\u2019s additionally what DLT Buying and selling calls it!)<\/p>\n<p>Another little word from somebody who is aware of greater than I find out about (most likely all the things.) On the again finish of the blade, nearest the pivot, you possibly can see the \u201cplunge\u201d \u2013 that\u2019s the place the blade goes from having a sharpened space to being full thickness (as it&#8217;s contained in the pivot). The choil is precisely on this plunge space, which means while you sharpen the American Blade Works Slip joint, you gained\u2019t hit the plunge. It\u2019s a well-designed, good contact from ABW!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-14.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-139249\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zeroair-reviews-american-blade-works-slip-joint-14.jpg\" alt=\"American Blade Works Slip joint open at first detent\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold;\">Retention<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The American Blade Works Slip joint, like most slip joints, doesn&#8217;t have any technique of carry. I&#8217;ve simply carried it free in a pocket, however it\u2019s a fantastic candidate for a leather-based slip. Nevertheless it doesn&#8217;t have a pocket clip or any included pouch or something.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abstract_and_Conclusion\"><\/span>Abstract and Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I really like the American Blade Works Slip joint. I don\u2019t even love slip joints, however this one is so nice. It\u2019s skinny, not burdened by a pocket clip, very small regardless of reducing massive, makes use of nice metal, has a neat design within the titanium scales, and truthfully, it&#8217;s a nice value, too! I\u2019m stunned the end choices are pretty restricted, however I suppose when you possibly can promote out a knife with only one blade end and minimal scale choices, maintain doing what works! This knife is a steal at $159!!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span>Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>This knife was supplied by me for overview. I used to be not paid to put in writing this overview.<\/li>\n<li>This content material initially appeared at <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zeroair.org<\/a>. Please go to there for the most effective expertise!<\/li>\n<li>Please use my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2rloKu8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon.com referral hyperlink<\/a>\u00a0to assist assist zeroair.org!<\/li>\n<li>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/zeroair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assist me on Patreon!<\/a> I deeply recognize your assist!<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 100% American Made American Blade Works Slip joint affords titanium scales, a Magnacut hollow-ground blade, and really robust detents. Learn on for extra pictures! Official Specs Right here\u2019s a hyperlink to the American Blade Works Slip joint knife. Variations The American Blade Works Slip joint exists in just a few variations that differ solely [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24635,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-keyboard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24633"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24634,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24633\/revisions\/24634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/24635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}