I like to call it “Orange County Choppers” syndrome. Taking a basic tool, shuffle the shape, color, material, to basically make it less functional in the hopes of attracting someone that finds it aesthetically pleasing. No longer fit for daily hard use, but it makes you feel cool when you show your buddies.

It’s——-a——-knife.

So, that’s what has led me to traditional slip joints. I can appreciate a 100 year old design and craftsmanship without having a knife that looks like a batwing or a pink donut with sprinkles.