Thank you, thank you, thank you to the members of the “Slipjoint Sanitarium” Discourse Group

[@TheKnifeRaven]

What a stunning piece! And such a great pattern, too! Cheers, as always!

[@SeanT_1967]

Eric…! So pleased you enjoyed this….! Elan is far too modest….! He’s was the instigator behind this….! It was his idea for us to show our appreciation for what you do with your channel….! We all spoke about how much we appreciate and respect your knowledge and love of knives…. and how we’ve always enjoyed what you do….! We know you’ve had some health challenges of late and just wanted to show our appreciation and hopefully bring a smile to your face…. Pleased to hear we managed to do that…😀 Look after yourself Eric… All the best mate ❤️👍🏻

[@slick_slicers]

Whoever was the originator, all of you contributed to putting a huge smile on my face. Occasionally KZbin starts to feel more like a job than a hobby, but it is actions like yours that reinvigorate and excite me to stick at it! Until recently, in addition to being a full-time cripple, I was also an elected politician, the owner of a business and KZbin was my relaxation. These days, only KZbin remains, so I need to nurture it. Thank you again, you’ll never know how much this meant to me!

[@SeanT_1967]

@@slick_slicers Eric… you are so welcome… ❤️

[@elanrhys3178]

You’re very welcome Eric, Sean deserves all of the credit for this one, he organised it all and gifted the knife from his own collection. He is quite the gentleman…although often naked

[@bladeinwales]

That Sean's a helluva fella Elan ! You and he make a nice pair ............. NOT LIKE THAT ! 🤣

[@elanrhys3178]

@@bladeinwales😂 yes he is Tony!

[@slick_slicers]

Sean may well have taken the lead here, but you all deserve credit, if only for your kind words! Seriously, thank you, you really made my day!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I can’t think of a person in the knife community more deserving of all the wonderful slips and Wharncliffe knives in mother of pearl!

[@slick_slicers]

Steady on there sir, you’ll make me blush!😊

[@bdh3949]

Wonderful knife and slip especially as received. Fantastic pick from the folks, congrats.

[@slick_slicers]

They were very kind, and extremely thoughtful!

[@oldphartsknives]

Gorgeous knife and slips!!!! It still amazes me when I see how caring this knife community is. Take care brother and God bless you and yours 🙏

[@slick_slicers]

I feel very blessed to be part of such a supportive, worldwide community!

[@oldphartsknives]

@@slick_slicers me too

[@gizmocarr3093]

Great looking knife and a very nice surprise to find on the dinner table.👍

[@slick_slicers]

I couldn’t believe my luck!

[@bladeinwales]

Lovely video Eric . A gentlemanly little knife for a true gentleman . Enjoy your gifts Slick !

[@slick_slicers]

Thank you for your part in this, you can imagine how much is meant to me!

[@ianrankin1293]

That is very well deserved Eric,ive always considered you a bit of a legend in the youtube knife community! Appreciate your channel and content👍

[@slick_slicers]

Steady on there, you’ll have me blushing!😊

[@davidkurle5418]

Wonderful gifts!! Thanks for sharing this, buddy!

[@slick_slicers]

I am a lucky boy!

[@davidkurle5418]

@@slick_slicers Luck's got nothing to do with it, my friend. You deserve it!👍

[@Zen_Ali_123]

Amazing Good on y'all 👍👍

[@slick_slicers]

I’m a very lucky boy!

[@roymontgomery2005]

Lovely knife, lovely story

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

The Bar shield was often added to a gentlemen’s knife expressly for monogramming by the owner.

[@slick_slicers]

Yes, I’ve always assumed that was what they were for, but you rarely ever see any with monograms. I wonder if monogrammed ones are kept as family heirlooms?

[@piperkennard1039]

Very nice brother 🤙

[@slick_slicers]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidholford7583]

Who made the knife you put into the little white slip?

[@slick_slicers]

It’s a little Kershaw slip joint that was made in Japan in the 1970s. It was a gift from one of my subscribers Rick/Warthogg. This one has tortoiseshell acrylic covers, but he also sent me one with mother of pearl. It’s a useful little twin blade, with the second blade being a bottle opener/screwdriver/nail file. I shot a video about it earlier this week, which should be out in a day or two.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Just a total shot in the dark here about the ART trademark. I was reading The Butler Company added the ART tm because the Butler tang stamp was getting heavily counterfeited. They did this in 1861. At the time Butler was owned by Brothers Albert and William Andrew. They soon recruited a third partner, Henry Rowe And the company was located on Trinity Street Could the ART trademark be a shorthand for Andrew, Rowe, Trinity?

[@slick_slicers]

Sounds very plausible, but I’ll need to do some research.

[@SteelCityKnives]

Eric, I've just done a video on the Wharncliffe whittler 😂. Like minds think alike. I bought 2 from Steven also. Ones a gift for a mutual friend who gifted me a knife this year. I've not received mine and ordered a while ago. But I also appreciate that he does it in his spare time. And it's definitely going to be worth the wait. But I used the Case Seahorse whittler and a J. Barber, for an example. Have you got an email I can contact you on? The lads asked if I wanted to contribute but had a knife in mind for you. I had to send the first one back. I will explain in email. Nothing as fancy as the one you have received. But one that made me think of you. I hope you dont mind? I have your address.

[@slick_slicers]

I watched your video this afternoon while I was doing my leg exercises, so I didn’t comment on it, but I will. One of the SC’s I have is a birthday present for early next month. My video on it will be posted on 11/11, his birthday. My video stick with Sheffield makers and only very briefly refers to those from America. Hopefully, therefore it will compliment yours.

[@SteelCityKnives]

I used to love the travelling knife videos which you were a part of. It was brilliant to get everyone's thoughts and feelings on the same knife. I imagine it will be the same with similar video topics. Hope you are doing well? They are some of the nicest people on that discord.

[@slick_slicers]

Sorry I forgot to give you my email [e-mail]