I was interested in an Ogg slipjoint that was offered on eBay a couple weeks ago, and when the knife closed without meeting reserve, I emailed the seller and made my offer. Well, I took the plunge and have this fine folder in my collection. It is surprisingly large, heavy and STIFF to open!! The closed length is 4 3/8" with a 7 1/4" OAL. It is a 'slipjoint', but WOW, I don't think it will ever 'slip'. Of all the knives I own this has the most stout backspring in the chest. More so than my Laguiole's.

IT has that signature 'Ogg' bolster shape, and someone did some very nice engraving on them. Also, what really appeals to me is the hand-checkered scales. Now THAT'S something that I don't see too often, and I like it.

The serial is #1323 and I'm told it is about 20 years old. This one is in very fine condition for it's age, and only shows a wear pattern around the pivot of the blade as the blade is opening and closing. There are other Ogg's that comeup from time-to-time, but I don't often see them with the extra engraving and checkering that makes this one so special. I am quite pleased at this purchase.

I want you to note the clever use of engraving at the pivot pin. The engraver circled this and made it disappear!

I am going to chase a note to Max Burnett on this, and see if he has a record of it's birth. (He is the son-in-law who is continuing the Ogg Knives namesake.)

While the rest of the world was at Blade, I was working on this. We ALL did good!

(Ogg Photo's taken at only 1200 resolution then cropped down and sharpened up a bit)

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