File & Wire Series

[knowtracks]

I'm glad to see this sub forum here also, it's about time.
So I'll start with the F&W Series. Each series has 5 knives, this one has Burnt Red Bone Wormgroove scales. The 1st knife (Folding hunter) was only made in Queen Steel, 440A, the others were made in both Queen steel & ATS-34. The File & Wire Series started in 1998.
1st, Folding Hunter, 5 1/4" closed, #041883

2nd, Swing Guard Lockback, 4 1/2" closed, #04111L

3rd, English Jack, 4 1/2" closed, #042229

4th, Swaybelly Trapper, 4 1/8" closed, #042101

5th, Large Toothpick, 5" closed, #041120

Dave

[knowtracks]

The 2nd Series has Red Bone Wormgroove Scales, the 1st 2 knives (Stockman & Teardrop) were made in Queen steel, then from the Congress on all are made in ATS-34 steel.
1st, Reverse Gunstock Stockman, 4 1/4" closed, #0423150

2nd, Teardrop Jack, 3 3/4" closed, #042206

3rd, Congress, 4" closed, #044431

4th, Swing Guard Lockback, 4 1/2" closed, #04121L

5th, Sunfish, 3 5/8" closed, #042265

Dave

[knowtracks]

3rd Series has Golden Root Wormgroove Scales. All knives have ATS-34 blade steel.

1st, Mountain Man Lockback, 4 1/2" closed, #04113L

2nd, English Jack, 4 1/2" closed, #042129

3rd, C.B. Morgan Gunstock, 3 1/2" closed, #041140

4th, Wildcat Driller Whittler, 4 1/4" closed, 3043213

5th, Medium Toothpick, 4 1/4" closed, #041812

Dave

[knowtracks]

4th Series has Pennsylvania Moss Green Wormgroove scales. All blade steel is ATS-34.

1st, Mountain Man Trapper, 4 5/8" closed, #04213T

2nd, Swing Guard Lockback, 4 1/2" closed, #04121L

3rd, Slim Coke Bottle, 4 5/8" closed, #042262

4th, Large Barlow, 4 5/8" closed, #042171

5th, Cotton Sampler, 4 1/2" closed, #04161C

I don't have the 1st knife in the 5th Series yet.
So that's all folks!
Dave

[BuckeyeSchatt]

What no Saddle Horn Yet?

[TM]

knowtracks, you have a very nice collection

love that red teardrop jack - the wildcat whittler is pretty cool as well

[knowtracks]

The 5th Series starts with this giant cool lockback folder. I do like the lines on this knife!
Queen changed the bone to Morning Ash, which appears to me that after the worm groove jig was done they dyed the whole scale black and then sanded & polished back the exterior of the scale. Leaving it natural with just a hint of dye in a couple of places besides the grooves.
This baby is large at 5 7/16" closed with a 4 1/2" ATS-34 blade. It is just under 10" OAL.
Kind of a short long pull, saber ground blade with a nice swedge completes the package.
Series V, I

Dave

[Aimus Moses]

I like that knife Dave. She sure is a looker.

Aimus

[Dan97526]

I received my Saddlehorn today from Mike Latham. Very impressive knife! Dull, but that's not unexpected with Queen. I'll resolve that this weekend. I'm quite happy with it.

[knowtracks]

The 2nd addition of the 5th series is what Queen calls a "Daddy Toothpick" it is 5 1/2" closed and 9 3/4" OAL. With the "Morning Ash" bone scales.

Dave

[justold52]

knowtracks your to quick on the triger.

I give up. You must have a speed dial with a dealer to get them that fast.

Well gr8 showing off your new ones. Happy for you.

Ken

[knowtracks]

I wasn't quick on any trigger Ken! This particular knife has been out for at least 3 weeks. It has been siting on my bench for a week waiting for me to get time to take a few pics.

[knowtracks]

The 3rd addition is a large (4 1/8" closed) Wharncliffe single blade knife. Queen advertises as a Swayback (which it obviously is not) I think it's built on the Swaybelly frame but with just 1 blade. I really like this frame shape, it just feels great to use. I've always been a Wharncliffe fan so this knife is right down my alley. It has a 3 1/4" blade, kind of a short long pull, lined bolster, half stop, and a nice swedge.
I'll be interested to see if Queen continues with these larger models in the future.

Dave

[singin46]

Yes sir, that fat end must feel good in the hand all day Dave!

[BIGHEAD]

SAWEEEEEET all of them

[trey]

Very cool knives. I really like the congress in the second series.
For some reason it reminds me of old cowboy movies.

[jmh58]

I like any green bone but that black/white is different also.. Nice.. John

[justold52]

knowtracks does your's have the LARGE BLACK S&M on the front bolster only?

4th, Large Barlow, 4 5/8" closed, #042171

[knowtracks]

knowtracks does your's have the LARGE BLACK S&M on the front bolster only?

4th, Large Barlow, 4 5/8" closed, #042171

I 'm not sure what you are asking Ken.... PM sent

[gmusic]

Hey Dave,

Or any knowledgeable S & M knife guy! I just listed a Trapper and described it as File & Wire. Admittedly I don't know all that much about Schatts! I assumed that this mark made it a File and Wire knife.................Help!!!!! Or is it just the Trademark for Schatt?

[boggs]

In this case the File & Wire is the trade mark and not one of the File & Wire Series......the series has a "SXM" shield...what you have is an SFO but I don't know from whom.

[gmusic]

Thanks Jim!

I'm going to make the correction now!

Will a File and Wire knife have the blade etch that says so in every case?

[boggs]

Here's an example...and all File&Wire ( to date )will have the same blade etch and shield

[gmusic]

Thanks so much for your time Jim! You have been a big help!

[boggs]

No Worries,, happy to help.............