All About Pocket Knives

One step closer to bankruptcy with this Schatt & Morgan #22 Factory Sample (1 of 1) Smooth Red Bone Wharncliffe Small Coke Bottle.
~Q~

Beautiful knife Q, at least you will go to bankruptcy in style!!!

BWT wrote:Beautiful knife Q, at least you will go to bankruptcy in style!!!

Thanks, Bill...that's probably the best way to meet either end (death or bankruptcy)...in style!

Even better, be fortunate to have friends who gift you the knives you desire, as was the case with this custom Wharncliffe Copperlock I received for my birthday last month. That has the double benefit of 1) not costing me any money so I stay out of bankruptcy (for a bit longer), and 2) giving me a reason not to die (for a bit longer) because I want to stick around and enjoy this beautiful knife. Win-Win!
~Q~

I may have posted these before but I didn't feel like wading through 29 pages so here they are:
1st is a small pearl knife with a curved secondary coping blade stamped G&J Allen Celebrated Cutlery. Carved pearl handles with pique work(small silver pins inset into handle)which dates it to ca 1840-1850.
2nd is an Empire Knife Co. Winsted CT with ebony handles.
Last is an unusual multiblade with engraved metal handles and what appear to be cyphers and English broad arrow stamps. What is unusual about this one is that where the spine of the blades meet the back springs each one is cut at a different angle and they fit very smoothly together.

Can't help myself whenever I see a Case 1st Issue tang-stamp Wharncliffe knife I just have to get it.
~Q~

Nice Case's, ~Q~. I've never seen that tang stamp before. Learned something new this morning.

A new stamp to me too. Magnificent!

Railsplitter wrote:Nice Case's, ~Q~. I've never seen that tang stamp before. Learned something new this morning.

jerryd6818 wrote:A new stamp to me too. Magnificent!

Thank You, Gentlemen. I actually have a number of Case knives with the 1st Issue Tang Stamp (07 Mini Trappers & 49 Copperheads). I'll get them out for a group photo real soon, I promise.

But first, here's another in my top five favorite wharnie patterns...

Case 1117 Swayback Gent:
~Q~

QTCut5 wrote:One step closer to bankruptcy with this Schatt & Morgan #22 Factory Sample (1 of 1) Smooth Red Bone Wharncliffe Small Coke Bottle.

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~Q~

When bankruptcy hits you will have the nicest knives of any one living under the bridge. I may come to visit you in hobo town just to see your knives.

doglegg wrote:When bankruptcy hits you will have the nicest knives of any one living under the bridge. I may come to visit you in hobo town just to see your knives.

If my habit continues at its current rate, that may be sooner than you think. I should probably start looking for space under a bridge pretty soon.

Copperheads & Swaybacks & Mini Trappers...Oh my!
I've really grown fond of the Swayback Gent 1117 pattern lately. It's just a perfect size pocket knife with a single Wharncliffe blade--right up my alley (the alley that runs under the bridge, most likely!)
~Q~

QTCut5 wrote:

Railsplitter wrote:Nice Case's, ~Q~. I've never seen that tang stamp before. Learned something new this morning.

jerryd6818 wrote:A new stamp to me too. Magnificent!

Thank You, Gentlemen. I actually have a number of Case knives with the 1st Issue Tang Stamp (07 Mini Trappers & 49 Copperheads). I'll get them out for a group photo real soon, I promise.

As promised...

My collection of "1st Issue" tang-stamped Copperheads & Mini Trappers:
~Q~

QTCut5 wrote:

QTCut5 wrote:

Railsplitter wrote:Nice Case's, ~Q~. I've never seen that tang stamp before. Learned something new this morning.

jerryd6818 wrote:A new stamp to me too. Magnificent!

Thank You, Gentlemen. I actually have a number of Case knives with the 1st Issue Tang Stamp (07 Mini Trappers & 49 Copperheads). I'll get them out for a group photo real soon, I promise.

As promised...

My collection of "1st Issue" tang-stamped Copperheads & Mini Trappers:

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~Q~

Nice spread! Love that bottom pic especially.

This ones in the mail, I should get it in a few days. I love the clean lines.
I bet its as smooth as it looks.

Owen Wood (Colorado) custom folder.
Red Jigged Bone with Black G-10.
3.75" Closed
2.75 Wharncliffe blade.
Liner Lock
Made in 2001 for the Rocky Mountain Blade Collectors Club.
Serial # 3 (unsure how many were made)
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet knife PCWizard. Wow. Love the color and the wharn.

A little inter-island exchange transferred ownership of this Ras Venter Walrus Ivory from O'ahu to the Big Island of Hawai'i.
My final Case Wharncliffe Mini Trapper 6207W
~Q~

PCwizard wrote:This ones in the mail, I should get it in a few days. I love the clean lines.
I bet its as smooth as it looks.

Owen Wood (Colorado) custom folder.
Red Jigged Bone with Black G-10.
3.75" Closed
2.75 Wharncliffe blade.
Liner Lock
Made in 2001 for the Rocky Mountain Blade Collectors Club.
Serial # 3 (unsure how many were made)
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That is an awesome looking knife. I usually like the traditional look but that one may convert me.

QTCut5 wrote:A little inter-island exchange transferred ownership of this Ras Venter Walrus Ivory from O'ahu to the Big Island of Hawai'i.

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My final Case Wharncliffe Mini Trapper 6207W

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~Q~

I've already bragged on you Mini Trapper as well I should but one with Walrus Ivory is awesome as well. You and Gary are killing me with those beautiful knives.

Outstanding tusk, blade, and all on that one Q. Wow what a looker.

Can't seem to get enough of these Case Wharncliffe Copperlocks 61549WL.

Here are some oldies I've had for awhile and a few recent additions.
~Q~

Got this one in the mail this week a Pat Crawford KeyChain Wharncliffe.

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Gary, you always amaze me with the wharnies you find. You seem to have discovered the secret Wharncliffe Connection.

Here's one last look at a few from my collection that I'm having to sell off in order to pay for a new roof and solar water heater.
Fun Fact: The second most expensive knife in this group is the lowest in terms of overall quality build and was made in the USA.
The second least expensive knife is one of the higher quality built knives and was made in China.
(Hint: They're side-by-side in the photo)

~Q~

QTCut5 wrote:Fun Fact: The second most expensive knife in this group is the lowest in terms of overall quality build and was made in the USA.
The second least expensive knife is one of the higher quality built knives and was made in China.
(Hint: They're side-by-side in the photo)

~Q~

Is it the Kershaw and the AG Russell ??

I'm guessing the A.G.Russell and the Trestle Pine.

jerryd6818 wrote:I'm guessing the A.G.Russell and the Trestle Pine.

Folks, we have a winner.

The AG Russell Smooth White Bone Curved Regular Jack (made in China) is one of the better built knives IMHO, while the Trestle Pine (made in USA), although a decent enough knife for the price, is slightly lower quality as compared to the other seven knives. (The one noticeable difference is in the opening/closing action, which is not quite as smooth.) If I'm not mistaken, I believe the Trestle Pine is a Queen product...so, not particularly surprising or unusual; pretty much right on par for most later model Queen manufactured knives. Despite its name, "Superior", it's actually just mediocre.

Although, to be fair, I did make a slight error regarding the cost; the Trestle Pine is actually the fourth most expensive (it's the second most expensive only in terms of the original MSRP that I paid).

In order of cost, highest to lowest:
AG Russell Jigged Amber Bone Spire - Japan (far right) ($125)*
S&M Smooth Red Bone Small Coke Bottle - USA ($110)+
Kershaw Black Linen Micarta 1500ST - USA ($90)*
Trestle Pine Ash Superior - USA ($80)+
Beretta Carbon Fiber Electra - Italy ($75)*
Geo. Wostenholm I*XL SCAPA - England ($65)*
AG Russell Smooth White Bone Curved Regular Jack - China ($60)+
Case Laser Etched Shield Antique Bone Swayback Gent - USA ($40)*

* = My cost purchased at eBay auction (not necessarily original retail price).
+ = Retail Price I paid to manufacturer/dealer.

~Q~

I'm still drooling over this Ratcliffe mod that Lansky1 bombed me with. It's no secret that I have a deep passion (OK, an obsession) for the wharncliffe style blade. Over the years, I've had several knives modified into wharnies, including a brand new GEC at one time (much to the shock, amazement and disbelief of some riders on the GEC bandwagon). Of all the wharn mods I have had done, however, this Lansky1 signature Ratcliffe is far and away the most visually satisfying to my wharncliffe obsessed eye. The sweeping curve of the back spring continuing seamlessly along the spine of the blade in a graceful arc terminating in a needle point tip where it meets the contrasting, perfectly straight, razor sharp edge really trips my trigger on every level; perfect symmetry. This is the epitome of form and function, truly an example of fine cutlery art.
Ratcliffe and a couple of Wharnoes
~Q~