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File & Wire Series
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:45 am
by 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
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:04 am
by 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
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:18 am
by 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
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:32 am
by 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
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:06 pm
by BuckeyeSchatt
What no Saddle Horn Yet?

Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:45 pm
by TM
knowtracks, you have a very nice collection
love that red teardrop jack - the wildcat whittler is pretty cool as well
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:18 pm
by 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
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 3:23 am
by Aimus Moses
I like that knife Dave. She sure is a looker.
Aimus
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:31 pm
by 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.
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:19 pm
by 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
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:40 pm
by 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
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:32 am
by 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.

Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:03 am
by 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
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:10 am
by singin46
Yes sir, that fat end must feel good in the hand all day Dave!

Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:11 am
by BIGHEAD
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:54 pm
by trey
Very cool knives. I really like the congress in the second series.
For some reason it reminds me of old cowboy movies.
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:14 pm
by jmh58
I like any green bone but that black/white is different also..

Nice..

John

Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:46 am
by justold52
knowtracks does your's have the LARGE BLACK S&M on the front bolster only?
4th, Large Barlow, 4 5/8" closed, #042171
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:41 pm
by knowtracks
justold52 wrote: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
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:21 pm
by 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?
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:55 pm
by 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.
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:27 pm
by 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?
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:02 pm
by boggs
Here's an example...and all File&Wire ( to date )will have the same blade etch and shield

Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:14 pm
by gmusic
Thanks so much for your time Jim! You have been a big help!
Re: File & Wire Series
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:47 pm
by boggs
No Worries,, happy to help.............