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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. :mrgreen:
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
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2nd, Swing Guard Lockback, 4 1/2" closed, #04111L
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3rd, English Jack, 4 1/2" closed, #042229
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4th, Swaybelly Trapper, 4 1/8" closed, #042101
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5th, Large Toothpick, 5" closed, #041120
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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
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2nd, Teardrop Jack, 3 3/4" closed, #042206
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3rd, Congress, 4" closed, #044431
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4th, Swing Guard Lockback, 4 1/2" closed, #04121L
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5th, Sunfish, 3 5/8" closed, #042265
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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
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2nd, English Jack, 4 1/2" closed, #042129
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3rd, C.B. Morgan Gunstock, 3 1/2" closed, #041140
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4th, Wildcat Driller Whittler, 4 1/4" closed, 3043213
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5th, Medium Toothpick, 4 1/4" closed, #041812
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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
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2nd, Swing Guard Lockback, 4 1/2" closed, #04121L
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3rd, Slim Coke Bottle, 4 5/8" closed, #042262
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4th, Large Barlow, 4 5/8" closed, #042171
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5th, Cotton Sampler, 4 1/2" closed, #04161C
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I don't have the 1st knife in the 5th Series yet. :oops:
So that's all folks! :mrgreen:
Dave

Re: File & Wire Series

Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:06 pm
by BuckeyeSchatt
What no Saddle Horn Yet? :D

Re: File & Wire Series

Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:45 pm
by TM
knowtracks, you have a very nice collection ::tu::

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! ::tu::
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
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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. ::tu::

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" :roll: it is 5 1/2" closed and 9 3/4" OAL. With the "Morning Ash" bone scales.
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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! :mrgreen: 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. ::nod:: 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
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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! ::tu::

Re: File & Wire Series

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:11 am
by BIGHEAD
SAWEEEEEET all of them ::ds:: ::ds:: ::ds::

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.. ::tu:: Nice.. ::nod:: John 8)

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



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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.............