Arthur Wright & Son, Sheffield: Quality of six knives received in 2022 - happy customer

[cigarrodog]

why did I let the blue go ).

??? - A beautiful collection.

 

[Jolipapa]

??? - A beautiful collection.

The second from left, blue bone was sold long ago!

 

[Luke_Chambers]

This is the third knife. It was ordered last, but arrived quickly.
Ordered: 06-May-2022, dispatched: 06-May-2022, received: 23-May-2022.

3.) Lambfoot Blade Pocket Knife Stag Handle, carbon steel blade

- The matching of nickel silver bolsters to brass liners to stag scales is flawless.
- The stag is very uniform in color, but not in shape; one scale is slim, the other more bulky.
- The back spring is flash with the liners in both open and close position. At the back end of the back spring there is a small gap between spring and liner (marked red). To me, this doesn't matter.
- There is no blade play in closed position or open position. In closed position, the blade is a bit off-centered, nearly touching the liners. In open position, the blade is leaning to the left, the tip being 2.5 mm out of center. The grind is a bit uneven (anyway, I re-grind all pocket knifes with a Lansky sharpening set).
- The blade-pull (after cleaning) is a 7/10, the knife can be opened with a pinch-grip. There is a weak half stop.
- The blade isn't marked "A. WRIGHT & SON LTD SHEFFIELD ENGLAND" like 1st and 2nd knife, but is marked "MADE IN SHEFFIELD".
Overall: This is a pleasing, nice knife.

 

[ddallam]

I've purchased four similar knives from them in 2021. I had to send all four back. off-centered blade, weak back springs, one so stiff I could not open the knife, uneven grinds, non-flush back springs when closed and open. and also the "Made in Sheffield" mark, which they told me they sometimes use instead of the other. I return all four because I didn't think I could even sell them for what I paid. Caveal emptor!

 

[Jack Black]

The last time I had any knives from this firm was 2020. The fit and finish was terrible, off-centre blades, awful grinds, one knife had a blade so stiff I had to open it with pliers. I was their biggest customer at the time, paid extra for a higher grade of work, picked up the knives from the factory, and was assured they'd been thoroughly checked. I wouldn't buy another knife from them. Good luck if you decide to order, blind, from overseas

 

[cccanada]

Thank you guys for all the pics and reviews
Sad that you fellas got let down like that especially with such history

Had already placed an order for 3 before i noticed some negative reviews
I am glad i bought them though

On 2 of these the edge grind hit on the kick
And the brass liners are a bit proud of the stag in a few spots
On these of course i am fine with that

 

[Luke_Chambers]

This is the report on the last two knives. Order was placed 28-Mar-2022, shipped 06-Jun-2022, received 21-Jun-2022

4.) Lambfoot Blade Pocket Knife Ebony Handle, carbon steel blade

- The matching of nickel silver bolsters to brass liners to ebony scales is flawless.
- The back spring is flush with liners and blade in open and close position.
- At the end of the handle, there is a gap between back spring and liners. This seems to be a feature of all Lambfoot knives; I don't mind.
- There is no blade play in closed position or open position. The blade is centered. The grind is nice (anyway, I touch-up all blades with a Lansky sharpening set).
- The blade-pull (after lubricating -> 10 x opening and closing -> cleaning -> repeat) is a 6/10. The blade can be opened with a pinch-grip. There is no half stop.
Overall: This is a very, very nice knife and I'm very pleased with it.

5.) Lambfoot Blade Pocket Knife Stag Handle, carbon steel Blade

- Same comments as for the previous knife.
Overall: The stag is well matched in color. This would be a great knife, if ... if the scales were matching in shape.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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This one has camel bone handles and is perfect! Centered blade, no gaps, paper cutting sharp on arrival, and great action. If you are interested in one of these, just buy one or two and see for yourself rather than relying on the opinions of others. They are very inexpensive and easy to sell on the Exchange if it doesn’t work out for you. For the money, they are an incredible value. Ashley Harrison of Wrights is a fine young man and an excellent craftsman. He is a modern day Little Meister.

 

[stevekolt]

That camel bone is beautiful.

 

[PoleMonkey13]

Nice.
I’d like to get an Ashley Harrison, or two.

 

[SteveC]

Just received this one today from across the pond.

F&F is pretty good, blade centered, no gaps in liners. Great snap with a pull of about seven. A few marks on the blade and some minor sanding marks on the handles.
Very nice ebony on the covers . Very pleased overall

 

[Luke_Chambers]

This is the 6th and final knife I'm going to share. The 5th knife was send back, because the scales weren't matching in shape. This is the knife that was send to me as a replacement.

The scales are well matched in color and shape. They are chunky and nice in the palm. The blade pull is a "7", blade can be opened with a pinch grip, no need for the nail nick. Fit and finish is good.
This knife is gorgeous.

Summary: Six blades were received
1. Lambfoot Blade, Ebony Handle: Great, a beauty, became one of my EDC favorites.
2. Spearpoint Blade, Stag Handle: Good knife.
3. Lambfoot Blade, Stag Handle: Blade out of center, stag scales not matching in shape, knife is quite okay.
4. Lambfoot Blade Ebony Handle: Great, a beauty. Is going to be gifted to a friend.
5. Lambfoot Blade, Stag Handle: Very well made, but stag scales not matching in shape, good knife. This knife was returned.
6. Lambfoot Blade, Stag Handle: Very well made, stag scales chunky and matching. This knife is gorgeous. It was send to me as a replacement for 5th knife.

 

[sf fanatic]

Here’s one that I purchased from a vendor here in the states and I had it and one in Buffalo horn modified by J jsdistin . Both are now easy to open.
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[JM2]

I’ve had good luck with adjusting the blade angle by carefully grinding the stop on the blade tang. Not on this brand, but in case xx knives. I prop them open slightly with a rag, where the stop is clear of the bolster, and use a dremel and a sanding disc attachment. Careful work and it’s a clean and easy fix. Then all that’s needed is to round the sharp edges where you grind.

I don’t have a knife in need for a before pic, but if anyone needs a pic to accompany my 1000 word description, I can ablidge.

 

[JM2]

So A Wright is hit and miss now... good to know.

 

[Boattale]

Hopefully you're right. But I had my farmer's knife for almost a year, and I tried all the little tricks to loosen it up and make opening easier. Examples....wrapping the blade in an old towel and opening/closing 50 or so times....leaving the blade half or 3/4 open when not carried....lubricants....nothing calmed it down.

It's almost like that backspring is made of steel!

 

[Corso]

Ashley Harrison who makes knives for A Wright and Sons seems to be branching out with his own line and making good knives by all accounts

 

[PoleMonkey13]

Ashley Harrison who makes knives for A Wright and Sons seems to be branching out with his own line and making good knives by all accounts

I’ve tried many times to contact him but no response. He’s busy making killer stuff!

 

[Modoc ED]

I've recently acquired these five knives manufactured by A. Wright. The bottom knife in the middle had a relatively light spring/pull when it arrived but working with it, it now has a pull of about 3.5 and good snap on opening and closing. Other than that issue with the one knife the other knives are first rate - no gaps, drips, or runs on them and the pull on all of them is between 6.5 to 7.5 with the pull on the Bunny Knives (first and second middle) an 8. Although the blades on all aren't exactly centered, they're pretty darn close - certainly nothing to complain about. Lastly, the Ebony on these knives is first rate. Some totally black a couple with lightish brown streaking but as can be seen in the picture, very good. I'd say that the manufacture, assembly, and Quality Control of A. Wright manufactured knives has improved significantly.



I've got a two-blade Lambfoot (Lambfoot blade and pen blade) with Ebony covers from A. Wright in the postal system on the way to me from them as I post this. I'll let y'all know how it measures up when it arrives.

 

[PoleMonkey13]

I recently acquired this piece from them, dang thing is so sharp it bit me within 5 minutes of owning.