EyeDog
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I almost had decided to not write a review of the Broadway Jack. So much has already been said. However, mine arrived today and I think Ill ad some observations.
First off let me address what is now being called the Bhoncliffe blade. As opposed to a Wharncliffethis is a creation of Derrick Bhona combination of sheep foot and Wharncliffe. Derrick calls the Forest Jack blade blade (top knife in photo below) a modified Wharncliffe in the video for the Forest Jack. However, if youll notice the three knives below (Forest Jack top, Hawthron middle, and Broadway bottom) that there is a significant modification to the Broadway Bhoncliffe. Its a tad more sheepsfoot than the other two. Still not a sheepsfoot but it has more of that influence. It's a GREAT blade.
For more comparison heres the Broadway with two, more traditional Wharncliffe blades, a GEC 92 and the new Willamette whittler.
So what about the easy pull notch? Youll notice above the Forest Jack (in Mammoth) with the cut out. I had this done by forum member Bob (BigBiscuit) last month. It solves the firm pull problem on this knife. In the photo below is the Forrest on top and the Broadway below. Notice that the Broadway is not as aggressive of a cut out. And it need not be. Matter of fact this knife could have been a pinch pull without the cut out. At least mine could. I would put it at a 4-5 pull but there is enough blade exposed to pinch pull. On the other hand the cut makes it just that much easier and its very appealing to the overall look and feel. I like it a lot.
The Ivory . As some of you know I am a sucker for Ivory and Mammoth Ivory. I have tried to get a close up of my Broadway next to a UTX 70 with an Ivory scale/handle. Youll notice the slightly different coloring. None of my ivory or mammoth ivory are alike. They are UNIQUEwhich is why I like this material so much. The close up shows (or should show) the typical ivory bone lines in the Broadway handle, you cant see them very well in the UTX.
As noted in a couple of other reviews, is the very slim handles. Below is a side by side with a Case swayback in cream bunt stag. Both of these knives have beautifully proportioned handles. The fit and finish of the Broadway is one of the best Ive ever seen.
Conclusion: Over the past few years Ive owned a number of GECs with the various #15 patterns. I eventually sold them all and have passed up any other #15s. My problem is that I am a dedicated Wharncliffe blade fan. I dont think there will ever be a Wharncliffe TC Barlowif there is one or one planned I dont know. Most #15s single or double blades do not have the type of Wharncliffe blade I am looking for. SOwhen I heard about this knife I could not wait to get my hands on one. Now that I have its the perfect #15 style knife that Ive been looking for. It is a unique knife with a great EO and fantastic blade what ever you want to call it. I call it another Northwoods Classic. Keep em coming Derrick.
See LastRodeo (Mike) great review: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1295120-Northwoods-Broadway-Jack-Review
Mike
First off let me address what is now being called the Bhoncliffe blade. As opposed to a Wharncliffethis is a creation of Derrick Bhona combination of sheep foot and Wharncliffe. Derrick calls the Forest Jack blade blade (top knife in photo below) a modified Wharncliffe in the video for the Forest Jack. However, if youll notice the three knives below (Forest Jack top, Hawthron middle, and Broadway bottom) that there is a significant modification to the Broadway Bhoncliffe. Its a tad more sheepsfoot than the other two. Still not a sheepsfoot but it has more of that influence. It's a GREAT blade.
For more comparison heres the Broadway with two, more traditional Wharncliffe blades, a GEC 92 and the new Willamette whittler.
So what about the easy pull notch? Youll notice above the Forest Jack (in Mammoth) with the cut out. I had this done by forum member Bob (BigBiscuit) last month. It solves the firm pull problem on this knife. In the photo below is the Forrest on top and the Broadway below. Notice that the Broadway is not as aggressive of a cut out. And it need not be. Matter of fact this knife could have been a pinch pull without the cut out. At least mine could. I would put it at a 4-5 pull but there is enough blade exposed to pinch pull. On the other hand the cut makes it just that much easier and its very appealing to the overall look and feel. I like it a lot.
The Ivory . As some of you know I am a sucker for Ivory and Mammoth Ivory. I have tried to get a close up of my Broadway next to a UTX 70 with an Ivory scale/handle. Youll notice the slightly different coloring. None of my ivory or mammoth ivory are alike. They are UNIQUEwhich is why I like this material so much. The close up shows (or should show) the typical ivory bone lines in the Broadway handle, you cant see them very well in the UTX.
As noted in a couple of other reviews, is the very slim handles. Below is a side by side with a Case swayback in cream bunt stag. Both of these knives have beautifully proportioned handles. The fit and finish of the Broadway is one of the best Ive ever seen.
Conclusion: Over the past few years Ive owned a number of GECs with the various #15 patterns. I eventually sold them all and have passed up any other #15s. My problem is that I am a dedicated Wharncliffe blade fan. I dont think there will ever be a Wharncliffe TC Barlowif there is one or one planned I dont know. Most #15s single or double blades do not have the type of Wharncliffe blade I am looking for. SOwhen I heard about this knife I could not wait to get my hands on one. Now that I have its the perfect #15 style knife that Ive been looking for. It is a unique knife with a great EO and fantastic blade what ever you want to call it. I call it another Northwoods Classic. Keep em coming Derrick.
See LastRodeo (Mike) great review: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1295120-Northwoods-Broadway-Jack-Review
Mike
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