Canal street cannitler: very impressive!

Ernie1980

Ernie1980

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I just got a new knife, which is nothing new:) However, I am impressed enough with this knife to share my review!
This is a SFO version with elk scales. The blades are D2 and mirror polished. The blades are centered and sit down low enough where nothing snags. (Which is big pet peeve of mine) The pull on all of the blades is right around a five, stout enough to keep up confidence but not a nail breaker. There are no gaps on the spine, and I have never gotten a new knife with blades (all 3!!) this sharp.
All of this, and the knife was under $100 new! I am trying to hunt one down with the chestnut scales right now to add to my collection. If you like a whittler pattern, I would recommend this one highly:thumbup:


 
Nice one, Ernie! I think the Cannitler is a great knife.
 
I have never owned a CSC Cannitler, but I have owned most of their other patterns and my CSC knives have always been top notch (and consistently sharp!!).
 
Nice looking knife!

I've been kinda looking around for one of these too but they're a little scarce. Hoping they do another run.
 
That's a beauty! CSC makes a great knife, I think they get kind of a bad rap sometimes, but they put out some great products.
 
Epicurian said:
Who did the SFO? I like a larger handled whittler. Thanks for the review.
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The SFO was from a couple of years ago, from a site called pocket knife site. The owner said I got the last one he had. I had heard mixed reviews about CS knives, but I am glad that I went for this one.
 
I'm surprised that Canal street cutlery isn't mentioned more often, I love my Eric's jack! It came a lot sharper than any GEC I've seen. Not quite as good fit and finish, but still very good.
 
While the swedging and grinds weren't as sharp as I would have liked, my cannitler was a pretty great knife. The only reason I traded mine was for a Palm hafted Wharncliffe Whittler. I'm glad you like it, has everything a good multi-blade pocketknife needs!
 
The 2007 Traditional Forum knife is a Canal Street Cannitler. It is a GREAT knife! :thumbup: I'm to far away from my knives right now and the camera I have with does not have that knife pic in it. :grumpy: But I'm sure someone will be along who does have a pic!!

Dave
 
knowtracks said:
The 2007 Traditional Forum knife is a Canal Street Cannitler. It is a GREAT knife! :thumbup: I'm to far away from my knives right now and the camera I have with does not have that knife pic in it. :grumpy: But I'm sure someone will be along who does have a pic!!

Dave
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Here's a pic, Dave. It is a great knife.
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Great-looking knife, Ernie! :thumbup:

I really like the canoe pattern, and I really enjoy whittling when I can find the time for it, so I should be pursuing a cannitler. (That 2007 Forum knife is sweet, too, but maybe too fancy for my tastes with the engraved bolsters; but I'll bet I could get used to it :D)

- GT
 
It is a good pattern. However, the quality of the one I bought years ago is what turned me off on the brand. It's just as well since GEC came along.
 
I picked up the 2007 Mastadon Cannitler BF knife in a trade last year. Great-looking knife, for sure. One scale was lifting up a bit, so I sent it in for a looksy. They replaced the scales with nicely matched antique bone, and gave the bolsters a shine and re-engrave. Came back good as new! Customer service is great with them.

A. G. Russell was selling the Cannitler in black-lip pearl and white MOP a few years back. Those were beautiful. I regret not picking one up then.
 
Here's a pic of my chestnut cannitler. The grind is a tiny bit sloppy, but it's otherwise a very solid, well made, workhorse knife.
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abcdef said:
It is a good pattern. However, the quality of the one I bought years ago is what turned me off on the brand. It's just as well since GEC came along.
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Sorry dude, GEC has their lemons too. I've never had a problem with a Canal Street knife. That's my experience.
 
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