First Canal Street Knife - what to expect?

[Bob W]

Today I placed an order for a Swing Guard lockback knife from Canal Street Cutlery. Does anyone have one these, and what should I expect as far as quality? Can anyone compare the Canal Street Swing Guard to the German-made AG Russell Swing Guard?

I'm planning on ordering one of the new Ring Opening knives too, as long as the Swing Guard is satisfactory.

-Bob

 

[rosconey2]

very good quality-

 

[PhilL]

I'm planning on ordering one of the new Ring Opening knives too, as long as the Swing Guard is satisfactory.

-Bob

A bunch of us are waiting for Ring Knife from Canal St. a special order in stag.

You can read about if here.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=413391

 

[peter78]

A bunch of us are waiting for Ring Knife from Canal St. a special order in stag.

You can read about if here.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=413391

And in about 3 weeks we (aprx. 40 members) will let you know what our opinion is of Canal Street Cuterly.

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Can't comment on the Swing Guard or the Ring knife specifically, but in general I'd expect very good quality and superb fit & finish. If it's one of the Dark Amber Bone series, expect a beautiful, even coloraton and nice heft to the handles.

I've got a Queen Swing Guard with Cocobolo handles and was a little surprised at how light and almost dainty it feels for such a large knife. It has a fairly thin D2 blade. I'd be interested to see how the CSC knife feels in comparison.

-- Sam

 

[Bob W]

A bunch of us are waiting for Ring Knife from Canal St. a special order in stag.

You can read about if here.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=413391

Very cool, and what an excellent idea. I think I did read that topic a couple of months ago, then promptly forgot about it.

Thanks for the responses. When the Swing Guard arrives, I'll let you know how it compares to the AG Russell model.

-Bob