Jack Wolf Knives - Back on Track

Jack Wolf Knives said:
Lastly, thanks for picking up the vibe! The artist I hired is indeed a comic book artist who has done work for Marvel and other outlets. And the plan is to update the artwork for each production run; keeping the art appreciation experience at an all time high. While at the same time, paying homage to how traditional knives were historically packaged.
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My late grandfather was a graphics designer - the old school, brush-to-canvas kind. I have an old sketchbook of his that contains drawings and paintings of various advertising graphics that run the gamut from marketing Scotch to selling cologne.

As such, I have a deep appreciation for artwork in marketing and how it deepens one's brand. You see it a lot in craft beer, you can find it everywhere in the EDC community at large, and you see a fair bit of it with knife manufacturers - including GEC. It's fun, it keeps things fresh from one production run to the next, and it reflects your commitment to jazzing up your brand - I can appreciate all of that.
 
Pàdruig said:
My late grandfather was a graphics designer - the old school, brush-to-canvas kind. I have an old sketchbook of his that contains drawings and paintings of various advertising graphics that run the gamut from marketing Scotch to selling cologne.

As such, I have a deep appreciation for artwork in marketing and how it deepens one's brand. You see it a lot in craft beer, you can find it everywhere in the EDC community at large, and you see a fair bit of it with knife manufacturers - including GEC. It's fun, it keeps things fresh from one production run to the next, and it reflects your commitment to jazzing up your brand - I can appreciate all of that.
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Very cool story Dylan, thank you for sharing. I bet that sketchbook is a real pleasure to look through. I would love to see it sometime.
 
Just saw a video at a retailers website on your upcoming release. These look really nice knives, a good combination between modern and traditional and they look well made. Good luck with your new venture, hope it works out well for you. :thumbsup:
 
cudgee said:
Just saw a video at a retailers website on your upcoming release. These look really nice knives, a good combination between modern and traditional and they look well made. Good luck with your new venture, hope it works out well for you. :thumbsup:
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Thank you very much Cudgee!
 
I am excited to see this project come to reality. The gunstock is not my cup of tea but i wish you great success and i am sure i will be getting one of the next ones.
 
Jack Wolf Knives Jack Wolf Knives
I wish you well in your ongoing endeavor...... I do question the .009" BTE blade thickness from a practical standpoint....... In my experience, .016 - .020 is a really nice slicer while still maintaining the distinction of it being a knife versus being a razor..... I personally would opt out of a cutting tool with a .009 thickness...... I don't think it will provide requisite durability......

Also regarding your description of the hafting process:
You say the knife is assembled and the backspring, liners and handles are sanded flush....... On a Fox Recoil Gunstock, for example, the knife is assembled and due to the radiused components it is left as is..... Other than the sanding, what else is done on a Wolf knife that separates it from a Fox, Lion Steel or Viper?

Lastly, I see many gushing over the freebees in the box...... Everything has a cost including that cracker jack toy we enjoyed as kids...... I'd prefer that all the advertising be left out of the box ( price reduction) and just Include a coupon to buy a Jack Wolf hat for $10.00 ppd if so desired......
 
HEMI 49 said:
Jack Wolf Knives Jack Wolf Knives
I wish you well in your ongoing endeavor...... I do question the .009" BTE blade thickness from a practical standpoint....... In my experience, .016 - .020 is a really nice slicer while still maintaining the distinction of it being a knife versus being a razor..... I personally would opt out of a cutting tool with a .009 thickness...... I don't think it will provide requisite durability......

Also regarding your description of the hafting process:
You say the knife is assembled and the backspring, liners and handles are sanded flush....... On a Fox Recoil Gunstock, for example, the knife is assembled and due to the radiused components it is left as is..... Other than the sanding, what else is done on a Wolf knife that separates it from a Fox, Lion Steel or Viper?

Lastly, I see many gushing over the freebees in the box...... Everything has a cost including that cracker jack toy we enjoyed as kids...... I'd prefer that all the advertising be left out of the box ( price reduction) and just Include a coupon to buy a Jack Wolf hat for $10.00 ppd if so desired......
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Aside from the aforementioned: thicker blade and spring stock, Hollow ground blade and swedges by hand vs flat machine ground blade, hand applied belt satin finish vs as-ground finish, kick on spring construction vs stop pin, overall manufacturing tolerances and tight part fitment evident throughout, fluted bolsters vs no flutes.

Thank you for your feedback.
 
jeffsenpai said:
How are there so many videos out already, isn't it not available til tomorrow?
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Correct they are not available until tomorrow. But I sent out a dozen or so units to YouTube reviewers for testing and review a few weeks ago, and there are some dealer created videos out there too. Over 20 videos now at my last count.
 
HEMI 49 said:
Jack Wolf Knives Jack Wolf Knives
I wish you well in your ongoing endeavor...... I do question the .009" BTE blade thickness from a practical standpoint....... In my experience, .016 - .020 is a really nice slicer while still maintaining the distinction of it being a knife versus being a razor..... I personally would opt out of a cutting tool with a .009 thickness...... I don't think it will provide requisite durability......
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I couldn't disagree more. As far as I'm concerned, unless a knife is intended for hard use, the thinner it is behind the edge the better.
 
3D Anvil said:
I couldn't disagree more. As far as I'm concerned, unless a knife is intended for hard use, the thinner it is behind the edge the better.
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That's what makes the hobby interesting..... Something to suit everyone's personal needs and preferences......
 
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