Jack Wolf Knives - Back on Track

I just received my Sharpshooter Fat Carbon DM Blue from ACK. I started collecting GEC, Finch and CK Lionsteel specials early in the ‘pandemic’. All I can say is WOW. The quality in terms of fit and finish, packaging, and ‘extras’ has far exceeded expectations. Happy to be a recipient of the first run.
 
Hi DJ, thank you for sharing your experience here and also for the support! I am extremely grateful for it. Let me know if I can do anything for you and have a great evening! -Ben
 
I'm still a bit interested in the Laid Back Jack... But I'm also fairly certain that the 3mm stock is going to be much to thick for me. With the hollow-grind, I'm willing to give it a go before I pass judgement though.

I do have one question. If the knives aren't able to be taken apart without specialized tools (because of the back spring), what in the world is the point of using Torx construction? Why not use spun rivets for a much more traditional and (in my opinion) much better look? When I saw the Torx construction listed as a feature, I figured the whole point was that the knives could be taken apart... Or at the very least the covers would be easily removable (which would be great for making custom covers).

I just don't at all see the point of the Torx construction. It seems like a "con" rather than a "pro" without the ability to take the knives apart.
 
Hi there, I think you will be pleased with the grinds on the 3mm stock. There has been uniformly positive feedback, aside from Shabazz, who never bothered to cut anything with it. They cut like the dickens. All my Pena and Romano customs have 3mm stock and I’ve never heard anyone complain about those. Just watch Logan’s and Stassa’s videos where they effortlessly slice up food and materials. Regarding torx: I am recommmending people do not take them apart. Because they are hard to put back together due to the spring. But they can be taken apart. There is no good reason to fully disassemble it though, in my opinion. The covers, however, are very easily removed and reinstalled without hassle. I have a video on my website and youtube where I do a complete disassembly and reassembly for people who prefer to do so. I had to use my bench vise to do it. Spun pins were never an option, with this type of manufacturing, from this manufacturer. And part of the “modern” traditional aspect of these knives is the construction method, aka threaded barrels, screws, CNC, WireEDM.
 
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Hi there, I think you will be pleased with the grinds on the 3mm stock. There has been uniformly positive feedback, aside from Shabazz, who never bothered to cut anything with it. They cut like the dickens. All my Pena and Romano customs have 3mm stock and I’ve never heard anyone complain about those. Just watch Logan’s and Stassa’s videos where they effortlessly slice up food and materials. Regarding torx: I am recommmending people do not take them apart. Because they are hard to put back together due to the spring. But they can be taken apart. There is no good reason to fully disassemble it though, in my opinion. The covers, however, are very easily removed and reinstalled without hassle. I have a video on my website and youtube where I do a complete disassembly and reassembly for people who prefer to do so. I had to use my bench vise to do it. Spun pins were never an option, with this type of manufacturing, from this manufacturer. And part of the “modern” traditional aspect of these knives is the construction method, aka threaded barrels, screws, CNC, WireEDM.
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I'll definitely give the grind a chance. The .12" - .13" stock is actually the main reason I've yet to pick up a Pena X Barlow or Trapper... And it's my biggest complaint about the Italian made, modern slipjoints. Right now the integral, threaded bolster is the biggest thing drawing me to your knives. I'm a bit picky about my swaybacks, and the shape of the Laid Back Jack is very nice too.

I didn't realize that the knives were made with a wire-cut EDM process. That's absolutely awesome and should make for great quality control.

That's great to hear that the covers are easily removed. I was worried that one of the Torx screws was a barrel nut that was holding in the back spring or something. Consider me back on board. :)
 
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I'll definitely give the grind a chance. The .12" - .13" stock is actually the main reason I've yet to pick up a Pena X Barlow or Trapper... And it's my biggest complaint about the Italian made, modern slipjoints. Right now the integral, threaded bolster is the biggest thing drawing me too your knives. I'm a bit picky about my swaybacks, and the shape of the Laid Back Jack is very nice too.

I didn't realize that the knives were made with a wire-cut EDM process. That's absolutely awesome and should make for great quality control.

That's great to hear that the covers are easily removed. I was worried that one Torx was barrel nut that was holding in the back spring or something. Consider me back on board. :)
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Awesome! Glad to hear it. I encourage you to watch the disassembly video. Its long and might put you to sleep this time of night, but you will get a real good look at everything. Thanks for your support! -Ben
 
Here is what's up next fellas. The Laid Back Jack is a Swayback Jack that weighs 2.2 Oz (64 g), has a closed length of 3.66” (93 mm), and features a hollow ground, Wharncliffe blade that is 2.83” (72 mm). It is offered in Black, Natural and OD Green Canvas Micarta along with Fat Carbon Jungle Wear. Availability details coming soon. Thanks for looking.



 
Looks great. I’m a sucker for wharncliffes and swaybacks but am trying to hold out for a k9 or vampire jack. BTW I really like that dark matter blue carbon you used on the sharpshooter. If the laid back came with that I probably wouldn’t be able to resist.
 
Wharn said:
Looks great. I’m a sucker for wharncliffes and swaybacks but am trying to hold out for a k9 or vampire jack. BTW I really like that dark matter blue carbon you used on the sharpshooter. If the laid back came with that I probably wouldn’t be able to resist.
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Thanks for the feedback! Those are both excellent choices.

It sure was hard to choose which Fat Carbons to use. But I am always listening to suggestions so I will keep in mind you prefer the Dark Matter Blue. It was really popular.

P.S. The Sharpshooter Jacks are now sold out across the USA!
 
Jack Wolf Knives said:
Thanks for the feedback! Those are both excellent choices.

It sure was hard to choose which Fat Carbons to use. But I am always listening to suggestions so I will keep in mind you prefer the Dark Matter Blue. It was really popular.

P.S. The Sharpshooter Jacks are now sold out across the USA!
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Congrats! Yeah I was just on the FatCarbon website and there are lots of neat patterns. “Black Dunes” and “Purple Haze” look interesting too. I’m always a fan of blue and black so that’s why I gravitated (see what I did there?) towards the dark matter blue.
 
Wharn said:
Congrats! Yeah I was just on the FatCarbon website and there are lots of neat patterns. “Black Dunes” and “Purple Haze” look interesting too. I’m always a fan of blue and black so that’s why I gravitated (see what I did there?) towards the dark matter blue.
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Lol I’m picking up what you’re putting down. yeah they sure do have a nice selection!
 
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