Jack Wolf knives - post your pictures!

DavidZ

DavidZ

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Jack Wolf knives look like amazing slip joints! I don't own one yet, but would love to see yours. Especially users.
Plus let us know what you think about them. I will live vicariously through your posts.
Let's see them.
 
Hello DavidZ DavidZ - there already is a thread: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/jack-wolf-knives-back-on-track.1857572/page-13

Jack Wolf slippies are traditional slippie inspired patterns with an American led design interpretation - manufactured in the Far East.

Now..........though we all live day to day with goods and 'stuff' that has been manufactured in the Far East.........it is simply the latter puts many folk off here, but there’s no denying these slippie's sheer excellence in this particular case.

This is a forum regarding traditional folders and fixed blades, and to that end, many here wish to remain patriotic and also welcome friends/knives in UK/EU and some other places. I get that and it's good. There are, more than we realise perhaps, established makers in USA who use/also use places in the Far East to make some of their product/s.

As a guy in UK, I really wish we had a better grip on the slipjoint international stage than we do, especially considering Sheffield and the roots it generated in the knifey world. However, it is what it is.

For me, provided the maker themself/ves is/are not of evil or dispicable disposition - then I am content to buy, use or collect slipjoints from there.

All a personal choice, everyones' opinion has to be respected.
 
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Chui said:
Hello DavidZ DavidZ - there already is a thread: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/jack-wolf-knives-back-on-track.1857572/page-13

Jack Wolf slippies are traditional slippie inspired patterns with an American led design interpretation - manufactured in the Far East.

Now..........though we all live day to day with goods and 'stuff' that has been manufactured in the Far East.........it is simply the latter puts many folk off here, but there’s no denying these slippie's sheer excellence in this particular case.

This is a forum regarding traditional folders and fixed blades, and to that end, many here wish to remain patriotic and also welcome friends/knives in UK/EU and some other places. I get that and it's good. There are, more than we realise perhaps, established makers in USA who use/also use places in the Far East to make some of their product/s.

As a guy in UK, I really wish we had a better grip on the slipjoint international stage than we do, especially considering Sheffield and the roots it generated in the knifey world. However, it is what it is.

For me, provided the maker themself/ves is/are not of evil or dispicable disposition - then I am content to buy, use or collect slipjoints from there.

All a personal choice, everyones' opinion has to be respected.
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Thanks for the link. But the thread you noted is not what I wanted this one to be. This one is to be mainly pictures of actual owners knives, and a comment or two.
And definitely not a political dissertation of your world view.
They have a political forum here I am sure. If you don't have a picture to share, please go there.
 
Chui said:
Hello DavidZ DavidZ - there already is a thread: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/jack-wolf-knives-back-on-track.1857572/page-13

Jack Wolf slippies are traditional slippie inspired patterns with an American led design interpretation - manufactured in the Far East.

Now..........though we all live day to day with goods and 'stuff' that has been manufactured in the Far East.........it is simply the latter puts many folk off here, but there’s no denying these slippie's sheer excellence in this particular case.

This is a forum regarding traditional folders and fixed blades, and to that end, many here wish to remain patriotic and also welcome friends/knives in UK/EU and some other places. I get that and it's good. There are, more than we realise perhaps, established makers in USA who use/also use places in the Far East to make some of their product/s.

As a guy in UK, I really wish we had a better grip on the slipjoint international stage than we do, especially considering Sheffield and the roots it generated in the knifey world. However, it is what it is.

For me, provided the maker themself/ves is/are not of evil or dispicable disposition - then I am content to buy, use or collect slipjoints from there.

All a personal choice, everyones' opinion has to be respected.
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You could’ve just not participated instead of posting a dissertation on why you hate Jack Wolf knives.
 
King of the Cheese said:
You could’ve just not participated instead of posting a dissertation on why you hate Jack Wolf knives.
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- hmm, that is interesting.

First, not quite sure how you interpreted that I supposedly "hate" JW Knives.
Second, if you had bothered to look at the link you'd see I have a few.
Third, I posted another this morning
Fourth, I took delivery this morning of another - now have 7.

I have noted here on this forum that not much is shown/shared about Ben's knives...........was simply giving a balanced view, KoC.

Trusting you have a wonderful day, sir...







 
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Sorry I don’t have any pictures to post. Wolf knives look intriguing and the premium steel, integral bolsters and crisp look were enticing. However the large sharpening nick at the choil, screwed construction, grey bolsters and a blade with deep grind marks put me off. I like a shiny blade, shiny bolsters, and pin construction in what purports to be “traditional.”

The slick marketing with uniform pricing at $299.99 for a knife manufactured where Rough Riders are built made my BS alarm go off and I lost interest. You can occasionally get an American made custom on the exchange for $299.99.

I bought an Old School Knifeworks, Ruple designed, Moki made, VG10 blade and Culpepper bone trapper that’s a lot prettier and the same price. It’s also a helluva lot more traditional.
 
Purchased my 3rd JWK on the recent drop. I’m a big fan of the design, quality and modern materials. The Laid Back Jack was my 1st slippy…period. Since then, I’ve purchased slipjoints from Pena, Notorious EDC, GiantMouse, MKM and even TwoSun. All modern traditionals, all manufactured worldwide, all special in their own way.IMG_6535.jpeg
 
brownshoe said:
Sorry I don’t have any pictures to post. Wolf knives look intriguing and the premium steel, integral bolsters and crisp look were enticing. However the large sharpening nick at the choil, screwed construction, grey bolsters and a blade with deep grind marks put me off. I like a shiny blade, shiny bolsters, and pin construction in what purports to be “traditional.”

The slick marketing with uniform pricing at $299.99 for a knife manufactured where Rough Riders are built made my BS alarm go off and I lost interest. You can occasionally get an American made custom on the exchange for $299.99.

I bought an Old School Knifeworks, Ruple designed, Moki made, VG10 blade and Culpepper bone trapper that’s a lot prettier and the same price. It’s also a helluva lot more traditional.
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- sounds similar to my initial reaction too, took me a while before I bought one. Actually, same thing happened years ago with Sebenzas - just didn’t get what all the hype was on such a plain looking yet expensive folder……..until I got one in my hands.

Same with these Jack Wolf folders.

Sorry, any association with the manufacturing of Rough Riders is misplaced. These folders are one-piece Titanium construction from end to end. Yes, the scales are screwed into the precise and flawless one-piece liners/bolsters. Am with you on polished blades, I too really like them and own many…….these JW folders are just another facet of my enthusiasm and love of knife use and collecting. The coarse grit finish on these blades is no different to many others in the marketplace, and the hollow grinding, swedges and detailing on these blades is something else. All an interpretation upon traditional folders, just as many makers will interpret Loveless and Bose.

Have a very good friend who’s been dealing and collecting knives far longer than I have - he visits Blade every year, personally knows big names there, and enjoys other international knife shows and relationships with known makers elsewhere - when he picked a couple of these folders up, he was mightily impressed.

Sure, absolutely - seeking, finding and buying a Ruple, Erickson, Dowell etc is just thrilling and heart warming - have the cap, badge and t-shirt……..but there’s no denying the quality, fit n finish of these JW knives.
 
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