My new Schatt & Morgan jacks...

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TLARbb

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For the first time in my life I own a Schatt & Morgan pocket knife. Actually, two since I bought them at the same time. This whole situation is a result of the anticipation by myself and others concerning the Heritage series coming out soon. I have pre-ordered two of those knives, but not being able to get them right away, I started searching for available knives and I found the ones I received today and purchased them.

Well the new knives in hand do not at all diminish my anticipation of the Heritage series because these two knives are extremely nice pocket knives. Since they are so nice, I am waiting for the Heritage knives like a kid waiting for Santa Claus. A couple photos to look at:

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The top knife is a series XVIII swell center jack. This knife is fabulously nice.

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The other knife is a Series XX medium coke bottle jack. While the scale material is not (IMO) as nice as the Series XVIII scales, it is attractive in it's own way and the knife itself is just as sweet. The springs on this one are very strong. It is squarely in the center of the size of knife that I like the most, so to say I'm happy with it would definitely not be an exaggeration.

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Ignore the grinning photographer in the reflections. I'm excited about these knives and had to share with the group.

Ed
 
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ED, Very nice snag my friend! Those are two
excellent knives! I love the Swell Center!
Well! I love the " Coke Bottle" as well!lol
Thanks for sharing.:D


Jason
 
Those are certainly good looking.

Congrats!
 
Those are very nice. They both have cool nail nicks and great swedges. I really like the swell center jack's bone color.
 
Thanks, guys. I think the 2010 forum knife sort of influenced my decision to pick up the swell center jack. I think the combination of the spear and the pen are very good on this size knife. And the coke bottle jack is just, like I said earlier, right in the sweet spot for me. The swell center is fine as well, being just a tad larger. One other thing I should say about these is that they are both pretty sharp - a pleasant surprise.

Ed
 
That swellcenter is nice! If I recall, that is the brownberry wormgroove bone. Can you see hints of purple or blue in that brown bone?
 
Both good choices! Congrats!!

I too ordered some of the Heritage series knives. I don't usually buy new knives, but these Heritage knives are too interesting-sounding to pass up on!
 
texasflyfisher said:
That swellcenter is nice! If I recall, that is the brownberry wormgroove bone. Can you see hints of purple or blue in that brown bone?
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Yes, it is. It is very dark brown, almost black. I didn't notice any blue or purple when I was taking pictures, but then I wasn't looking for that either. I take pictures outdoors in the shade to limit shadows. I'll take a look in the sunlight tomorrow (if we get any) and see if there are some blue/purple undertones. I'd be pleased if there are, but not displeased if they are absent. I'll drop you a private message on it. - Ed
 
Nice images, they both look like they would be a real pleasure to carry and use. One thing I love about bone scales is the color variation that comes out in different types of lighting. Lots of depth to add character.
 
Great examples.... and you can never go wrong with the S&M Anniversary Series
 
Beautiful. That swell center is screaming at me. I need one.
 
Flying Guillotine said:
Nice images, they both look like they would be a real pleasure to carry and use. One thing I love about bone scales is the color variation that comes out in different types of lighting. Lots of depth to add character.
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My avatar canoe with the red bonestag scales has some green in it near the bolster and on the end of the butt. Just a bit. I think it makes the scales more interesting when there is a bit of variation. - Ed
 
S&M makes some really nice Jacks, in different patterns and different main blades.
What is interesting is the secondary pen blade is the same on all of them!
 
I like that Series XVIII Swell Centre myself, been looking for one for a while. I've got the English Jack in that series(with monster Sheepfoot) but sorry to say it has 'issues'. The Worm Bone is good though and actually has a lot of colour in it close up, some purple yes and a touch of white.Feels right in the hand but the EJ is just too big for pocket use.
 
Both are very nice but that swell center is doing it for me. Nice grabs :thumbup:
 
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