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I just tried to message you. Said I can't message to this recipient? Dunno. Can you message me and I'll see if I can respond.Isn't the Big Chief name owned by SMKW now? They are listing the Big Chief under the Queen Cutlery name......and as being made in China....
A paid account is needed to receive PMs (and send them).I just tried to message you. Said I can't message to this recipient?
Ah. Duh. Partly why I upgraded. Thanks!A paid account is needed to receive PMs (and send them).
If you are referring to the Big Chief, it looks just like the Big Chief knife made by Queen years ago.....I simply dislike the look of those 'latest' offerings. Does not remind me of Queen Cutlery or Schatt in anyway.
I get a vibe off this that has a distinct lack of authenticity.....
I got 3 in the mail today. I have to say, they are improving! Two of the three still have some edge symmetry issues, but improved from last ones I got, the other was perfect. Shield fit is excellent although one you can see the pin. At least they are pinned shields. Cover to bolster fit is perfect. Still some gapping of the cover vs liners but no more than most of my Case knives. One of the 2 bladed knives has a very slight proud spring but all perfect at the open. Most are snappy, a couple of the blades are weak at the close but I think it's probably something a good flush might take care of. Curious to see how they do in the future.I have been sticking with them. I had a long post earlier about how I felt. I love my GEC's, always will and continue to support them. But I want to support Cooper's efforts. They're new at it, I'm trying to weigh that in. I have a Big Chief coming. I hear they are pretty well put together. I should know in a few days. The last two I got of their's were Schatts and I see a noticeable improvement. Also some new traditionals coming. I'll see how they measure up to the last two I recieved. Just my 2 cents.
Since Cooper sold the Queen/Queen City brands/trade marks to SMKW, he can't make a Queen/Queen City branded knife unless he bought the names back, or they are a contract knife.Definitely some patterns I'd be interested in if they get QC dialed in. Always loved the Queen #06 and #48
Gotcha, makes sense. I was under the assumption Cooper still has the equipment itself, I'd be OK with a Cooper teardrop jack if it feels like the Queens didSince Cooper sold the Queen/Queen City brands/trade marks to SMKW, he can't make a Queen/Queen City branded knife unless he bought the names back, or they are a contract knife.
Cooper can of course make an identical knife and brand it with one or more of the brands/trade marks he does own.