New S&M Rail Splitter (Better Pictures)

Core Knife Co. · Feb 23, 2011

I'm a big GEC fan, but I fell out of like with my Cattle Rancher when I received the Railsplitter. I can't quite put my finger on it, the knife feels light in the pocket but substantial in the hand. This is the pattern that I have been actively looking for a back up. It's a 2003 Premier Series Schatt & Morgan. Very cool looking knife.

EDIT: Here are a couple quick pictures of the Railsplitter with the Cattle Rancher. Personally, I find the Cattle Rancher a more attractive knife, with the long pulls and deep swedges. Plus I'm a big fan of yellow bone. But the Railsplitter feels better in the hand and in the pocket.

coyote711 · Feb 24, 2011

Ed ..... Rick ..... Michael ..... Thank you much for your comments & pics. :thumbup: I just pulled the trigger on an amber worm groove bone Railsplitter - can't wait 'till it arrives! I haven't been this excited about a new knife for quite a while!

Thunder47 · Feb 24, 2011

Like others have said, this is one fine knife. I just got one with Crimson bone. My picture does not do justice for this knife. The heft of it just feels so good and I am sure it will be enjoyed for many years ahead.

Railsplitter · Feb 24, 2011

coyote711 said:
Ed ..... Rick ..... Michael ..... Thank you much for your comments & pics. :thumbup: I just pulled the trigger on an amber worm groove bone Railsplitter - can't wait 'till it arrives! I haven't been this excited about a new knife for quite a while!

Thunder47 said:
Like others have said, this is one fine knife. I just got one with Crimson bone. My picture does not do justice for this knife. The heft of it just feels so good and I am sure it will be enjoyed for many years ahead.

Congrats to you both. Good move. :thumbup:

Thunder47,
I think you forgot the pic. I would love to see it.

Core Knife Co. · Feb 24, 2011

Rick, do you own the 2003 premier series Railsplitter? If you do, you should put up a picture. That knife keeps eluding me.

Railsplitter · Feb 24, 2011

MHill said:
Rick, do you own the 2003 premier series Railsplitter? If you do, you should put up a picture. That knife keeps eluding me.

I'm sorry to say that I do not own that one, Michael

but I certainly would like to.

The ones in this pic are the only Railsplitters that I own.

black mamba · Feb 24, 2011

Great knife and pattern, Ed, I really like the wormgroove bone. It does carry smaller than a GEC #53 pattern, but feels just as big in the hand.
My only one is a limited release RAT in sheep horn and D2 steel, a very special knife to me.

Thunder47 · Feb 24, 2011

Railsplitter, the one I got looks just like the second one down in the pic that you posted. Great knife. Having trouble posting pictures.

Railsplitter · Feb 24, 2011

Thunder47 said:
Railsplitter, the one I got looks just like the second one down in the pic that you posted. Great knife. Having trouble posting pictures.

Glad you like yours, my friend.

Here's hoping it serves you well.:thumbup:

Peter Parker · Feb 24, 2011

If Case and/or GEC would make a Railsplitter Stockman I would be dancin' in the streets! Highly recommended.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:[/QUOTE said:
Sshhh! They might just do that, and I'm broke for a while with us getting ready to move to Dallas! Ohh that would be good!!
Modoc ED those pictures as mentioned look a lot better; well done:thumbup:!

Fort Henry Custom Knives · Feb 24, 2011

I LOVE that pattern. I wonder if there is a custom maker who routinely makes that pattern?

Railsplitter · Feb 24, 2011

Fort Henry Custom Knives said:
I wonder if there is a custom maker who routinely makes that pattern?

A thought that has crossed my mind countless times.

Thunder47 · Feb 25, 2011

Railsplitter,
What is your opinion/experience with the Colt Railsplitter? Looks nice and very inexpensive.

Railsplitter · Feb 25, 2011

Thunder47 said:
Railsplitter,
What is your opinion/experience with the Colt Railsplitter? Looks nice and very inexpensive.

You should definately get one. Like you said, they are very inexpensive, and they are also quite well made for that price.

I have never used mine but I think it would stand up to it just fine. Someone commented on this forum a while back that they are a step up from Rough Riders and I would agree.

The addition of the fourth blade makes it thicker than the Schatts. It's a pretty hefty knife. No blade play on any of the blades on my example and walk & talk is at least average if not a little better. The blades do rub each other a little but that is to be expected IMO.

Whoever made these did a great job on the Bone Stag too.

I cannot imagine you not liking it of you got one.

Railsplitter · Feb 26, 2011

Railsplitter said:
The addition of the fourth blade makes it thicker than the Schatts.

I found this pic that I forgot I had showing the thickness of the Colt as compared to that of the Schatt & Morgan.

jazub · Feb 26, 2011

Wow, going through this thread for the first time has worked me up to a fever-pitch to find and buy this knife (and whittle something!

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I figured I would stay away from Queen knives after a debacle with the Dan Burke Barlow [no longer with me] but this pattern is giving me second thoughts...