Northwoods toothpick question

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Hi

I have been thinking about getting a toothpick

The ones I have had previously, and passed on, have been stabby affairs with thick blades with narrow chords

From the pics I have seen, the Northwoods 5" one looks like it might be flat ground from thinner stock - a bit more like a filleter, or light field knife _ which is rather more like what I am after

Does anyone have one of these, or have taken a good look at one? Does this sound about right? :)

All help gratefully received
 
I have one, and yes it is thin, some flex (not a fillet knife, but it does move a bit). I think your concept of it is bang on. I would suggest checking out the Queen version. I have one of those, same knife, even thinner grind and great feel. Just my opinion though.
 
Thanks RLR - that is a great lead - the Queen is only like 55USD in D2 and maple!!

That said I had their 4 1/4" stockman in that combo, and it didn't sing and dance :( Not bad like, even for the price, but one or two too many flaws to be a keeper. Cost rather less dollars than the 99USD the Northwoods commands though :D:D But I wonder - it may well be worth it for the D2/sambar and the likely better finish

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Pic borrowed from Bill Horn's site
 
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Noddy said:
Hi

I have been thinking about getting a toothpick

The ones I have had previously, and passed on, have been stabby affairs with thick blades with narrow chords

From the pics I have seen, the Northwoods 5" one looks like it might be flat ground from thinner stock - a bit more like a filleter, or light field knife _ which is rather more like what I am after

Does anyone have one of these, or have taken a good look at one? Does this sound about right? :)

All help gratefully received
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RLR said:
I have one, and yes it is thin, some flex (not a fillet knife, but it does move a bit). I think your concept of it is bang on. I would suggest checking out the Queen version. I have one of those, same knife, even thinner grind and great feel. Just my opinion though.
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The Northwoods is made by Queen.

Queen's latest series is handled in Curly Zebrawood which IMO is their nicest since the Cocobolo handled series.
 
Indeed, you are right there. Yet, so is the Schatt and Morgan, in D2 even, but it is a totally different animal :D:D Imagine a nail sharpened down the length of one side :lol:
 
Fit and finish on northwoods is touchy. My queen in maple is near perfect. The northwoods is not - warp in blade, crack in bone from shop. FYI.
 
Noddy said:
Indeed, you are right there. Yet, so is the Schatt and Morgan, in D2 even, but it is a totally different animal :D:D Imagine a nail sharpened down the length of one side :lol:
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Yes, the Schatt & Morgan toothpicks (the 3-1/4", the 4-1/4", and the 5") are very different than the Queen toothpicks.

Different grinds, different handle materials, and different blade steel.
S&M uses ATS-34 on their premium models, and 420HC on others.
(They don't use D2 as a blade material in any of their knives.)

I happen to really like the 4-1/4" Schatt & Morgan File & Wire Series toothpick in ATS-34.
The Queen 5" toothpick (in D2) is also a really nice knife - and a slimmer carry than the Schatt & Morgan.
 
RLR said:
Fit and finish on northwoods is touchy.
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Ah! A lottery! Terrific :D:D

Found it to be the other way around

A warp in the blade is pretty bad - should be illegal :lol: - thanks for the info
 
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rifon2 said:
(They don't use D2 as a blade material in any of their knives.)
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Sorry about that - my memory is going to the dogs. The guy I sold my S&M to really got on with it well - still does. Could have sworn it was D2 - I need to go see the vet, I think
 
You might want to check out the older Black Box Winchester toothpicks. Very nice bone and a 1095 blade. The larger of the two is pretty hefty with a saber grind. The smaller is flat ground without flex. Picking them up for 40 to 50 bucks isn't uncommon. Well made knives.
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Northwoods pocket knives have always been made by Queen with their highest level of finish. That being said, a lemon can always slip through.

I have seen some doozies from all the makers.

We acquired the Northwoods trademark last week and will be working hard to make the line a great one. We will likely continue to have Queen make the knives, and will continue to keep the kind of quality stag that Northwoods is known for.
 
I heard that just the other day on another forum Derrick. Congratulations!!

I think a lot of people are looking forward to what you do with it - all the best :D:D

(You don't fancy making a 4 1/2" slipjoint skinner, do you? :):))
 
We have some cool ideas. I'll be getting them in the pipeline, but it takes a while to get them through. I think you'll like it! :)
 
okbohn said:
Northwoods pocket knives have always been made by Queen with their highest level of finish. That being said, a lemon can always slip through.

I have seen some doozies from all the makers.

We acquired the Northwoods trademark last week and will be working hard to make the line a great one. We will likely continue to have Queen make the knives, and will continue to keep the kind of quality stag that Northwoods is known for.
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Derrick you don't know how excited I am about hearing that. I've always liked Northwoods designs but not their finish. I can't wait to see what you do with them. You can be sure I will get one from you if you make the improvements in fit and finish.
 
I have a Queen 5" toothpick (in D2) in Amber bone.

The F&F is excellent
Sharpens up well
 
Derrick, just one thing - does this mean that you old all the old stock (if any) from Northwoods now?
 
mckgreg said:
You might want to check out the older Black Box Winchester toothpicks.
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Thanks for that Greg. Good looking pieces. I have had a Winchester Moose at the back of mind for a while:)


(Do Queen make Winchester too, I wonder - some family resemblance there :))
 
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