Parker IXL Wostenholm, anyone?

[Mad_Maxx]

ordered a few Parker IXL wostenholm from a trusted ebay sellar for not much
orderd all 5 models, can't wait them to arrive.

I know the blades were made in the 1980's by Parker cutlery, recently a company was found to assemble them.

anyone has one or more? what about?

thanks
Maxx

 

[Rusty1]

I have two of the five models, You've covered the history pretty much, the knives are not bad generally used them on and off although I have never sharpened them so I do not know how the steel stands up. Fit and finish on my two are not bad, seen a lot worse. SMKW still have four models on their web site.

http://eknifeworks.com/webapp/eCommerce/prodlist.jsp?Mode=Text&SearchText=ixl

Rusty1

 

[Mad_Maxx]

well seems they're OK,thanks!

got a deal for all 5 for 55usd if i'm correct (shipped to Italy btw),gotta check

 

[MG_Saldivar]

+1 what Rusty1 said... I own the large lockback with clip-point blade (easily found at SMKN, although I got mine from another source). The knife hasn't seen really tough use but it has solid lockup and surprisingly nice ergonomics. My only gripe is that there is a visible-when-held-up-to-light gap between one of the scales and the brass liner, but it seems to be well put together anyhow. I'll try to post a pic later.