Queen Whittler

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AC_23

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Hi everyone. I've been away from the forum awhile, & haven't purchased a knife in sometime. I've always liked the build & aesthetics of Queen's whittler models. Now I'm seriously considering a purchase for an EDC. I'm interested in hearing anyone's experiences and recommendations.

Thanks,
Clay
 
Yeah I'd kinda like to know some opinions on the Qeen whittlers too. I only ever baught one Queen knife and it was a lemon. However I know any brand of knife can and does make mistakes so im still open to trying another Queen knife out for sure. Especially the 48 Whittlers they are a great size at 3 1/2" closed and I love that there done in D2 Steel. Another cool thing is there only around $70-$80 Bucks from the sites I saw them on. Hope this helps AC_23:D
 
I have never owned the whittler but I have owned a lot of queens, including vintage. Of the more recent queens I've been very fortunate. I have a few queen city knives, a couple from the workhorse series, and four from the amber cut stag D2 series. No F/F issues with any of them. Still, I know several others that have had issues so perhaps I just got lucky. If you can not buy one in person, I would certainly recommend purchasing from a dealer that excepts returns and has good customer service.
 
I can't speak too highly of my Queen Whittler in White Carved Stag Bone. It is a superb production knife that has no issues whatsoever, true it came from the early years of this century so current stuff may not be up to its standard of finish. A nice Swell Centre frame, compact and the secondary blades Pen and Coping are not too thin and flimsy as they can be on some Whittlers. The D2 is a steel I like for a pocket knife and this one left the factory sharp (a rarity I must say) so maintaining the edge is no real problem. No blade play, gaps or rubbing, very good W&T and the springs quite tough, just right for me anyway. I don't whittle as I have no skill there but the knife makes a remarkable EDC. Contrary to popular myth, D2 does colour, the master blade-Clip has sliced limes and is a grey colour, so if you are a patina fan you can enjoy it, if not, it polishes off. Queen knives in this WCSB and the later ACSB are some of my collection favourites and many are first rate production knives. The later Bird's Eye Maple I never took to but the Zebrawood scales can be very attractive too. Currently they offer the Whittler in Walnut and possibly their new Blue Smooth Bone but not sure on that one.

Here's a shot.

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Don't have a Queen whittler, but do have a new Queen bone stag barlow which I think is a really fine knife: well made, love D2, came quite sharp.
Rich
 
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