Scagel Fruitport......your thoughts.....

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toban_bison

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I am thinking about upgrading from a GEC #26 to a new Scagel FruitPort Wharncliffe. Can anyone talk me into or out of it?

Just wondering what some people who have handled one think. I am a little worried that it wont fell "stout" enough for me. I am not going to be batoning or anything up I do want a solid feeling knife. I will probably mostly use the knife for standard EDC type tasks and maybe some food prep when camping.

Also anyone also have the KSF barehead Jack, which one to choose and why?

Any thoughts, comments, pictures, suggestions would be great.

Thanks for the help.
-j
 
I have the oiled bone Scagel Fruitport wharnie, and I love it. It is the single blade GEC #48 dogleg frame, which (in my opinion) is close to perfection for a pocket knife.

It is extremely well made, and amazingly Sharp. The KSF knife slip is a very classy touch (but it does need a.quick rub with mink oil out of the box.)

I have no reservations about the strength of the knife, but to me, I feel like its more of a precision instrument than a stout tool.

Hope that helps...
 
I have the Fruitport with the clip blade. This is a well-built knife, and I think it is plenty "stout" enough to handle EDC tasks. The walk and talk is great: The pull is about a 5 or 6 for me and it snaps out briskly, nice and tight. Perfect spring, IMO. The Scagel-style hole makes it very comfortable to open up. I often find myself opening it over and over just for the nice feel. Beyond this, the blade has good performance with the convex grind. Mine came quite sharp, but was significantly improved after a bit o' stropping. I have used this one quite a bit and have not needed anything besides the strop to maintain the edge.

The scales are gorgeous in the bone, stag, and ram's horn options, and each knife (like any good traditional) really is quite unique.

The small downsides for me would be that the blade sits forward a tick too far (this is actually a non-issue to slight benefit for me based on my use - I just mention it in case you are particular about cosmetic perfection). There is almost zero underblading, which is a significant improvement compared to my other GECs. Another issue I will mention is that I will occasionally get crud hanging up on or building up inside the nail nick (hole). This is a minor issue most of the time, but one to be aware of. The blade is thicker than other GEC models, which can affect slicing ability. The blade, however, tapers out nicely and this may be less of an issue with a Wharny style anyways.

I don't have the Barehead Jack, but would love to try one sometime. This is mostly because I have too dang many jacks around - especially a #56 Dogleg Northfield that I don't think I could replace with anything else. One of these days I'll give the Barehead Jack a shot. It just strikes me as a totally different type of knife than the Fruitport.

All in all, the Fruitport is a gorgeous, stout, well-built knife. It's a great daily user. I think it would serve you well.

There, I've done it again - I've convinced myself to buy another...
 
I have a Fruitport/clip also and love it! I'm going to pick up teh Wharncliffe model soon because I've been using that blade style for EDC tasks consistantly for the last few months.
 
I like this knife in principle, but I went off the Scagel hole and so shifted all the blades I had with them

Get a GEC #48 :) I got a stag one for about $100. Love it. Bought a second one :D:D:D
 
I have the Fruitport Warny and carry it almost every day (a couple of others have to share time or they get mad). I love the size the blade and the hole. I am thinking about ordering another as a backup incase I lose this one. One of two best knives I own ( the other my KH backpocket). To me this almost the perfect knfe! Steven
 
I ordered one last night. I really can't wait for it arrive. Really appreciate all the help and info that was brought forward.

I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again.
 
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