Schatt and Morgan Heritage two blade jack

[silenthunterstudios]

In 2011, on the way to my cousin's wedding, I was determined to stop by a knife shop near the Delmarva resort towns. The wedding was imminent, I had some time, about two hours wiggle room. Enough time to browse around, and then travel the hour to the apt downy ocean, get a shower and change, and go to my cousin's wedding. The owners were ready to close up, but stuck around for me, and I bought one of the single blade Schatt and Morgan Heritage Jacks, in rosewood. The other knife was one of the Heritage two blade jacks, with bone scales. I carried the single blade jack off and on, and the two blade jack pretty much went in the knife roll. I carried it from time to time, but noticed that the main blade's spring, when opened in the half position, dipped pretty low below where the pen blade's spring stayed. Fearing the spring breaking on me, I finally got around to sending it in to Queen last month. The CS rep sent me an email asking what was wrong with the knife, I called her and told her about the issue. She said the repair team didn't think it was an issue, but she would let them know my feelings on the issue. I told her that if they didn't think it was an issue, and felt that the knife would not fail under use, then I would use it in good health. I asked that they leave the stains and patina on the blades, but please hone them. The edge was much better than the old Queen edges I've seen in the past, and was better than new.

Yeah, well, I got it back, and I just don't know. The blade is kind of loose in the half stop position, but open or closed, there are no issues. I know all about the Heritage issues, my single blade jack is starting to sit below the frame like the main blade, but nowhere near as deep. My premium stockman from the 2012 offering isn't too bad, but the main blade came with a thick, dull edge. Not premium high end pieces by any means. But, not bad.

I will post pics when I get home, but am I worrying over nothing? This is a really nice looking jack, and I want to carry it.

 

[kamagong]

It's a pity Queen didn't take more care in the manufacture of their Heritage Series knives. It was an opportunity to make something special.

I was lucky with my spear point ebony. Not perfect by any means, but a beautiful knife with good steel. Certainly better than anything that was readily available a decade ago, before GEC arrived on the scene. Like most specimens I've heard about my knife has a soft pull (a four, whereas the main blade on a SAK would be a five). Still, this knife has challenged my preference for knives with stouter springs as I like mine around a seven. Although light enough to pinch open, my single blade jack opens and closes with authority. I like it and can now understand Carl's liking for easy-to-open knives.

I hope you can get the issues with these knives resolved to your satisfaction.

- Christian

 

[Bob W]

It's a pity Queen didn't take more care in the manufacture of their Heritage Series knives. It was an opportunity to make something special.

I stewed on ordering one for a long time, and when I finally pulled the trigger I was glad I did. The action is crisp and firm, no blade play, no gaps. The only flaw, it seems the wood shrank after manufacture, leaving the liners proud on the bottom.

 

[JB in SC]

I stewed on ordering one for a long time, and when I finally pulled the trigger I was glad I did. The action is crisp and firm, no blade play, no gaps. The only flaw, it seems the wood shrank after manufacture, leaving the liners proud on the bottom.

I have a single blade spear point in ebony. Mine has the same issue. Looks like the covers shrank away from the liners slightly. Perfectly centered, no blade play, pull on the light side, but a nice pattern. Needed a little touch up to remove the wire edge.

 

[Bob W]

Mine has the same issue. Looks like the covers shrank away from the liners slightly....Needed a little touch up to remove the wire edge.

Did you sent it in for the touch up, take care of it yourself, or leave it?

 

[silenthunterstudios]

My only real issue was the spring on the two blade jack. A member of the Queen collectors club at a show I visited recently said it was a problem with the heat treat of the spring. If it breaks I'll send it in. I'll take pics tonight.

 

[pertinux]

The CS rep sent me an email asking what was wrong with the knife, I called her and told her about the issue. She said the repair team didn't think it was an issue, but she would let them know my feelings on the issue. I told her that if they didn't think it was an issue, and felt that the knife would not fail under use, then I would use it in good health. I asked that they leave the stains and patina on the blades, but please hone them. The edge was much better than the old Queen edges I've seen in the past, and was better than new.

Yeah, well, I got it back, and I just don't know. The blade is kind of loose in the half stop position, but open or closed, there are no issues. I know all about the Heritage issues, my single blade jack is starting to sit below the frame like the main blade, but nowhere near as deep. My premium stockman from the 2012 offering isn't too bad, but the main blade came with a thick, dull edge. Not premium high end pieces by any means. But, not bad.

I will post pics when I get home, but am I worrying over nothing? This is a really nice looking jack, and I want to carry it.

Thanks for the update. Maybe include a follow-up in your Sending knives back for service? thread as well? (I've been wondering, so went back to confirm that this was one of the knives you discussed there.)

~ P.

 

[JB in SC]

Did you sent it in for the touch up, take care of it yourself, or leave it?

I was speaking of the blade, took about five minutes on a Sharpmaker. I did take some 600 grit 3M Imperial paper to knock the sharp edges off the liners. The knife isn't the best I've owned by any stretch, Queen could have made this a real winner with more attention to details. Hit or miss I suppose. If it had mechanical issues, I'd have sent it back for a refund.