Schatt & Morgan File & Wire?

[PC356]

Does anybody know where the "File & Wire Tested" reference comes from on

that particular Schatt & Morgan line of knife? They come with nickel

bolsters, brass liners, and ATS-34 blades. Not to mention beautiful handle

materials. Very interested in this model:

http://www.bvbranchknives.com/S&M/S&MFW04113L.jpg. Anyone have any

experience with these? Thanks.

 

[shaldag]

I believe that File and wire tested refers to an old-style method of testing hardness where the blade was tapped through a wire of given mateiral and thickness. the balde was then examined for injury. I just read it somewhere, so I cannot vouch for validity.

I have a couple of the S&M File and Wire Tested knives, though not the mode that you show. The blades are ATS-34, which, in my opinion, is a much better stainless than what you will find in most production slipjoints. In fact, other than the D2 found in some Marbles and Queen slipjoints, its the best thing going in production slipjoints that I know of. It's easy to sharpen, and relatively "water-resistant".

The fit and finish on these knives is excellent--At least in my limited experience. I would not hesitate to buy another.

 

[Bastid]

As is usual, shaldag is correct. The file part meant that the blade was also tested with a file (of a known hardness). I have seen this in an old S&M product brochure, so I guess we'll just have to wonder if this was old time marketing hype or actually true.

As far as the current ones, I also agree that they are some of the nicest finished factory multiblades out there with some great steel, but when "Canal Street" get fully ramped up they will give them a good run for their money.

 

[CapCase]

I have that model Schatt & Morgan. File & Wire Mountain Man. I really like mine.

 

[cpirtle]

The file part meant that the blade was also tested with a file (of a known hardness)

Yes, but the question is, how did they check the hardness of the file...

(a chicken or egg type question I guess)



PC356, you should stop by the Traditional Folders & Fixed Blades forum, you'll see plenty of S&M eye candy there.

 

[phatch]

AG Russell mentioned the file and wire testing in one of his last brochures or two. Tapped through a known wire as mentioned and also into a file? Don't remember the exact treatment with the file.

Phil

 

[Dijos]

I know the file part; the wire part was, I thought, where you did brass rod testing for edgte flex. The file was lightly passed over the blade-if it slid without catching, the steel was hard enough. If the file bit into the blade, back to the heater.