Slipjoints (Rail Splitter types) with D2 steel?

orca8589

orca8589

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Are there any other manufacturers out there who make a thick slipjoint, like a Rail Splitter pattern, in D2, that you folks have experience with? I've been looking, and haven't found one. I passed on the RAT Railsplitter a while back, because at the time I just wasn't into those ram's horn scales. (I'm kicking myself now.) I also had a Canal Street Trapper in D2, and it was great for general use, but not really for whittling.

Other than carbon steels - and there's a few of those I haven't tried yet - I'd like to give D2 a try for whittling & carving.

~Chris
 
Queen has a gunstock in D2 that was pretty common. One of the modern
classics IMHO.
 
Some of the "Robeson" (Queen) knives have D2 blades. I've seen "Robeson" Railsplitters but I don't recall whether these had D2 blade steel -- might be worth a look. They were similar in appearance to the Schatt & Morgan three blade Railsplitters.

Is there a particular reason that you're not looking at the Queen whittler? I've been very pleased with the D2 blades on mine.

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I'm going to show my ignorance, but please bear with me as I'm trying to learn. What is a Rail Splitter pattern? Is it like a Whittler, with 2 springs for 1 blade, split for 2 on the opposite end? Or is it the shape of the handle, like a backwards Humpback?
 
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Deke, I don't think the word "railsplitter" is in LG4 or any of my other reference material. Maybe someone can give more information but I like Elliot's definition from a previous topic:

A "railsplitter" is otherwise known as a "surveyor" pattern which is essentially a canoe style frame with a swell in the center.
(The swell can be on either side of the frame and the elongated bolster is not required.)
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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/798434-NEW-Railsplitter-Moose?p=8990942#post8990942

Here's an old Surveyor pattern:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/527126-quot-Old-Knives-quot?p=9644288#post9644288
 
Elliott's description is spot on. I think it has more to do with the shape of the handle than anything else. I have some Railsplitters with three blades, one with four blades, and the Northwoods Railsplitter Moose has two blades. They all have the same basic frame design.

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All of the Railspliiters I have ever seen are Queen made except for the Colt. As far as I know, the RAT is the only Railsplitter available in D2 steel.

This Robeson ShurEdge is Queen made with 420HC blade steel.

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Great pics of a sweet pattern. Tried to barter for one of those Schatt & Morgan Railsplitters some time back and ever since then I've been thinking about owning one. Love the one with the green scales!
 
Thanks for all the info, everyone. Holiday's here, and we're swamped. You've all given me some good options to look up.

supratentorial said:
Is there a particular reason that you're not looking at the Queen whittler? I've been very pleased with the D2 blades on mine.

q-whttler.jpg
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I've looked at it in the past, and it's on my list to get. Every time I look into it, some other pattern I've been wanting comes up. I'm sure no one can relate to that. ;)

And Railsplitter: you need to share! Didn't you learn anything in kindergarten? :D

Seriously, nice little collection there. I have the Colt, and I really like the thick feel of the handles, definitely one of those that can handle the kind of work the ranchers & horse owners around here would put it through.

~Chris
 
orca8589 said:
And Railsplitter: you need to share! Didn't you learn anything in kindergarten? :D

~Chris
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It was so long ago that all I remember is taking naps and having milk & cookies.:D:) Man, those were the days.:p


Queen makes a Teardrop Jack with D2 steel that might fit your requirement for thickness. I'm not sure how well suited a Spear and Pen blade would be for carving wood but the handle does have some girth to it. I don't own one but the shape of the handle looks like it would provide a comfortable and secure grip for carving.
 
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