Thinking about a Queen Utility Knife

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Stumbled into this Queen on a seller's website. I had never seen it before and it looked larger than my Case large stockman. Very pretty with the zebra wood, too. After some research I decided that the blade is the same size as my Case, but I still want the forumites opinions. I have a Queen Country Cousin and like it. Needs sharpened though as it came to me used.
 
I had a Queen utility in the Amber Bone Stag and I loved it. Slim enough to go unoticed in the pocket but with a long enough blade to be of real use. :thumbup:

Alas, it has disappeared into the knife void never to return...:(

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I will replace it one day and have considered the Zebra Wood.
 
Its rough GEC equivalent is the single blade dogleg trapper (#48). It's slightly larger cousin would be the Ben Hogan (65). The Queen "utility" in Zebra wood is a very fine looking knife and of course the D2 is legendary as a blade material. Couldn't go wrong with this knife ...

Might have just talked myself into getting one :D
 
They are long bladed for the 4 1/4", significantly longer than the Case 4 1/4" utility
Narrow bolster means they are not very strong there, so I use it as a slicer not a heavy worker
Be careful about back pocket carry, not to bend the knife by sitting on it
I use it as a food prep knife, and it is excellent


Queen Utility Forest Edge (brown Winterbottom delrin) 4 1/4" D2

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Just to be an enabler...
Add the Queen Dogleg Jack 3 1/2" or the Mini-Trapper 3 1/2" to the Utility knife make a fine pair of knives
Where the 3 1/2" is much more robust
The maple is a fine wood and available

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I like these as the Slimline Trapper from CASE is a favourite (It's more comparable than a Stockman which has a wider blade)

I've got the Queen in Amber Carved Stagbone and the earlier White Carved Stag Bone, excellent quality and no problems with mine at all. I could fancy one in Zebra too but not so easy to get in Europe.

From the current Queen website (updated at last!) there is also the 'Workhorse' series of these in delrin Winterbottom handles CARBON blade too. But, the exposed pivot on the bolster puts me off, could be a tough type though.
 
But, the exposed pivot on the bolster puts me off, could be a tough type though.

I own the stockman and congress from this series and found that I don't notice the exposed pivot in or out of the pocket like I thought I would. YMMV.
 
Queen's #11 Utility is a great knife!! It's been a while since I carried one but I have this one in my pocket today because of this thread.
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I kinda like the exposed pivot pins on the Workhorse series. Makes it easier for me to peen them tight, should they loosen up over time. :thumbup:

The Queen Utility is certainly a very nice all-around EDC. It gets edged out, ever so slightly, however, by the 5" toothpick... at least in my pocket. ;)
 
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But, the exposed pivot on the bolster puts me off, could be a tough type though.

I own the stockman and congress from this series and found that I don't notice the exposed pivot in or out of the pocket like I thought I would. YMMV.
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Good to know and interesting to hear.

As I wrote before, this pattern of knife is an excellent carry.

Trand, nice looking Zebra wood on show there.

Thanks, Will
 
Trand ... you're killing me man! That's the knive. At this rate, I'll have one on order by tomorrow. :D
 
I have also considered the 5" toothpick but it may be a bit large. I am hoping to get to SMKW this weekend and handle (fondle?) both.
 
That #11 is like a super model, long and willowy. Looks great in that slant-grained zebrawood.
 
Thanks guys. Of the 3 I have, I think the zebra wood looks the best. Unfortunately, my picture doesn't really do it justice. Like many woods, they look better in hand in the light than can be photographed.
 
Update! I did get to [a large knife brick and mortar store]. Thoughts are as follows. The #11 is nice but kinda slim. It felt like I was holding a #2 pencil. The Large Toothpick was... interesting. It almost made my Endura cower. I like them both but can't help but feel like I want something in between. I am going to think about it. I may yet get one of them.
 
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Squashfan ... consider the GEC #65 Hogan (lockback or straight slippie version) if you want something with a bit more "heft". It's a different take on the long, thin blade folder. It's not as stylish and svelte as a 5" toothpick but its got its own charms. The 3.5" blade length of the Hogan is handy and the pattern is long enough (4.5") that you can get a good grip on it. I use mine around the house everyday - letter opener, food prep, etc.

Scott D
 
Colonial Toothpick-Queen 5" Toothpick-GEC #65 Ben Hogan-S&M Toothpick-GEC #12 Toothpick. Last picture - a standard 4.125" Trapper in comparison with a large toothpick and a Ben Hogan.

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The Hogan can be found with the clip blade (shown above) or a spear in the non-locking version. The 65LB seems to only come in a clip blade ... that may not be true since GEC seems to go outside of their catalog models frequently. The width of the large tootpick and the Hogan are nearly identical.
 
I'm a big fan of long, slender, single-blade pocket knives, so I'm really looking forward to picking up a Ben Hogan as my next purchase. :thumbup:
 
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