Trestle Pine Superior - how are they?

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I find these knives quite appealing but have heard very little of them? I am looking for opinions on these knives as well as hopefully, some great pictures showing the different woods!
 
I have one, and am very pleased with it. I like it as an edc. Came very sharp with very good fit and finish. Easy to pinch open. Great knife for practicality....cutting down boxes, opening packages, and not so expensive that you are afraid to use it. I recommend this knife. You will love it.
 
I was given one by Paul and find the steel to be excellent. The large blade takes a little getting used to as does the ergos of the handle. Mine has blade play when closed and can be pushed into the liners. Overall, they make a good user though and I believe they are priced fairly at around $79.99.

The wood and it's story is the cool part to these, imo.

Edit: I could be wrong but I believe Queen produced these.
 
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I have one ordered in maple couldn't pass it up for $79.95 154cm steel old growth wood halfstops I'll post pictures when it comes in.
 
I'm curious about these too, especially in hand, as the copperhead handle looks small in comparison to the blade...some pictures wouldn't go astray either ;)
 
I received one last week (Ash). My only observation is that it is not smooth when opening. I am hoping it will get smoother with age and use.
But I am happy in general, and look forward to having it in my pocket.


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The Trestle is behind the 73. Notice the Trestle blade isnt that much higher than the 73 even with a different blade. The handle of the Trestle makes the blade seem larger.

 
Brett, very nice! Some good shots there, just what I was looking for. Thanks!

What wood is that and how is the action?
 
blademan 13 said:
Brett, very nice! Some good shots there, just what I was looking for. Thanks!

What wood is that and how is the action?
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Thanks Jamie. The wood is Yellow Birch. The pull is a stiff 6 imo and is actually most stiff after the half stop. Mine needs a good flushing and a touch of oil but the action isnt that bad. There is a slight gap in the liner and the blade wants to seat to the right when closed. It doesnt shave but it is sharp enough. Overall though I like it and not just because it was a gift.
 
Received mine in Maple last week. Quickly ordered another in Ash to give as a gift before they ran out, if that is any indication on how I feel about this knife. What initially sold me was the story behind it. I love that kind of stuff.

I'm still somewhat of a newbie here so can't offer too much of an in-depth review...but I can share my experience.

I can see a slight gap between the liners when held up to light, and you can see in the photo that the middle pin is misshapen (never seen this before; is this common/okay?). But the pins are all flush with the cover. I can, however, run my nail against the bolster and slightly feel the transition. I'm experiencing some of that grit people are talking about while opening and closing, but getting better as I keep playing with it. The pull is pretty solid and there is plenty of knife to grab on to. It came very sharp.

Right off the bat this knife felt like it was meant to be used. Their line "Crafted to be Used, Enjoyed, and Handed Down" fits perfectly.

I'm just starting to get into traditional knives and it's cool to be able to own one of TPK's first folders. I'd say grab one while you can.

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cool to see the comparison pics with the 73,
thanks for the review and pictures sb000, and welcome to the forum :).
I don't find any of those problems dealbreakers - the pins are often a bit deformed, and gaps that you have to hold to the light to see are trivial. Gaps will arise now and again in the liners with age and (I guess) differential expansion, contraction of the metals.
 
I've been very pleased with mine: it's excellent quality, very fair price, something different and it is versatile, all desirable qualities. I use it out in the country as an outdoor/garden knife and find it very satisfactory. The large Wharncliffe is easy to pinch open, broad but thinner blade which certainly could come in handy for fish dressing/small game. The Copperhead shape has a tapered end cap which like a Laguiole or Toothpick actually gives excellent ergonomics for most hand sizes. I feel it looks a bit odd closed as the blade is so broad, but who uses a closed knife?:D

Some further observations: Blade play? NO. Blade centre? YES. Spring flush open/closed? YES. Smart snap? YES. Blade arrive sharp? YES, very! Scales matching & radiused to handles or bolsters? YES. All pins flush? YES. Any Gaps? YES. One when held up to strong lamplight and it's small. Smooth action when opening? No, not so much, a bit gritty but it's mellowing with oil & use. Worth getting? YES.

This is an Ash one.

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Brett Some very fine shots so we can draw parallels, actually, that 73 looks rather familiar....:cool::D

Thanks, Will
 
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sb000 said:
Received mine in Maple last week. Quickly ordered another in Ash to give as a gift before they ran out, if that is any indication on how I feel about this knife. What initially sold me was the story behind it. I love that kind of stuff.

I'm still somewhat of a newbie here so can't offer too much of an in-depth review...but I can share my experience.

I can see a slight gap between the liners when held up to light, and you can see in the photo that the middle pin is misshapen (never seen this before; is this common/okay?). But the pins are all flush with the cover. I can, however, run my nail against the bolster and slightly feel the transition. I'm experiencing some of that grit people are talking about while opening and closing, but getting better as I keep playing with it. The pull is pretty solid and there is plenty of knife to grab on to. It came very sharp.

Right off the bat this knife felt like it was meant to be used. Their line "Crafted to be Used, Enjoyed, and Handed Down" fits perfectly.

I'm just starting to get into traditional knives and it's cool to be able to own one of TPK's first folders. I'd say grab one while you can.

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Fantastic first post, complete with pictures.

Welcome! :)

~ P.
 
I just won, (in an online contest), a soon to be released new pattern from Trestle Pines Knives, a Barlow, (recycled "old growth" wood handles). They are scheduled for production in late January or February, and I will be receiving one of those knives. I will be sure to post photos and a mini review here after I receive it.
From what I have seen and heard both here and elsewhere they make a very fine knife.
 
When he designed these Greg said he wanted a no nonsense EDC knife, i have had mine for a couple of weeks now and i believe that is just what he went ahead and did. Mine mostly rides in my barn coat and even if i am wearing gloves i can still get it out and pinch the blade open, mine has no blade play or wobble and has held a good edge with just the odd touch up on the strop, i suppose i could use it for indoor tasks, but they are what my #25 Little Jacks are for although both the Trestle Pine Superior and the LJs can handle most tasks, but that is why we have "many knives" is it not? Anyhooo back to the original question "How are they" ? In my opinion Just the job and i would not part with mine unlike the Queen City Copperhead whose frame it is built on.

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