vintage brand knives

Billy, the creator, says:

"The model 1902 folder gets its name from the circa '02 original that inspired it, a Schatt & Morgan bearing the Gowanda stamping. This piece is a very exacting copy of that swell-center pen (aka moose) but with my new Vintage Knives stamp!

It’s a fairly large folder (3 7/8" closed) in a two backspring, two-blade design with very thick blades. The original had alumium bolsters (an expensive detail in the years before WW One). This modern reproduction features nickel-silver bolsters. But the other details - ebony handles with the same nickel-silver liners & shield, thick blade stock, two backspring swell-center frame, blade profile and high-carbon, non-stainless 1095 steel - are all present in the modern version...You may be surprised when you get the knife at how strong the springs are. Because all the specifications and tolerances are as of the original 1902 knife it is made stiffer than modern knives. It was meant to be a heavy work knife, and it is!"



That's why there are not half stops because the original didn't have them. That's why the springs are strong. I believe Billy's slogan is "A little bit of yesterday in the palm of your hand" and this knife fits the bill. Being made by Queen, the modern version of the company that made the 1907 knife, makes it even more "a little bit of yesterday."
 
As with almost every factory knife I have purchased, the Vintage Knives "Moose" did not have what I call a suitable edge on it...but then neither do the Case's, Benchmades, etc., as far as I'm concerned. I do not see what the big deal is about having to re-edge/sharpen a factory knife. There is nothing arcane or magical about resharpening or reprofiling a knife blade. It took me all of about 5-10 minutes to get the edge I wanted on both of the blades on this "Moose." And it's a great "using" knife!

Ron
 
i think i am like many folks here; i can sharpen a knife, but i cannot get the fantastic sharpness that the experts can. and i can get a better edge if i don't have to also reprofile. those who can reprofile and sharpen to a great edge are the minority. some of us may even screw it up trying. so for this price i think a knife should come with optimal profiling and edge grind for that steel and that blade configuration. when you buy any other top of the line item, you don't expect to have to work on it before you can use it. why should this be any different ? roland
 
It is hit or miss with me on sharpening.I just don't worry about how sharp a knife is, unless it just won't work.I just put an adequate edge on it so it cuts and thats it.9 out of 10 times it's(the clip blade) used as a scraper anyways.
 
rproctor,

My sincere apologies, sir, if my remarks offended you...that was not my intention at all! I was fortunate in that I had a Grandpa and Dad who taught me to sharpen and reprofile edges when I was quite a young lad. It has always just come natural to me. When I was stationed in Upstate New York in the military, I made a lot of "pocket change" and got a lot of free Cokes sharpening the guys hunting knifes and pocketknives.

Ron
 
no offensive at all Ron. i just began sharpening about 6 months ago (DMT XCoarse, Edgepro & Sharpmaker). good technique is coming slowly, but i know i'll get it. i envy guys whose dad's/grandad's taught them stuff. it gives you such a good headstart.
But i still think a really good knife should come with a really good edge. roland
 
Roland,

Hopefully someone from Queen will read all of these threads talking about their factory edges and make some changes.

Ron
 
Something else I have done with my personal Model 1902 "Moose" is to take some fine sandpaper and "knock off" all the sharp edges and corners on the frame and handle scales. This makes it even more "pocketable" and gives it an even more "old-timey" feel.
 
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