Whistles

[TAH]

For some reason, I've been into whistles lately. Here's one I picked up a few weeks ago when I discovered that American Classic Whistles are the only metal (brass/nickel plated) whistle manufactured in the USA. Just as loud as an Acme Thunderer, a slight step down in finish, but made in Columbus, Ohio. Best of all, the price was $4.95 shipped. I beefed it up and made a leather attachment for it. Certainly, not an Atwood or Lawson, but still very nice product for the money.

Anyone else carry a whistle? Photos are always welcomed.

 

[John A. Larsen]

The leather hanger looks great. John

 

[TAH]

Thanks John.

 

[Scott Free]

I have a whistle on my keyring, one in each car, and a whistle attached to each of my user day packs and backpacks. Never once have I ever considered a whistle for anything but its utility—until this thread. That whistle and strap are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!


This seems like a good time to mention a whistle test I did a few years ago: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/894108-Whistle-Test-Bigger-Better-New-amp-Improved

 

[TAH]

Very interesting test and read, Scott. Thanks for the link. When I bought this whistle, I had no doubt louder whistles existed, but I was looking for old school styling and US made, so I'm pretty happy with this one. While this whistle sounds quite loud to me, I have nothing to compare it to, so it's probably more form than function, but thanks for the compliment on the strap. :thumbup:

 

[Scott Free]

so I'm pretty happy with this one. While this whistle sounds quite loud to me, I have nothing to compare it to, so it's probably more form than function, :thumbup:

I suspect your American Classic is every bit as loud as the plastic Acme Thunders. That classic pea whistle styling of the American Classic is what makes the Acme Thunderers so loud. I also wonder if, being metal, if it may even be louder than the plastic Acme whistles. I think you should send it to me so I can compare!

 

[TAH]

Thought this was interesting. Here is what American Whistle Corporation says about using brass. They also use a synthetic cork ball that won't freeze up.

"There is much more to making a quality whistle than you would expect. Whistles manufactured by American Whistle are made of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc. The fact that our whistles are most commonly plated with nickel gives rise to the common misconception that they are made of steel. We use brass because it offers the same tone and resonance qualities that make brass effective in musical instruments. Though a relatively expensive metal, we continue to use brass exclusively because it delivers the high-quality long-life and sound that whistle-blowers demand!"