Who's excited for #47 Viper?!

[blademan 13]

Yes they are. Hope that's the answer you're looking for

Yes, it is.

Always have a Radio in the watch pocket if I need something with a stouter tip

 

[bdev]

Thanks for all the pics! I really start to like the style of this pattern, just a bit smaller and I would start looking into where to get one.

btw, meako, what is that smaller knife in your pics? Is that a Case Swayback Jack?

Cheers,
Bernd

Bernd,
If you're looking for a bit smaller, try the GEC 55 pattern. It's 3 1/2" (1/4" smaller than the Viper).

 

[meako]

case sbj cv chestnut bone.a lot smaller than the viper.

 

[csisland]

What's the purpose of the Wharncliffe blade?

 

[Nal0n]

Bernd,
If you're looking for a bit smaller, try the GEC 55 pattern. It's 3 1/2" (1/4" smaller than the Viper).[/URL]

case sbj cv chestnut bone.a lot smaller than the viper.

Thanks guys, I'll go have a look at both of those and then see which size fits me better. Much appreciated!

Cheers,
Bernd

 

[Jenner 515]

So , the Lava Acrylic #47, all purchased by the time I got around to looking for one.

Nice pattern.

 

[larson1122]

So , the Lava Acrylic #47, all purchased by the time I got around to looking for one.

Nice pattern.

Left you a Visitor Message.

 

[N.E.Tim]

So , the Lava Acrylic #47, all purchased by the time I got around to looking for one.

Nice pattern.

I left you a visitor message also.

 

[Sonnemann]

Got this nice stag from Barry. Perfect F&F.

 

[meako]

What's the purpose of the Wharncliffe blade?

Now that's a good question.Apart from slicing , cutting and scoring stuff . Do we know how and why it originated?

 

[trevytrev]

Very Nice Sonnemann, looks great!

 

[Nal0n]

What's the purpose of the Wharncliffe blade?

Its blade is much thicker than a knife of comparable size. Wharncliffes were used by sailors, as the shape of the tip prevented accidental penetration of the work or the user's hand with the sudden motion of a ship.

That is for history. I have a few reasons I like Wharncliffe blades myself:

• Straight edges are much more easier to sharpen than curved ones (Sharpening recurves is black magicks anyways )
• I find them aesthetically pleasing.
• They do not look as intimidating as other blade shapes, which is very sheeple friendly ime (important where I live)!

As always: YMMV!

Cheers,
Bernd

 

[sunandsteel]

Nice looking knives from everyone. I said I was going to pass on this model, but I feel myself becoming weak.

 

[N.E.Tim]

Nice looking knives from everyone. I said I was going to pass on this model, but I feel myself becoming weak.

I said the same thing.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Got to handle one of the smooth white bone Vipers today, WOW she was lovely! I had found this knife while checking the tables at the Lewisburg PA Knife show, they will be open tomorrow too, this blade when laid on top of the Viper was almost an exact outline so this will tide me over until mine arrives next week..

It's a 2008 Schatt & Morgan model 43054 with wormwood pocket worn bone scales...

Very cool knife, two smaller blades, whittler style folder...
G2

 

[N.E.Tim]

Gary,
You picked up a wonderful knife. I hope you had a great day.
I had thought we were going to the show, but after this winter I am a little burned out ( or haven't thawed out yet ).

 

[oldrifleman]

Nice knife Gary! That could tame the beast for a while, at least until Monday. Steven

 

[Gary W. Graley]

thanks Guys, just finishing up sharpening her nice and keen and wow, so VERY pointy too !!

It should hold me over for a while at least, while the Viper I have coming has stag, I'm not overly fond of the swedge grind, the non swedge grind seems more appealing to me for some reason, cleaner maybe, dunno, but, I'm sure I'll like it
G2

edited to add, sorry you couldn't make it to the show, it was a nice day, sharpened up a few knives while there, sold a few knives which helped to fund that purchase, met a few guys I met before, always good to talk knives

 

[inheritthefire]

Well, I wasn't expecting to see my Viper until Monday, but the USPS got something right and the package was delivered today!

Once I noticed this on the tracking website, I ran out to the mailbox to retrieve it.

First impressions:
Very well made. Stiff to open/close, but not terribly so. This is probably a good thing, as I don't want it to be sloppy. The wood is fantastic, and the fit and finish is impeccable.
Then I tried to cut... Honestly... It was a bit lacking. However, this was easily remedied with a few minutes on my strop.

Overall, I'm very pleased with my first foray into quality traditional knives. This will make a nice compliment to my usual assortment of Benchmade knives.

 

[Vandal783]

Well, I wasn't expecting to see my Viper until Monday, but the USPS got something right and the package was delivered today!

Once I noticed this on the tracking website, I ran out to the mailbox to retrieve it.

First impressions:
Very well made. Stiff to open/close, but not terribly so. This is probably a good thing, as I don't want it to be sloppy. The wood is fantastic, and the fit and finish is impeccable.
Then I tried to cut... Honestly... It was a bit lacking. However, this was easily remedied with a few minutes on my strop.

Overall, I'm very pleased with my first foray into quality traditional knives. This will make a nice compliment to my usual assortment of Benchmade knives.

Thats a fantastic picture!