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A New Player in the Modern Slipjoint Game; Jack Wolf Knives

Slipjoint knives are reemerging in popularity across the knife market. Slipjoint knives are non-locking knives that are usually, but not always, opened with two hands and held open and closed with some sort of spring mechanism. Considering the skyrocketing demand for traditional slipjoints like those made by Great Eastern Cutlery to the myriad of modern knife brands bringing slipjoint designs to the market, it’s safe to say that the knife community has its eyes on these enigmatic non-locking knives.

What led me to my interest in Jack Wolf Knives?

Recently, at the 2021 GEC Rendezvous, I got the chance to meet the creator of Jack Wolf Knives, Ben Belkin. Ben is a member of several slipjoint focused Facebook groups I participate in, and I became aware of his upcoming brand through his postings there and on Instagram. Ben has designed a veritable brigade of models, all with traditional pattern inspirations but modern construction and materials. He attended Blade Show this year and garnered a lot of attention across social media, including with some of the larger online knife dealers like BladeHQ. Having been intrigued by some of the Jack Wolf patterns I saw Ben post online, I was glad to hear he’d be attending the Rendezvous, and looking forward to meeting him and getting to check out the prototype models in person.

Ben kindly sat in on the Knife Thoughts table at the GEC Rendezvous while I wandered around.

What are my thoughts on the Jack Wolf Knives prototype knives?

Ben brought prototypes of the first batch of upcoming Jack Wolf Knives models to the Rendezvous. He said he got a lot of valuable feedback at Blade Show and was hoping to get more at the Rendezvous.

My first impression of the knives was that they looked how I expect high quality modern slipjoints to look, but with some unique design elements. The titanium bolsters are integral, meaning they are part of the same billet that also forms the liners. The covers, all micarta on these prototypes, are surprisingly thin. At the edges, I’d say they’re no more than 3mm thick, though they do seem to have some sculpting that should make them a little thicker in the center. Ben said that this thinness was to allow the liners to be thicker and allow for more threading for the attachment screws, and I imagine it also reduces the machining necessary to create the space for the cover material. The fitting of the covers was overall really finely done, with no major gaps that I noticed.

The action was really smooth on all models, with only one model having a bit lazy snap to closed (due to the design of the tang, which Ben was aware of and planned to fix) and the others having crisp action and solid pulls.

While I didn’t cut with any of them (obviously) the blades were ground to a nice thin high hollow grind that Ben said is either completely hand ground or at least hand finished. I had noticed that one model’s edge didn’t go all the way to the choil in a picture Ben posted previous to the Rendezvous, which he said would be corrected in production, but was happy to see that that was only the case on one of the prototypes.

I found all of the prototypes to be quite ergonomic and some, like the Vampire Jack and Venom Jack, deceptively so. I do think the Laid Back Jack, a swayback pattern, could have a more continual / gradual curve to the butt of the handle. That said, some vintage swaybacks do have a similarly abrupt upturn to the end of the handle.

Now, currently the Jack Wolf Knives site shows all models at $275. I’d be dishonest if I didn’t say that this is out of my normal price range for knives, especially slipjoints. It sits a bit above some of the popular modern slipjoints like the Benchmade Proper and LionSteel BestMan. However, I’m sure the integral build style increases production costs and they’re in the same price range as other similar knives from the same manufacturer.

By the way, these knives are made by Reate. Reate does OEM for several higher end knife brands, including the Peña production knives. I don’t personally have much, if any, experience with Reate made knives but I’ve heard good things about their manufacturing quality and consistency.

I think my main takeaway from checking out the Jack Wolf Knives prototypes was Ben’s genuine desire for feedback and willingness to consider the opinions of other slipjoint enthusiasts. I really appreciate that quality in a knife designer and company. Ben has already made some design improvements based upon feedback he has received, including on the below Vampire Jack. The prototypes I got to see were really nice knives, but I’m confident that Ben’s emphasis on improvement will ensure that the models that Jack Wolf Knives brings to market are the best possible versions.

My favorite of the prototypes, the Vampire Jack. Thanks to Ben / Jack Wolf Knives for the picture!

What’s the story behind Jack Wolf Knives?

As interesting as the prototype knives were, I was even more eager to hear about the story behind Jack Wolf Knives. Apparently, it all began with Ben being a collector of Enrique Peña custom slipjoints. Over the years a friendship was sparked, and when Enrique decided to start a line of production knives he asked Ben for his help due to his experience as an entrepreneur. The project ended up being a huge success, as I’m sure many readers who enjoy slipjoints and traditional knives will know considering the popularity of the Peña X series, and Enrique offered Ben his help if ever needed.

Fast forward a bit, and Ben decides he would like to design his own brand of modern slipjoints. Ben’s experience with digital design goes back to his high school drafting classes, which were particularly robust due to his growing up in proximity to the automobile industry in Michigan. So he came into this venture with the ability to create digital models of knives, but without the knowledge on how to actually design knives. That’s where Enrique came in, providing invaluable guidance on the particulars of knife design. From talking with Ben, I can glean that Enrique has dialed in the drafting process to a level that allows for many designs to be created based on a common set of core design characteristics.

Using that knowledge Ben created several different models, currently including prototyped examples of the: Vampire Jack, Low Drag Jack, Sharp Shooter Jack, K9 Jack, Venom Jack, Laid Back Jack, and Little Bro Jack (with several more designs already on the way). All of these designs are influenced by long standing traditional patterns, just with screw construction and titanium and micarta (rather than the traditional steel and bone or wood). I was interested to know how he decided on which patterns to bring to Jack Wolf Knives, and he said that it was influenced by what patterns are popular from other brands (e.g. the GEC #47 Viper), what patterns other companies hadn’t done much of (e.g. coffin jacks, like the Vampire Jack), and simply what patterns he prefers for himself.

Aside from the knives, one of the things that sets Jack Wolf Knives apart so far is the unique branding Ben has built. Each knife has a corresponding tube art. Yes, they come in tubes like some other brands, and Ben even put thought and care into making sure they are high quality with embossed screw tops. The art for each knife relates to the model name and involves the character “Jack Wolf” in a recognizably comic book like art style. The art is actually done by a comic book artist who has worked for Marvel, Sean Tiffany (Instagram, website). Ben said he looked hard to find an artist that matched his vision for the brand but who he could trust to leave to their own style and artistic vision, and that he landed with just that. In fact, the idea to have the “Jack Wolf” character across all the art originated with the artist.

I think these details like the tubes and art are important, because when someone buys a slipjoint in this price range they’re not just buying the knife but also the story and accessories that go with it. Jack Wolf Knives comes to the market with a story, and a palpable excitement from its leader, that will only help its chances of success.

  • My favorite of the art so far, for the Low Drag Jack
  • Low Drag Jack and Laid Back Jack Tubes
  • Low Drag Jack info sheet

What does the future hold for Jack Wolf Knives?

Ben previously hoped to have knives available for purchase by Q4 2021, but recently got disappointing news that the manufacturer received a massive order that will now delay production on Jack Wolf Knives into 2022. While I think this news initially took some air out of Ben’s sails, he plans to use the additional time to improve the business overall: design new models, get more artwork done, explore distribution options, and hone the overall business and marketing model.

Once production does start he hopes to keep a consistent production schedule that can be communicated to customers in advance. He also plans to use a direct to consumer sales approach, but is open to selling through dealers also. Particularly, he mentioned the possibility of creating exclusive variants to be sold through dealers, though I think that was just a seed of an idea. 

While Ben has certainly jumped into this venture head first in a competitive market, I think his enthusiasm will take him far. Talking with him at the Rendezvous I got the sense that Jack Wolf Knives comes from a place of genuine passion as a traditional knife aficionado. Ben has said that he doesn’t want to just release a few knives; rather he wants to start and maintain an established knife company.

As for now, none of the knives are available but he does have branded merchandise that can be purchased at this link. I, for one, am looking forward to watching Jack Wolf Knives grow and am excited to see the knives come to fruition!

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Knife Construction Methods; Pinned vs Riveted vs Screwed

One of the most important factors in how a knife functions is how it is put together. Among folding knives the three most common methods of holding the parts of a knife together are pinning, riveting, and screwing. Each of these three construction methods have their own merits and downfalls. In this article I will discuss the characteristics of each construction method and my opinions on them.

Pinned

Pin construction is probably the oldest and simplest of the three types discussed here. It involves a cylinder or tube, usually of some kind of soft metal like brass, being placed through consecutive holes in the handle. The pin transects the covers, liners, and usually a backspring or lockbar of the knife. The pin can either be held in place with glue, as often seen on fixed blades, or by the act of peening. Peening is when each end of the pin is hammered to create expansion, which holds it in place against the handle material.

Pin construction is most often seen on slipjoint knives, and is highly associated with “traditional” aesthetics. The only modern (i.e. one hand opening, locking, pocket clip) knives I can think of that have pin construction are Spyderco’s stainless steel handled knives.

Case knives tend to have traditional pinned construction, with the pins even with the surface of the cover material. Many traditional knife enthusiasts prefer the look of true pinned knives over other construction methods, because it gives a cleaner overall appearance.

Unfortunately, pinning is probably the least maintainable of the three methods discussed here. If a pinned knife becomes loose you’ll have to rehammer the pin, which can be both delicate and imprecise. Since friction is the only force holding the parts in place, the pieces of a pinned knife can move more than those in riveted or screwed knives.

Despite pinning’s practical downfalls, I still love how a pinned knife looks. There’s something indescribably classy about a pinned construction knife.

Pin construction knives.

Riveted

Riveted handles are often confused as pinned, but there’s an important difference between the two. A riveted handle has heads that actually form an overhang, or structural barrier, upon which they rest. This makes a significant improvement in durability over pinned construction, because the overhang precludes gradual development of space and play. While riveted handles are even less maintainable than pinned handles, as they can’t be taken apart without extensive work, they generally don’t need any maintenance when made correctly. That said, it’s important for riveted handles to be done correctly, with the end user in mind. When done so the action can be extremely smooth but still solid and without play.

Spyderco sometimes uses rivets. Particularly, some of their “lightweight” and plastic handled knives are held together by rivets. On some, like the Manix 2 Lightweight, the pivot is held by a screw so that it can be adjusted if necessary. I have had several riveted knives from Spyderco and have never had an issue arise from the riveted construction or its impedance to disassembly, and have found them to rarely need maintenance.

Interestingly, Great Eastern Cutlery made knives are often not only “pinned” in a traditional sense but also “spun”. That means that some of the pins are expanded via spinning, rather than hammering, which creates a rounded surface to the pins that isn’t level with the covers. I would consider these to be riveted. Some traditional knife enthusiasts dislike the look of these spun rivets, but they certainly provide more rigidity to the knife’s construction.

Victorinox excels in their application of riveted handles. From the exposed rivets on their Alox models to the hidden ones on their plastic handles knives, Victorinox makes solid but smooth knives with a consistency that’s arguably unparalleled in the industry.

For me, the durability of riveted handles far outweighs the difficulty in disassembly and maintenance, when they’re done right.

Riveted construction knives. The Northwoods Heritage Jack on the left with combination pin and rivet construction and Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight with rivet and screw construction.

Screwed

Screwed constructions is most common in modern knives, but has growing prevalence in slipjoint knives also in recent years. Most modern, i.e. one hand opening and locking, knives are made with screwed construction.

Screw construction uses screws that can, generally, be adjusted and even removed using the appropriate bits. There are several variations on how screws are used, but they often either screw into a tube from both sides of the knife or have a “male” and “female” screw on either side of the knife that screw directly into each other. I find screw construction knives typically require removable threadlocker to remain solid and not loosen through use. That said, they definitely offer much easier disassembly and more maintenance options.

While screw construction is ubiquitous on modern knives, more and more slipjoint knives with traditional influences are coming to market with screw construction. CollectorKnives / LionSteel, Benchmade, Spyderco (which has had their SlipIt line for a while), Rough Ryder, and many other brands are bringing more knives to the market with traditional aesthetics and slipjoint mechanisms but foregoing traditional construction for screw construction. I love to see more people become familiar with slipjoint and traditional knives and, though I don’t like the look of screw construction on them as much, I appreciate the accessibility that screw construction offers through its greater adjustability.

Screw construction knives.

When it really comes down to it, I believe all three of these construction methods are valid and acceptable. Certain knives work better as one method than the other, whether from an aesthetic or functional standpoint. I think the main factor that determines if a particular construction method works for a particular knife is whether that method is applied correctly to a high quality level and with consideration for the knife’s overall aesthetic and intended use.

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Great Eastern Cutlery Laser Etched #23 from 2006; A Case of Misunderstood Origins?

There has been a Great Eastern Cutlery knife that I’ve always wished I could get, but never thought I would. It was a particular #23 Pioneer Trapper from the first run of knives GEC made in 2006 with smooth white bone covers laser etched with “GEC” and oak leaves (the oak leaves to match the Great Eastern Cutlery brand’s acorn shield). I always understood these to be a small run within the overall first run made at GEC’s inception, and the first knives that went to consumers. A picture of a paper had been circulated online that designated the knife as being a small run of 25 knives given to friends and family. It also is the first knife that had laser etching on the handle, which GEC has done a few times since. On top of all of those things that made it special from a collector’s standpoint, I also just like the smooth white bone and laser etch from an aesthetic standpoint.

These knives never seemed to become available until, for some inexplicable reason (cough the insane secondary market??? cough) the last month of 2020. In less than a week I missed two: one on eBay because it sold for more than I could bid, and one on AAPK because it sold before the buyer got back to me with pictures showing the condition. So I posted in search of it, and within another week had multiple offers to my great shock and excitement.

I took one of the offers and was really happy to finally have a true grail in my collection. That said, I did sell a couple knives to help with the transaction including the 2006 #23 from the below video. Also, the knife has some gaps between the backsprings and center liner, but I’m happy with the deal because it’s still a great knife and I knew about the gaps because the seller was upfront about them. After getting the knife, I decided I wanted to get the full scoop on its history and reached out to Great Eastern Cutlery.

Unfortunately, their reply wasn’t what I had hoped. They said “there really is no story to it”, it wasn’t made for friends and family, and he doesn’t recall a paper going with the knife. I was relatively deflated by this news, and decided to do some digging to find the paper I had seen posted in relation to the knife. As you can see below, the actual paper is not related to this specific knife but looks to be a general advertising flyer from the early days of GEC. It does have a handwritten note from Ken Daniels, once co-owner, that claims it is part of a 25 knife run given to friends and family. Unfortunately, since it’s not anywhere close to an official document and from someone who left GEC early, I don’t think it can be taken as reliable information. So it seems that the history of this knife was not what I had believed, and it provides a good lesson to not always believe what you hear on the internet.

  • Screenshots from Bill McGuire

This knife was a grail for me for a long time, and I won’t deny that I’m disappointed it doesn’t hold the history and significance I had thought. I also am disappointed that the 2006 #23 I sold to buy it was actually, presumably, an earlier made knife (due to its serial number and how they did serialization in the first run). They also said that they would prefer not to fix the gaps because they would have to mark it as repaired and “it is worth more the way it is”. While I understand that that’s true, I am not sure I wouldn’t rather it be made perfect for my own enjoyment even if it had to be marked as repaired and lose value. That said, the knife is still a great piece. I enjoy the laser etch, and have always loved GEC’s smooth white bone. It will also go better with my 2007 #73 in Casein than my previous 2006 #23 did. So although it’s not what I had hoped, it’s still a knife I’m happy to have in my collection.

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Great News from Charlie Campagna; A Waynorth TC Barlow is on the Way from GEC!

I’m happy to share news that any Great Eastern Cutlery fans should be glad to hear; Charlie Campagna has announced on BladeForums that there is a run of his Waynorth TC Barlows coming soon!

In the post linked here Charlie made the exciting and heartfelt announcement. Since then the news has spread to the Facebook groups and likely anywhere else traditional knife enthusiasts converse.

Charlie’s post included this beautiful photograph of the knife in question

In the post we learn some interesting details: the knives are shipping to dealers soon, they have a spear point blade and saw cut bone covers like the first run of TC Barlows, and there will be 500 made. Charlie did say he didn’t know if this will be the last run, and he didn’t mention a retail / dealer price.

These will be some of the most sought after GEC Knives ever. If you want one you should contact your favorite Waynorth dealer, a list of which you can find at this link, and subscribe to their email newsletters as soon as possible.

I am very glad to hear this news. My first GEC was a TC Barlow. It’s one of my favorite and most heavily used knives. I’m also happy to hear it because I think it’s good of Great Eastern Cutlery to show support for Charlie Campagna, as his designs have definitely played a significant role in GEC’s rise to popularity. I’m sure the news of GEC no longer doing Special Factory Orders came as a blow to Charlie, and I’d guess this run of TCs might serve as a sort of silver lining.

I wish you all the best of luck in getting one of these great knives!

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History of the GEC Waynorth Lambfoot: A Classic British Pattern Finally Brought to American Production

Special Factory Assembly #93 Lambfoot for Charlie Campagna under his Waynorth Cutlery brand

Foreword

Great Eastern Cutlery manufactured the Waynorth Cutlery #93 Lambfoot in 2019, and since then I have planned to write an article on the history of this unusual slipjoint pattern. In this article I will describe the pattern, its possible history, and why the Waynorth version is special. I hope it’s an enjoyable and interesting read, but I want to stress and make clear that the content of this article should NOT be taken as absolute historical fact but rather as educated conjectures. Most of the points in this article are based on posts in the Guardians of the Lambfoot thread on BladeForums, and you can find links to specific posts I’ve referenced at the following links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. If you would just like to see the knife in question check out the video below.

What is a Lambfoot knife?

The Lambfoot is a knife that not many in America are familiar with, and that can seem a little vague in its definition; so what is it? The Lambfoot is defined primarily by its blade shape. It has a straight edge, with no belly (before sharpening / wear). The spine is straight, but angled slightly downward from the handle toward the tip. The main spine section comes to a rounded angle that connects a smaller, also straight, spine section to the tip. Aside from the blade, a Lambfoot knife usually (but not always) has a swayback type handle. That means that the butt of the knife sets out of center with the pivot to the spring side. The Lambfoot also seems to most often be a single bladed knife, though there are multi bladed examples that can be found. So considering all that, the Lambfoot is similar to a harvester, pruning, or cotton sampler knife with a more slender blade and (typically) more slender handle.

A comparison of sheepfoot adjacent blade shapes. Click on the image to learn more about the different shapes.

What are the origins of the Lambfoot knife’s name and design?

The origin of the Lambfoot’s name and design is murky and difficult to nail down definitively, but there are a few things that can be guessed at with some research. First, the pattern seems to have emerged in the mid to lade 19th century. There are no obvious examples of the Lambfoot in Smith’s Key 1816, an industry pattern catalogue. That said, there are some knives that seem to be Lambfoot predecessors that blur the line between Sheepfoot, Wharncliffe, and Lambfoot. Another indicator that the pattern didn’t develop until the late 19th century is that it didn’t show up in America after many Sheffield cutlers immigrated to New England in the 1840s-1860s, which I’ll discuss further later in the article. Manufacturer catalogues from the late 19th century begin to show Lambfoot knives, and their representation in catalogues becomes widespread in the early 20th century. Around this time the cutlery industry in the UK saw many trademark infringement lawsuits and both the design, as a possible modification of the sheepfoot shape, and the name could have been an attempt at marketing and product differentiation. Some evidence for this is the commonness of Lambfoot knives having a stamp or etch on the blade announcing it as a “Real Lambfoot Knife”. Specifically, it might have been called the Lambfoot because it can be seen as a more slender Sheepfoot, therefore playing on the fact that a lamb is a juvenile sheep. While these are some of the possible reasons for the development of the Lambfoot name and design, it seems the specific origin of the name and pattern have been lost to history.

  • Taylor’s Eye Witness 1897
  • Thomas Turner 1902
  • Australian Lambfoot
  • 2 bladed Lambfoot with usage description

Why is the Waynorth Lambfoot from GEC so special?

So, why did Great Eastern Cutlery’s version of the Lambfoot knife make such a splash? It was one of the most anticipated and sought after knives in GEC’s history, which is full of highly anticipated and sought after knives. It was produced alongside a normal run of a new pattern for GEC, the #93 Ramfoot, as a Special Factory Order for Waynorth Cutlery. Waynorth Cutlery is the new brand created by Charlie Campagna. Mr. Campagna is the mastermind behind the TC Barlows, Harness Jacks, and other great SFOs that have helped to skyrocket Great Eastern Cutlery’s popularity. Considering its popularity in the UK, it might come as a surprise that the Waynorth Lambfoot seems to be the very first factory produced Lambfoot knife made in America. Although I’ve heard there might have been some knives made in America that had blades that toed the line toward being a legitimate Lambfoot, I can’t find an image showing an actual definitive example. So after around 100 years of existence the Lambfoot pattern finally made its debut, American style.

GEC’s reproductions on top and bottom, with the Sheffield J. Rogers & Sons Lambfoot. Thanks to Randy Bell for the picture!

Why didn’t the Lambfoot show up in America till now?

So, why did it take so long for an American company to make their version of the Lambfoot knife? As I mentioned earlier, one reason may be that many of the cutlers who founded the early American knife manufacturers immigrated to the United States in the mid 19th century, and the Lambfoot wouldn’t be “invented” or come to prominence till the late 19th and early 20th century. Meanwhile, the many blade shapes that became popular in America (Spear Point, Clip Point, Pen, Pruner, and Sheepfoot) had already been well established by the time the American cutlery industry was founded. Another barrier that may have kept the Lambfoot from being introduced into the U.S. market was the “McKinley” Tariff Act of 1890. This legislation brought the tax on imports to the U.S. to ~38-49% on average, and would have pushed Sheffield / U.K. manufacturers to turn away from the American market. This turn away from the U.S. market is also likely why the Lambfoot knife can be found in Australia (especially considering its high numbers of sheep and agricultural workers), and even somewhat in Canada, both once U.K. colonies. Finally, curved edges are more useful in skinning, hunting, and general outdoors / wilderness tasks. These types of tasks would have been much more common in America at the turn of the 20th century, when much of the country was still wilderness (whereas much of the U.K. was urbanized or farmland). Also, hunting was (and remains) much more common in the U.S. because there is more large game in the Americas. Additionally, hunting is illegal in many places in the U.K. because of an interesting history of the game being owned by the royal family and aristocrats. So, historical trends of industry, legislation, recreation, and immigration all seem to have likely played a part in the lack of Lambfoot knives made in America.

Case Trapper, Waynorth Lambfoot, Tidioute TC #15, Spyderco Native 5

Conclusion

The Waynorth Lambfoot has become one of my favorite knives. In fact, it was one of my most carried knives of 2020 and has become a great user. It has also inspired me to look into U.K. made Lambfoot knives and, although they seem somewhat difficult to get from U.S. sellers, I hope to add one to my collection in 2021. I have also enjoyed researching the pattern’s history, as it’s always a pleasure to see how closely the story of knives weaves into the overall current of history. I hope you’ve enjoyed this look at the Lambfoot knife.

Afterword

This article has been a long time coming. I have had several people request an article and / or video on the pattern, and I hope I’ve done the requests justice. Much of the information behind the content of this article was found in the Guardians of the Lambfoot thread on BladeForums, as well as a little on All About Pocket Knives. I greatly appreciate all the knowledge that can be found on those sites and the help I’ve received from members over the years. That said, the “Guardians” thread has over 46,000 replies and counting. It is extremely difficult to keep up with if you don’t spend significant time on the forums. There is an index post, but it also contains dozens if not hundreds of links with only headings and no descriptions. So for the vast majority of knife enthusiasts who don’t visit the forums, let alone spend significant time following and searching through threads, there are real barriers to accessing the knowledge surrounding this Lambfoot pattern. Whether that information is historical fact or educated conjecture, either way I think people are interested and have a desire to consume the info. One of the chief reasons I wanted to publish an article on this subject is because there really are few sources of information online about the Lambfoot, as well as other traditional knife subjects, other than threads on the forums. One of the chief reasons I publish articles and videos overall is to share knowledge with the people who don’t visit those sites. I personally believe that sharing knowledge, or even “conjecture” as this article contains, outside those sometimes insular groups can only be beneficial to the overall knowledge of, enthusiasm for, and interest in traditional knives. I hope this article is enlightening and helpful to you, and I appreciate you reading!

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