Some of you may have seen the new Wilkinson Sword versions of the Allan Wood Woodlore knife on Ray Mears' site. My question is: what is the major difference between the Allan Wood and Wilkinson Sword versions? They both seem to be the same shape/size and the steel is - I assume - pretty much the same too. The Micarta-handled blade is also about 60 and 100 quid less expensive than the Bird's-eye Maple handle and Allan Wood pieces respectively.
The fact that the Bird's-eye Wilkinson Sword blade is not that much cheaper than the Allan Wood blade might suggest that they are pretty much on a par. Is this the case?
I can only think that the Wilkinson Sword knives have much less waiting time if you want to buy one; however, if the Micarta-handled blade has 90% of the functionality of the Allan Wood blade for half the price, it does seem an attractive option.
What say you?
The fact that the Bird's-eye Wilkinson Sword blade is not that much cheaper than the Allan Wood blade might suggest that they are pretty much on a par. Is this the case?
I can only think that the Wilkinson Sword knives have much less waiting time if you want to buy one; however, if the Micarta-handled blade has 90% of the functionality of the Allan Wood blade for half the price, it does seem an attractive option.
What say you?