Woodlore Owners...

[Klenchblaize]

Don't own a Woodlore but do use an AW Bushcrafter or whatever it should be called.

The only time I would rather 3mm or less is when gutting deer c/o the two fingers within stomach method as guiding the back of knife is uncomfortable. In fact this is the only aspect of carcass prep that its absolute pants at.

However, If you were in the backwoods and without a saw the 4mm would be a better choice for battening through rib cage and building shelter. Without a knife drawer of course!

Cheers

 

[wentworth]

I know it's not cool to like anything to do with Ray Mears, and that we all were experienced bushcrafters even before Ray was born, but I like the knife and have a SWC on order. I'll settle for being uncool, nerdy, hero worshiping and whatever else.

 

[sasquatch]

And your problem is?

Oh and my other Woody is in my kit ready for the next meet okenest:

That's a lot of catfood there Martin!

 

[JonathanD]

I know it's not cool to like anything to do with Ray Mears, and that we all were experienced bushcrafters even before Ray was born, but I like the knife and have a SWC on order. I'll settle for being uncool, nerdy, hero worshiping and whatever else.

New batch due in the next three-four weeks. Looks like SWC is supplying them monthly.

 

[FGYT]

I know it's not cool to like anything to do with Ray Mears, and that we all were experienced bushcrafters even before Ray was born, but I like the knife and have a SWC on order. I'll settle for being uncool, nerdy, hero worshiping and whatever else.

cool or not is not relevant if your going to use it

If it fits your hand and you like using it ..its the knife for you simples

im just glad for me i made one first so i didnt pay out even £100 for a clone that i wouldnt get on with. Plenty of people do and like using them its all personnel.

i guess with a AW or a SWC now at least if ypou dont like it you an easily sell on and probably not lose any money with the immortal line

" I just want back what i payed for it "

ATB

Duncan

 

[Poco]

They look great, never held one, but I am really happy with my £2.50 Frost Moras

 

[eraaij]

New batch due in the next three-four weeks. Looks like SWC is supplying them monthly.

I think that the batch number should be on the knives too -it raises collector value

 

[JonathanD]

I think that the batch number should be on the knives too -it raises collector value

Bet he won't keep that up for long.

 

[MartinK9]

That's a lot of catfood there Martin!

Just gone up a bit more, I was lucky enough to purchase this off BB today as well

Might have to change my vote

 

[JonathanD]

Good catch. Excellent condition too.

 

[MartinK9]

Good catch. Excellent condition too.

Thanks, I should have it by Friday

 

[JonathanD]

I'm guessing that ones not going to be a user. You need to get one of the DC3/Firesteel sheaths from Woodlore now to complete the collection. Just the JP to get.

 

[FerlasDave]

I'm guessing that ones not going to be a user.

Nah, probably just a tent peg

 

[JonathanD]

Nah, probably just a tent peg

Could be he's had another delivery of £50s to hold down.

 

[FGYT]

Could be he's had another delivery of £50s to hold down.

probably uses em to test the edge is sharp on more accurate than regualr paper

ATB

Duncan

 

[wentworth]

My SWC order is not through Woodlore. I've ordered the standard bushcraft shape, red liners, 4mm steel and birdseye maple. Should be nice. Hopefully not too much more of a wait, since the suspense is building.

 

[MartinK9]

Could be he's had another delivery of £50s to hold down.

They are drying nicely thankyou

And it'll be a user I think, it was with it's previous owner

 

[sapper1]

I've gotten into trouble before over the woodlore discussion,so I'm going to be very careful here.
I have owned a woodlore,the wilkinson sword version, but found the handle to be a bit too thin for me,also I wasn't impressed with the lack of liners.I realise they don't actually add anything to knife but do look nice.Overall I think the blade shape and size is ideal for me,but would like to see them a lot cheaper and with the handle a bit thicker.
Would I buy another?When they make thicker handles,yes.

 

[Doc]

I've got a micarta Wilkinson Sword Woodlore, which I've used, and a AW Woodlore that I haven't. Bought them both direct from Woodlore. The WS is very nicely made and I think the original £90 delivered price was very fair.

Wilkinson closed their Sword Factory at Acton and it's unsurprising that their products have become collector's items. The AW models have always been in a situation when demand exceeds supply - Woodlore say the waiting list is over ten years, but maybe some of this is down to speculators in the woodlore knife futures market...

When I'm outdoors I don't carry either - I use a £35 Grohmann Boat knife; have done for years and see very little reason to change. I find the Woodlores are too heavy when backpacking, and are unwanted negative buoyancy when canoeing.

I admit the Woodlore is a better woodcarving tool, but the Grohmann is hugely lighter, has a more secure sheath, better grip when wet, is better for gralloching and food prep, replacement value is under 10% of the Woodlore, and the Rosewood handle seems unlikely to warp, as has happened with Birds Eye maple on some Woodlores.

I keep the Woodlores as heirlooms for my boys. I am eagerly looking forward to watching Antiques Roadshow 2050 (from my nursing home bed) so I can see my kids being advised to insure a chunk of steel and wood for ten thousand euros.

 

[JonathanD]

I've gotten into trouble before over the woodlore discussion,so I'm going to be very careful here.
I have owned a woodlore,the wilkinson sword version, but found the handle to be a bit too thin for me,also I wasn't impressed with the lack of liners.I realise they don't actually add anything to knife but do look nice.Overall I think the blade shape and size is ideal for me,but would like to see them a lot cheaper and with the handle a bit thicker.
Would I buy another?When they make thicker handles,yes.

I agree with you, the handles are too thin for me too. The AW version is better as they are much thicker, especially his latest ones. They would look much better with liners too. Rays own version has them. I doubt we'll see them cheaper as long as they are to be handmade. They should do a factory version again, ten years is a long wait for an AW knife with a different stamp on it.