Jack Wolf Knives has a new locking model lined up for release later this month, the Feelbetter Jack. This one modernizes a lesser-seen pattern, the doctor’s knife, for everyday carry.
The doctor’s knife pattern is one for the cutlery cognoscenti, with not nearly as much circulation as some of its historical peers. It is so named because – surprise surprise – doctors would use it; the original version featured two implements, a long-ish main blade and a spatula for sorting pills and powders. Speaking of powders, the bolstered butt end was used to crush up pills when the need arose. In more modern times, the doctor’s knife more likely ended up in the pockets of EDC users with an appreciation for something a little different.
To answer your first question: no, this is not the first Jack Wolf model with a pill spatula. The Feelbetter Jack forgoes the secondary implement, giving center stage to the main blade, a 3.38-inch sheepsfoot with a high-powered hollow grind. It’s made from S90V steel, so overall this is one of those blades that you just know will be an aggressive slicer.
The handle does feature the double bolsters, here made from titanium – again, not expecting many people to actually crush up pills with this one, but the Feelbetter could certainly do the job. The material between the titanium bolsters varies: as usual with Jack Wolf there’s a range of eye-catching carbon fiber options, as well as sunburst titanium, blood red Kirinite, and trippy purple abalone scales. The knife is light no matter which version you choose; Jack Wolf says it will land between 2.3 and 2.7 oz. depending on handle material.
The Feelbetter Jack will be available May 22nd through authorized dealers.
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