Jack Wolf Gunstock
€99.99*
This product will be released on 13 November 2026
- Traditional slipjoint – nail nick opening, no lock
- Blade made from Sandvik 14C28N with satin finish
Put a Gunstock down on the bar in front of you and the name explains itself. The handle has that distinctive kink at the bolster that recalls the stock of an old rifle. The pattern has been riding in American pockets for generations, traditionally often with two blades and not infrequently inherited from grandad. Jack Wolf Knives from Arizona has reissued the Gunstock for the Gateway Series, and as usual for the brand, it has exactly one blade. That’s plenty.
That blade is made from Sandvik 14C28N with a flat grind and satin finish, hardened to 58–59 HRC. A 7.5 cm blade, 6.6 cm of it cutting edge, at 2.5 mm thick: a slim everyday blade that slices open parcel tape and splits your lunchtime apple cleanly. 14C28N is stainless and easy to bring back to sharp without a big sharpening setup. A few passes over the stone on a Sunday evening, done.
Things get interesting beneath the surface. Visually, the Gunstock is a textbook traditional, but it’s built using modern methods. Bolsters and liners are one piece of satin stainless steel, CNC-milled and shaped by wire EDM – considerably sturdier than the stamped sheet metal of old pocket knives. The screws that pull everything tight against the backspring are threadlocked and sit invisibly beneath the handle scales. The scales themselves are bonded across their full surface. On most variants, the nickel silver pins handle the alignment and look exactly the way they should on a traditional. The blade runs on phosphor bronze washers, and the pivot screws disappear into the bolster. Every knife is assembled and sharpened by hand, and you can see it in the clean transitions between bolster and scale.
When it comes to handle scales, you’ve got a choice, and a decent range to pick from. Rosewood and yellow smooth bone cover the grandad vibe, while Black Diamond Richlite and red linen Micarta stay a little more understated. If you like it louder, go for abalone or Fat Carbon Arctic Storm.
Closed, the Gunstock measures 9.25 cm, and the Richlite version weighs in at 66 g. Classic pocket size, then. If you don’t want it rattling around between your keys and loose change, treat it to a small pouch.
Who’s it for? Traditional fans who look closely at fit and finish, and anyone coming from frame locks who wants to find out what a really good slipjoint can do. Either way, it’ll draw fewer looks in a meeting than your tanto. Grandad would have opened the Gunstock once, nodded and said ‘well made’. And then never given it back.
| Blade length: | 7,5 |
|---|---|
| Blade material: | 14C28N |
| Blade thickness: | 2,5 |
| Clip: | No |
| Closed Length: | 9,3 |
| Handle Material: | Abalone, Bone, Fat Carbon, Micarta, Richlite |
| Knife type: | Every Day Carry |
| Legal to carry in Germany: | Yes |
| Locking Mechanism: | Slip Joint |
| Made in: | China |
| Opening: | Nail Nick |
| Overall Length: | 16,8 |
| Weight: | 66 |
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Warning / Safety Notice:
Risk of cuts: The most common hazard when using knives is the risk of cuts. Sharp blades can easily penetrate skin and tissue.
Blade slippage: Improper handling or applying excessive force may cause the knife to slip, leading to uncontrolled movements and potential injury.
Injuries from falling knives: Knives should never be left unsecured or placed near the edge of tables or work surfaces, as they may fall and cause injury.
Dull blades: Dull knives pose a higher risk of injury, as they require more force and are more likely to slip. Knives should therefore be sharpened regularly and properly.
Improper use: Using a knife for purposes other than its intended use (e.g. as a prying tool) can damage the blade and may result in accidents.