Everyone seems to want to get into more history which is great for me because there is a lot of aspects that can be discussed. So I thought maybe I could have a new Queen History Topic each week and that way we can have time to discuss.

     Well I will be the first one to admit that I only knew bits and pieces of the File & Wire Tested story. So I decided to call David Clark, Queen Cutlery Co, Historian. Sadly he told me that no one has ever really been able to pin point for exact where this old school process came from or how it became a selling point for the Schatt & Morgan line. However we do know that it was developed at least back when they still were in Gowanda, NY. (please see box label below)

      First, for those have no idea what I'm talking about I will get into the main story that more people know about. Well back in the day before Rockwell hardness testing equipment they tested blades by using variety of materials such as stones and files that had a certified hardness. The ability of the item to scratch the blade would allowed them to measure the hardness of it.

      So Schatt & Morgan obviously developed their own version of the test where they would use the blade to cut into a file then test it by cutting a wire of known consistency and hardness. Schatt & Morgan were able to develop that proven test into a catchy slogan that become there back bone or their trademark. 

      Know I would like to get some input on this story and really would like to find the origin even though I'm not holding my breath. If I have misinterpreted something please commit so we might be able to find some new information out.