Old Ebony Wood Handle Knives

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Barry and Lyle ::tu:: ::tu::
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I could look at these ebony jacks all day. This one is barely used and has three of my favorite things Ebony, Spear blade and a strong honk falls stamp.
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That's a pretty special knife right there. ::tu::
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That is a dandy! ::tu::
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H. Boker & Co.'s Improved Cutlery.
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Great old knife! ::tu::
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Nice Honk Falls and Boker ::tu::

I have this one to add.
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MB and Roger great knives ::tu::
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Beautiful Honk Falls JamesSC!
Fine Cigar Jack Greedy ::drool::
Dimitri, that is a lovely Torrey. It is a unique stamp and in one of my favorite patterns!
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Every time I visit this thread I find myself lusting for an old ebony jack. ::drool::

Beautiful knives guys. ::tu::
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I feel the same way Phil, never get tired of looking at this thread.
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Thanks guys ::handshake::
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Hey Guys, Never seen this pattern before. Awesome name,,,Big Chunk of a knife at 4 3/8" closed. Notice the shield is on BOTH sides of handle. Had to post it before I list on ebay or it gets away from me. 1800's era Canastota
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That Canastota looks like a swell-center moose that just didn't fully swell. Kind of a barrel shape. To my eyes, at least. The shields on both sides is very cool. I like it! ::tu::
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Yes I completely agree with the Barrel analogy. It is certainly a swell center, just not pronounced. YES YES YES a Big Moose
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I'm working on using this first run beer scout in Ebony..just lent it to my brother to try it out for a while...he is more of a Spyderco guy..trying to convert him to the Traditionals :lol:
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Here's a pretty neat old Gardner.
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I LOVE that Gardner Joe...
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Rare ebony rooster nutter, Jack Knife Ben Chicago Union Stock Yards.
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While I was going through this thread oohing and aahing I realized I had never posted any of mine here so here are a few old Empires, a J. Russel spatula and a Camillus easy open.
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Nice Ebony you have there Greg! ::drool::
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#goldpan wrote:Nice Ebony you have there Greg! ::drool::
Thanks Randy!
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Joe, JKB and Greg - awesome knives all ::tu:: ::tu:: ... I think old wood like ebony has so much character and it shows on all those knives!!
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LongBlade wrote:Joe, JKB and Greg - awesome knives all ::tu:: ::tu:: ... I think old wood like ebony has so much character and it shows on all those knives!!
Thanks Lee! Good to see you posting buddy.
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Thanks for the comments, I enjoy showing them.
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