Old Ebony Wood Handle Knives

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wlf wrote:It's one of the things I love about this site, the knowledgeable collectors we have here,who aren't stingy with it.
Lyle - I agree with you 150% ::nod:: .... the knowledge base here is top notch with lots of folks willing to share - and from a personal standpoint my learning curve has sky-rocketed since joining :) ... of course this is one of those things where the learning never stops..... (like fly fishing and tying for those who enjoy that pursuit as well)...
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I agree with both of you Lyle and Lee, this is a fantastic place to learn! Also, whenever I open Goins' I am always impressed with the new things I see. Each time I find things that make me say a little prayer of thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Goins. Any person interested in history, let alone an interest in pocket knives, can recognize the amazing amount of knowledge and passion contained in that volume.
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Goins and Tweedale are a must for collectors of old knives.
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Here's an old Lawton Cutlery Co. Chicago. 3 1/2".
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That's a nice one, Joe ::tu::

Here's a few of my favorite pics.
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Nice ones! ::tu::
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.....unk, that's a fantastic collection!!!!!............. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ....................
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Beauties Joe and Unk ::tu:: ::tu:: ....

Unk - that is a wonderful collection of wooden jacks!! I dig wood myself - especially the wood of old - ebony, cocobolo etc etc... hard, durable and beautiful grain!!
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And it doesn't shrink. :lol:

Beautiful knives, Unk. ::tu::
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Great batch of old ebony knives, Unk! ::tu::
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Unk, love the Keen Kutter!
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Thanks guys.

David, that Keen Kutter is in all three pics. :)

In the first pic, the whole top row are Simmons Keen Kutters. The bottom row is a mixed bag of different makers.
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Just received this Challenge Cutlery jack today
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That's a great looking knife John.
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Yes Sir, that is a beauty!! ::drool::
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Thank you Greg, Joe, it is a stunning knife, should have seen my face when I opened the package.
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Unk that's a wonderful collection. ::nod::

JohnR you have a beauty there. ::tu::
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Very nice, JohnR! ::drool::
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Great knives fellers . ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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JohnR wrote:Thank you Greg, Joe, it is a stunning knife, should have seen my face when I opened the package.
....wow, that's a beauty, johnR!!!!................ ::tu:: ......................
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There are some really nice knives being shown in this thread ::tu:: Here`s an old gravity knife that's hard to find in decent shape
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Posted elsewhere but this little one fits here too. Used old Robeson but in nice shape aside from blade loss.
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Steve that old ebony is just hard to beat for a knife handle. One of my favorites! ::tu::
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Ebony is one of my favorite handle materials too Greg. Thanks!
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Nice additions to this thread recently :D
wiseguy wrote:Here`s an old gravity knife that's hard to find in decent shape
They sure are, looks like a full blade, nice find ::tu::
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