Re: ACSB
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2025 12:13 pm
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Re: ACSB
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2025 12:34 pm
Here's an unusual one.....Queen/Justin Gingrich Ranger Series.
Re: ACSB
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2025 1:32 pm
Re: ACSB
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 10:59 am
Beautiful Q, I sold one that I had not too long ago. That knife has an interesting story. I think it was the only Damascus knife Queen ever produced, if I am not mistaken. It’s unique and good looking.
(This post was edited from lockback to Damascus)
(This post was edited from lockback to Damascus)
Re: ACSB
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 12:37 pm
I like that one, Q!
Re: ACSB
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 12:58 pm
Re: ACSB
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:06 pm
Mahalo, MarkSharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 10:59 am Beautiful Q, I sold one that I had not too long ago. That knife has an interesting story. I think it was the only lock back Queen ever produced, if I am not mistaken. It’s unique and good looking.
Yes, this Justin Gingrich Ranger Series Damascus Tactical is an odd one for sure. I haven't been able to find any information about it or even a brief mention that would acknowledge its manufacture and existence in any Queen literature or catalog guide. I know that Queen made other locking knives: Lock Backs = #1L (Swing Guard), #3L (Mountain Man); and, Liner Locks = #6L (Teardrop), #41L (Copperhead). And they also made a line of tactical knives: Q-Tac series. But, I am not aware if Queen ever used Damascus steel for any other knife blades 
I can't think of any examples of Queen Damascus knives that I've seen, but maybe someone else with more knowledge about that will chime in and enlighten me 
Re: ACSB
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:48 pm
Thanks Q, You are right it was the Damascus that was unique. I knew it was either the lockback or the Damascus that was unique, I chose the wrong one. I edited my post so as to not spread incorrect information on the web.QTCut5 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:06 pmMahalo, MarkSharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 10:59 am Beautiful Q, I sold one that I had not too long ago. That knife has an interesting story. I think it was the only lock back Queen ever produced, if I am not mistaken. It’s unique and good looking.
Re: ACSB
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2025 2:09 pm
Listed this one for sale last night. I have the entire set of 6 of these. Made by Canal Street Cutlery for Rigid. United Cutlery pulled the plug on this project in mid stream. Smoky Mountain Knife Works stepped in and bought them and sold them on their Kniveslive TV show back in 2007.
This is a gunstock made with ACSB. Really nice ACSB on all of these.
This is a gunstock made with ACSB. Really nice ACSB on all of these.
Re: ACSB
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2025 11:22 pm
Both knives are unique and beautiful 'Q' and Mark !! 
Re: ACSB
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2025 11:39 pm
Thanks Tony.Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat Sep 27, 2025 11:22 pm Both knives are unique and beautiful 'Q' and Mark !!
Re: ACSB
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2025 12:20 am
These Three Pocket Knives Arrived Today, Monday.
My 2025, AAPK Forum Pocket Knives.
My 2025, AAPK Forum Pocket Knives.
Re: ACSB
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2025 3:16 am
Those are fantastic, Skip! You have one for each front pants pockets and your shirt pocket!New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Nov 11, 2025 12:20 am These three pocket knives arrived today.
My 2025, AAPK forum pocket knives.
Re: ACSB
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2025 8:15 am
Thank you, Kerry.
Re: ACSB
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2025 6:28 pm
Just got mine in the mail yesterday and it was well worth the wait. This year's knife has to be one of the most beautiful of those made so far. Very impressive; great job Bryan and Tom!
Re: ACSB
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2025 10:52 pm
Here's a slight variation on the ACSB theme......I don't know what Case called the bone on this 2011 T.B.62117 Swayback Jack (the sticker was missing from the collector tin when I got it), but the jigging and color are about the closest thing to ACSB I've ever seen on a Case knife.
So, what'd'ya think...Is it close enough to qualify as ACSB (or perhaps ACSB adjacent)?
So, what'd'ya think...Is it close enough to qualify as ACSB (or perhaps ACSB adjacent)?
Re: ACSB
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2025 11:30 pm
OK Q, wake the monkey up cuz’ you’ll need some intervention after you get finished reading the content on this site: https://creativebooster.net/blogs/color ... mber-color
According to their sources, Amber (hex code #FFBF00) is a unique and captivating shade that is sure to capture your attention and imagination with its warmth, vibrancy, and luminosity. It's like sunshine in a bottle! If you've ever seen it glow against sunset skies or sparkle near gold-hued foliage then you know exactly what I'm talking about; an utterly mesmerizing hue that will make any painting pop off the canvas or brighten up any drab corner - making it both inviting yet mysterious at once.
I think your “adjacent” reference is spot on!
Re: ACSB
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2025 3:16 am
Aloha, Q... Beautiful Swayback & I would agree that this is the closest thing to ACSB I have seen on a Case knife. I believe this is one variation of their Chestnut Bone and some refer to it as "Deep Canyon Chestnut", but from the limited research I have done, I think they may just call it Chestnut. You will see in the attached pictures that the item numbers on the 2 different pattern knives from 2011 are very close (15271 & 15278), so I would imagine the Swayback box also says Chestnut if we could see the bottom of the label.QTCut5 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 26, 2025 10:52 pm Here's a slight variation on the ACSB theme......I don't know what Case called the bone on this 2011 T.B.62117 Swayback Jack (the sticker was missing from the collector tin when I got it), but the jigging and color are about the closest thing to ACSB I've ever seen on a Case knife.
So, what'd'ya think...Is it close enough to qualify as ACSB (or perhaps ACSB adjacent)?
Re: ACSB
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:07 am
I recently acquired my first Albers and getting it in ACSB was icing on the cake.
Re: ACSB
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:13 am
Knice score!!!knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:07 am I recently acquired my first Albers and getting it in ACSB was icing on the cake.
1 Albers.jpg
1 Albers ACSB.jpg
Re: ACSB
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 3:59 am
Wow! that's killer, Kevin!knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:07 am I recently acquired my first Albers and getting it in ACSB was icing on the cake.
1 Albers.jpg
1 Albers ACSB.jpg
Re: ACSB
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:03 am
Yowza!!!knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:07 am I recently acquired my first Albers and getting it in ACSB was icing on the cake.
And what VERY nice ACSB "icing" it is, too 
Well done, Kevin.....major score Re: ACSB
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 1:03 pm
Sweeeet knife Kevin!! Manyknifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:07 am I recently acquired my first Albers and getting it in ACSB was icing on the cake.
1 Albers.jpg
1 Albers ACSB.jpg
Re: ACSB
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:44 pm
Beautiful!!!!!knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:07 am I recently acquired my first Albers and getting it in ACSB was icing on the cake.
1 Albers.jpg
1 Albers ACSB.jpg
Re: ACSB
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 5:37 am
Thanks Floyd, Kerry, Q, Tony & Steve! Appreciate the kind words...