110LE Blonde Ebony???

They are all different. I liked everything about mine, the scales, the steel, the DP.. the fit and finish and went ahead and ordered a second knowing the scales would be different. I really like them both. Here is number 2,
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One side mostly blonde with a dark streak, the other side dark with blonde highlights. The edges top and bottom have blonde in them. I like this knife a lot. The nickel silver sets it off and the drop point gives it an impressive feel and look. I'm glad I picked one up.

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I received my knife yesterday and really like it. I was sold after reading about it hear on the Forum. I love the back story. I would of liked the handles to have matched but I am satisfied and plan to proudly add this to my collection. I do have a personnel gripe though. When you look at the last image please notice the gunk on the blade. This is the way I received the knife. Is it too much to ask to have a bright, shiny and clean blade delivered. Luckily it easily wiped off. I have had several other problems with the BOTM and an Ebony Auto. The customer service is top notch and will make sure you are satisfied but I am concerned about quality control and sub standard knives leaving the factory. I still love Buck knives and will probably order the next one.

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Not to disparage your knife in any way, as I think it’s a nice one. I’m just trying to get better educated. From what I understand, the “best ebony” is that which is completely jet black with no blond streaks. Is that true?

Again, no insult intended whatsoever towards your knife. I’m just trying to get a viewpoint solely from the custom maker side of things is all.

Personally, I like it to show some grain. Looks nicer to me than strictly flat black.
 
Joe58 said:
From what I understand, the “best ebony” is that which is completely jet black with no blond streaks. Is that true?
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Traditional thinking is that you are correct 'completely jet black'. Now being more environmentally conscientious is using the entire tree, no matter what the color is.
 
Chilebrown said:
I received my knife yesterday and really like it. I was sold after reading about it hear on the Forum. I love the back story. I would of liked the handles to have matched but I am satisfied and plan to proudly add this to my collection. I do have a personnel gripe though. When you look at the last image please notice the gunk on the blade. This is the way I received the knife. Is it too much to ask to have a bright, shiny and clean blade delivered. Luckily it easily wiped off. I have had several other problems with the BOTM and an Ebony Auto. The customer service is top notch and will make sure you are satisfied but I am concerned about quality control and sub standard knives leaving the factory. I still love Buck knives and will probably order the next one.

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My Blonde was very dirty too ;)
 
pjsjr said:
Traditional thinking is that you are correct 'completely jet black'. Now being more environmentally conscientious is using the entire tree, no matter what the color is.
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Yup, I’d agree. Waste not, want not. No idea how long it takes an ebony tree to mature, but I’m guessing it’s not quick.
 
Joe58 said:
From what I understand, the “best ebony” is that which is completely jet black with no blond streaks. Is that true?
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No.

That was just the most popular at one time and the people who harvested it chose it and discarded anything with a lighter shade showing.

What's most popular now?

Sounds like blond is having more fun now.

It's all ebony and it's all the best.

And we are blessed.
 
pjsjr said:
Traditional thinking is that you are correct 'completely jet black'. Now being more environmentally conscientious is using the entire tree, no matter what the color is.
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pjsir is correct, This is seen in the price of lumbar between select or premium and grade 1, 2 or lower which have streaks of lighter color,

Here is a pretty simple overview:https://www.lmii.com/blog/2017/10/07/wood-grading/
 
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