i have just received an ebay knife: a Hen & Rooster 1984 National Knife Collectors Association, bone handled, 4 1/8 in. lockback (serial L0485). it has a very thick blade: 3/16 in at spine, with little bevelling to edge and NO edge grind at all (but a very shiny stainless blade). to cut ANYTHING this knife needs some serious work. so, my question: is this frequently the case with commemorative knives ? that they are made for display, not use ?
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commemorative knives -- for show only ?
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I use to own nearly a dozen of these but have sold them all off except for two. I don't recall any of them appearing as you describe and just to be sure I just checked the remaining two I currently have. They both are slipjoints, one Case and the other is any Eye Brand and all the blades have good grinds and are adequately sharpened..
Perhaps this was a Hen and Rooster cost cutting policy back in 1984 for their commemoritives. I am sure you could get definitive information on this if you go and post this question at the NKCA website. Although I haven't been there in a long time, they used to have a forum there with some knowledgeable folks as I recall.
Perhaps this was a Hen and Rooster cost cutting policy back in 1984 for their commemoritives. I am sure you could get definitive information on this if you go and post this question at the NKCA website. Although I haven't been there in a long time, they used to have a forum there with some knowledgeable folks as I recall.
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I can't speak about all commemorative knives of course, but I do happen to own that same 1984 NKCA knife you are asking about. After reading your thread, I just now went and got it back out to take another look at it. I think I've got some cheap butter knives that has a better edge! I suppose that with the right work on it, it could be a decent user. I have a couple other commemorative knives (quality knives) - none are as thick as that one Hen and Rooster, but they don't exactly look like something you'd throw in your pocket and take to work.