Graveyard Goodness: Primitive Bone Knives

[Doug Add]

Can't answer your question Daniel, as I do not have any experience with Case's antique bone.

I have been frustrated about not being able to get very good pictures of the primitive bone as some in this thread have displayed. I know a lot of it has to do with my equipment, and even more with my lack of photography skills, but my latest attempt today produced a little better view of the bone's texture. The last one shows the variation in scale thickness.

The bone on this Ben Hogan still isn't as attractive as some of the others, but for a basic food prep knife that you can carry around with you, it'll do.

 

[black mamba]

I wanted to bring this old thread back to the surface with a couple of new additions.

Long pull single blade #73 Scout, of the creamy variety.

I consider this thickness profile to be about perfect, widening and flaring slightly at the butt.

#78 American Jack with great color and texture.

Nicely matched sides and plenty gnarly!

 

[Will Power]

Good revival Jeff. This material has immense variations which is what makes it admirable.

Here's my 26 in it with larger Ebony Sleeveboard sibling as well. Regrettably, it's the only PB knife I own.

Thanks, Will

 

[Brisket]