In praise of ebony: Traditional knives in the prince of wood

[jeffsaul]

I'll play, here's a Norfolk from Jared Oeser. Super piece from a very talented artisan.

Jeff

 

[Railsplitter]

I'll play, here's a Norfolk from Jared Oeser. Super piece from a very talented artisan.

Jeff

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Wow! That's really nice!

 

[Old Hunter]

The subtle variances in Ebony grain is hard to capture in pictures, but you guys are doing a great job; my offering is a GEC #15 EO.

 

[MerryMadMonk]

"Prince of Wood"... I like it! Great thread, Will!

c.2015 and c.1915

 

[22-rimfire]

I like your photo; knife too. Classic South Texas or West Texas kind of thing. I need to pick up one of those when they become available again.

 

[AreBeeBee]

Couple of ebony Bucks, both two-dot models, one dark ebony, the other blonder.

 

[KP]

 

[wazu013]

 

[mrszeontestpilot]

Love the ebony. Been keeping my eye out for the perfect one...

 

[MT Damascus]

My Boker Fellow has some beautiful, dark ebony

 

[5K Qs]

Lot of action in a thread that's only 6 hours old! If ebony is the prince of wood, I'm seeing a massive amount of royalty here! :thumbup::thumbup:

The subtle variances in Ebony grain is hard to capture in pictures, but you guys are doing a great job; my offering is a GEC #15 EO….

This knife in particular had me on the verge of hyperventilation! I've known for some time that the jigged bone versions of these 2-bladed EO Scouts just stopped me in my tracks, but Old Hunter's offering has let me know that my obsession is independent of handle materials!

I think this is the only ebony I have, an EC Simmons Keen Kutter recently given me by Markesharp:

- GT

 

[2Dead]

Canal Street Half Moon Trapper


Case / Bose Norfolk, Tribal Spear, and Wharncliffe Trapper



Schatt and Morgan Heritage Jacks

 

[Gary W. Graley]

My piece of ebony is in the form of my small whittler/leather working knife that Tony Bose crafted for me, a shape that I sent him to build and he said 'no more like that' lol while it may not be something others would like, it's a constant companion at the workbench for me.

Nice sharp, small D2 blade, cuts great, ebony handle cradles in my hand nicely
G2

 

[TX_planes]

My piece of ebony is in the form of my small whittler/leather working knife that Tony Bose crafted for me, a shape that I sent him to build and he said 'no more like that' lol while it may not be something others would like, it's a constant companion at the workbench for me.

Nice sharp, small D2 blade, cuts great, ebony handle cradles in my hand nicely
G2

Gary, I really like your carving knife! The curves really work together to create a working piece of art.

Curtis

 

[TX_planes]

A few of my favorites.

 

[Half/Stop]

Will - Thank you for this thread my friend! I do love EBONY Had these 3 close by

 

[kamagong]

I've never been a big fan of ebony, yet somehow I've managed to pick up a few over the years.

 

[jordansherer]

There's something about Ebony on a knife that just sings! Based on the beautiful knives in this thread, looks like we've got ourselves a choir.

Here's one that I really enjoy, an old Boker Jack c. 1899-1920. As you can see, the wood has held up pretty well on this 100 yr old knife...even better than than the steel!

 

[SVTFreak]

Beautiful :thumbup:

Thank you. When I saw it, I had to have it.

 

[Jack Black]

WOW! You guys are giving me palpitations here! Some absolutely breathtaking ebony :thumbup:

That is a rare bird Jack. Spearpoint AND Ebony? What a winner!

Thanks Tim, short run with the nail-nicks on opposing sides, a gift from Charlie, and my first Charlow, so a very special knife for me

That is one good looking user!

Certainly is! Great pic too :thumbup:

Surpratentorial - What a post to make a man cry out! All stunning, but the old ones could steal my heart away! :thumbup:

Great line-up Robin, have a wonderful Father's Day :thumbup:

Wow! That's really nice!

+1 :thumbup:

That's a lovely knife :thumbup:

Very special Gary :thumbup:

Thank you. When I saw it, I had to have it.

I'm not surprised

I'm hoping this thread is going to run for a while :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: