Scratching the ebony itch

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lambertiana

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I am very fond of ebony, and it seems that very few factory knives have ebony handles. So when I see one come out in a pattern that I like, I jump on it. I recently got a Queen City Cutlery Classic teardrop, and it turns out to be a really nice one. The fit and finish is good, snap is just right, and the blade grinds are good. It also has half stops. I don't have any virgin pictures, I didn't take any until after I had cut a few apples. It is picking up a patina pretty fast with the apples I have been eating.
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That's a nice one!! Very traditional pattern and materials; it doesn't get any better!!
 
Love the handle. Nice and jet black. I just got a Chambraird with ebony handles. It's a new favorite. Now for some Ren wax or paste wax to keep the ebony looking beautiful.

God Bless
 
Fine pattern, I narrowly missed getting its Bone counterpart on the Bay recently. The knife world needs more Teardrops,elegant and practical in use.
 
Ebony is a great Wood. Very hard and durable (used as fret board material on high end acoustic guitars), good looks, a super scale material.
 
Ebony is super cool. It looks blacktie dressy yet it can take hard use. Until seeing your Queen City Teardrop, I've not see it used in too many new builds. I may have to get one.
Here's an old Ulster I refurbed with ebony scales. It was in terrible shape when I picked it up. I think the wood held up better than the steel over the decades.
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Comoha - I have an Ulster just like that! I have a number of antique slipjoints, and I seem to gravitate to the ones with ebony scales.
 
lambertiana said:
Comoha - I have an Ulster just like that! I have a number of antique slipjoints, and I seem to gravitate to the ones with ebony scales.
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And I have a "VALLEY FORGE" nearly identical-except it has a nickel bolster @ the end-same exact blades though-with ebony.
Best-MC
 
That's a dandy, lambertiana! Queen did a great job recreating that old look with the teardrop jack by using ebony and rounding it over perfectly to the liners.
 
That QCCC teardrop in the OP is a beauty alright. I have one just like it around here somewhere. :D I should dig it out and give it some pocket time!:thumbup: It is a very nice pattern, and well put together. I think the main reason I haven't given mine more love is that I have this strange affliction that compels me to constantly order new knives.

Edit- Aha! I found it. Mine's #35- the nearest thing to a twin of Lambertina's knife!

I do regret not picking up one of those Cumberland SFO ebony GEC scouts. Maybe I'll track one down someday.
 
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