Slightly older bone looks better

[2brothers]

While these are by no means "old" knives, the bone I've seen on some
new models almost looks "plasticky" compared to these. Know what I mean?
I found these at a place going out of business and I just HAD to get them.
These are my very first polished edge knives from Case.
I figured I would share these pictures with you.

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mike

 

[kidwholaughs]

Older bone has a more blended and mellowed color with bones that look translucent. I really like it.

 

[cj65]

I have some older 70's Case whittlers in dark brown bone. The dying is irregular, and I love that. It brings out different colors, and the translucency kid speaks of. It makes me want to hunt more down.

 

[greyelm]

Old bone, pocket worn, can't be beaten.

 

[kamagong]

Natural materials, whether bone, wood, stag, or ivory all tend to look better once they've been weathered a bit.