So, what constitutes good bone jigging?

[rockgolfer]

I purchased my Yellow Rose first and really liked the jigging


Then I received this one as a gift from another member and have really enjoyed the randomness more for looks and grip



Now days I find myself almost buying this knife constantly


and if GEC had put this on the original outlaw it would have been a no brainer



I guess that I dont mind the more uniform stuff but I dont know if I will buy another. The more random stuff is just more my taste now. I certainly like the direction GEC is going right now.

 

[scruffuk]

Andi - Great examples of Case's random jigging.

P - Wonderful #25's. I do like that horse-cut indeed.

Kamagong - I appreciate you drawing my attention to that Queen 'Goldenroot'.

Thank you all.

 

[akadave2]

My benchmark is Schrade Cut Co era knives and Case XX and older stamps. GEC is getting better but still doesnt quite have it down.


Case

Schrade

 

[jkulysses]

I love the jigging on my 66 Blood Red Calf Roper!

 

[black mamba]

I also prefer either the random, horsecut, jigging GEC is using, or good stag bone jigging.

Horsecut on top, stag bone on the bottom.

Horsecut

Stag bone

 

[black mamba]

I also like sawcut bone.

Rough Rider

Case

And wormgroove bone.

S&M

 

[Hammer67]

Hard to summarize what constitutes good jigging, but you know it when you see it.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Couldn't help but notice the newer-generation shield, and what looks like the current chestnut bone from Case, on this one. Wondering if it was a refurb/re-handle of an older 'XX-era' knife? The shield in particular looks like the one Case currently uses on their black G10-handled knives. Emulates the classic older shields, but the ends of the oval are a little blunter than the originals, and the lettering in the stamp itself is a bit thicker and/or deeper.


David

My benchmark is Schrade Cut Co era knives and Case XX and older stamps. GEC is getting better but still doesnt quite have it down.

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[Sonnemann]

I'll toss this one in here. It's Duncan's now.

 

[CNoyes]

Obviously, I'm prejudiced toward old Robeson bone like the one posted above.

Here's a nice old jack with what collectors call "Worm-Groove". BRL maintains the proper name for this is Indian Trail.

Whatever one calls it, it is my personal favorite.



Here's an interesting variation on a circa 1910 - 1916 Terrier Cutlery company Barlow. Terrier was a subsidiary brand of Robeson's.

 

[akadave2]

I like the old Rodgers bone.

Anyone know what type of jigging is on the scout?

Queen's goldenroot is pretty nice too.

- Christian

I forgot to mention...Queen has it going on as well. That Goldenroot is stunning!!!

 

[akadave2]

Couldn't help but notice the newer-generation shield, and what looks like the current chestnut bone from Case, on this one. Wondering if it was a refurb/re-handle of an older 'XX-era' knife? The shield in particular looks like the one Case currently uses on their black G10-handled knives. Emulates the classic older shields, but the ends of the oval are a little blunter than the originals, and the lettering in the stamp itself is a bit thicker and/or deeper.


David

I dont know, picked it up from the forum a while back. It looked unused all the way through. I will have a closer look tonight.

 

[Arathol]

Camillus always had really nice bone back in the day.

From the 40s and 50s

I guess that I dont mind the more uniform stuff but I dont know if I will buy another. The more random stuff is just more my taste now. I certainly like the direction GEC is going right now.

Heres some really old Camillus (just after WW1) with random jigging that predates jigging machines

 

[Peregrin]

This Schrade Kious Collaboration has some 50 year old brown bone. The favorite of what I have.

Sorry for the small image. Click and it'll enlarge. Photobucket has been giving me fits lately.

 

[Parke1]

Third in is the same knife that Black Mamba posted. I'm proud to be the hew owner. I really love the horsecut bone on it. The bullet-end jack is another one that I feel is a lovely example of GEC's jigging.

Here's my grandpa's old Schrade jackknife (peanut?). I would be thrilled to find a larger pattern with this same bone/jigging some day!

-Dan

 

[jkulysses]

Here's an interesting variation on a circa 1910 - 1916 Terrier Cutlery company Barlow. Terrier was a subsidiary brand of Robeson's.

I'm really loving this one!!

 

[kamagong]

I forgot to mention...Queen has it going on as well. That Goldenroot is stunning!!!

Agreed.

I find the bone on this Winchester attractive as well.

Though not exactly traditional, I think the bone on this re-branded Moki belongs in this thread as well.

- Christian

 

[ThundarStick]

Actually I´m a sucker for nice jigged bone - as it not that common here in Germany which makes every knife with that handle material some kind of unique and just great.

Posting this one for Humppa. It's the only German made knife I own. I only wish my photo did the jigging on the copperhead justice! I am much more attracted to random patterns, with peach seed being one of my favorites.

 

[mykel m]

Ya'll are talking my language now with some fine examples shown so far,so I gotta throw up my old bones.(and some new)
I,too,like a nice old bone handled knife,but some of the newer patterns aren't bad either.

This Imperial is the first old slip joint I bought(late last year)& it was the bone that lured me in.(& now I'm hooked.)

Here it is with a couple other EOs,a Camillus & a GEC 25 in Antique Amber Barnboard for a newer example.

More old & new examples.
An equal end Jack by Ulster & the GEC Pemberton in Autumn Gold jigged bone.

And a nice old Robeson.

The jigging on the Boys Knives has that machine made look,but still looks good IMHO & should wear nicely.

 

[meako]

Strong definitive dye job in the colour -ie if its meant to black it should be jet black not some wishy washy dirty laundry water grey.
Red is red not pinky winky semi red .
Golden root worm groove! -well just the name alone sold me who cares what it looks like.I have SM shiner in transit.
Out of interest- are grizzly cut and horse cut considered jigged or is the term "cut" specific to another method of shaping?