So, what constitutes good bone jigging?

[Will Power]

Wealth of jigging styles in this thread! I like this one, Greenbone on a Teardrop Queen QCCC

 

[2Dead]

I really like the way the bone feels on this GEC #48 Jack.


A Camillus made Remington



Some Ken Coats jigged bone.



And although Ken Erickson already showed it, here's the jack in my avatar

 

[pertinux]

Boker Grand Canyon jigged bone.

Ah yes, good stuff. I have the same on a barlow, a pleasing combination of jig cuts and coloration.

although this black saddlehorn is more wheel ruttish-there must be a proper name...

Some fine jigging today. Keep it up guys. We need some corn cob in here.

I think two of the knives in Meako's picture feature Case's "pocketworn" (ie, faux) corncob jigging, the saddlehorn and the blue hookimuk, although I'm not sure. These two definitely do:

I like the jigging on this Schrade-Kious Reverse Congress. I've always been curious what the jigging pattern is.

Gary, I think that pattern is called, "Random Awesomeness"

~ P.

 

[ptradeco]

Some of my favorite jigged bone is early New York Knife Co. I like the random jig (some might call it pick bone).

Beautiful bone, beautiful jigging. Oh, yeah, the knives are not bad either

Gary, I think that pattern is called, "Random Awesomeness"

Totally agree

 

[Nerfin]

I really like the jigging on the Swayback Jack I recently bought, allows for a good grip.

Also a fan of the pocket worn jigging on the Case peanut Knives.

But my favourite is the stag jigging on my Moki! Deep smooth grooves, feels great in the hand with excellent fit and finish.

 

[timberweasel]

I love jigged bone covers! No rhyme or reason to it, no pattern of preference for me, but I'm always impressed when both covers are crisp and cleanly cut (but I'd hazard to say a few blems here and there are par for the course and unavoidable when working with bone.) Anyhoo, here are a few of my favourite jigged bone pieces from my stable...

Left to right: QCCC English Jack winterbottom, QCCC English Jack Antique Green, Case Back Pocket Molasses, Case Large Stockman Amber, GEC #76 Western Outlaw Blood Red, Case/Bose Coffin Jack Chestnut peachseed, GEC #15 Radio Antique Yellow.

Some beautiful knives posted in this thread, folks! Very much enjoyed ogling 'em! :thumbup:

-Brett

 

[Woodrow F Call]

I'm bumping this thread because I'm coming to the conclusion that nothing is better than jigged bone.

 

[IVANKERLEY]

not nearly as nice as some of the examples shown in this thread, but heres one of my favorite bone handles i own, also my oldest knife too
love the color and the 100 year old worn down jigging
Wester-Stone, NY (around 1915 ive been told)
Gene

 

[clutchcarter]

I'm glad you bumped it Woodrow.

I hear ya Nerfin, me too!

 

[Woodrow F Call]

After both of those posts, I'm glad I did too. Jigged bone is about the best material. :thumbup:

 

[KBA]

Ivankerley ~ that is a beauty!

Three different styles and I love each one.

Sorry for the old pics

Hope all have a great night.

 

[glassjaw]

I'm glad this thread was brought back for us newbies.

 

[black mamba]

I was very fortunate recently to have picked up this beautiful Frank Buster Fight'n Rooster with some great jigged bone. Deep, rich color and jigging, it both feels and looks great.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

That is some nice looking jigging black mamba!!

 

[csisland]

This.

Most excellent sir. First prize.

 

[clutchcarter]

csisland - I agree, that Dr. T is hard to beat!

Black Mamba - That is a cool etch!

 

[black mamba]

Thanks guys!

 

[5K Qs]

I'm also glad this thread was resurrected. Thanks, Woodrow!

Here's what knocked my socks off! Just outstanding, thawk:thumbup::thumbup:

I'm a big fan of Schrade peachseed jigging

-GT

 

[matfox]

The Rogers Bone is nice

Schrade Peachseed is looking great,
and the Rogers bone is just amazing!

I like light jigging and soft colors, but it's hard to get this...

 

[Ryouchijtx]

I appreciate hand "patterned" jigging like on these Shadleys, one with german eye jigged bone and another with red jigged bone.

I love the random peachseed jigging on this Erickson. This by far is the finest example of jigging I have ever seen.

P's example on that 25 is probably some of my favourite jigging that GEC outsourced to Culpepper. I had one of the 25 Brown Horsecuts and it was probably one of my favourite examples.